Loch Ness, Glen Coe & The Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh
Description
Explore some of Scotland's most iconic sites and stunning scenery with this unique guided day tour from Edinburgh and witness the unique site of Glen Coe, the beauty of Ben Nevis and the Loch Ness, where you might even be able to spot the famous monster that is said to inhabit it's waters.
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Itinerary
Head past the ramparts of Stirling Castle while your guide recounts the history of the Scottish Wars of Independence.
Our first stop of the day is in Callander, a quaint Scottish village where you can stretch your legs, buy a coffee and do some window-shopping.
Our tour takes us past Fort William and marks the end to the West Highland Way and home to Britain's highest mountain, the mighty Ben Nevis.
We then make our way to stunning Glencoe where your guide will recount the sad tale of the famous massacre of the MacDonald clan in 1692.
Stopping in the village of Fort Augustus on the banks of bonnie Loch Ness, you have free time where you can take to the Loch on a boat in the hunt for Nessie (not included, approx. 50 mins). If you’re not one for the water then why not take a walk up the canal and find a nice spot to enjoy a bite to eat.
Our journey home heads south along Loch Laggan stopping at one of the many quaint Highland villages along the way, Pitlochry
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age to travel is 5 years old, while anyone aged 5-17 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark.
- It is recommended to book transport to the departure point in advance. Please also allow extra time to get to the departure point for check-in. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour departure to allow time to check-in for the tour. Unfortunately, we are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals.
- Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities.
- This tour may run in conjunction with our sister company, Highland Explorer Tours.
- In cases of extreme weather, the Loch Ness boat cruise may be cancelled on short notice. If you have purchased ticket for this you will be refunded.
- Please note that itinerary order may change.
- Travel insurance is recommended.
- If you are using an audio guide, please bring your headset.
Reviews(235)
Day trip that passes very fast with stunning scenery and a driver / guide at the top. Even though I don't understand English, you could feel Keith's passion
Nestor was a great tour guide, providing commentary that was very informative about the trip and Scotland, in general.
Hi, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 5 * review of your recent tour experience. We are delighted to read that you had such an enjoyable time on tour with Nestor. We will be sure to pass on your kind words. We are pleased to note that you appreciated the commentary and the information. Thank you again for leaving your lovely feedback, we hope to welcome you back on tour with us in the future. Kind Regards Keith, Haggis Adventures
We had an incredible time on the tour. Our guide Keith was a plethora of information. So much history shared and terrific stories told as we traveled the countryside. I would highly recommend this tour for site seeing and history.
Hi Traci, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely 5 star review. Keith is an amazing driver guide and we will pass your feedback on. We hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards, Keith
Amazing tour we took on Sunday 4/6/25. Large, spacious coach bus promptly left on time at 7:30 am. The Scottish tour guide was friendly, entertaining, and informative. Brought us to beautiful scenic areas safely and cautious of our return time to bus. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to visit the countryside of Scotland.
Hi, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely 5 star review. We will pass your feedback on. We hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards, Keith
Ryan P was a great guide and had wonderful and entertaining stories throughout the tour. The day was filled with rich history and the most beautiful views of Scotland.
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your kind feedback for Ryan and our tour! We are thrilled that you enjoyed the entertainment, history and stunning scenery and we look forward to welcoming you back for another adventure in the future! Amy
The Tour was incredible. Torva told a lot of historical stories, but also some funny little anecdotes. Scenery in Scotland is stunning and the stops were very well thought through. Highlight for everyone was the additional stop at the Highland Coos. Thank you Torva!
Hi, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely 5 star review. We are thrilled to hear you had a great time on tour. Torva is an amazing guide and we will pass your feedback on. We hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards, Keith
I took the one day Loch Ness tour, and had a great time. Our guide, Torva, was engaging and told us great stories throughout the drive. While we spent a lot of time on the bus, this was well communicated and totally worth it to try and find Nessie. The packed lunch was basic, but was nice to have. While we didn't get to find Nessie, Torva gave us an additional stop to feed some highland cows, which was unexpected and exciting!
Hi Ashleigh, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely 5 star review. We are thrilled to hear you had a great time on tour. Torva is an amazing guide and we will pass your feedback on. We hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards, Keith
A very significative experience. The tour is well structured and the tour guide (Torva) is real magnificent driver, storyteller and guide! With him the experience becomes amazing. Wonderful places with a storytelling full of interesting and funny facts. Very good music choices by Torva ;)
Hi Simone Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We are thrilled to hear you had a great time on tour. Torva is an amazing guide and we will pass your feedback on. We hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards, Keith
It was really nice tour, especially guides in Loch Ness cruise and from agency Cara (or Kara, I confuse 🙈) who was telling us a lot of history during almost 12 hours.
The Jacobite Steam and Scottish highlands adventure. Skip this one. A very long day just sitting on the bus while the tour guide drone on and on about some ancient Scottish history. Very gloomy. The guide didn’t have a good thing to say about Scotland! We spent hours on the bus - no wifi, no trash can, nothing to cheer about, just lots of rain. The Jacobite Train was the most disappointing. The view is stunning but you can get a better value for your money and time. Not a single stop to see the coos. On a positive note, the guide played some good music in the little time she stopped yapping about beheadings, witchcraft and some ancient royal spats. Like I’m on vacation to get a degree in Scottish gory history. Do better. For a trip this expensive, we didn’t appreciate all the gloom. Whatever happened to Scottish Shortbread, Single malt whiskey, golf, sheep and amazing clothing and not to forget Bag Pipes. Skip this one.
Hi, Thanks for the response. Sorry to hear the tour did meet your expectations. We sadly cannot control the weather and a lot of our history is gloomy and violent, due to events that took place in the past. Unfortunately, we are not in control of the running of the Jacobite steam train, so the journey is only operated as part of West Coast Railways. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in gloomy, gruesome and rainy Scotland. Thanks, Callum
