Glasgow: Loch Ness, Inverness & The Highlands - 2 Day Tour
Overview
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2 days
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Take our 2-day Loch Ness, Inverness and the Highlands tour from Glasgow, travel in comfort in a small group and savour the delights of the Highlands with your guide: see rivers, lochs and mountains, and experience plenty of rich Highland history - with an overnight stay in the Highland capital of Inverness.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 4 years old.
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before your tour's departure time.
Digital translations in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian & Mandarin available on request.
If booking your own accommodation, you must book within 2km of Inverness city centre.
Luggage is restricted to one medium sized suitcase per person. For guidance: a medium sized suitcase is considered 60-69cm high and roughly 45cm in width.
The tour starts at 8:30am in Edinburgh and picks up Glasgow passengers at 09:50am.
What To Expect
Travelling from Glasgow to Inverness
Luss Pier
Our tour departs in the morning from Glasgow City Centre and from there, we head north to the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park area where we will stop for a quick comfort break to enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Glencoe
Our tour continues north to dramatic Glencoe which you may recognise from James Bond’s Skyfall. We will stop here to take in the haunting scenery of the area and to learn about its fascinating history, as it was the location of the 1692 massacre of the MacDonald clan. Be sure to bring your camera for fantastic photos of one of Scotland’s most poignant locations before we continue north to the loch-side town of Fort William.
Fort William
We then drive before north towards the loch-side town of Fort William for a lunch break.
Commando Monument
After a scenic loch-side lunch break, we head to the Commando Memorial. Enjoy magnificent views of Ben Nevis, Britain’s tallest mountain, as you learn about the meaning behind the memorial.
Fort Augustus
From there, our tour continues towards Loch Ness. First resting at Fort Augustus, a picturesque town at the foot of the loch that offers spectacular views. Be sure to keep an eye out for Nessie! There may also be a photo opportunity at the impressive ruins of Urquhart Castle should time permit.
Inverness
We arrive in Inverness, the capital of the highlands. Here, we will check into our accommodation for the night.
Travelling Inverness to Edinburgh
Culloden Battlefield
After a hearty highland breakfast, our second day of touring will begin. We will head out of Inverness and head towards two of the most important historical sites in the north of Scotland. Our first stop of the day is Culloden Battlefield where Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobites were defeated by the Duke of Cumberland.
Clava Cairns
We then journey towards Clava Cairns, a group of burial monuments that offer a glimpse into the life and rituals of Scots in the Bronze Age, over 4,000 years ago.
Cairngorms National Park
Following a photo stop at Carrbridge, our tour will head into the spectacular Cairngorms National Park - the largest National Park in the United Kingdom. Enjoy a relaxing lunch stop on the shores of Loch Morlich. Be sure to keep an eye out for some of the wildlife that is known to inhabit the area.
Ruthven Barracks
After this, our next stop will be the old military garrison of Ruthven Barracks, built by General Wade and the British Government after the Jacobite Rising of 1715.
Blair Athol Distillery
On our return journey to Edinburgh, there is the opportunity for a visit to Blair Athol Distillery. Here, there will be time for a tour and tasting, where you can sample some award-winning scotch whisky. Please note that due to availability, this may not always be possible. If we are unable to visit Blair Athol, we will instead have time to explore the historic Victorian town of Pitlochry.
Forth Bridge
We then begin the final stretch of our journey back towards Edinburgh, crossing over the impressive Queensferry Crossing. This engineering giant spans the Firth of Forth, and joins the Forth Road Bridge and iconic Forth Rail Bridge, representing 3 centuries of Scottish engineering and innovation. After a short journey, we then arrive back in Edinburgh, where our 2-day Loch Ness, Inverness and the Highlands tour will come to an end. If continuing to Glasgow, your guide will take you to Edinburgh Waverley railway station for the 50 minute journey by train, courtesy of Timberbush.
Options
Double/Twin/Family B&B
Double/Twin/Family B&B: Double (1 bed that sleeps 2), twin (2 single beds in one room) or family room accommodation at a bed & breakfast is included.
Tour with Single B&B
Our 2 day tour including accommodation in a single room at a Bed and Breakfast. Please note: if booking more than one person we cannot guarantee the single rooms will be in the same B&B.
Tour Only
Your 2 day tour without accommodation. If choosing this option, you are required to make your own accommodation arrangements. Please ensure you reserve a room within a mile of the centre Inverness.
What‘s Included
1 night accommodation (unless 'no accommodation' option is selected)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Train ticket from Edinburgh to Glasgow in the evening.
Live commentary on board
Knowledgeable driver-guide
Food & Drinks - unless specified
Accommodation - unless chosen
Attraction Tickets
Gratuities
Restroom on board
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Reviews
21 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highlands fun
David S,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very well organized and prompt. Freddie, our guide, was very sociable and knowledgeable. The van was clean and comfortable.
Heavenly Highlands
Navdeep S,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was absolutely lovely. We got to see amazing hidden gems around Scotland. Took the two day trip from Glasgow to Inverness to Edinburgh. Ample time was given to every spot. Our Tour guide and driver Mark (The Australian one, very important) was exceptionally friendly, full of knowledge to impart about everything we saw from the Sites to the geography of Scotland and really kept the entire tour jovial and exciting. Highly recommend to have him be the one to guide you. Everything was very convenient and flexible to the wants and needs of the entire group. Great stuff all around.
