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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
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Full-Day Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands from Edinburgh
Loch Ness, Glencoe & Highlands
Reviews
128 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good Day
D2891CYtrevorf,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00great experience - nice group for the day.
Great experience
paperpancakes,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour and very friendly tour guide. We were able to see many sights and our guide offered interesting stories and facts that made the bus ride extra enjoyable!
Stevie was a great tour guide!
Jason E,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Stevie was our tour guide & he was fantastic! He made the trip more fun, definitely interactive & informative!! We would recommend him!!
beautiful scenery and dedicated guide!
Ħaley X,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A genuinely lovely experience from start to finish. The scenery alone would have justified the outing, but even the most beautiful landscape can lose its lustre in the hands of a poor guide. Thankfully, we had Kyle. The proud Glaswegian struck a rare balance between being deeply knowledgeable and entirely unforced. With just three of us on the tour, he personalised the experience to our interests while still honouring the itinerary. We were given a rich wreath of information, from music and history to thoughtful stops and genuinely useful recommendations. Kyle went beyond what was expected, and it showed. The tour felt considered, never commercial :))
Amazing and perfectly organized
annalW9776OV,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Impressive, perfectly organized, such a long trip, with a wonderful and knowledgeable driver who explained us all the natural historical and cultural secrets of the region. Perfect taste of the highlands! The bus was comfortable and we had several stops for restrooms and also sightseeing.
Great sights, terrible tour company
ronkohljr8,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The sights were great, but was not impressed with the tour guide. Also, in their brochure, it said the Loch Ness Cruise was included. When we got on the bus, there was a very hard sell to pay extra for the cruise. I assume the tour guide got a kick-back, because he had a hard time accepting that no-one wanted to pay extra for the cruise. I texted the coprorate office while on the tour and they didn't seem to care that the brochure said the cruise was included. This tour was recommended by my hotel, so I told them about it. They are no longer recommending this tour company.
Must-see
LLBDX,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day of discovery in the Highlands. We took the day in a small group (16 people max.) Ron, our driver and guide, was an undeniable added value. His stories, his humour and his encyclopaedic knowledge of the Highlands and the history of Scotland made the tour a journey out of time. We strongly recommend this type of small group visit. And to end the day, we had the chance to watch a sunset over the snow-capped peaks. A must visit during your stay in Edinburgh.
Amazing trip with Cameron as our guide
idasofieb2024,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My friend and I went on a tour with Cameron. He was amazing, and both very knowledgeable and witty. He was great at asking us about what we were particularly interested in as well which made the tour feel very personal. We saw beautiful scenery and got so many interesting stories and facts! We had a great time and would recommend to everyone to choose Discover Scotland!
Awesome day tour
heavenslie,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loch Ness Glencoe and The Highlands was the tour we went on, and Fin was our tour guide. He was absolutely amazing!! 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! Fin remembered the names of my kids and called them out saying “You wanted to see snow, there it is!” Such a nice touch! He was a mix of historian, tour guide, RJ/DJ mixing up some Scottish songs from his play list. An awesome experience and thank you for the experience!!
Discover Scotland Tours should not be missed!
annlJ6195FY,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great day trip this was! My adult kids, 24 and 26, and I loved it. Our guide was Jamie and he did a fantastic job with his historical background information, his stories, his enthusiasm and his flexibility. I am a fan of the mini-coach - this one held up to 16, I think, though our group was a little smaller, for the maneuverability, the quick on/off at the stops and the more personal environment. Thank you Jamie for sharing some of Scotland's most beautiful landscape with us!
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