Expert Local Guide
6 Years of Guiding Experience

Hiking in the Highlands
Unique & off the beaten path

Private Tour
Small Group Max 8 People

Scottish Highland Castles & Hiking Day Tour

A day tour that perfectly blends hiking, history, and Highland scenery.

A Full Day of Hiking, History, and Highland Flavours

Perfect for active travellers seeking a private, small-group adventure in the Scottish Highlands. Lace up your walking boots and join your guide for an all-in-one, action-packed day. Experience the southern Highlands by hiking its mountains and exploring its history through atmospheric castles. Along the way, enjoy some of the region’s delicious local food to keep you fuelled for adventure.

Full Tour Itinerary

Kick off your day by picking up breakfast at one of the most famous bakeries in Scotland. Then head on a 2–3 hour guided hike up Ben A’an, a short but steep peak with seriously rewarding views. Take in Loch Katrine and the rolling hills of the southern Highlands. PS don’t forget your camera!

After descending, we’ll travel through the Trossachs National Park. There’s an optional stop in the quaint town of Killin to visit a local smokehouse, famous for its delicious salmon and smoked cheese.

The second part of the day is all about castle hunting. Explore the atmospheric ruins of Kilchurn Castle, discover the history behind Finlarig Castle, and wander the grounds of Inveraray Castle, the current home of the Duke of Argyll. Each has tales of clans, battles, and Highland legends.

For those wanting to extend the adventure, there’s an optional extra to visit the dramatic landscapes of Glencoe and the charming coastal town of Oban. Contact me for more details or to customise your day.

Price, booking and cancellations

To book, simply enquire through the contact form on the right-hand side of this page.
Once we receive your enquiry, we’ll get back to you to confirm availability and guide you through the next steps.

Pricing & Deposit
🏰 Total price is £575 per group. Pay a 20% deposit (£115) today to secure your place.
🏰 All tours of one day or more require a 20% non-refundable deposit at the time of confirmation.
🏰 The remaining 80% balance (£460) must be paid no later than 30 days before your scheduled tour date.
Cancellation & Changes
🏰 You can make changes or cancel your tour up to 30 days before departure without losing your deposit.
🏰 For full details, please read the terms and conditions in the FAQs below this page.

Enquire today

£575 Per Group

Duration 11-13 hours

Max 8 people

English

Pick up location: Accommodation

Fitness Level: Moderate/Active

Enquire below for availability


A Full Day of Hiking, History, and Highland Flavours

Perfect for active travellers seeking a private, small-group adventure in the Scottish Highlands. Lace up your walking boots and join your guide for an all-in-one, action-packed day. Experience the southern Highlands by hiking its mountains and exploring its history through atmospheric castles. Along the way, enjoy some of the region’s delicious local food to keep you fuelled for adventure.

Full Tour Itinerary

Kick off your day by picking up breakfast at one of the most famous bakeries in Scotland. Then head on a 2–3 hour guided hike up Ben A’an, a short but steep peak with seriously rewarding views. Take in Loch Katrine and the rolling hills of the southern Highlands. PS don’t forget your camera!

After descending, we’ll travel through the Trossachs National Park. There’s an optional stop in the quaint town of Killin to visit a local smokehouse, famous for its delicious salmon and smoked cheese.

The second part of the day is all about castle hunting. Explore the atmospheric ruins of Kilchurn Castle, discover the history behind Finlarig Castle, and wander the grounds of Inveraray Castle, the current home of the Duke of Argyll. Each has tales of clans, battles, and Highland legends.

For those wanting to extend the adventure, there’s an optional extra to visit the dramatic landscapes of Glencoe and the charming coastal town of Oban. Contact me for more details or to customise your day.

Enquire today

£575 Per Group

Duration 11-13 hours

Max 8 people

English

Pick up location: Accommodation

Fitness Level: Moderate/Active

Enquire below for availability


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Scottish Highland Castles & Hiking Day Tour

A Full Day of Hiking, History, and Highland Flavours

Experience the Southern Highlands on the ultimate hiking day trip from Edinburgh. Conquer an epic peak, roam through majestic castle ruins, and refuel with the region’s best local flavours. The perfect private adventure for active travellers. Just lace up your boots and we’ll handle the rest.

What Makes This Tour Special

Private Tours

Small Group Tours ensure personalised attention, flexibility & adjustable itineraries

Expert Local Guide

Over 6 years of guiding experience and 1,500+ five-star reviews on TripAdvisor & AirBnB means you're in safe hands.

Authentic Highland Hiking

While others stay on the pavement, we lead you onto scenic trails for iconic viewpoints you will never forget.

Tour Highlights

06:30

Pickup & Journey North

Begin your adventure with pickup from your accommodation. 

08:00

Callander for Breakfast

Stop at one of the most famous Scottish Bakeries for breakfast to fuel the day.

09:00

Hike Ben A'an

Experience the best "effort-to-reward" hike in Scotland. We’ll summit this mini-mountain for breathtaking views over Loch Katrine.

12:00

Killin & Finlarig Castle

Visit the Falls of Dochart and the eerie, atmospheric ruins of Finlarig Castle. The first of three epic Campbell castles. 

15:00

Castle Hunting

We’ll visit the ruins of Kilchurn sitting on the beautiful and often reflective Loch Awe then the fairy tale grounds of Inveraray.

