Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Loch Shiel Tour vanuit Edinburgh

I can honestly say this tour exceeded all of my expectations. Even though it was a 12-hour day, it was really worth it. The stop at Glenfinnan was the highlight of the trip, but a huge part of what made the experience so special was our guide, Ron. His engaging storytelling, sense of humour, and incredible knowledge of Scotland's history, folklore, culture, and landscapes made the journey between each stop fly by. I left with stunning photos, unforgettable memories, a much deeper appreciation for Scotland, and a strong desire to come back and explore the Highlands even more. Thank you, Discover Scotland Tours, and most of all, thank you, Ron, for such an incredible day! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

The coach was comfortable and our guide shared a lot of interesting history along the way, while also giving us time to wind down and just enjoy the scenery on the way back. The schedule on these tours can be tight because it’s a day trip and there’s a lot to cover so you’ll likely get 10-15mins for each picture stop. My friend went on a bus tour and their stops were shorter, so this is definitely more generous. The viewpoints we stopped at were absolutely stunning. We got super lucky with the weather as it was sunny and warm. A little tip for anyone travelling out of Edinburgh this week (15th to 20th July): the highlands were actually quite a bit warmer than the city (a complete opposite to what we expected!) so maybe throw on a t-shirt under your sweater to account for it. There are plenty of bathroom stops during the trip for those concerned. The longest you’ll probably go between stops is about 2hrs. Since the tour doesn’t push for Loch Ness, which is further north, there’s less time spent on the coach in comparison. The Glenfinnan Viaduct is nice to see but was a bit underwhelming for me to be honest (still, do it if you’re a big Harry Potter fan!). There isn’t enough time to climb the hill viewpoint though. We had the opportunity to see Hairy Coos as well which was one of the highlights for me since I absolutely love them! Although there are frequent stops for food, I would recommend you carry some snacks or cold sandwiches just in case you're not able to find something you like/are a picky eater. If you’re going in July maybe consider carrying a handheld fan, cap etc to keep yourself cool. All in all a great experience! I will definitely go for longer next time to give myself more time to explore the highlands!!

A long day with some overlap from the previous tour, seeing the glenfinnan viaduct with the train overhead was incredible for this HarryPotter fan. Especially with the black Lake (Loch Shiel) right across the road. Wonderful day!

The day tour was a full day of scenery and history. Sandy our driver was full of great stories and Scottish lore . Would recommend him and this tour.

My friend and I were very pleased with the tour we chose. The driver Douglas was exceptionally good, very knowledgebale, had a great sense of humour and made this trip so pleasant. He made few extra spots to take fantastic pictures of beautiful Scottish scenary. The tour was long 12 hours, but we nevel felt that, thr time just flew by, we had great weather, sunny most of the time, just a small drizzle, a bit windy, but nothing unusual for the Scottish weather. I will recommend this tour. Thank you Douglas for making this tour so special

Amazing tour with our guide Stuart/Stewart. Thank you so much for an amazing day! Highly recommend if you are a Harry Potter or Outlander fan. The Scottish Highlands are beautiful!

We had a wonderful experience on the Glenfinnan Viaduct tour with Sandy. He struck the perfect balance between sharing fascinating history and giving everyone time to simply enjoy the incredible Highland scenery. His stories and historical anecdotes during the drive were engaging, and when we had the chance to chat with him at stops, it became clear how well read and widely traveled he is—his perspectives made for some memorable conversations. When an accident closed one of the roads, Sandy and Discover Scotland Tours adapted seamlessly by reversing the itinerary, and the day never felt rushed or disrupted. He read the group well, offering just the right amount of commentary throughout the day. The coach was comfortable with excellent visibility (one seat on the left, two on the right). Sandy is an all-around good egg, and we'd happily tour with him again.

We had a great day on our minibus tour of the highlands. Our driver & guide Doug was excellent, keeping us entertained and well informed along the way. There were plenty of stops along the way for photos & rest breaks. I would highly recommend this tour.

We had an amazing tour with the best driver, Brian. His knowledge, smooth driving, and wonderful personality truly made the day complete. We were lucky enough to meet both big and small hairy coos, enjoy stunning scenery even in the rain, and experience several memorable additional stops along the way. The Jacobite train was steaming across the viaduct right as we arrived — such a perfect moment. This tour is full of hidden gems, and every stop felt thoughtfully chosen. Don’t miss out!

An amazing day, where we got to see many nice views of Scotland. Our guide Douglas was absolutely superb, accommodating, service-minded and with fantastic stories about Scotland.