Great experience
Ruben G,Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very well organized trip. Any eventualities were handled expertly. Our tour guide, Gillian, was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Great time had! (I would only caution to make dinner reservations before arriving in Inverness as most spots will be booked.)
Awesome trip!
Relax03046665444,Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was very beautiful with stunning views and the towns you get to explore have gift shops and restaurants for meals. Alistair was a great guide, very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the tour. Highly recommend!
Wonderful trip to the highlands for the family!
Charlotte G,Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We took the two day highlands tour with Alistair. It was fabulous, and he was a great guide! We saw so many beautiful sites and learned so much about the area. The tour is wonderful because if you stay in a certain radius, it will drop you off in the evening and pick you up the next morning over the trip. We thought Alistair was entertaining and did a great job navigating around the many wrecks in the highlands that day. We would definitely go again!
Two Tickled Travelers
Doris L,Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Adam, was the perfect blend of funny and informative who drove safely and was attentive to our comfort. We experienced a wonderful cross section of the Highlands with limited time in Scotland.
A Very Poor Experience!
Pioneer797213,Jul 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00In February 2025, I researched tours of Scotland for my upcoming trip in June with my adult daughter. We selected Timberbush Tours--Loch Ness, Inverness & The Highlands – 2-Day Tour as we wanted to see the Highlands and especially to visit Culloden. Our preference would have been to depart and return to either Edinburgh or Glasgow, but the only openings available were a pick up in Glasgow and a drop off in Edinburgh with return train tickets provided. This is what we booked. Pick up was to be in Glasgow; register at 1000 for a 1015 departure. Approximately two weeks before our trip I paid for and obtained tickets for the tour. The tickets clearly indicated to be at the pick up location to register at 1000 with a departure time of 1015. We were crossing the street to the pick up location at 0950 and saw a Timberbush van drive away but thought nothing of it until 1030 when our bus had not yet arrived. I contacted Timberbush, and after some delay were advised that we had been late arriving and the bus had left without us. They indicated we should have been there at 0935 and the bus had left at 0950 as scheduled. Fault was placed on ourselves, but they did offer to let us rejoin the tour the following day from Inverness if we could make our own way there. This we did incurring an additional cost of $90 CAD to take the public bus from Glasgow to Inverness. The following day, the tour guide/driver picked us up later than expected and the tour started at Culloden. We were permitted approximately 45 minutes to go through the lovely interpretive center, and then walk the moor. We could easily have spent half a day at that site! We then progressed to Clava Cairns, another amazing historical site, and were allowed 20 minutes to spend there. We could easily have spent double that. We stopped at a roadside market for lunch and were given approximately 90 minutes when 30 minutes would have been adequate. Then onto Ruthven Barracks, which is a striking historical landmark. We were given only 20 minutes there, then onto Pitlochry where we were given about 90 minutes to see the fish ladder, have a beer, or,what by this time was becoming apparent, to spend tourist dollars. During the drive our guide had been doing very little talking or providing little explanation of the countryside unless questioned. We did stop at The Hermitage, and he led us through that lovely national site with a guided explanation. I cannot speak to the first day of the tour, but our impression was definitely that we were given plenty of time to spend to our tourist dollars but insufficient time to enjoy the national landmarks. Following the tour, I did get a message back from the Timberbush manager acknowledging the departure time from Glasgow was their error and a 50% refund was provided. I requested reimbursement for the $90 CAD bus ticket to Inverness to rejoin the tour but received no response. The bus leaving us stranded in Glasgow was very stressful & frustrating. The remainder of the tour was improved by the natural & historic beauty of the destinations. My daughter and I were both very disappointed with Timberbush and do not recommend this company.
A tour I would recommend to my own family and friends!
alexalY5603RL,Jun 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Australian Mark was absolutely wonderful. He touched on every major scenic sight and shared his own personal experiences alongside. I really love how personal he made the tour and how he brought everyone in the group together. Very positive energy and exciting to be around! I would definitely do this tour again if I were to come back. Would highly recommend to others whether you’re going as a family, friends, or even for business. It’s a very thorough and intriguing tour.
A fantastic highland experience
tdr3300,May 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a spectacular trip with Karis, our guide! A really great mix of Scottish/Highland history, nature, and culture. Karis took advantage of the wonderful and sunny weather we had for our trip and added on a couple of extra photo stops to get to see as much as possible on our journey. Couldn’t recommend this experience more to anyone visiting Scotland!
Great way to experience Scotland
507nicolag,Mar 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time on this tour. I was a little worried that only having 2 days would mean we wouldn't really be able to experience enough, but this tour proved me wrong. We saw loads, beautiful scenery, great storytelling and great historical sites. Jada was our tour driver and she was absolutely wonderful. Her love of Scotland shone through in everything she said. She was flexible, got to know our group well and made adjustments to the tour to make it even better for us as a group. We had a great mix of people on our tour, from my 16-year old daughter, to single adults, to retired couples. Everyone had a great time.
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