Greenock Ocean Terminal: Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond Day Tour

We depart Greenock Ocean Terminal for a 40 minute drive along the scenic south shore of the River Clyde to Glasgow
and to the spot where Scotland’s largest city first began to take shape. The Cathedral is a magnificent building dedicated to St Kentigern, also known as St Mungo, who founded Glasgow. Built in the 1100s, the Cathedral contains St Mungo’s tomb and across many centuries countless pilgrims have travelled from far and wide to his shrine. Today, it’s the most complete medieval cathedral on the Scottish mainland.
Behind the Cathedral is the Necropolis, a Victorian garden cemetery modelled on Père-Lachaise in Paris. Full of tombs and graves so tall, that they dwarf visitors. It is on a low but very prominent hill with wonderful views of the south side of the city. Across the road is the oldest house in Glasgow, Provand’s Lordship built in 1471. It is one of just four surviving medieval buildings in Glasgow.

We now have a enjoyable 35 minute drive to Stirling. Leaving the Cathedral District via the motorway we are very quickly in the open countryside. Stirling and its surrounding hills soon visible in the distance. 
Stirling Castle is one of the largest and most important castles in Scotland, historically and architecturally. The castle sits high on a volcanic outcrop, guarding the lowest crossing point of the River Forth. The views are spectacular in all directions and you will see why it was strategically vital. There is a lot to be discovered and enjoyed in the castle. Entry Fee £17.50 per person

It’s a 10 minute drive to the Wallace Monument, the route is down the long steep hill from the Castle passing through the old town and then past Old Stirling Bridge. The Bridge was built in the 1400s replacing a succession of timber bridges. In 1297 William Wallace defeated Edward 1's forces at The Battle of Stirling Bridge. Today the bridge is one of the best medieval masonry arch bridges in Scotland.
The Wallace Monument is 220 feet high and sited on top of Abbey Craig hill above the fields where Wallace led his troops to victory in The Battle of Stirling Bridge. There are 276 steps to the top, but its well worth the climb.
Entry Fee £11.30 per person

From Stirling Its a very scenic 35 minute drive towards Loch Lomond stopping at Drymen for something to eat if needed. Then it’s time to stand on the Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond with sweeping, panoramic views of mountains and loch.

We then return to Greenock Ocean Terminal, A scenic 40 minute drive gets you back in plenty in time for your ships departure. 7 hours and 30 minutes after being collected in the morning. The timings and duration are completely customisable to your tastes and the departure time of your boat. If you want to do something not listed on this particular tour, let us know in advance or even on the day and if it can be included, then let’s do it. If you can spend more time on the tour which is even better for your experience, there won’t be anything extra to pay.