Mythical beasts, tall tales and dramatic scenery: explore the beauty of Scotland in a day on this one day coach tour. Leaving from Edinburgh, we head northwest passing famous landmarks such as Linlithgow Palace: birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots, the mystical Kelpies, and the dramatically perched Stirling Castle. Continuing north we arrive in Glencoe for some photos of the dramatic ridges called the Three Sisters. We stop in the Fort William area for lunch before heading into the natural beauty of the Great Glen as we pass Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis. Heading further into the highlands we arrive in the small picturesque village of Fort Augustus - you can choose to take part in an optional boat cruise here. The road home will be time to relax and take in the Highland scenery. Final refreshment stop is at the historic town of Pitlochry before continuing the journey home over the Firth of Forth alongside UNESCO Forth Rail Bridge enroute back into Edinburgh.
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From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
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).
We make a brief stop in this scenic location to take in the views across Loch Tulla and Glen Orchy
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 in the Fort William area for lunch.
Another opportunity for photos as we stop on the outskirts of Spean Bridge at the Commando memorial. Unrivalled views down towards Fort William and the UK's highest mountain Ben Nevis. Depending on timings, this stop may be subject to change
A chance to grab some lunch and take part in an optional Loch Ness Boat cruise. For those not on the cruise, we have over an hour here which is plenty time to grab a coffee and have a wander around.
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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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands lasts about 12h 30min. The itinerary has 7 stops.
Prices start at $61 per person for this Edinburgh experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:30 AM.
Children aged 5–16 pay from $58, adults from $61.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Meet the driver/guide at Charlotte Square* for check in at 7:30am for a sharp 7:45am departure. The bus stop outside the West Register House (17 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, EH2 4DJ) is the exact location of departure. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 57 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 6,852 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Stewart Tours.
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What a day it was! Fell in love with Highlands, our tour guide and bus driver Fisher was great, the best dad jokes!:) The viaduct probably was the highlight of that day but honestly loved every bit of this experience. Highly recommend!
Great time, will use in the future.
Great job Chris. We gad a great experience.
Phil’s tour on October 8th was amazing and a great way to spend a day with the family. While visiting Edinburgh we got to see so much more of the country than we otherwise would have and he was very informative and entertaining. Everything was well paced and the family had plenty of opportunities to eat and visit restrooms as needed on sightseeing stops. Pack some layers and rain gear just in case and you’ll have a great time!
We had a nice family Tour. The busdriver, Phil, provited us with interesting facts and stories. Safe driver. Modern and comfy bus.
Great trip for the price! Fun day at all the stops!
The tour was great and Phil the guide really helped us have a good time and find out more about Scottish history and culture. We really enjoyed the time at the stops and the info provided ahead of these. The only small issue was my seat appeared to keep automatically reclining. Not a massive issue for me as it was relaxing, but I felt sorry for the person behind me.
A wonderful experience with Phil. Would definitely recommend.
We had a blast! A long day with story's, music and beautiful scenery! Our tourguide Chris was a wonderful person! Very energetic and fun to listen to. He really took us back to the history of Scotland. We had a full bus, everybody was on time and peaceful. This tour is suitable for almost everyone! At least when you can step in a touring car 😉 We paid around €150 for 2. Worth every penny.
Great experience! Chris had us entertained all throug the journey.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands | 12h 30min | 4.9 (6,852) | $61 | |
 Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour | 12h 30min | 4.8 (7,381) | $66 | View |
 1 Day Loch Ness, Whisky, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour | 12h 25min | 4.9 (393) | $73 | View |
 Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands Small Group Tour from Glasgow | 11h 45min | 4.9 (350) | $88 | View |
 Loch Ness Cruise, Walk, Whisky, and Glencoe Tour - Edinburgh | 12 hours | 4.9 (207) | $141 | View |
 Loch Ness & Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh with Cruise | 12 hours | 4.7 (6,309) | $138 | View |
 Loch Ness & the Highlands Day Tour from Glasgow Including Cruise | 12 hours | 4.8 (1,247) | $136 | View |