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Home/Destinations/Edinburgh/Highlands & Loch Ness

Highlands & Loch Ness Day Trips from Edinburgh

Journey deep into the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh: the brooding glen of Glencoe, the legendary Loch Ness with its monster myth and cruises, and the mountains and moors of the Great Glen. A long but unforgettable day through Scotland’s most spectacular scenery.

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Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour
Edinburgh
Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour
4.8(7,357)·12h 30min
from$66/ person
via Viator
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands
Edinburgh
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands
4.9(6,705)·12h 30min
from$61/ person
via Viator
Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William
Edinburgh
Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William
4.9(6,384)·12 hours
from$61/ person
via Viator
Loch Ness & Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh with Cruise
Edinburgh
Loch Ness & Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh with Cruise
4.7(6,301)·12 hours
from$138/ person
via Viator
1 Day Loch Ness, Glen Coe & the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
1 Day Loch Ness, Glen Coe & the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh
4.8(4,499)·12 hours
from$93/ person
via Viator
Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh
4.6(2,965)·13 hours
from$74/ person
via Viator
Loch Ness, Glencoe, the Highlands Guided Day Tour from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Loch Ness, Glencoe, the Highlands Guided Day Tour from Edinburgh
4.6(2,632)·12 hours
from$78/ person
via Viator
Outlander Film Locations Day Trip from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Outlander Film Locations Day Trip from Edinburgh
4.9(2,146)·9h 30min
from$91/ person
via Viator
Hogwarts Express and Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Hogwarts Express and Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh
4.8(1,727)·13h 30min
from$269/ person
via Viator
3-Day Isle of Skye Inverness Highlands and Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
3-Day Isle of Skye Inverness Highlands and Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Edinburgh
4.9(1,658)·3 days
from$242/ person
via Viator
3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh
4.9(1,355)·3 days
from$705/ person
via Viator
Glenfinnan, Glencoe and Scottish Highlands Day Tour
Edinburgh
Glenfinnan, Glencoe and Scottish Highlands Day Tour
4.9(1,249)·12 hours
from$71/ person
via Viator
Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, Highlands and Loch Ness 3-Day Tour
Edinburgh
Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, Highlands and Loch Ness 3-Day Tour
4.8(1,235)·3 days
from$278/ person
via Viator
3-Day Guided Isle of Skye and Highlands with Stay from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
3-Day Guided Isle of Skye and Highlands with Stay from Edinburgh
4.7(965)·3 days
from$538/ person
via Viator
Loch Ness and the Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Loch Ness and the Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh
4.8(837)·12 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh
4.5(806)·12 hours
from$91/ person
via Viator
Highland Lochs, Glens and Castles Small Group Tour from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Highland Lochs, Glens and Castles Small Group Tour from Edinburgh
4.9(466)·10 hours
from$86/ person
via Viator
Loch Ness, Inverness & Highlands in Spanish.
Edinburgh
Loch Ness, Inverness & Highlands in Spanish.
4.9(463)·12h 45min
from$87/ person
via Viator
1 Day Loch Ness, Whisky, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour
Edinburgh
1 Day Loch Ness, Whisky, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour
4.9(389)·12h 25min
from$73/ person
via Viator
Hairy Coos and Highland Views: A Short-Day Escape from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Hairy Coos and Highland Views: A Short-Day Escape from Edinburgh
4.9(354)·6h 30min
from$61/ person
via Viator
Scotland's Glens, Highlands & Whisky Day Trip from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Scotland's Glens, Highlands & Whisky Day Trip from Edinburgh
4.8(340)·9 hours
from$91/ person
via Viator
Stirling Castle, Kelpies and Loch Lomond from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Stirling Castle, Kelpies and Loch Lomond from Edinburgh
4.8(329)·10 hours
from$79/ person
via Viator
Loch Ness, Glen Coe & The Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Loch Ness, Glen Coe & The Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh
4.6(237)·12h 15min
from$93/ person
via Viator
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Inverness & The Highlands - 2 Day Tour
Edinburgh
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Inverness & The Highlands - 2 Day Tour
4.7(223)·2 days
from$155/ person
via Viator
Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh
4.9(222)·12 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe and Loch Shiel Tour from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe and Loch Shiel Tour from Edinburgh
5.0(222)·12 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Loch Ness Cruise, Walk, Whisky, and Glencoe Tour - Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Loch Ness Cruise, Walk, Whisky, and Glencoe Tour - Edinburgh
4.9(207)·12 hours
from$141/ person
via Viator
2-Day Inverness and the Highlands Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
2-Day Inverness and the Highlands Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh
4.9(201)·2 days
from$241/ person
via Viator
Luxury Private Tour of The Highlands Loch Ness from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Luxury Private Tour of The Highlands Loch Ness from Edinburgh
5.0(199)·10–12 hours
from$1,473/ person
via Viator
From Edinburgh: Glenfinnan, Highlands and Hairy Coos
Edinburgh
From Edinburgh: Glenfinnan, Highlands and Hairy Coos
4.7(177)·11 hours
from$74/ person
via Viator
Edinburgh: Private Loch Ness Glencoe and The Highlands Tour
Edinburgh
Edinburgh: Private Loch Ness Glencoe and The Highlands Tour
4.9(172)·12 hours
from$706/ person
via Viator
Loch Ness Glen Coe and the Highlands Italian Tour Guide
Edinburgh
Loch Ness Glen Coe and the Highlands Italian Tour Guide
4.7(162)·12 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Edinburgh: Eilean Donan, Loch Ness & Glenfinnan - 2 Day Tour
Edinburgh
Edinburgh: Eilean Donan, Loch Ness & Glenfinnan - 2 Day Tour
4.8(138)·2 days
from$155/ person
via Viator
Private Tour of Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Private Tour of Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands from Edinburgh
5.0(99)·12 hours
from$1,063/ person
via Viator
Scottish Highlands Glencoe Private Tour from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Scottish Highlands Glencoe Private Tour from Edinburgh
5.0(64)·10 hours
from$409/ person
via Viator
Loch Ness, Glencoe and Inverness Tour
Edinburgh
Loch Ness, Glencoe and Inverness Tour
4.6(59)·13 hours
from$85/ person
via Viator
1-Way Edinburgh to Inverness: Glencoe, Glenfinnan & Highlands
Edinburgh
1-Way Edinburgh to Inverness: Glencoe, Glenfinnan & Highlands
4.9(30)·11 hours
from$91/ person
via Viator
Small Group Loch Ness, Glen Coe & The Highlands from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Small Group Loch Ness, Glen Coe & The Highlands from Edinburgh
4.3(17)·12h 30min
from$87/ person
via Viator
Highlands and Loch Ness The Complete Tour
Edinburgh
Highlands and Loch Ness The Complete Tour
2.0(3)·13 hours
from$52/ person
via Viator

Highlands & Loch Ness in Edinburgh — FAQ

Is Loch Ness worth visiting from Edinburgh?
Yes — although it’s a long day (about 3.5 hours each way), the journey through Glencoe and the Highlands, plus a Loch Ness cruise and the monster legend, makes it a memorable trip.
What is included in a Highlands day trip?
Most include transport from Edinburgh, the dramatic Glencoe valley, Highland viewpoints and lochs, and Loch Ness with the option of a boat cruise and Urquhart Castle.
How long is the Loch Ness day trip from Edinburgh?
It’s a full day of around 12 hours, with about 3.5 hours of driving each way; the spectacular scenery of Glencoe and the Highlands makes the journey part of the experience.

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