17:00

Scenic Journey Home

Sit back and relax as we wind our way back to Edinburgh. Optional "Carr"eoke

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Price: £575 Per Group

Duration 11-13 hours

Max 8 people

English

Pick up location: Accommodation

Fitness Level: Moderate/Active

Enquire below for availability


Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Kick off your day by picking up breakfast at one of the most famous bakeries in Scotland. Then head on a 2–3 hour guided hike up Ben A’an, a short but steep peak with seriously rewarding views. Take in Loch Katrine and the rolling hills of the southern Highlands. PS don’t forget your camera!

After descending, we’ll travel through the Trossachs National Park. There’s an optional stop in the quaint town of Killin to visit a local smokehouse, famous for its delicious salmon and smoked cheese.

The second part of the day is all about castle hunting. Explore the atmospheric ruins of Kilchurn Castle, discover the history behind Finlarig Castle, and wander the grounds of Inveraray Castle, the current home of the Duke of Argyll. Each has tales of clans, battles, and Highland legends.

For those wanting to extend the adventure, there’s an optional extra to visit the dramatic landscapes of Glencoe and the charming coastal town of Oban. Contact me for more details or to customise your day.

To book, simply enquire through the contact form on the right-hand side of this page.
Once we receive your enquiry, we’ll get back to you to confirm availability and guide you through the next steps.

Pricing & Deposit
🏰 Total price is £575 per group. Pay a 20% deposit (£115) today to secure your place.

🏰 All tours of one day or more require a 20% non-refundable deposit at the time of confirmation.

🏰 The remaining 80% balance (£460) must be paid no later than 30 days before your scheduled tour date.

Cancellation & Changes
🏰 You can make changes or cancel your tour up to 30 days before departure without losing your deposit.

For full details, please read the terms and conditions in the FAQs below this page.

Fully guided, transport in 9 seater van, hotel pickup and drop off, fuel, planning time, and all parking fees.

Fitness level: Moderate / Active

Walking distance: 4km

Ascent: 340m or 1,115 feet

Terrain: Hill paths, uneven ground

Pick-up is from is arranged from your hotel in Edinburgh. If needed pick-up can be arranged from Glasgow, Stirling, or accommodation within an hour of Edinburgh. Drop-off is flexible too.

Start – All guests will be picked up from accommodation between 6.40-7.20am

Finish – Approximately 6-7pm drop at accommodation

Recommended: Travel insurance, waterproof jacket, trousers, hiking boots or comfortable walking shoes, second pair of socks, insect repellent (not in winter), gloves, hat, warm clothing, any snacks for the bus or hike, reusable water bottle and power bank

Private tours in peak months (May–September) can book out quickly, so earlier is better. For off-season dates, the sooner the better but flexible or day before bookings are usually more likely.

Yes — Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow Airport, and all major cruise ports including Leith & South Queensferry

A comfortable and modern Renault Trafic 9 Seater, suitable for Scottish roads. Plenty of space for luggage and camera gear. 

Yes, but with Scottish winters safety comes first. Some remote roads or mountain areas may close due to weather, so itineraries may need to adapt.

These terms and conditions, together with any other written information brought to your attention before we confirm your booking, shall form the basis of your contract with Rob Carr Tours. Please read these terms and conditions thoroughly and if you have any further questions contact us immediately.

Booking Process

Bookings can be made via our website contact form at by telephone, by email or contact form. Our online booking system can process payments via Stripe, PayPal and we are also able to take direct bank transfer. We will not issue your booking confirmation until the payment has been processed. For all walking tours full payment will be required at the time of booking (unless agreed otherwise) and for all other bookings a 20% non-refundable deposit. Note that we cannot be held responsible if any tour in which you are interested in becomes fully booked or unavailable prior to full payment being received from you.

Cancellation by You

If you wish to cancel or make any amendments to the tour, please notify us immediately in writing as cancellation charges may apply. Note the date the written communication is sent will be the effective date of cancellation. In the event of cancellation by you, cancellation charges may be payable, as set out below.

Extended Tours

For all extended scheduled tours (tours of one day or more [excluding walking tours]) have a 20% non-refundable deposit at the time of confirmation. The outstanding 80% balance of the tour price must be paid by no later than 30 days prior to the scheduled and confirmed tour departure date. Receipts for all payments will be provided after successful payment has been made. For any cancellations the charges shall apply (depending on the effective date of cancellation):-

  1. cancellation more than 30 days before the tour date: 20% of the tour price;
  2. cancellation between 14 days and 30 days before the tour date: 50% of the tour price;
  3. cancellation less than 14 days before the tour date: 100% of the tour price;
  4. in the event of a ‘no show’ you will be charged 100% of the tour price.

Cancellation by us

Rob Carr Tours reserves the right to cancel tours which experience unavoidable and unanticipated circumstances beyond our control. If we cancel then we will always refund the total amount received from the customer.

Change to itinerary

The itinerary must be taken as an indication of what each Group should accomplish and not as a contractual obligation on the part of Rob Carr Tours. Any changes in itinerary may be caused by local political conditions, delays, mechanical breakdown, weather, border restrictions, sickness or other unforeseeable circumstances. It is a fundamental condition when booking the tour described that you accept flexibility of the itinerary and acknowledge that delays and alterations with resulting consequences, comfort or disappointments are possible.

Insurance

There is no travel insurance cover provided as part any of the products sold by Rob Carr Tours. We do not accept responsibility for lost personal possessions and/or luggage on any point of the tour as well as any additional expenses experienced through delays, sickness, weather or other grounds out with our control. Additionally, we strongly recommend to purchase a travel insurance policy covering personal possessions, medical, travel, cancellation etc.