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Stirling Castle and Linlithgow Palace
Rosyth Shore Excursion - Stirling Castle and Linlithgow Palace
Visit Stirling and Linlithgow Palace.
 



This 8 Hour Private Shore Excursion Includes:
  • Pick up from Port in Rosyth
  • Private English Speaking Licensed Guide
  • Round Trip Transportation in Private Vehicle
  • Included Interior Visits- Stirling Castle, Linlithgow Palace
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Tour Number:
SROSY-04


Group Size (Prices in USD)*:
2 People - $616 Per Person (Private Tour)
3 People - $430 Per Person (Private Tour)
4 People - $332 Per Person (Private Tour)
5 People - $272 Per Person (Private Tour)
6 People - $232 Per Person (Private Tour)
7 People - $208 Per Person (Private Tour)



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TOUR DESCRIPTION
 
Type: Antiquities, Architecture, History, Scenic Drive
Length: 8 Hours
Walking: Difficult
Mobility: NO wheelchairs
Guide: Licensed Guide
Language: English

Rosyth Shore Excursion
- This full day tour includes Stirling Castle, which is considered one of Scotland's most magnificent castles. After free time for lunch you then visit Linlithgow Palace, the place where Mary Stuart (Queen of Scots) was born.

After meeting your private guide at the pier you immediately depart for Stirling. In route you enjoy a short stop to see the spectacular 19th century Forth Rail Bridge which is a remarkable cantilever structure that is regarded as an engineering marvel. The bridge was built to carry the two tracks of the North British Railway one and a half miles over the Firth of Forth between South and North Queensferry, at a height of 150 feet above the high tide.

Next is the highlight of the day, a visit to Stirling Castle which is built on a rocky outcrop offering commanding views for many miles around. It was built as an almost impregnable fortification, and visitors can explore many aspects of its long military history, particularly during the Wars of Independence in the 1300s. But it was also an important and luxurious royal palace. Visitors today can gain an insight into the life of Scotland's royal court, especially that of James V.

Following the castle visit is free time for lunch in a typical Scottish pub.

Later this afternoon you visit Linlithgow Palace, the place where Mary Stuart was born. She later became the Queen of Scots . You will admire the Great Hall with its hugh fireplace and the elaborately carved fountain which was a wedding gift from James V to his wife in 1538. Sitting in the courtyard of the palace, it is the oldest fountain in Britain.

Following this stop you return to the pier.

If you cannot find what you are looking for, our Rosyth - Edinburgh tours and Rosyth - Edinburgh Shore Excursions can also be customized to fit your needs. If you have a larger group, we can offer you a private Rosyth - Edinburgh tour using a mid-size bus or full size coach. Please contact us with any questions or to receive a customized quote.
Shore Trip Timing is approximate based on your interests & traffic
  • Meet guide and see Forth Rail Bridge in route to Stirling - 1.5 Hours
  • Visit Stirling Castle - 1.5 Hours
  • Free time for Lunch- 1.5 Hours
  • Drive to Linlithgow- 1 Hour
  • Visit Linlithgow Palace- 1.5 Hours
  • Return to pier- 1 Hour

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  6 of 6 people found this review helpful:
 
5 of 5 Review Location- Rosyth (Edinburgh) June 26, 2025
Reviewer: Joan P from Surrey, BC, Canada  
Our first guide, Graeme Giles, met us as we stepped off the gangway.instantly identifiable thanks to his Kilt ensemble!  Very dashing! Admittedly his Scottish Brogue was pretty thick..he tried to slow down when talking..but we likely deciphered about half of what he said!  We drove straight to St Andrews from the Edinburgh Dock.  Did not see the Rail Road bridge.  Upon entering St Andrews we headed for a tour of the Cathedral.   Graeme was often stopped so a passerby could take a photo of him!  No question,,,he loved that!!   We visited the University of St Andrews, followed by lunch in the well known Grey Friars pub.  After lunch, shopping began in a number of golf shops that Graeme frequents.  Next he talked us onto the 18th green vantage point at the LPGA tournament.  Graeme seems to be known in St Andrewsand we received quick service where ever we went. There was a question if we could get into the R&A Museum due to the tournament,  but Graeme managed to secure our entrance.  The ride back to the ship went along country roads,,,,he was a master at avoiding traffic. As we arrived in good time back to the ship, Graeme asked us to come to the back of this van, we did, where he produced a bottle of Scotch Whiskey and teeny drinking cups. A good-by toast followed.  He presented the Barb and me two Scottish Terrierthe name of the tour company,,,pins.  Was a lovely day.and we managed to dodge all rain once we got out of Edinburgh.

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