Private Inveraray Castle & Loch Lomond Tour from Glasgow

Leave the city behind and head into the Highlands on our private Inveraray Castle and Loch Lomond tour from Glasgow. In a single day, you’ll cross one of Scotland’s most dramatic mountain passes, explore the fairytale home of Clan Campbell on the shores of Loch Fyne and finish in a picture-postcard village on the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond.

As this is a private tour just for your group, there are no coaches, no crowds and no rushing. Your guide will collect you from your hotel, plan the day around your interests and take you at a pace that suits you.

Our first stop is the Rest and Be Thankful, a high mountain pass in the Arrochar Alps between Glen Croe and Glen Kinglas. Its name comes from the words carved into a stone by the soldiers who built the military road here in the 18th century, who were glad of a rest after the long climb. Today it’s one of the finest viewpoints in the west Highlands, with the road winding through the glen far below.

Standing proudly on the shores of Loch Fyne, Inveraray Castle is the ancestral home of the Duke of Argyll, chief of Clan Campbell. With its pointed turrets and grand interiors, it’s one of the earliest examples of Gothic Revival architecture in Britain, and fans of Downton Abbey may recognise it as Duneagle Castle from the 2012 Christmas special.

Inside, you’ll explore beautifully presented state rooms filled with family portraits and treasures, and the spectacular Armoury Hall, whose walls are lined with historic weapons. Afterwards, there’s time to wander the whitewashed Georgian streets of Inveraray town, take photos along the waterfront and browse the local shops.

Inveraray Castle is open seasonally. Outside the season, we’ll swap the castle for another stop in the area, so the tour still runs all year round.

For lunch, you can choose between two favourites. The George Hotel in Inveraray offers hearty Scottish dishes and a fine selection of local whiskies in a traditional, cosy setting. Or, for seafood lovers, the Loch Fyne Oyster Bar serves fresh local produce on the banks of Loch Fyne itself.

The day ends at Loch Lomond, Scotland’s best-loved loch and the inspiration for songs and poems for centuries. We’ll stop at the conservation village of Luss, with its pretty stone cottages, flower-filled gardens and pier looking out across the water to the islands and hills. Here, your guide will pour you a dram of Scotch whisky to toast the day on the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond.

Ready to raise a dram on the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond? Every tour is private and planned around you. Get in touch to start planning your day.

If you’re looking for a private Inveraray Castle and Loch Lomond tour from Glasgow, this is the perfect introduction to the west Highlands, with mountain passes, castles, lochs and a dram, all in one unforgettable day. Come as a guest, leave as a friend.

This tour departs from Glasgow, with pick-up from your hotel, Airbnb or any convenient location in the city. Loch Lomond is less than an hour from Glasgow, so you’ll be among the hills almost as soon as you leave. It’s an ideal choice if you’re staying in the city, arriving by train or adding a Highland day to a longer Scotland itinerary, and pick-up can also be arranged elsewhere in central Scotland.

Arriving in Scotland by cruise ship? This tour is also available as a private shore excursion from Greenock. We’ll meet you at the port and head straight for Loch Lomond and the Highlands, with no bus schedules and no crowds. Just send us your ship’s arrival and departure times when you get in touch, and we’ll plan the day so you’re back at your ship in plenty of time. See our Greenock shore excursions.

Can I visit Inveraray Castle and Loch Lomond in one day from Glasgow?
Yes. This full-day private tour of 7 to 8 hours visits the Rest and Be Thankful, Inveraray Castle and town, and Luss on Loch Lomond, with pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Glasgow.

Is Inveraray Castle open all year?
Inveraray Castle is open seasonally. Outside the season, we’ll swap the castle for another stop in the area, so the tour still runs all year round.

Are Inveraray Castle tickets included?
Inveraray Castle admission is not included in the tour price, but we can arrange tickets for you and add them to your final price.

Is this tour available as a shore excursion?
Yes. This tour is available as a private shore excursion from Greenock.

From the Highland views at the Rest and Be Thankful to the turrets of Inveraray Castle and a dram on the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond, this is a day full of Scotland’s most iconic scenery. Every tour is private, just for your group of up to 8 guests, and planned entirely around you. Tell us your dates and where you’re staying in Glasgow, and we’ll take care of the rest.