Full-Day Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands from Edinburgh

Overview

Available languages

English

12 hours

Mobile ticket

Departing Edinburgh your travel into the scenic Trossachs National Park, with the opportunity to enjoy some morning refreshments in the Highland town of Callander. Your tour will then continue through the desolate Rannoch Moor, one of the last remaining wildernesses in Europe. We will stop for photographs in Glencoe which has very dramatic scenery and a dark past.

Travelling through Fort William with Ben Nevis looming overhead, you will follow the Great Glen Canal on its journey to Fort Augustus at the southern top of Loch Ness. Here you’ll have around 2 hours to explore the town and have some lunch. You can also purchase tickets for a 1 hour cruise on the loch.

Leaving Loch Ness behind we will travel through the Grampian Mountains and across sweeping ‘Monarch of the Glen’ country to the Perthshire. Here we will have time for evening refreshments.

You can take in views of the Forth Rail Bridge, a UNESCO world heritage site, as we travel south towards Edinburgh.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

We cannot accommodate children under the age of 5

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Services of your Driver-Guide

Air-conditioned vehicle

Meals and Refreshments

Loch Ness 1 Hour Cruise. Can be purchased on the day: Adult £19.00, Concession £19.0, Child £14.00.

What To Expect

Callander

Our first stop of the day for refreshments will be in the small highland town of Callander.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Glencoe

We will stop at Glencoe, scene of the infamous Glencoe Massacre. Here we'll have the chance to get off the coach to stretch our legs. You'll certainly want to take some photos of Scotland's most famous glen, its stunning beauty will take your breath away.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Full-Day Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands from Edinburgh

Reviews

4.98

118 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

116

Fantastic!
33asiam,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I went on a tour of the Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness today, and our guide, Fionn, was absolutely fantastic. He kept us entertained throughout the entire day, sharing tons of interesting anecdotes, historical facts, and fun curiosities that really brought each place to life. Fionn made several stops along the way so we could admire breathtaking views and explore some truly magical spots. He was friendly, engaging, and always made sure everyone was comfortable and having a good time. You can tell he genuinely loves what he does, his enthusiasm and knowledge made the whole experience unforgettable. It felt less like a tour and more like spending the day with someone who’s passionate about showing you the most beautiful corners of Scotland.
Do it!
pathandels,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Still hesitating to do this tour? So did we but we are super glad we did. It was beautiful, and Jamie was a very nice and good guide. His passion for the country and for Scotland's history is infectious! The many stories and stops besides the beautiful view on the bus (the weather was beautiful) make every moment fun and valuable!
Mooie Highlands tour
verasW9454RC,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Nov 10th we (my daughter and me) went on a Glencoe-Loch Ness-Highlands tour with our guide John. It was absolutely fantastic. Beautiful sceneries and John was very funny and knew a lot about history and the surroundings. I would totally recommend taking this tour. Kind regards and thank you again John (aka Billy ;) Vera & Nina, Netherlands
Great Highland Tour
Adrienne B,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a wonderful day with our tour guide Ron. Despite the clouds and the rain he brought a lot of brightness to the day. He was extremely knowledgeable and its clear he loves teaching people about Scotland's history.
Travelled as a couple
W6863YEmarkr,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour with Gary S. was fantastic! The tour coach was quite comfortable, and Gary was very informative. His stories were interesting and funny at times. He didn’t overload with info or details, and played some Scottish tunes to mix it up. We also wish to note that Gary was an excellent driver, especially when we had some stormy weather.
Highly recommend!
567m rtal,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An amazing tour! We especially appreciated glencoe, which was beautiful. And feeding cute highland cows. Jamie was very funny and engaging. He told some interesting stories and had a lot of knowledge. Thanks a lot! //the Swedes
Kyle was the best!
Claudia M,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
In spite of the fog and overcast skies, the vistas and explanation of what we would have seen was stellar! As the day progressed and the day cleared, the views were quite amazing and beautiful. Kyle made the whole experience worthwhile with his extensive knowledge of Scotland and great sense of humor! Traveling in a small group was the best. Our trip to see the Highland cows was the icing on the cake!
Ron the best
Emma G,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Ron loves his job and made us feel it by making us spend a very friendly day!!
Thoroughly enjoyable way to get acquainted with Scotland.
BIJBAD11,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thoroughly enjoyable trip with a very entertaining and enthusiastic driver/guide. We were all kept well entertained by the guide who was very knowledgeable about the places we visited or passed through during the trip. Good choice of music too!
Best decision I made for your company!
66terit,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Loch Ness Glencoe and The Highlands was the first 1 day tour we went on (out of 3), and Ron was our tour guide. He was absolutely amazing!! With each tour we took, each guide for sure each had their strengths and each their own style. We each had our favorites and Ron was mine! He had very interesting stories and an interactive way of telling it. He let us take the scenery in at times and told us history as it pertained to where we were. The company offered small tours unlike other competitors, which was so nice!! I was so grateful I booked with Discover Scotland! It could have been scary booking all 3 of my trips with them and they weren't any good. There were two things I did right when I booked all of our activities for Scotland, this was the first thing I nailed!! They are worth every dime we spent! Their tour guides made it memorable, and we are grateful for making a once in a lifetime dream so special!