Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe & Pitlochry Tour from Edinburgh
Overview
When exploring Scotland on your 1 Day Loch Ness, Glencoe and Scottish Highlands Tour, you will get to experience the very best of Scotland in a jam packed adventure. This tour is perfect for those who might have limited time and want to get the most for their money. With breathtaking scenery and landscapes of unspoilt nature you’ll travel the Scottish highlands, getting away from the hustle and bustle of modern life.
Experience Scottish culture through the folklore of Scotland’s myths and legends, historical sites and learn about the history of our wonderful country. Every twist and turn of the winding Scottish road has a new photo opportunity, a new story to be told and a new experience to be had.
Inclusions
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Experienced 'Hairy Coo' Driver-Guide providing live commentary and story telling throughout
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Regular Comfort Breaks
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Callander, Callander, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, Scotland
After departing Edinburgh you’ll head north through the central belt of the country. Your guide will entertain by laying the foundations of many a story about Scotland’s past heroes like William Wallace and Robert the Bruce who made this area of Scotland their own. You will spot royal palaces, giant mythical Kelpies and the ancient stronghold of Stirling Castle before we arrive at our first stop of the day in the town of Callander. Known as “The Gateway to the Highlands” Callander is situated on the boundary of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National park, an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Here you will be able to explore the town’s abundance of authentic gift shops, delicatessen’s and bakeries. An ideal place to stretch your legs and refresh before you rejoin the bus to enter the highlands properly.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, Scotland
As we enter The ‘Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park’ our bus weaves through hills, mountains and Glens. These remote places were once inhabited by Highland Clans, not to mention Scotland’s most famous outlaw, Rob Roy MacGregor, whom some consider The Scottish Robin Hood. Look out across the landscape and picture what it was like as you hear the remarkable bloodthirsty stories of betrayal and revenge as told by your guide. If we happen to spot some of our famous ‘Hairy Highland Coos’, we might stop for a selfie.
Stop At: Glencoe, Glencoe, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
Glencoe was also the scene of one of Scotland’s most shocking massacres. Stop at the Picturesque town of Callander "Gateway to the Highlands" and the Hairy Coos. As you gaze at the haunting hills, you notice the Glen is eerily silent. In the 17th century one of the worst acts of betrayal occurred here. Your guide will recount the details of this betrayal for you. You can almost feel the sorrow in the mountains of the ‘weeping valley’. Above all though, Glencoe is one of Scotland’s most beautiful landscapes. A highlight of any tour to the Scottish Highlands!
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Fort William, Fort William, Lochaber, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
The tour then takes you through Fort William and past the spectacular Ben Nevis, the tallest mountain in the British Isles. The Nevis Range towers over the winding road as you continue your journey to Loch Ness.
Stop At: Fort Augustus Abbey, Fort Augustus Scotland
Desperate for a glimpse of ‘Nessie’?
Fort Augustus, a charming, postcard-perfect, Highland village on the Southern shores of the Loch. From here you will have the opportunity to take a fantastic 1-hour cruise on the loch with our friends at Cruise Loch Ness.
The local crew on board share their experiences of Nessie, as you search for yourself. All with the aid of a state of the art Sonar equipment helping you scan the near 900 foot depths of the loch below. Tickets are Adults £16.50, Children £10.00 and are purchasable on the day with cash.
For those who do not wish to take the optional boat cruise, you will have time to explore the village and its beautiful Caledonian Canal lock system, built by the famous engineer Thomas Telford in the 19th century, that descends through the heart of the village into Loch Ness. Walk further along the canal and into the surrounding countryside to enjoy mountainous views and sights of farm animals and possibly red deer.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Commando Monument, Spean Bridge, Spean Bridge PH34 4EG Scotland
Along the route, we’ll stop at the Commando Memorial. In 1942, this setting became the training ground for Britain’s Special Forces. Harsh, unforgiving, and breathtakingly beautiful. A statue of our heroes overlooks the Nevis range. Bring a camera – this is undoubtedly one of our favourite photo-stops in all of Scotland.
