Edinburgh Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William Guided Day Trip
by Timberbush Tours
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This guided day trip from Edinburgh lasts about 12 hours and covers several key Scottish Highlands locations by coach. Departure is available at either 7:15am or 8:15am, and the tour includes live commentary and air conditioning on board. The journey starts in Edinburgh city centre, heading north while passing landmarks like Edinburgh Castle, before stopping for refreshments in Callander. The tour continues through Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park on the way to Glencoe. At Glencoe, there is a 10-minute stop for photos and a brief history of the 1692 MacDonald clan massacre. Then the coach travels along Loch Linnhe to Fort William, where there is a 30-minute break to stretch and have an early lunch. Next is a photo stop at Neptune's Staircase, a set of eight locks raising the Caledonian Canal by 19 meters, built in the early 1800s. The highlight is a one-hour visit at Glenfinnan Viaduct, famous for its Harry Potter appearance and views over Loch Shiel. The stop includes seeing the viaduct and the Glenfinnan Monument commemorating the 1745 Jacobite uprising. Note that the Jacobite Steam Train is run by a different company and is not included on this tour; the train service does not run in 2025. On the return trip, the coach passes through Cairngorms National Park and stops in Pitlochry for refreshments and a leg stretch. The tour ends back in Edinburgh. The driver-guide provides knowledge throughout, and the tour includes entrance to the Glenfinnan Visitor Centre and a walk to the Glenfinnan viewpoint. Food, drinks, gratuities, onboard restrooms, and WiFi are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Callander
The tour departs from central Edinburgh, passing city landmarks such as Edinburgh Castle while heading north. The coach stops in Callander for about 30 minutes to allow passengers to have refreshments before continuing into the Highlands.
30 min
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
The route passes through Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park on the way to Glencoe, allowing views of the surrounding landscape from the coach.
Glencoe
At Glencoe, the coach stops for 10 minutes to take photos and to learn about the area's history, including the 1692 massacre of the MacDonald clan. This dramatic glen has been featured in films such as Skyfall and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
10 min
Fort William
The tour continues along Loch Linnhe to Fort William, located near Ben Nevis. Passengers have 30 minutes here to stretch and take an early lunch break before moving on.
30 min
Neptune's Staircase
If time allows, there is a photo stop at Neptune's Staircase, which has eight locks on the Caledonian Canal raising the water level by 19 meters (62 feet). Built in the early 1800s, it is the longest staircase lock in Britain.
Glenfinnan Viaduct
The tour spends about an hour at Glenfinnan Viaduct, made famous by its Harry Potter appearances. Passengers can photograph the viaduct and visit the nearby Glenfinnan Monument, which commemorates the 1745 Jacobite uprising. The stop overlooks Loch Shiel, the setting for several film scenes. The Jacobite Steam Train operated by another company is not included and does not run in 2025.
60 min
Pitlochry
On the return trip to Edinburgh, the coach passes through Cairngorms National Park and stops in Pitlochry for about 30 minutes to allow passengers to refresh and stretch their legs. During peak months, the itinerary may be reversed with an alternate refreshment stop.
30 min
Meeting point
Our Edinburgh tours depart from Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2EW, outside the NCP Car Park. What3Words Address: ///casino.cove.works
End point
Our Edinburgh tours depart from Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2EW, outside the NCP Car Park. What3Words Address: ///casino.cove.works
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Edinburgh Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William Guided Day Trip
by Timberbush 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.£114Overview
This guided day trip from Edinburgh lasts about 12 hours and covers several key Scottish Highlands locations by coach. Departure is available at either 7:15am or 8:15am, and the tour includes live commentary and air conditioning on board. The journey starts in Edinburgh city centre, heading north while passing landmarks like Edinburgh Castle, before stopping for refreshments in Callander. The tour continues through Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park on the way to Glencoe. At Glencoe, there is a 10-minute stop for photos and a brief history of the 1692 MacDonald clan massacre. Then the coach travels along Loch Linnhe to Fort William, where there is a 30-minute break to stretch and have an early lunch. Next is a photo stop at Neptune's Staircase, a set of eight locks raising the Caledonian Canal by 19 meters, built in the early 1800s. The highlight is a one-hour visit at Glenfinnan Viaduct, famous for its Harry Potter appearance and views over Loch Shiel. The stop includes seeing the viaduct and the Glenfinnan Monument commemorating the 1745 Jacobite uprising. Note that the Jacobite Steam Train is run by a different company and is not included on this tour; the train service does not run in 2025. On the return trip, the coach passes through Cairngorms National Park and stops in Pitlochry for refreshments and a leg stretch. The tour ends back in Edinburgh. The driver-guide provides knowledge throughout, and the tour includes entrance to the Glenfinnan Visitor Centre and a walk to the Glenfinnan viewpoint. Food, drinks, gratuities, onboard restrooms, and WiFi are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Callander
The tour departs from central Edinburgh, passing city landmarks such as Edinburgh Castle while heading north. The coach stops in Callander for about 30 minutes to allow passengers to have refreshments before continuing into the Highlands.
30 min
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
The route passes through Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park on the way to Glencoe, allowing views of the surrounding landscape from the coach.
Glencoe
At Glencoe, the coach stops for 10 minutes to take photos and to learn about the area's history, including the 1692 massacre of the MacDonald clan. This dramatic glen has been featured in films such as Skyfall and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
10 min
Fort William
The tour continues along Loch Linnhe to Fort William, located near Ben Nevis. Passengers have 30 minutes here to stretch and take an early lunch break before moving on.
30 min
Neptune's Staircase
If time allows, there is a photo stop at Neptune's Staircase, which has eight locks on the Caledonian Canal raising the water level by 19 meters (62 feet). Built in the early 1800s, it is the longest staircase lock in Britain.
Glenfinnan Viaduct
The tour spends about an hour at Glenfinnan Viaduct, made famous by its Harry Potter appearances. Passengers can photograph the viaduct and visit the nearby Glenfinnan Monument, which commemorates the 1745 Jacobite uprising. The stop overlooks Loch Shiel, the setting for several film scenes. The Jacobite Steam Train operated by another company is not included and does not run in 2025.
60 min
Pitlochry
On the return trip to Edinburgh, the coach passes through Cairngorms National Park and stops in Pitlochry for about 30 minutes to allow passengers to refresh and stretch their legs. During peak months, the itinerary may be reversed with an alternate refreshment stop.
30 min
Meeting point
Our Edinburgh tours depart from Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2EW, outside the NCP Car Park. What3Words Address: ///casino.cove.works
End point
Our Edinburgh tours depart from Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2EW, outside the NCP Car Park. What3Words Address: ///casino.cove.works
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.