Scottish Experience
5 day Tour
Have a great day out and let the experts show you the real Scotland. Journey back through our colourful and turbulent past, with descriptions of the people, their history, culture and legend.
NEW AIR CONDITIONED VEHICLE
The best way to experience Scotland is in a small group and Derek, your driver/guide, is a native Scot who has a passion for his country. His wide knowledge and experience sets Claymore Travel apart from the rest.
You will learn more about Scotland's turbulent history in one day with Derek than you could possibly discover travelling on your own. An interesting and informative commentary on Scotland's History, Culture, landscape, Wildlife etc. is provided as you travel.
We specialise in getting off the beaten track and our comfortable, air conditioned minibus enables us to get into the more remote areas where bigger buses cannot get to. We have been in the tour business since 1996 and would be happy to provide references from some of our satisfied customers.
A guided day tour by mini-bus, provides a great introduction to Historic Stirling, to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park or to a variety of locations throughout Scotland.
Guided mini-bus tours are available throughout the year for independent travellers and private groups.
For a truly memorable Scottish Experience, see:
The Scottish Experience 5 day Tour
2 and 3 day Tours of the Scottish Highlands
An American Dance 1 day Tour
For bookings and further information
contact Claymore Travel in Stirling
Historic Stirling, the Roman Wall and Falkirk Wheel
£29/person 7 hours approx.
Listen to the fascinating story of Stirling in the company of a local guide as we walk in the company of a local guide through the cobbled streets of the old medieval town. Stirling was the key to the Kingdom, to hold Stirling was to control Scotland and inevitably the great struggle for independence took place here with the Battles of Stirling Bridge in 1297 and Bannockburn in 1314. We visit these Historic Battlefields, the Castle, the Wallace Monument and the Church of the Holyrood where King James the 6th was crowned in 1567. We also discuss the Roman invasion of Scotland and visit the ‘Antonine Wall’(site of). And then have a look at a modern engineering marvel with a brief visit to the ‘Falkirk Wheel’, the only rotating boatlift in the world.
(Entrance to visitor attractions is optional and is not included in the price)
Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park
£35/person 7hours
The spectacular scenery of this area has inspired writers, poets and artists for centuries. Whether your interest is in scenery, history or wildlife you will find it here in abundance. Come with us and stroll by the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond, walk in the footsteps of Rob Roy McGregor, hear about the Highland Clan System, early settlers, raiders and invaders.
On the return journey we stop at Doune Castle, the setting for 'Monty Python and The Holy Grail' and the BBC production of 'Ivanhoe'.
(This very popular tour is an excellent introduction to Scotland's history and operates regularly from Stirling in the Summer).
Inveraray and The West Highlands
£45/person 9hours
Travelling west via Loch Lomond and across the 'rest and be thankful' pass into Argyll we arrive at Inveraray. We allow time to visit the Castle, the old jail or enjoy a leisurely lunch and browse around this charming 18th century town situated on the shores of Loch Fyne.
We then travel on to Loch Awe viewing Kilchurn Castle on our return to Stirling via Crianlarich.
Highland Glens
£40/person 8hours
Our route takes us via Crieff and the Sma Glen to Aberfeldy. We then travel along Loch Tayside viewing a number of interesting sites including the alleged birthplace of Pontius Pilate, a Crannog, and the oldest tree in Europe.
On reaching Killin we stop to see the Falls of Dochart which run through this picturesque Highland village. We return to Stirling via Glen Dochart, Glen Ogle and Balquidder Glen where Rob Roy McGregor spent the last years of his life.
(A whisky distillery visit may be possible on this tour, ask for details when booking)
Edinburgh via The Famous Forth Bridges
£40/person 8hours
We follow the River Forth on route to South Queensferry where we stop to view the Forth Bridges and the Hawes Inn, one of the settings for the novel 'Kidnapped' by Robert Louis Stevenson.
We then carry on for a tour of our Capital City where time is allowed to stroll down the famous Royal Mile, shop or visit the castle. Returning home in the late afternoon we stop at Linlithgow Palace the birthplace of Mary 'Queen of Scots'.
St Andrews and Fife Fishing Villages
£40/person 8 hours
We travel through the ancient medieval Kingdom of Fife and stop in the historic village of Falkland for a short walk through its cobbled streets. We then visit Historic St Andrews with its famous University, Castle, Cathedral and those world famous Golf Courses.
We then follow the coastal route via the picturesque fishing villages of Crail, Anstruther, Pittenweem and Elie, where you may enjoy lunch at an award winning traditional fish and chip shop if you wish.
Our return journey takes us past Loch Leven where Mary Stuart was imprisoned for a time before eventual escape.
The Border Abbeys
£45/person 9 hours
A day in the border country visiting the Abbeys of Melrose, Dryburgh and Jedburgh, although badly damaged in the Border wars they are still fine examples of Ecclesiastic Architecture.
Other optional visits on this tour could include Rosslyn Chapel or Sir Walter Scotts home at ‘Abbottsford’.
This is an area of green rolling hills and picturesque villages. It also has a turbulent history of border warfare with England, on one occasion the people of Hawick burned the town themselves rather than give the English the satisfaction.
Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands
£50/person 11 hours
(Please note that on this tour we require a minimum of 6 passengers at this price)
Our route takes us through Glencoe, where we stop to view the spectacular mountain scenery and discuss the infamous massacre of the Glencoe McDonalds in 1692. Scenes from the movie 'Rob Roy' were also filmed here.
We carry on to Fort Augustas which nestles at the foot of Loch Ness. Here you can enjoy lunch and have a boat trip or just stroll by the lochside always keeping your camera handy in case Nessie makes an appearance.
We return by Glen Spean and Loch Laggan - this magnificent scenic area is the setting for the 'Monarch of the Glen' television series. We have a coffee stop in either Blair Atholl or Pitlochry.
For bookings and further information
contact Claymore Travel in Stirling
Terms and Conditions
A supplement may be charged for groups of less than 3 persons, however we may have a tour going that you can join.
We collect from your hotel around Stirling and district. We also collect groups from Edinburgh and Glasgow. An additional charge may be made outside Stirling.
We can carry from 2 - 14 passengers on day tours although we prefer to limit this number to 12 to ensure maximum comfort. On extended tours where luggage has to be transported, we recommend no more than 8 passengers.
Discounts are available for large groups.
Prices are for transport only and do not include lunch or entrance fees to attractions.
For your comfort our vehicle is non smoking.
Full terms and conditions and further information from Claymore Travel.