Loch Ness and the Highlands Small Group Day Tour from Edinburgh
by Heart of Scotland Tours Ltd
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This small group tour from Edinburgh covers some of Scotland’s most notable landscapes and landmarks over about 12 hours. The tour travels through the Highlands with stops at key historic and scenic locations along the way. It includes a local guide and driver who provide live commentary throughout the journey aboard an air-conditioned Mercedes mini-coach. Groups average around 12 people. The day begins with views of Linlithgow Palace, the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots, followed by a drive past Stirling Castle. The tour continues to the National Wallace Monument, built to honor William Wallace, and Doune Castle, known for its appearances in Monty Python's Holy Grail, Game of Thrones, and Outlander. A morning coffee break takes place in Scotland's first National Park, with options to stop in Callander village or at Loch Lubnaig for mountain views. The route then passes through Glencoe National Nature Reserve, the site of the 1692 MacDonald Clan massacre, featured in films like Skyfall and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Travel continues across Rannoch Moor, a wild area with mountain views. At the Commando Monument, there is a 10-minute stop to view Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain at 1344 meters, and the surrounding Lochaber landscape. Ben Nevis can also be seen from the bus as the tour proceeds alongside the Caledonian Canal. The main stop is at Loch Ness, where the group pauses for 90 minutes in Fort Augustus. Here, participants can have lunch and either explore the loch’s shore or take an optional boat cruise at their own expense. After Loch Ness, the tour enters Cairngorms National Park, allowing about 15 minutes for a short woodland walk and talk. The final stop is in Highland Perthshire’s Big Tree Country, where there is time for an early evening stroll or refreshments in a village before returning to Edinburgh via the Forth Road Bridge.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Linlithgow Palace
View Linlithgow Palace, known as the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots.
Stirling Castle
Pass by Stirling Castle, situated on rocky crags overlooking the surrounding area.
National Wallace Monument
See the National Wallace Monument, built in honor of Scottish hero William Wallace.
Doune Castle
Drive past Doune Castle, famous for appearances in Monty Python's Holy Grail, Game of Thrones, and Outlander.
Morning Coffee Stop
Stop for about 30 minutes in Scotland's first National Park with options to visit Callander village or Loch Lubnaig for mountain views.
30 min
Glencoe National Nature Reserve
Pause for 10 minutes at Glencoe National Nature Reserve, site of the 1692 MacDonald Clan massacre, featured in 'Skyfall' and 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban'.
10 min
Rannoch Moor
Travel across the wilderness of Rannoch Moor with views of surrounding mountains.
Commando Monument
Stop for 10 minutes at the Commando Memorial to view Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain at 1344 meters, and the Lochaber landscape.
10 min
Ben Nevis
See Britain's highest mountain at 1344 m from the bus during the drive.
Caledonian Canal
Drive alongside the Caledonian Canal, designed by Thomas Telford.
Loch Ness
Spend 90 minutes in Fort Augustus for lunch and to explore Loch Ness from the shore or optionally by boat cruise at own cost.
90 min
Cairngorms National Park
Stop for about 15 minutes in Cairngorms National Park with an optional short woodland walk and talk.
15 min
Scottish Highlands
Visit a village in Highland Perthshire’s Big Tree Country for an early evening stroll or refreshments before return.
Forth Road Bridge
Return to Edinburgh crossing the Forth Road Bridge over the River Forth.
Meeting point
This tour departs from (and returns to) Bus Stand ZE, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3BQ (opposite Howie's Restaurant). Please arrive no later than 07.45
End point
This tour departs from (and returns to) Bus Stand ZE, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3BQ (opposite Howie's Restaurant). Please arrive no later than 07.45
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Loch Ness and the Highlands Small Group Day Tour from Edinburgh
by Heart of Scotland Tours Ltd
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.£178Overview
This small group tour from Edinburgh covers some of Scotland’s most notable landscapes and landmarks over about 12 hours. The tour travels through the Highlands with stops at key historic and scenic locations along the way. It includes a local guide and driver who provide live commentary throughout the journey aboard an air-conditioned Mercedes mini-coach. Groups average around 12 people. The day begins with views of Linlithgow Palace, the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots, followed by a drive past Stirling Castle. The tour continues to the National Wallace Monument, built to honor William Wallace, and Doune Castle, known for its appearances in Monty Python's Holy Grail, Game of Thrones, and Outlander. A morning coffee break takes place in Scotland's first National Park, with options to stop in Callander village or at Loch Lubnaig for mountain views. The route then passes through Glencoe National Nature Reserve, the site of the 1692 MacDonald Clan massacre, featured in films like Skyfall and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Travel continues across Rannoch Moor, a wild area with mountain views. At the Commando Monument, there is a 10-minute stop to view Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain at 1344 meters, and the surrounding Lochaber landscape. Ben Nevis can also be seen from the bus as the tour proceeds alongside the Caledonian Canal. The main stop is at Loch Ness, where the group pauses for 90 minutes in Fort Augustus. Here, participants can have lunch and either explore the loch’s shore or take an optional boat cruise at their own expense. After Loch Ness, the tour enters Cairngorms National Park, allowing about 15 minutes for a short woodland walk and talk. The final stop is in Highland Perthshire’s Big Tree Country, where there is time for an early evening stroll or refreshments in a village before returning to Edinburgh via the Forth Road Bridge.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Linlithgow Palace
View Linlithgow Palace, known as the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots.
Stirling Castle
Pass by Stirling Castle, situated on rocky crags overlooking the surrounding area.
National Wallace Monument
See the National Wallace Monument, built in honor of Scottish hero William Wallace.
Doune Castle
Drive past Doune Castle, famous for appearances in Monty Python's Holy Grail, Game of Thrones, and Outlander.
Morning Coffee Stop
Stop for about 30 minutes in Scotland's first National Park with options to visit Callander village or Loch Lubnaig for mountain views.
30 min
Glencoe National Nature Reserve
Pause for 10 minutes at Glencoe National Nature Reserve, site of the 1692 MacDonald Clan massacre, featured in 'Skyfall' and 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban'.
10 min
Rannoch Moor
Travel across the wilderness of Rannoch Moor with views of surrounding mountains.
Commando Monument
Stop for 10 minutes at the Commando Memorial to view Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain at 1344 meters, and the Lochaber landscape.
10 min
Ben Nevis
See Britain's highest mountain at 1344 m from the bus during the drive.
Caledonian Canal
Drive alongside the Caledonian Canal, designed by Thomas Telford.
Loch Ness
Spend 90 minutes in Fort Augustus for lunch and to explore Loch Ness from the shore or optionally by boat cruise at own cost.
90 min
Cairngorms National Park
Stop for about 15 minutes in Cairngorms National Park with an optional short woodland walk and talk.
15 min
Scottish Highlands
Visit a village in Highland Perthshire’s Big Tree Country for an early evening stroll or refreshments before return.
Forth Road Bridge
Return to Edinburgh crossing the Forth Road Bridge over the River Forth.
Meeting point
This tour departs from (and returns to) Bus Stand ZE, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3BQ (opposite Howie's Restaurant). Please arrive no later than 07.45
End point
This tour departs from (and returns to) Bus Stand ZE, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3BQ (opposite Howie's Restaurant). Please arrive no later than 07.45
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.