Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Scottish Highlands Tour

Head for the Highlands, whether in search of the Loch Ness Monster or just a scenic day trip from Edinburgh. After pickup, relax on our air-conditioned luxury coach and listen to the guide’s entertaining commentary and music as you’re driven through the highlands.

Visit the Callander area for our first stop of the day, where you can get a coffee and may also get the opportunity to meet some of our famous Highland Cows (depending on the time of year, but less likely in winter).

Next, we continue our adventure further into the highlands towards Glencoe. As we pass through, you will hear stories of the Clan massacres together with some atmospheric traditional music. There will be opportunity to pause briefly for a photo stop, where you can capture your very own breathtaking images and selfies of those unforgettable highland views.

Arriving in the Fort William area we will stop for lunch, where your guide can advise you on options of where to eat. If you're interested in the mysteries of the kilt, you can even get a ‘wee’ kilt introduction here.

After lunch, we are whisked away to the magical Loch Ness itself where you have options to customise what you do. Your guide will advise on the various optional activities. You could visit the 16th century, Urquart Castle which sits on the waters edge and hop on board a 30 min boat cruise in search of “Nessie”! Alternatively, you can relax in the hotel with an option take part in the “Donald Fraser – Illicit Whisky Experience”. This is a 20 to 30-minute, on-site experience, where guests can enjoy a film about the history of illicit whisky distilling, paired with a dram of the Donald Fraser blend. (Optional extra £12). Or, you could spend your time exploring the area - such as the Old Coffin Road Walk which begins at the hotel car park. There is also the option to take a one-hour round trip cruise along the loch, with stunning views of Urquhart Castle (optional extra).

Departing, we travel along the final section of the 23-mile Loch shoreline, passing through Inverness before turning south towards home. On the way home, we make a short snack stop in Pitlochry, a beautiful Victorian village in the heart of the country, before the final stage of the tour, returning to Edinburgh city centre around 20.30hrs.

Top tip: to save time at the stops and ensure you get to make the most of every minute there, bring along a cold packed lunch!

Not suitable for

• Children under 4 years
• Wheelchair users

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes
• Packed lunch
• Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

• Pets (assistance dogs allowed)

Know before you go

• Collapsible lightweight wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated, provided the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them in boarding and disembarking
• If you don't bring a packed lunch, you will have the chance to buy food on the day
• It is recommended to use the restroom beforehand, as the first stop is approximately 1.5 hours away and there are no toilets on the coach
• Please arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to allow for check-in
• The tour involves cross-country driving, and a large portion of the trip is spent on the coach
• Unfortunately, children under 4 years old are not permitted on this tour