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Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh

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Overview

Available languages

English

12 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Mythical beasts, tall tales and dramatic scenery: explore the beauty of Scotland in a day on this one day coach tour.

Leaving from Edinburgh, we head northwest passing famous landmarks such as Linlithgow Palace: birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots, the mystical Kelpies, and the dramatically perched Stirling Castle.

Continuing north we arrive in Glencoe for some photos of the dramatic ridges called the Three Sisters.

We stop in the Fort William area for lunch before heading into the natural beauty of the Great Glen as we pass Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis.

Heading further into the highlands we arrive in the small picturesque village of Fort Augustus - you can choose to take part in an optional boat cruise here.

The road home will be time to relax and take in the Highland scenery. Final refreshment stop is at the historic town of Pitlochry before continuing the journey home over the Firth of Forth alongside UNESCO Forth Rail Bridge enroute back into Edinburgh.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Travel time is added to the total duration.

If you suffer from travel sickness, we advise bringing medication or supplements.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Stop at Loch Ness

Regular stops for photos and rest breaks

Air-conditioned vehicle

Services of an English-speaking driver guide

Food and drink

Individual hotel / multi-point pick-ups and drop-offs

Children under the age of 5 are not permitted. You will be turned away if unable to prove age

Children under the age of 5 are not permitted. Bring ID (passport or birth certificate) to prove age

Admission fee

What To Expect

1

Callander

Our first stop for refreshments and a comfort break is Callander, where you will have a chance to grab a snack and stretch your legs. If you're lucky enough, you may have the chance to meet the Highland Cows (season dependant).

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Loch Tulla Viewpoint

We make a brief stop in this scenic location to take in the views across Loch Tulla and Glen Orchy

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh

Reviews

4.93

2,823 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Highlands trip

    Deirdre G,

    Oct 21, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Keith was a great tour guide. He made a memorable experience through a blend of history, pop culture, and music. We had extra chances to get off the bus and explore. The views were magical. It was such a beautiful experience for myself and my husband.

  • Best way to spend your day!!

    Rina P,

    Oct 17, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We had a lovely time on this tour. It wasnt our 1st time that we went to Loch Ness and Highlands, but Neil offered us a great experience! Beautiful scenery,lots of great stories and myths, and beautiful wee towns. Totally recommend!! With Neil on board!

  • Wonderful Daytrip from Edinburgh

    Jeanne L,

    Oct 16, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This was a full day from Edinburgh. Good comfortable bus. Great driver with loads of great history and information. Really enjoyed the beautiful scenery of Glencoe. The Loch Ness boat trip was a nice experience! A GREAT DAY!

  • Great guide, lots of travel time

    Sam S,

    Oct 14, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    This was a great way to get good exposure to a lot of the highlands. The tour didn't mention where it's stops were on viator, or the company this was with so it was difficult to check in on promise vs delivery. The first stop was at a tourist trap with no option for other activities, but the others were far better. Our guide, Neal, was very knowledgeable and friendly and made adjustments when there were other tour busses on the route to ensure we had the best experience. The bus did not have working facilities (chargers or toilets) and for a 13 hour journey my phone was getting pretty low! There was also a really squeaky section which went for the entire time and was really difficult to block out.

  • BEST tour

    Joanna K,

    Oct 13, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Anthony was the beeeeeest tour guide! The tour itself is gorgeous - the tour convinced me that I'll return one day to visit the Highlands on my own. Anthony was kind, thoughtful, care about each passenger. His stories were informative, his jokes were hilarious, and his music track could not be beat. I recommend the tour 100%, and also advise to do all you can to end up on Anthony's bus!

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4.93
2,823 reviews
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