Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands
Description
Mythical beasts, tall tales and dramatic scenery: explore the beauty of Scotland in a day on this one day coach tour. Leaving from Edinburgh, we head northwest passing famous landmarks such as Linlithgow Palace: birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots, the mystical Kelpies, and the dramatically perched Stirling Castle. Continuing north we arrive in Glencoe for some photos of the dramatic ridges called the Three Sisters. We stop in the Fort William area for lunch before heading into the natural beauty of the Great Glen as we pass Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis. Heading further into the highlands we arrive in the small picturesque village of Fort Augustus - you can choose to take part in an optional boat cruise here. The road home will be time to relax and take in the Highland scenery. Final refreshment stop is at the historic town of Pitlochry before continuing the journey home over the Firth of Forth alongside UNESCO Forth Rail Bridge enroute back into Edinburgh.
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Itinerary
Our first stop for refreshments and a comfort break is Callander, where you will have a chance to grab a snack and stretch your legs. If you're lucky enough, you may have the chance to meet the Highland Cows (season dependant).
We make a brief stop in this scenic location to take in the views across Loch Tulla and Glen Orchy
The site of the 1692 massacre of the MacDonald Clan, Glencoe is one of Scotland’s most famous glens. Here you will hop off for a photo opportunity with the dramatic northern ridges known as the Three Sisters
Nearing the half way point on our tour we stop off in the Fort William area for lunch.
Another opportunity for photos as we stop on the outskirts of Spean Bridge at the Commando memorial. Unrivalled views down towards Fort William and the UK's highest mountain Ben Nevis. Depending on timings, this stop may be subject to change
A chance to grab some lunch and take part in an optional Loch Ness Boat cruise. For those not on the cruise, we have over an hour here which is plenty time to grab a coffee and have a wander around.
Stopping in the Victorian resort town of Pitlochry for a chance to stretch the legs and grab some light refreshments before the final leg of the journey home
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travel time is added to the total duration.
- If you suffer from travel sickness, we advise bringing medication or supplements.
Reviews(5,485)
The best guide , we had a great time and enjoyed every moment of this day ! Thank you , Leon !
Excellent tour and tour guide. Leon was an expert and drove us safely through a difficult terrain. The music selection was perfect! We are so happy we have chosen this tour!
This was a fantastic trip we had today. We enjoyed the day tour with Leon. His knowledge of the region's history is outstanding, and he is a fun guy to travel with. Thank you
I booked this tour on a whim the day before and it was everything I could ask for and more. Keith was our tour guide and he shared great stories, lots of history, and Scottish music with us. Additionally, he had me cracking up laughing all day. This is one of the best tours I have ever done and I highly recommend it. There is ample time at stops and the company prides itself on being timely (which is very appreciated). It is a long day but it was the perfect balance due to the well-curated stops, the views on the bus, and all the information shared. If you are coming to Edinburgh you have to do this tour and you have to book with this company! Thank you Keith and Stewart’s!
It's wonderful and had a very nice time. Lot of happy factors, "bus timings, punctuality, neatness, safe driving, service...etc" and Especially driver (Keith) Irish really good and explained each and every spoy really well.. Highly recommended..
It was totally an awesome experience seeing all the places,plus the guide and our safety guy who drove us to all these places Leon,was super excellent.the way he explained things in a very jovial way was commentable. Luvd the trip a lot.thankyou
Leon was a great guide! Super knowledgeable about all the sites, great music taste, and a great sense of humor. Would HIGHLY recommend to anyone wanting to tour the upper Highlands, or, any other tour he offers for that matter. Made the trip very enjoyable.
Great tour, beautiful scenery. Leon is a great tour guide and great driver. Very knowledgeable and a good storyteller.
The guide was very attentive and fun. The tour was amazing, totally worth it!
Leon was both our tour guide and driver- an amazing feat! He’s a great driver and a superb tour guide. Highly recommend Leon and the Loch Ness tour.
