Eilean Donan, Loch Ness & Glenfinnan - 2 Day Tour from Glasgow
Overview
Enjoy two days in the North West Highlands. Experience a dramatic landscape rich in history and natural beauty with an overnight stay in the Highland town of Fort William.
Inclusions
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- 1 night accommodation (unless 'no accommodation' option is selected)
What to expect
Itinerary
Day 1: Travelling from Glasgow to Fort William
Stop At: National Wallace Monument, Hillfoots Road Abbey Craig, Stirling FK9 5LF Scotland
We visit the Wallace Monument, the towering stone testimonial to the Scottish legend William Wallace
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Glencoe Lochan, Glencoe Village Scotland
We then stop at Glencoe, site of the 1692 massacre of the MacDonald Clan, for a brief walk and photos.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glenfinnan Lodge A830 Rd, Glenfinnan PH37 4LT Scotland
We then continue to the stunning Glenfinnan Viaduct, made famous by the Harry Potter films, for a photo opportunity (Apr-Oct).
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Old Fort of Fort William, Fort William Scotland
Our final stop on day one of the Eilean Donan tour is the Highland town of Fort William, where we check into our accommodation.
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Travelling from Fort William to Edinburgh
Stop At: Eilean Donan Castle, Kyle of Lochalsh IV40 8DX Scotland
The first stop will be at Eilean Donan Castle (interior closed in winter) for an optional visit, or to explore the castle and its beautiful setting.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Fort Augustus Abbey, Fort Augustus Scotland
We will then move on to the pretty loch-side village of Fort Augustus for lunch and views of Loch Ness.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Commando Monument, Spean Bridge, Spean Bridge PH34 4EG Scotland
Enjoy a photo stop to admire Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain, at 1, 344 metres.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Hermitage Woodland Walk, Just off A9 at Dunkeld, Dunkeld Scotland
We travel via The Hermitage, stopping for a gentle forest walk in idyllic Scottish woodland,
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Forth Road Bridge, South Queensferry, Edinburgh EH30 9SF Scotland
Opened in 1890, the Forth Bridge is a Scottish icon that is recognised the world over as the most famous of cantilever designs
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Travelling from Glasgow to Fort William
Stop At: National Wallace Monument, Hillfoots Road Abbey Craig, Stirling FK9 5LF Scotland
We visit the Wallace Monument, the towering stone testimonial to the Scottish legend William Wallace
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Glencoe Lochan, Glencoe Village Scotland
We then stop at Glencoe, site of the 1692 massacre of the MacDonald Clan, for a brief walk and photos.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glenfinnan Lodge A830 Rd, Glenfinnan PH37 4LT Scotland
We then continue to the stunning Glenfinnan Viaduct, made famous by the Harry Potter films, for a photo opportunity (Apr-Oct).
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Old Fort of Fort William, Fort William Scotland
Our final stop on day one of the Eilean Donan tour is the Highland town of Fort William, where we check into our accommodation.
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Travelling from Fort William to Edinburgh
Stop At: Eilean Donan Castle, Kyle of Lochalsh IV40 8DX Scotland
The first stop will be at Eilean Donan Castle (interior closed in winter) for an optional visit, or to explore the castle and its beautiful setting.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Fort Augustus Abbey, Fort Augustus Scotland
We will then move on to the pretty loch-side village of Fort Augustus for lunch and views of Loch Ness.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Commando Monument, Spean Bridge, Spean Bridge PH34 4EG Scotland
Enjoy a photo stop to admire Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain, at 1, 344 metres.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Hermitage Woodland Walk, Just off A9 at Dunkeld, Dunkeld Scotland
We travel via The Hermitage, stopping for a gentle forest walk in idyllic Scottish woodland,
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Forth Road Bridge, South Queensferry, Edinburgh EH30 9SF Scotland
Opened in 1890, the Forth Bridge is a Scottish icon that is recognised the world over as the most famous of cantilever designs
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum age is 4 years old.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.
- Service animals allowed
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark the bus.
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Digital translations in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian & Mandarin available on request.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before your tour's departure time.
- If booking your own accommodation, you must book within 2km of Fort William town centre.
- Luggage is restricted to one medium sized suitcase per person. For guidance: a medium sized suitcase is considered 60-69cm high and roughly 45cm in width.
- The tour starts at 9am in Edinburgh and picks up Glasgow passengers at 10am.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
Rachel J
December 2019
I had a fantastic time on this tour with Stuart (in a kilt). The bus was comfortable and the small sized group was nice. We travelled at a good pace and spent appropriate times at our stops, especially as it is Winter and there are minimal day light hours. Because of this, we did not see all the ...
