Edinburgh 1-Day Coach Tour: Loch Ness, Glencoe, Fort William & Highlands
by Stewart Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£90Overview
This full-day coach tour lasts about 12 and a half hours and departs from Edinburgh to explore key locations in the Scottish Highlands. The route passes Linlithgow Palace, known as Mary Queen of Scots' birthplace, the Kelpies sculptures, and Stirling Castle. The tour continues north to Glencoe, where there is a photo stop at the Three Sisters ridges. After this, the group stops near Fort William for about an hour to have lunch. The journey then moves through the Great Glen, passing Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the UK. The tour reaches Fort Augustus, a small village where guests may take an optional boat cruise on Loch Ness or spend over an hour walking around and having coffee. On the return trip, the coach stops in Pitlochry for light refreshments and a break before crossing the Firth of Forth near the Forth Rail Bridge on the way back to Edinburgh. Included are regular photo and rest stops, air conditioning on the vehicle, and an English-speaking driver guide. Food, drinks, admission fees, and hotel pickups are not included. The boat cruise is unavailable on February 18th and March 6th.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Callander
This first stop allows a 30-minute break for refreshments and stretching. Depending on the season, there may be an opportunity to see Highland Cows nearby.
30 min
Loch Tulla Viewpoint
A short 10-minute stop at this scenic spot offers views across Loch Tulla and Glen Orchy.
10 min
Glencoe
Visitors get off the coach for about 10 minutes to take photos of the dramatic northern ridges called the Three Sisters. Glencoe is also known for the 1692 MacDonald Clan massacre.
10 min
Fort William
The tour stops in the Fort William area for 60 minutes to allow time for lunch.
60 min
Commando Monument
A 10-minute photo stop near Spean Bridge at the Commando Memorial provides views toward Fort William and Ben Nevis. This stop may change depending on timing.
10 min
Fort Augustus
The group spends about two hours here. Guests may take an optional boat cruise on Loch Ness or use the time to have coffee and explore the village.
120 min
Pitlochry
A 30-minute stop in the Victorian town of Pitlochry offers a chance to stretch legs and get light refreshments before the return journey.
30 min
Meeting point
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.
End point
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Edinburgh 1-Day Coach Tour: Loch Ness, Glencoe, Fort William & Highlands
by Stewart Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£90Overview
This full-day coach tour lasts about 12 and a half hours and departs from Edinburgh to explore key locations in the Scottish Highlands. The route passes Linlithgow Palace, known as Mary Queen of Scots' birthplace, the Kelpies sculptures, and Stirling Castle. The tour continues north to Glencoe, where there is a photo stop at the Three Sisters ridges. After this, the group stops near Fort William for about an hour to have lunch. The journey then moves through the Great Glen, passing Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the UK. The tour reaches Fort Augustus, a small village where guests may take an optional boat cruise on Loch Ness or spend over an hour walking around and having coffee. On the return trip, the coach stops in Pitlochry for light refreshments and a break before crossing the Firth of Forth near the Forth Rail Bridge on the way back to Edinburgh. Included are regular photo and rest stops, air conditioning on the vehicle, and an English-speaking driver guide. Food, drinks, admission fees, and hotel pickups are not included. The boat cruise is unavailable on February 18th and March 6th.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Callander
This first stop allows a 30-minute break for refreshments and stretching. Depending on the season, there may be an opportunity to see Highland Cows nearby.
30 min
Loch Tulla Viewpoint
A short 10-minute stop at this scenic spot offers views across Loch Tulla and Glen Orchy.
10 min
Glencoe
Visitors get off the coach for about 10 minutes to take photos of the dramatic northern ridges called the Three Sisters. Glencoe is also known for the 1692 MacDonald Clan massacre.
10 min
Fort William
The tour stops in the Fort William area for 60 minutes to allow time for lunch.
60 min
Commando Monument
A 10-minute photo stop near Spean Bridge at the Commando Memorial provides views toward Fort William and Ben Nevis. This stop may change depending on timing.
10 min
Fort Augustus
The group spends about two hours here. Guests may take an optional boat cruise on Loch Ness or use the time to have coffee and explore the village.
120 min
Pitlochry
A 30-minute stop in the Victorian town of Pitlochry offers a chance to stretch legs and get light refreshments before the return journey.
30 min
Meeting point
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.
End point
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.