Loch Ness, Glencoe & Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh
Overview
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12 hours
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Departing Edinburgh, travel north into Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, with a relaxed morning refreshment stop in the Highland town of Callander.
The journey continues through Rannoch Moor, one of Scotland’s most remote landscapes, before stopping in Glencoe to admire its dramatic scenery and learn about the events that shaped this iconic glen.
Travelling through Fort William, there is an opportunity to view Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest mountain, from the minibus on clear days, before following the Great Glen to Fort Augustus, at the southern end of Loch Ness.
This is the main stop of the day, allowing time for lunch, exploring the village, watching boats pass through the Caledonian Canal locks, or joining an optional Loch Ness cruise (available on the day, payable locally).
The return journey travels through the Highlands and Perthshire, with an evening refreshment stop before arriving back in Edinburgh, with views of the Forth Bridge on the approach.
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
Maximum of 16 travellers
What To Expect
Callander
Our first stop of the day is in the Highland town of Callander, where we pause for refreshments before continuing north.
Glencoe
One of Scotland’s most iconic and atmospheric valleys, Glencoe is renowned for its dramatic scenery and powerful history. We stop here to allow guests to step off the minibus, take photographs, and admire the landscape while learning more about the events that shaped this famous glen.
What‘s Included
Small-group tour with a maximum of 16 travellers
Comfortable air-conditioned mini-coach transport
Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide
Food and Refreshments
Optional Loch Ness cruise (available on the day, payable locally)
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Options
Full-Day Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands from Edinburgh
Reviews
150 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nice trip to the Highlands
Luis C,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Really nice trip through the Highlands, departure on time, very nice driver, fun and entertaining, providing enough information during the trip.
Very good day trip!
Carina H,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good luck! It's a little long, but worth it. Might be good to bring something to eat. Not much time for lunch. We had a great guide, Kyle. Learned a lot about Scottish history, culture and music!
Our tour guide Kyle was...
Daniel P,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide Kyle was fantastic. He knew about everything Scotland while keeping the entire 12 hours light and entertaining. Highly recommend.
Great tour, must do!
688aliciaa,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience! Kyle was an excellent guide and knew about everything, history, culture and music! The tour was fun and interesting, amazing viewsmof the highlands and the van was Clean and comfy!
Powerful experience
Hans-Erik K,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience with "Discover Scotland" a driver/guide who knew all of Scotland's history. Powerful experiences along the way and just enough stops to stretch your legs. Recommend to go on a smaller bus, maximum 16 people as we did.
Well worth it.
SBVMD,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Kyle was excellent. Very entertaining and knowledgeable about the history as well as natural history of the Highlands and the Lochs. He also had a great playlist!
Family Highlands tour
A4282HBcarolr,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were on the Loch Ness, Glencoe & Highlands small group Day tour. I traveled with my 2 sisters and my adult son and daughter. The total number in our van was 12. From the beginning Stuart was fun, informative and entertaining. Even with the early start time Stuart was cheerful and made sure each one in our tour group was comfortable. Throughout the day Stuart pointed out interesting sights and gave us the history of the area we were driving through. The Highlands are beautiful. The Scottish tunes played were delightful. The van was very comfortable and Stuart was a competent and extremely experienced driver, even though the day was long it didn’t seem like it . We made many stops along the way. Stuart’s driving skill in negotiating the small winding highland roads was excellent. I would definitely recommend Discover Scotland small group Tours.
Perfect.
Y1315ZScarolineb,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day accompanied by our guide Doug, who is tireless in his knowledge and was able to share with us his passion for his beautiful country. We were lucky to take this excursion under the sun. A big thank you to Doug from the French.
Outstanding day trip
Lisa M,May 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We absolutely loved our trip with Brian, a hardy Scot who faced the weather in a kilt and a polo shirt. Brian was gently funny and very helpful, and we enjoyed everything about the day. Highly recommend.
A Brilliant Day with an Excellent Guide
Zylfije M,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The experience was fantastic. Brian was absolutely lovely and had a great sense of humor. We made several stops along the way, especially for toilet breaks, and Brian was always very accommodating and didn’t mind at all. Everything went exactly as planned according to the itinerary. We were also very lucky with the weather, as it didn’t rain. On our way back, Brian even stopped at a farm so we could see the Highland cows, which was a lovely extra touch.
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