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Full-Day Private Historical Tour in Glencoe from Oban

Oban, Scotlandby Charles Henry

  • 6 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

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.

What's included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Optional
  • Dunstaffnage Castle & Chapel

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Falls of Lora

    5 min

    We stop briefly to watch the falls of Lora then cross over connel bridge.

  2. 2

    Dunstaffnage Castle & Chapel

    25 min

    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.

  3. 3

    Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds

    Pass by

    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.

  4. 4

    Castle Stalker

    15 min

    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.

  5. 5

    Appin

    20 min

    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

  6. 6

    Glencoe Visitor Centre

    Pass by

    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.

  7. 7

    Bridge of Orchy

    Pass by

    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.

  8. 8

    Kilchurn Castle

    20 min

    We next visit kilchurn castle photo stop or walk to castle depending on time Another ruined castle with fascinating history

  9. 9

    St Conan's Kirk

    30 min

    A must see iconic historic church holding bones of King Robert the Bruce then return to Oban.

Meeting and pickup

Outside oban vitals I’ll let you know on day what vehicle we are using

We can pick up at cruise tender port or central location in oban or hotel within oban area

End point

Outside oban vitals I’ll let you know on day what vehicle we are using

Good to know

  • 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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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