Here, weather permitting, you could also spot Ben Nevis. The tallest mountain in The United Kingdom.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Cairngorms National Park, PH22 1QH Scotland
Heading south we travel through the Cairngorm National Park where Red squirrels, roe deer, red deer, soaring buzzards, pine martens, golden eagles and osprey can be found. Our final stop of the day is Pitlochry
Stop At: Pitlochry, Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross, Scotland
Pitlochry is situated in the heart of the stunning scenery of Highland Perthshire. The town sits below Beinn Bhracaigh (Ben Vrackie), the speckled mountain and beside the River Tummel, in some of the most magnificent scenery in Scotland. With a backdrop of surrounding hills and beautiful woodlands, it is wonderful walking country.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Forth Bridge, North Queensferry KY11 1HP Scotland
As we re-enter Edinburgh from the North, you will be met with views of Scotland’s greatest piece of engineering, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Forth Bridge. This 19th century engineering marvel was at one point the World’s longest cantilever bridge. Today it neighbours the 20th century Forth Road Bridge and the 21st century Queensferry Crossing which opened in 2017. Three spectacular bridges, from three different centuries, span the Firth of Forth connecting our Capital city and the Kingdom of Fife.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum age to travel is 7 years old. Photo ID, such as a passport, may be required. Children (8-17) must be accompanied by an adult.
- There are opportunities to take short nature walks, it is recommended to bring suitable clothing and footwear.
- This tour in an air-conditioned midi-coach, hosted by a local Scottish guide, rated 5-stars by the official Scottish Tourist Board
- There are regular stops on tour to purchase food and refreshments that cater for most dietary requirements
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- There are regular stops on tour for comfort breaks
- No animals allowed on tour
- Capacity will be based on the most up-to-date guidelines. Guests can choose whether to wear a mask as this is no longer required.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- 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 57 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Really had a great experience on this trip. We were well cared for by the company and by our guide and driver Holly. I would definitely recommend to anyone considering a day trip from Edinburgh.
Really had a great experience on this trip. We were well cared for by the company and by our guide and driver Holly. I would definitely recommend to anyone considering a day trip from Edinburgh.Anthony was a great tour guide. His jokes had us laughing all day. He took us to wonderful spots for great pictures. We loved seeing the Hairy Coo!
Anthony was a great tour guide. His jokes had us laughing all day. He took us to wonderful spots for great pictures. We loved seeing the Hairy Coo!Glencoe was very impressing, but the whole trip was beautiful. Scott was a great driver/guide. He told a lot about history and the Scots. Very skilled driver too with great humour.
Glencoe was very impressing, but the whole trip was beautiful. Scott was a great driver/guide. He told a lot about history and the Scots. Very skilled driver too with great humour.Rose our guide was impressive. The amount of studying she has done throughout her life to become a storyteller is just mind blowing. She was engaging knew when to stop talking, knew when to get personal, and weaved in Scottish music to help tell the story. It was pretty chilly and misty (shocking...
Rose our guide was impressive. The amount of studying she has done throughout her life to become a storyteller is just mind blowing. She was engaging knew when to stop talking, knew when to get personal, and weaved in Scottish music to help tell the story. It was pretty chilly and misty (shocking for Scotland) so some of the views were a little harder to see. We added the Loch Ness boat tour. Despite the wet weather it was still really interesting. The bus was a little tight. We were in the back and it was myself husband and 3 other men in a row. All of us are on the slender side and we were still bumping shoulders and what not. If you dress for typical Scotland weather you will have no problem enjoying this trip!Marty is a wonderful guide an I learned a lot about he Scottish history. I did this with my son who is 12 years old and we enjoyed the views of Scotland and the jokes from Marty. The guys from the loch ness boat tour were also very good and i am believer in the monster now!! I would recommend thi...
Marty is a wonderful guide an I learned a lot about he Scottish history. I did this with my son who is 12 years old and we enjoyed the views of Scotland and the jokes from Marty. The guys from the loch ness boat tour were also very good and i am believer in the monster now!! I would recommend this trip to everybody.This was a great trip, perfect if you want to see a lot of Scotland in a short period of time. Suitable for all ages and abilities. It was full of sights and stop offs additional to those on the itinerary. There was also lots of information on the history of Scotland which was really interesting ...
This was a great trip, perfect if you want to see a lot of Scotland in a short period of time. Suitable for all ages and abilities. It was full of sights and stop offs additional to those on the itinerary. There was also lots of information on the history of Scotland which was really interesting and a highlight for me. Brian was amazing from start to finish and full of energy and enthusiasm. Can’t fault it! Highly recommended!