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After we collect you, we'll head past the spectacular Stirling Castle to the town of Doune, which was once the home of the Scottish armaments industry. Doune Castle was the setting for parts of Monty Python's film "The Holy Grail", and the area was responsible for coining one of the more common sayings in the English language. (You need to come on the tour to find out which one!)

From Doune, we head to the town of Callander for a brief break. After Callander, we'll climb the road through the Pass of Leny, past Loch Lubnaig and Loch Earn, before heading for the beautiful town of Killin. Killin derives its name from the 7th century Christian missionary St Fillan, who came from Ireland in a small boat to spread Christianity among the pagan Picts. He is said to have performed several miracles, including slaying a giant boar which was terrorising the local population. His bones were carried as a holy relic by Robert the Bruce at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314.

We'll stop for a while in Killin for lunch and a short roam around.

From Killin, we'll head along the north side of Loch Tay to the Scottish Crannog Centre for a tour. A crannog is a house built on stilts in the loch water, and was a popular type of dwelling place for the local inhabitants in neolithic times. On Loch Tay, a crannog has been reconstructed using ancient building techniques. As well as visiting the crannog, visitors have the chance to practice skills such as wood turning, stone chipping, wool spinning, or even creating fire by rubbing bits of wood together.

After the Crannog Centre, we'll head further east through Aberfeldy, then south past Stirling to our starting point.

Along the way, we'll fit in comfort breaks and photo stops, and will try to be as flexible as possible.