Visit Loch Ness, Glencoe, and Rannoch Moor on a full-day journey from Edinburgh and explore the region’s history. Take a boat trip on Loch Ness and keep an eye out for the legendary monster.
As you head north, you'll pass iconic Scottish landmarks like the 30-meter Kelpies horse sculptures and Stirling Castle. Crossing Scotland’s ancient Fault Line, you enter the majestic Highlands, where flat plains give way to lochs, rugged peaks, and forested glens. A quick stop in a Highland town refreshes you for the journey ahead.
Continuing north, you cross the vast Rannoch Moor and reach Glencoe, famous for its dramatic slopes and film appearances. Enjoy time here for photos.
Next, you enter the Great Glen valley, passing beneath Ben Nevis, Britain’s tallest mountain, before arriving in Fort Augustus on Loch Ness. You'll have around one hour and a half here to search for the Loch Ness monster on a boat cruise,* stroll the loch's shores, or grab a bite to eat.
Your return south takes you past Cairngorms National Park’s towering peaks and lush forests of Perthshire, with photo stops along the way. In Pitlochry, enjoy a final break before heading south through the rolling hills of Fife. Your last highlight is the view of the iconic Forth Rail Bridge on your way to Edinburgh.
*The Loch Ness boat cruise is weather dependent and may be cancelled without notice.
This route may be reversed on some occasions.
