Glasgow: Glenfinnan, Fort William and Glencoe Adventure
Description
Experience the beauty of the Scottish Highlands on this one-day tour from Glasgow. Travel through the highlands and spectacular Glencoe before arriving at the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct, made famous by the Harry Potter series. Learn all about the fascinating history of the area before enjoying a relaxing journey back to Glasgow via the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond. *Please note this itinerary will slightly change from 1st November 2024 and the tour will return at 7.15pm instead. Please note: the Jacobite Steam Train is operated by another company and as such we cannot guarantee that it will be running or that your tour will meet up with it. This tour does NOT board the Jacobite Steam Train.
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Itinerary
Departing from Glasgow in the morning, we travel north, pausing for refreshments in the highland town of Tyndrum, before continuing onwards to Glencoe.
We arrive in Glencoe. The Glen is arguably one of Scotland's most famous glens, and features in James Bond's 'Skyfall'; spend time soaking up the dramatic atmosphere, as well as taking some fantastic photos, and learn all about the history of the Massacre of Glencoe.
Travelling through more unparalleled highland scenery, we reach the town of Fort William. We will stop for lunch in the loch-side town, where you can enjoy stunning views across the lochs, as well as taking a look at Ben Nevis, Britain’s tallest mountain, which sits just outside of the town.
After our stop in Fort William, our one-day Glenfinnan tour travels eastwards to the main attraction of the day; Glenfinnan Viaduct, famous for its many appearances in the Harry Potter movies. During the summer months, you will also be able to see the iconic view of the Jacobite Steam Train (or Hogwarts Express) crossing the viaduct. Don’t forget your camera! Surrounded by mountains on the shores of Loch Shiel, the Glenfinnan Monument symbolises one of the most important events in Scottish history; the 1745 Jacobite Uprising. We spend approximately one hour at the monument, with enough time to learn the history of the Jacobites and for you to get some iconic photos of the magnificent bridge and the stunning surrounding area, steeped in Scottish history. Please note: the Jacobite Steam Train is operated by a third party and as such we cannot guarantee that it will be running or that your tour will meet up with it in time to see it cross the viaduct.
From Glenfinnan, we begin our journey back to Glasgow, and very soon we cross over a canal with a series of locks on the right called Neptune’s Staircase. It is part of the Caledonian Canal, which along with four lochs, allows boats and ships to make a 96 km journey from the west to the east side of Scotland. A true feat of Scottish engineering.
We continue our journey south, heading past the bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond. We will stop here at Tarbet for a comfort break before our tour continues and we return back to Glasgow.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before your tour's departure time.
- Minimum age is 4 years old.
- Digital translations in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian & Mandarin available on request.
- 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.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark the bus.
- The Jacobite Steam Train is operated by an independent third-party provider. Running dates, timetables, and service updates are subject to the train operator. Please refer to the official Jacobite Steam Train website for the latest service updates and information
Reviews(146)
Time in Scotland is never enough, and I wish this tour would have lasted longer. I had an amazing time with our guide and his humor, plus the timing was calculated to avoid big crowds so we could take nice pics. Grazie mille!
Callum did a fabulous job of narrating the trip and his music playlist to accompany it was 🔥! 10/10 would recommend!
This excursion was well worth the money that we spent on it! The guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Trip covered many miles of scenic landscapes and historical sites. It included a stop at the Harry Potter's movie location of the Viaduct bridge in which Potter's train ride to Hogwart had to cross. Stunning sites abound!
Great tour. The Viaduct timing was perfect! We saw a lot of stuff! Michelle was our driver and she was fantastic!
We participated in two minibus tours around Loch Lomond, The Trossachs National Park, Fort William, and Stirling Castle. Thanks to Wee Davie, our guide and driver, the experience was truly memorable. From the very first moment, he proved to be extremely talkative, engaging, and had a great sense of humor. During the journey, he not only drove with great confidence but also shared numerous anecdotes, historical curiosities, and local legends, making each stop much more interesting. Thank you, Davie!!! We are waiting for you in Rome. Go Scotland go!
Jack (timber_ginger) our tour guide was a ginger legend! It was such an interesting and enjoyable tour, his knowledge, guidance, stories and jokes gave us rich insights and enjoyment of Scottish scenery and culture - and we so enjoyed the Scottish music too: the stops were perfectly timed and each place was unique and fascinating. I loved every minute of it. I would sign up for all of the tours if I didn’t have a dog so will be looking for dog friendly in the future! The tour itself was brilliant.
Hi there, Thank you so much for your review! It sounds like you got a fully immersive Scottish tour! Jack is passionate about Scottish history and culture, so it is great that this comes across in his tours. We hope to welcome you on tour with us again soon to show you more amazing scenery! Kind regards, Eleanor
Very memorable, although the weather is unpleasant, but the professionalism and enthusiasm of the guide JERRY compensated for everything, push
Hi there, Thank you for the lovely review! It's great to hear that Jerry made such a positive impact on your tour experience! We hope to see you again in the future! Best wishes, Faye
Elsa was very friendly and gave nice informations throughout the day! 100% recommand if you love Harry Potter and Beautiful Scenery :)
Hi Laurence, Thank you for the lovely review! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed your time on tour! We hope to see you again soon! Best wishes, Faye
Alistair was very good and polite. He explained the history of scotland in a very admirable way. His Driving was smooth and very good and his playlist of scottish song were also nice. Overall the trip was a memorable experience for me and my friend. Timber Bush travel is highly recommended for people who want to visit scotland.
Hi there, Thank you for the great review! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed your time on tour with Alistair! We're sure he'll be happy to hear you liked his music. We hope to see you again in the future! Best wishes, Faye
Wonderful experience! Alistair was an amazing host, he started the tour right with Glasgow’s history and gave nuances about the places we passed by. Since the group size was small, there wasn’t any fuss about delays or others causing unnecessary trouble.
