Private Driver Tour
Forth Coast, Bridges & Kelpies Day
Kelpies, Blackness Castle and historic Culross beside the Forth.
Route
Edinburgh → Edinburgh
Recommended start
09:30
About this tour
A relaxed day along the Firth of Forth. Marvel at the giant Kelpies, walk the ramparts of Blackness Castle above the water, and cross into Fife to explore the cobbled streets of 17th-century Culross.
Customise your itinerary
3 of 3 stops selected · 3 included
Stop 1 · landmark
The Kelpies
Included30-metre horse-head sculptures beside the Forth & Clyde Canal.
45 min
Stop 2 · castle
Blackness Castle
IncludedThe "ship that never sailed" — Fort William in Outlander, on the Firth of Forth.
60 minHistoric Scotland admission applies.
Stop 3 · village
Culross
IncludedPerfectly preserved 17th-century Royal Burgh — filming location for "Cranesmuir".
75 minFree to wander the village; palace has NTS admission.
All stops on this tour are included by default.
What's included
- Private driver & vehicle
- Fuel & parking
- Free bottled water
- Flexible timings
Not included
- Attraction admission
- Food & drinks
- Gratuities
Great year-round; visitor centres open daily.