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. We will do our best to arrive in time to watch the train cross 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(5,942)
Our Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe and fort William tour was truly one of the highlights of our trip to Scotland, and so much of that is thanks to our incredible guide, Neil. Neil was absolutely fantastic. His humour, storytelling, and knowledge brought the Highlands to life in a way we never could have experienced on our own. There were moments when his stories, paired with the breathtaking scenery around us, genuinely brought me to tears. Driving through the Highlands while listening to him share the history and stories of this beautiful part of Scotland is something I know will stay with me as a lifelong memory. What stood out most, was how much Neil cared for his passengers. We always felt safe and looked after, and his calm, responsible approach to driving gave us complete confidence throughout the day. That meant so much to us, especially travelling with my children. Neil was also incredibly kind and welcoming to my kids. They absolutely adored him and still talk about how funny and wonderful he was! If you’re considering this tour, I cannot recommend Neil highly enough. He didn’t just show us Scotland — he helped us feel it, understand it, and create memories that our family will cherish for years to come. Thank you, Neil, for an unforgettable day and memories that will last a lifetime. — P.S. We hope Dobby enjoys his new ribbon/nose ring!! -S and J
Full day excursion with Phil as driver and guide. It was a very enjoyable day. Phil gave relevant information on historical figures that related to the areas with humour in a chatty description. Music also supplemented commentary nicely The Highlands of Scotland is scenic and picturesque. Definitely worth a visit
Beautifully scenery stops as well as great historical stories. We had Phil as our guide and we was great. I especially liked how there was a selection of music intertwined with the stories, made a long bus ride go by pretty quickly.
Ross, our guide, is awesome. He is very knowledgeable of history, and significant sites that we visited and other sites we could see from the distance. Our stops were good and the weather was helpful, except for the lunch town where we found many restaurants closed. The volume inside the bus could be a little louder to counter people talking in the seats in front of behind our seats.
This all day tour was packed with basically as many remarkable locations in the Scotland highlands as possible. We stopped at scenic overviews, both national parks, lovely small towns, and (of course) the incredible loch lochness. Ross was our guide, and he provided amazing storytelling about all of the history surrounding the locations we visited. Lastly, usually these tours seem to bundle tourists into one small stop for lunch or an activity. My favorite thing about this tour was the freedom of choice. We stopped in town for lunch and picked any restaurant that looked good. None of the usual buffet business (thank god). At lochness, there was the option of a boat tour or to just roam the area as you saw fit. The style of this tour made it feel less like an easy tourist attraction and more like traveling.
Ross was awesome!! He was such a great story teller, his suggestions were on point, and so was his driving. Special shoutout to his playlist as well, we enjoyed it from beginning to end! Definitely looking forward to coming back to Scotland and taking another trip.
Well done … great guy … Ross Very knowledgeable…. Good sense of humor …
Absolutely an awesome experience with stewart tours. Guide- Mr. Fisher is an incredible guide. It's so engaging with his jokes, stories regarding all the histories and whatever is related to all the ongoing journey. We sat in first front seats and had an amazing views and had a great time with Mr. Fisher and the journey. Overall, from my side its a 10 out of 10 for this journey.✨️ Keep rocking like this 💃🕺
Phil was a great tour guide and had many stories about the highlands and scottish history. Plenty of stops so this usually motion sickness passenger was in fact able to enjoy without any motion sickness medication! Gorgeous views, worth your time!
Fisher was a lovely guide to have! His instructions was clear and precise. He knew all the scottish folklores and information. His driving skills are safe and smooth as well!
