Kilmartin Glen Standing Stones Small Group Tour from Glasgow

A superb day tour where we’ll take you on a journey through the history of Scotland. Explore one of Scotland’s richest prehistoric landscapes. This area spans 5000 years with standing stones, stone circles, rock art, and the ancient hill fort of Dunadd.

1. 1

   Loch Lomond

   30 min

   We make our morning refreshment stop by the Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond where you can soak in the beautiful scenery.

2. 2

   Rest and be Thankful

   15 min

   We will make a brief stop here at the viewpoint to take pictures.

3. 3

   Dunadd Fort

   35 min

   You’ll have time to explore the ancient hill fort at Dunadd. Occupied since the Iron Age, it was once the capital of Dalriada one of the early kingdoms of Gaelic Scotland.

4. 4

   Kilmartin Glen

   2 hours

   Around 800 ancient monuments exist within a six mile radius of Kilmartin village. You’ll have around 3 hours to explore this incredibly special place. We recommend starting at the Kilmartin Museum. Here you’ll find a vast array of ancient artefacts including quartz tools used to make prehistoric rock art. Nearby is Kilmartin Parish Church where you’ll find a remarkable collection of early grave slabs. Some of these slabs are of early Christian design and others are medieval. Nether Largie standing stones and Temple Wood are within walking distance from the museum. Temple Wood’s 13 standing stones is the picturesque setting for the best-preserved stone circle in Kilmartin Glen. The Temple Wood Stone Circle’s use began some time before 3000 BC and continued into the Bronze Age, ending around 1000 BC. A timber ring pre-dated the stone circle you see today by around 2,000 years. Please note this stop may be shortened by 20 minutes in the winter months to accommodate the early sunset.

5. 5

   Kilmartin Museum

   1 hour

   Passengers can opt to pay entry to Kilmartin Museum and learn more about the fascinating history of the area.

6. 6

   Achnabreck Cup and Ring Marks

   45 min

   This massive rock outcrop is one of the finest examples of prehistoric rock art in Scotland. The carvings are extensive with spirals and massive multiple ring marks, some stretching a meter across. There will be time to explore and capture some photos of the historical site. Please note this stop may be shortened by 10 minutes in the winter months to accommodate the early sunset.

7. 7

   Inveraray

   30 min

   We’ll have a break in the traditional county town of Inveraray for evening refreshments.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• We are unable to accommodate children under 5.
• Our tours depart from between stance 23 - 32. Please check in 15 minutes before departure. The station information board will display the exact stance for the tour. If you do not arrive on time for check in you will unfortunately miss your tour.

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