Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh
Overview
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12 hours 30 minutes
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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
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Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh
Reviews
1,184 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great day trip for all interest levels
Rebecca S,
May 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Wonderful trip, we really enjoyed the whole day! I’m a massive history fan and my partner..not so much. But we felt that both of us were fully engaged and interested the entire time. Our guide, Dave, was wonderful. We’d recommend it to anyone!
Alastair the great
Bryce c,
May 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00The trip was great. Alastair was awesome and had great stories to tell. Had a great sense of humor and lots of knowledge about Edinburghs past. Highly recommend going on the tpur with him if you can
Great trip through the Highlands, a long day made fun by a great guide!!
William C,
Apr 30, 2025
- Viator
4.00It’s a bit long of a day, however, our tour guide, Phil was just fantastic and entertaining and very knowledgeable on everything Scottish! Wedi enjoy the day even though it was long .
Anthony was our tour...
feetkat56,
Apr 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00Anthony was our tour guide and made this an incredible experience and delightful trip to the Highlands and Lock Ness. Would recommend this trip.
No Nessie
Nora S,
Apr 22, 2025
- Viator
3.00Sad! I booked this tour only to go to Lochness, the road was curvy and a lady next to me got sick🤢. Almost there the road was closed due to an accident and we couldn't make it to Lochness. We had to turn arround, but we went to see Glenfinnan Viaduct.
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