From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
- Driver/guide
- Transportation in an air-conditioned bus
- Live commentary
- Regular stops
- Boat Cruise version only: Loch Ness cruise not included, £22/adult, £15/child
- Cruise and Castle version only: Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle entry not included, £32/adult, £23/child
- No audio guide or guidebook in other languages
- No restroom onboard not available
- Whisky Distillery version only: Deanston Distillery not included, £19.50/adult, £6/child
- Driver/guide
- Transportation in an air-conditioned bus
- Live commentary
- Regular stops
- Boat Cruise version only: Loch Ness cruise not included, £22/adult, £15/child
- Cruise and Castle version only: Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle entry not included, £32/adult, £23/child
- No audio guide or guidebook in other languages
- No restroom onboard not available
- Whisky Distillery version only: Deanston Distillery not included, £19.50/adult, £6/child
Leave Edinburgh behind and journey into the Scottish Highlands aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned coach. Along the way, you'll discover dramatic landscapes, fascinating history, and some of Scotland's most iconic sights as your guide brings the country to life with stories and local knowledge with live commentary.
This tour is available in three different versions, and each version operates on a separate coach. When booking, please make sure you select the option that includes the experience you're most interested in:
- Boat Cruise – Have more time in Fort Augustus with the option to join a Boat Cruise on Loch Ness (not included)
- Whisky Distillery – Stop at Deanston Distillery, where you can take an optional distillery tour (not included)
- Castle & Cruise Combo* – Take an optional shorter Loch Ness cruise combined with a visit Urquhart Castle (tickets not included)
The Boat Cruise option is the only version that runs daily. If you don't plan to join any of the optional activities, we recommend booking this option! Top tip: Bring a packed lunch so you can make the most of your time at each stop.
Pass by the iconic Stirling as your local Scottish guide shares thrilling tales of the battles that shaped a nation. Continue to the charming area around Callander, gateway to the Highlands and nestled at the foot of the Trossachs.
On the Whisky Distillery option, you'll visit Deanston Distillery, where you can join an optional tour and learn about Scotland's famous whisky-making tradition (ticket not included).
During the summer season, no tour would be complete without the chance to meet some of Scotland's famous Highland cows. (We do our best to include a hairy coo stop year round, but cannot guarantee them during the winter.)
Travel through the beautiful area of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park and the dramatic scenery of Glencoe, featured in movies like James Bond's Skyfall and Harry Potter, and learn about the haunting 1692 massacre. Pass through Fort William, home to mighty Ben Nevis, the tallest peak in the British Isles.
Stop at Loch Ness, to explore its history, enjoy the surroundings and perhaps catch a glimpse of "Nessie" - the legendary Loch Ness Monster. Guests on the Boat Cruise option can join an optional Cruise on the loch (ticket not included), while those on the Castle & Cruise option can choose to take a shorter cruise combined a visit to Urquhart Castle (tickets not included).
The scenic journey will also take you through the Cairngorms National Park and the Victorian town of Pitlochry before arriving back in Edinburgh at approximately 8:30 PM.
- The Castle & Cruise tour follows the itinerary in reverse order, so some stops and timings will differ slightly (see details below). ** Please note that this tour covers a large distance, meaning a significant portion of the day is spent on the coach. It's the perfect opportunity to relax and take in some of Scotland's most breathtaking scenery.
- Explore the charming village of Pitlochry and grab a quick bite to eat
- Follow in the footsteps of James Bond + Harry Potter at Rannoch Moor and Glencoe
- Optional Boat Cruise, Distillery tour or Cruise & Castle (choose when booking)
- Uncover the mystery of Loch Ness and enjoy the charm of this Highland area
- Visit Hairy Coos - come meet these iconic Scottish highland cows (not guranteed)
The meeting point may vary. Always check the tickets we sent you to confirm the final details before the activity.
Not suitable for
- Children under 7 years
- People under 3 ft 9 in (120 cm)
- Wheelchair users
What to bring
- Comfortable clothes
- Comfortable shoes
- Passport or ID card for children
Not allowed
- Pets
- Smoking in the vehicle
Know before you go
- Boat Cruise version: Stop in Fort Augustus with an optional Loch Ness boat cruise.
- Castle & Cruise version: Enjoy optional Loch Ness cruise with entry to Urquhart Castle (does not stop in Fort Augustus)
- Each version is on a different coach, so make sure you choose your preferred version when booking:
- Edinburgh return is at approx. 8:30 PM, please allow 2 hours past planned arrival time for any onward travel in case of delays
- If you suffer from motion sickness, we advise that you take preventative measures
- Minimum age 7 - 8 years for the distillery tour
- Optional activities (cruise/distillery tour/cruise and castle, depending on option) are not included, tickets can be purchased during the tour
- Please note that we do not allocate seats and cannot reserve seats
- We do not allow groups over 8
- Whisky Distillery version: Join an optional distillery tour
- You can bring a small bag onboard the bus, along with a packed cold lunch, snacks or drinks
