Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William
Description
Take in the stunning Highland locations made famous by the Harry Potter and James Bond film series. Passing famous landmarks such as Linlithgow Palace, the mythical Kelpies, and the dramatically perched Stirling Castle on route to the Highlands. Head north through Glencoe while your Driver / Guide points out the film locations for the James Bond and Harry Potter franchise Stop in the Fort William area for lunch before a short drive to the Glenfinnan viaduct which was made famous from its scenes in the Harry Potter movies from the filming of the Hogwarts Express. Take a short walk to the viewpoint, where you will have unparalleled views over Loch Shiel and across to the viaduct. The road home will be time to relax and take in the Highland scenery. Final stop is at the historic town of Pitlochry before continuing home over the Firth of Forth alongside UNESCO Forth Rail Bridge enroute back into Edinburgh.
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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).
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 Fort William known as the capital of the Highlands. Here you will have time to have lunch in one of the many local pubs, restaurants or cafe's that line the cobbled main street.
Made famous from its scenes in the Harry Potter movies, The Glenfinnan Viaduct is surrounded by mountains on the stunning shores of Loch Shiel. From the visitors centre you will be able to take a short walk to the viewpoint to witness the breath-taking views down the glen across Loch Shiel which is the used in various Harry Potter scenes as well as the loch on which Hogwarts sits. Find a good spot to see the Jacobite Steam Train cross the Glenfinnan Viaduct*. Restrooms and food available in the visitors centre. *Please note that the Jacobite Steam Train is operated by separate company and although our tour is scheduled around seeing this we cannot guarantee train will run on the day of your tour. This service is seasonal and runs from This service is seasonal and runs from Monday 7th April to Friday 24th October 2025.
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(5,418)
Wonderful day visiting the highlands. Keith, our driver and commentator skillfully guided us through the main points of Scottish history, managing to make it both very interesting and accessible. We got to see the highlights of the highlands, without feeling like we were being rushed. While it is a very intensive trip of bus all day, we got to stretch our legs in upwards of 6 stunning places, including one where we could have lunch (the small town of fort William, although please note that the fort has been destroyed and only the very low walls remain). It is a bus of roughly 50 people, but most of the time is spent quietly listening to the driver’s explanations or very immersive playlist, and we are then free to roam on our own outside the bus, so the crowd does not change much about the experience. I recommend arriving early before the meeting point to have a seat with a good window. (All seats feature windows, but some, like the front seats, are better). A recommendation for the company would be to create little maps of the stops where we spend more time, with the recommendations of restaurants and sights highlighted. Passengers could take a photo and use it as an aid, without having to worry about forgetting how to get to somewhere nice after having received oral directions.
Keith was our guide, amazing story telling and very interesting to listen to! We have learned so much about Scotland in the very short time of 12 hours :)) Wish we had more time to see the places by foot, exploring the terrain… but still an amazing experience… will definitely go on a hike here :) (Really bonded with the cows… so sad couldn’t take one home)
We had a great Highlands tour! Keith was an amazing guide—funny, friendly, and full of energy. His jokes made the journey even better, and his stories and clear directions at every stop were really helpful. Overall, it was a smooth and enjoyable trip. Highly recommend!
We had an amazing trip to the Highlands! Keith, our tour guide and driver, was incredibly lively and made the journey so enjoyable with his great sense of humor. His jokes kept everyone entertained, and I really appreciated how he shared the history of each place and gave clear guidance on where to go at every stop. The journey was smooth from start to finish, and everything was well organized. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and I highly recommend this tour!
Tremendous day, no complaints - the sights were stunning (particularly at Glencoe and Glenfinnan) and Keith was a highly informative and entertaining host.
It was a wonderful day in the Highlands. Keith made this day trip enjoyable for everyone, thanks to his outstanding knowledge and cheeky Scottish sense of humour. I recommend this day trip.
Great tour with a great driver
Had an amazing time, Leon was a superb guide, music playlist was amazing too. Highly recommended
Fantastic!! Interesting and nice journey! Interesting guild
Great guide a good story teller
