Day trip

Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Scottish Highlands Tour

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3722 reviews

Activity provider: Timberbush Tours
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    Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Scottish Highlands Tour

    Activity provider: Timberbush Tours

    4.7

    3722 reviews

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    From US$ 70.04 per person

    Likely to sell out
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    See the best of Scotland's Highlands on a guided day trip from Edinburgh. Search for 'Nessie', meet some 'hairy coos' and see stunning landscapes.

    About this activity

    Free cancellation
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    Duration 12.5 hours
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    Live tour guide
    English

    Experience

    Itinerary
    9.5 hours

    • Edinburgh

    • 1.5 hours

    • Kilmahog (coffee)

    • Glencoe (photo stop)

    • Lunch

    • Loch Ness

    • Urquhart Castle

      • Optional
      • Extra fee

    • Boat cruise

      • Optional
      • Extra fee

    • Pitlochry (free time)

    • 1.5 hours

    • Edinburgh

    Meeting point
    Main stop
    Other stop
    Highlights
    • Tick off the Highland’s main sites on an eco-certified full-day trip
    • Explore Scottish traditions, nature, and legends with an expert local guide
    • Give the tour your personal touch with customizable features
    • Get to grips with everything from Nessie, kilts, and ‘hairy coos’
    • Snap your own momentous memories of the Highlands’ beauty
    Full description

    Head for the Highlands, whether in search of the Loch Ness Monster or just a scenic day trip from Edinburgh. After pickup, relax on the bus and listen to the guide’s entertaining commentary.

    Visit Kilmahog for an introduction to the famous Highland Cows (depending on the time of year) and a cup of coffee. Next, travel up the road to Glencoe and enjoy a 10-minute photo stop in front of the unforgettable Highland views.

    Have lunch in the Fort William area, where your guide can advise you on where to eat. If you're interested in the mysteries of the kilt, you can even get a ‘wee’ kilt introduction here. Then be whisked to Loch Ness itself.

    Customize your experience at Loch Ness. Choose to visit the majestic Urquhart Castle, and hop on a boat in search of ‘Nessie’, as the locals call it. Or simply hang out on the pier and grab a coffee with gorgeous views.

    On the way home, make a short snack stop in Pitlochry, a beautiful village in the heart of the country, before returning to Edinburgh.

    Includes
    • Transportation by air-conditioned bus
    • Services of an expert guide
    • Live onboard commentary
    • Loch Ness boat cruise (if option selected)
    • Urquhart Castle ticket (if option selected)
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Meals
    Not suitable for
    • Children under 4 years

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    Meeting point

    Meet outside the green Ensign Ewart pub.

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    What to bring

    • Comfortable shoes
    • Packed lunch
    • Weather-appropriate clothing

    Know before you go

    • Bringing a packed lunch is recommended in order to make the most of your time at each stop. Alternatively, you will have the chance to buy food on the day
    • The tour involves cross-country driving and a large portion of the trip is spent on the bus, taking in the views of the Scottish Highlands with live commentary
    • Please be prepared for a long day with up to 2 hours between stops
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.7 /5

    based on 3722 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.9/5
    • Transportation
      4.7/5
    • Value for money
      4.6/5
    • Service
      5/5

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    "wee" Steve was wonderful , give the man a rise . Totally worth the money. The only downside was thar in some places the shops were already closed when we got there. As I said Steve Mcgregor was the best, his stories and humor were excellent, thanks for the experience.

    March 25, 2023

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    I am truly in awe about Paul’s live commentary. He is the best guide I have ever met and made this experience literally unforgettable. He is extremely smart, organized, funny, and the most talented storyteller I have ever stumbled upon. He should be the host of a famous podcast by this time. Chapeau to him. The tour is very well organized, the sights are priceless and the coach is very clean and comfortable. There is no downside for this tour and it deserves even twice the money. Would repeat it any time in Paul’s company.

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    March 25, 2023

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    I have been on quite a few of these bus tours and this is by far my favorite! Part of it was due to the things we saw and the other part was due to our tour guide David. I wish everyone got to experience David. He was so energetic and happy to talk about all things Scotland. Could not have asked for a better trip! I recommend to do the castle and cruise. 30 minutes of cruise was plenty. One full hour would’ve been boring. The castle ruins were pretty cool.

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    March 24, 2023

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