Full-Day Private Historical Tour in Glencoe from Oban
4.5 / 5 · 8 traveler reviews
We go to truly iconic parts of Glencoe and the west highlands. Our guides are local and provide not only fascinating and interesting insight into the history of all the castles but we bring it up to date and make it entertaining. We also visit little known sites, not on the tourist path.
Your experience
Stop 1
We stop briefly to watch the falls of Lora then cross over connel bridge.
Stop 2
We next visit Dunstaffanage castle and chapel and here about the turbulent history. In particular we visit the chapel and discover the story of the wedding party massacre. A short visit to the castle can be included.
Stop 3
We visit the outside iconic ruins of dunollie castle and immerse ourselves in the history of this ancient home of Clan MadDougal. A short visit to the museum can be included.
Stop 4
This is a photo stop to view the iconic castle that rises from the loch. Truly iconic castle. A stop at souvenir shop can be organized.
Stop 5
On route to Glencoe we stop at various locations in duror and Appin and learn about the Appin murder which inspired Robert Louis Steenson’s kidnapped
Stop 6
We carry on and enter one of the most scenic areas of the uk plenty of stops for photos. We learn about Glencoe and the tragic Glencoe massacre.
Stop 7
We travel through the beautiful remote mystical Rannoch moor allowing stops for photos and on to bridge of orchy where we travel along a small road alongside river orchy.
Stop 8
We next visit kilchurn castle photo stop or walk to castle depending on time Another ruined castle with fascinating history
Stop 9
A must see iconic historic church holding bones of King Robert the Bruce then return to Oban.
What’s included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Not included
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
Meeting and pickup
Outside oban vitals I’ll let you know on day what vehicle we are using
Before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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