I had a fantastic time on this tour with Stuart (in a kilt). The bus was comfortable and the small sized group was nice. We travelled at a good pace and spent appropriate times at our stops, especially as it is Winter and there are minimal day light hours. Because of this, we did not see all the stops listed on the site (had to pick between Wallace Monument and Glenfinnan Viaduct), though it still felt like we tried to maximise our time. The photo stops were one of my highlights - the stunning scenery was something you simply cannot absorb if on public transport, and much harder to try and navigate on your own if you have a car. Stuart was great at sharing history and knowledge to us for the entire tour, which was another highlight that I really appreciated. As soon as we set off in the morning, Stuart was sharing stories, and he continued to do this up to the end of the trip, even as we were driving in the dark back to Edinburgh. I felt his knowledge really enhanced the trip experience and I learnt so much from him! Some feedback I would share would be about maximising daylight hours in Winter - I felt we could have begun the tour earlier in the day (for each day) to really maximise daylight, perhaps an option on the second day which could be offered to the group (who are happy to wake up earlier) if the first day start time is not negotiable. The hostel option provided by the company was certainly cheap, though quite dilapidated and small (but for only one night, guests can decide for themselves if that is okay!). The only other slight disappointment I had was not being able to visit the interior of Eilean Donan castle. I had specifically chosen this weekend as I had looked up the relevant websites and confirmed it would be open to the public, only to be told on the day that in fact it was closed due to a wedding. However, as we walked around the castle, we realised they were accepting visitors, by which time it was too late to buy a ticket to visit. If the staff could double check their facts again this situation possibly could have been avoided. However, overall this tour was excellent. I saw lots of beautiful Scotland and learned lots from Stuart. Would highly recommend this tour as a quick option to see some of the highlands!346muhammadbilala
April 2019
Me and my brother really enjoyed the tour with timberbush, Charlie is a great host, loved ur jokes😊
Me and my brother really enjoyed the tour with timberbush, Charlie is a great host, loved ur jokes😊kayleso
November 2018
We travelled on the two day tour to Eilean Donan castle. Marty the tour guide was great fun provided us with a lot of stories and information and entertained us through out the journey. The tour was well catered to our needs and Marty made the most of our two days considering the dark nights wher...
We travelled on the two day tour to Eilean Donan castle. Marty the tour guide was great fun provided us with a lot of stories and information and entertained us through out the journey. The tour was well catered to our needs and Marty made the most of our two days considering the dark nights where against us. I would highly recommend travelling on the tour as a great way of seeing more of Scotland, and would love to do more travelling with Timberbush.Misty-Dawn G
October 2018
Myself and a friend went on the 2 day Eilean Donan, West Highlands tour with Timberbush Tours and we were both so amazed at what we saw. Our tour guide Marty was so animated and full of so much Scottish history and stories. Marty definitely made our trip amazing. I would definitely go on another...
Myself and a friend went on the 2 day Eilean Donan, West Highlands tour with Timberbush Tours and we were both so amazed at what we saw. Our tour guide Marty was so animated and full of so much Scottish history and stories. Marty definitely made our trip amazing. I would definitely go on another Timberbush tour the next time I'm in Scotland. Amazing amazing experience!Lorna D
October 2018
We went on this 3 day, 2 night trip to the highlands and Skye with Dom (the man!) I'm from Scotland and my fiancé is Italian and we made the right choice with Timberbush. Being from Scotland, Dom shared so many tales and stories that I didn't even know! Exploring my homeland was made extra spec...
We went on this 3 day, 2 night trip to the highlands and Skye with Dom (the man!) I'm from Scotland and my fiancé is Italian and we made the right choice with Timberbush. Being from Scotland, Dom shared so many tales and stories that I didn't even know! Exploring my homeland was made extra special, especially when introducing places in Scotland to my future Italian family. Great tour. Skye was...breathtaking (even in the rain). We dipped our faces in the fountain of youth, tried to catch fairies, fed some sheep and drank plenty of good Scotch. Thanks again for giving us some beautiful summer memories. Lorna + GianlucaAllanM158
September 2018
A marvellous trip hosted by our driver Eddie,who brought knowledge of, and enthusiasm for, Bonnie Scotland
A marvellous trip hosted by our driver Eddie,who brought knowledge of, and enthusiasm for, Bonnie Scotland