Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh
Overview
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13 hours
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Immerse yourself in spectacular scenery, beguiling mystery and dramatic history on this day trip from Edinburgh. Traveling to the Scottish Highlands, witness the stunning vistas of Cairngorms National Park and cruise along world-famous Loch Ness in search of the Loch Ness Monster and tour Urquhart Castle ruins. Admire an ancient castle in Stirling as you pass by, learn about the massacre at Glen Coe and the adventures of Scottish legend William Wallace, whose life is depicted in the film ‘Braveheart.’ Be sure to bring your camera to capture stunning views and maybe even a glimpse of ‘Nessie’!
Please note on December 26 there will be no castle or cruise available
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children under 3 years not accepted
The tour is guided in English
On 26th December and 1st January there will be no cruise or castle visit available.
Please note this tour may operate in reverse
Check-in for the tour is 7.45am with departure at 8.00am sharp
Visit to Urquhart Castle & Loch Ness cruise £30 per adult and £21 per child with Highland Experience discount, cash required. No need to pre book.
We reserve the right to change the tour itinerary at any time due to weather, acts of God, and events out with our control.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local live driver guide who will share stories and history throughout the day
Panoramic windows
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Children under 3 years not accepted- valid ID may be required at check in
Entrance fees - Adult, Loch Ness Cruise & Urquhart Castle Tour
Entrance fees - Child, Loch Ness Cruise & Urquhart Castle Tour
What To Expect
As we head north the first stop of the day is at this charming location nestled in the heart of Perthshire - a wonderful place for a refreshment stop and the chance to meet and feed Highland coo!
Cairngorms National Park
Through the Cairngorms and the wild wilderness. The Cairngorms are home to some of the highest peaks in the British Isles, including Ben Macdui and Braeriach. These mountains, with their rugged slopes and dramatic ridges, offer stunning vistas. You'll love taking in the landscapes as you continue to travel north.
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Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh
Reviews
2,759 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing and very well...
Mark Z,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing and very well organized trip. Massive thanks goes also to Steven B, very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful driver.
We had a lovely day. Not...
Emilie C,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a lovely day. Not only were the driver and our guide wonderful people, you could also tell that the guide had put a lot of effort and dedication in preparing this trip! The information she gave us was very clear and easy to capture. Hard to find such authentic storytelling. This was an incredibly valuable daytrip ! It was amazing to experience the highlands this way. We were very grateful for this day.
Steven B was great!...
Megan M,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Steven B was great! Several photo stops and great information. Loch ness boat tour was a bit underwhelming but the rest of the tour was very scenic.
Awesome Highland tour
margaret w,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great combination of bus ride and hop on/off and photo shoots. Alan and Dean ( sorry for spelling) were a crack up, all whilst imparting hours of Scottish history and interesting tid bits about the areas visited, and Scotland. Thanks to Hugh for his piping entertainment- D why don't you attach some bags to your pipe?? The many stop off breaks were really appreciated, thank you. The Perth lassies
Emotionally exhausting guide
annajL4046AU,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00It is impressive that the guide managed to ruin the experience of THE Scottish Highlinds, one of the most beautiful places in the world. The tour with Dejan was singlehandedly most exhausting, overstimulating experience I had in a while. He talked non-stop for hours, including on the ride back in the dark where people have already experienced what they came for and just wanted to relax. His insistence on constant noise infuriated me. And I say "noise" because only about 30% of the tour was about history, the rest was just babbling on random topics, joking tragically unfunny jokes repeatedly and otherwise disturbing the peace. I had bad tours, but never had I had one that made me want to cry from overstimulation by the end. He really needs to learn to give people breaks, condense information and read the room. Overall, he turned what was supposed to be a relaxing, enjoyable Saturday into a hostage situation.
Unfortunately it poured...
Marcia K,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Unfortunately it poured the day of our tour so it was modified a bit, not that it was the tour guide’s fault but would have been more enjoyable if we got to see everything as scheduled.
Not a great tour operator
chiranjeet g,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00We were not stopped at the main attractions; we only had very disappointing views, and the guide was just okay.
Highland day
Yvette T,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful day, an amazing guide ( who was super knowledgeable) and friendly. Friendly driver..very well informed of all activities. The only thing that could be improved in my opinion was the vusit to the hairy coos..it wasxdark and lighting was not good so almost impossible get any good pics...we also thought there would be more than 2 ..there were 2 babies but not to be seen..otherwise a great day..scenery was stunning.
Great tour, even better guide!
Johnathan P,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Graham was our driver/tour guide and he provided a very fun and knowledgeable experience! The sites and history of Scotland is astounding and are definitely worth the day trip!
Steven B is the best!
713ellef,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience! As someone who has visited the highlands before, I wanted a tour to show my mom all of the highlights when she came to visit and this tour did just that! Steven B was informative and personable, really making the experience special for everyone. Definitely do the castle visit/cruise combo to get the full view of Loch Ness and bring cash! Will definitely be using this company again in the future.
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