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The tour travels northwards from Glasgow to the attractive city of Stirling where there is an opportunity to visit Stirling Castle. The castle sits atop a volcanic plug and overlooks the ancient city and is one of the historic buildings that have come to symbolise the spirit of Scotland. The extended stop in Stirling will allow a leisurely visit to the Castle or the chance to explore the city itself – perhaps enjoy a leisurely lunch?

The scenic drive continues through the village of Doune, with its 14th century castle to Callander, a pleasant tourist town that became popular in Victorian times.

The Trossachs is a wonderful area of lochs and wild mountain vistas. Travelling alongside Loch Venachar the tour then climbs the dramatic Dukes Pass to the pretty village of Aberfoyle and stops to visit the popular woollen mill before returning to Glasgow by way of Flanders Moss and the Strathblane Hills.

The half day tour begins with a panoramic tour of Glasgow city centre which is famed for its impressive Victorian architecture, some of the best examples include George Square and the City Chambers – all introduced by the expert knowledge of a local guide. The tour moves on to Glasgow Cathedral, dating back to Norman times and is also one of the oldest buildings in the City. The tour will then visit the historic Merchant City area before enjoying a drive along the banks of the River Clyde to explore the urban regeneration of the Riverside.

Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery follows, which has just re-opened after a multi-million pound refurbishment programme where there is time to explore the collection as well as discovering the surrounding parkland.

The tour then moves south of the River Clyde to see the famous Ibrox Football Stadium, home of Glasgow Rangers FC and then onto House for an Art Lover, designed by the noted architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

The tour leaves the SECC behind and travels out of the city by way of the estuary of the River Clyde as it crosses the Erskine Bridge and by way of the Kilpatrick Hills towards Loch Lomond.

Loch Lomond became popular from the visits that Queen Victoria and the famous Scottish author, Sir Walter Scott made to the area. The tour will follow in their footsteps as it boards a cruiser to get the best views of the “bonnie, bonnie banks” – from the loch itself! The hour long narrated cruise will introduce the southern area of the loch complete with tales of illicit whisky distilling and wallabies!

The Loch Lomond and Trossachs area forms the majority of Scotland’s first National Park. More about the nature and environment of this special place can be found at the Loch Lomond Shores visitor centre, the final stop of the tour, before returning to the city by coach.