Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands Guided Day Tour from Edinburgh
by Timberbush Tours
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This full-day guided bus tour from Edinburgh lasts about 12 hours and covers key sites in the Scottish Highlands. The journey begins in Edinburgh city center, heading northwest past Stirling Castle. The first stop is near Callander for a short break where passengers might see Highland cows depending on the season. The tour continues through the Rob Roy country and across Rannoch Moor and the Black Mount to Glencoe. Here, there is a photo stop at the famous glen, known for the 1692 Clan MacDonald massacre. Afterward, the route follows Loch Linnhe to Fort William, where there is a lunch break of about 50 minutes. The tour then passes beneath Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain, as it moves into the Great Glen. Next, the group reaches Urquhart Castle, near Loch Ness. Guests have the option to join a cruise on Loch Ness and visit the castle, which is an extra cost. If they do not take the cruise, the tour proceeds to the Clansman Hotel, offering about an hour of free time. At the hotel, participants can choose the "Donald Fraser - Illicit Whisky Experience," a 20 to 30-minute presentation with a whisky tasting (optional extra). Alternatively, visitors can explore the area or take a one-hour round-trip cruise along Loch Ness with views of Urquhart Castle (optional extra). Loch Ness itself is 24 miles long and over 700 feet deep, known for the legend of the Loch Ness monster. On the return trip to Edinburgh, the coach travels through Cairngorms National Park and Perthshire woodlands, stopping in the Victorian town of Pitlochry for about 30 minutes to rest and refresh. The tour ends back in Edinburgh in the evening. The coach is modern, air-conditioned, and includes live commentary from a knowledgeable driver-guide. Food, drinks, gratuities, attraction tickets, onboard restrooms, and WiFi are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Edinburgh
The tour departs from Edinburgh city center at Castle Terrace, outside the NCP Car Park (EH1 2EW) in the morning. The coach heads northwest, passing Stirling Castle.
5 min
Callander
A stop near Callander in the Highlands provides time for light refreshments. Depending on the season, guests might see Highland cows in the area.
20 min
Glencoe
The route continues through Rob Roy country and crosses Rannoch Moor and the Black Mount before reaching Glencoe. This stop lasts about 10 minutes for photos and to observe the landscape of the glen, site of the 1692 Clan MacDonald massacre.
10 min
Fort William
The tour follows Loch Linnhe to Fort William, where there is a 50-minute lunch break. The journey then continues through the Great Glen, passing beneath Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Britain.
50 min
Urquhart Castle
The coach passes through Fort Augustus village and arrives at Urquhart Castle. Guests can optionally join a cruise on Loch Ness combined with a castle visit.
30 min
Loch Ness
If not joining the cruise, guests travel to the Clansman Hotel, where there is about an hour of free time. Here, an optional 20 to 30-minute "Donald Fraser – Illicit Whisky Experience" is available for an additional fee. Visitors can also explore nearby walking routes or take a one-hour round-trip cruise on Loch Ness with views of Urquhart Castle (both optional extras). Loch Ness is 24 miles long and over 700 feet deep, known for the Loch Ness monster legend.
60 min
Pitlochry
On the return to Edinburgh, the coach travels through Cairngorms National Park and Perthshire's woodlands, stopping for about 30 minutes at Pitlochry, a Victorian resort town, for refreshments before continuing to Edinburgh.
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
Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands Guided Day Tour from Edinburgh
by Timberbush Tours
Choose from 3 available options
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.£115.60Overview
This full-day guided bus tour from Edinburgh lasts about 12 hours and covers key sites in the Scottish Highlands. The journey begins in Edinburgh city center, heading northwest past Stirling Castle. The first stop is near Callander for a short break where passengers might see Highland cows depending on the season. The tour continues through the Rob Roy country and across Rannoch Moor and the Black Mount to Glencoe. Here, there is a photo stop at the famous glen, known for the 1692 Clan MacDonald massacre. Afterward, the route follows Loch Linnhe to Fort William, where there is a lunch break of about 50 minutes. The tour then passes beneath Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain, as it moves into the Great Glen. Next, the group reaches Urquhart Castle, near Loch Ness. Guests have the option to join a cruise on Loch Ness and visit the castle, which is an extra cost. If they do not take the cruise, the tour proceeds to the Clansman Hotel, offering about an hour of free time. At the hotel, participants can choose the "Donald Fraser - Illicit Whisky Experience," a 20 to 30-minute presentation with a whisky tasting (optional extra). Alternatively, visitors can explore the area or take a one-hour round-trip cruise along Loch Ness with views of Urquhart Castle (optional extra). Loch Ness itself is 24 miles long and over 700 feet deep, known for the legend of the Loch Ness monster. On the return trip to Edinburgh, the coach travels through Cairngorms National Park and Perthshire woodlands, stopping in the Victorian town of Pitlochry for about 30 minutes to rest and refresh. The tour ends back in Edinburgh in the evening. The coach is modern, air-conditioned, and includes live commentary from a knowledgeable driver-guide. Food, drinks, gratuities, attraction tickets, onboard restrooms, and WiFi are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Edinburgh
The tour departs from Edinburgh city center at Castle Terrace, outside the NCP Car Park (EH1 2EW) in the morning. The coach heads northwest, passing Stirling Castle.
5 min
Callander
A stop near Callander in the Highlands provides time for light refreshments. Depending on the season, guests might see Highland cows in the area.
20 min
Glencoe
The route continues through Rob Roy country and crosses Rannoch Moor and the Black Mount before reaching Glencoe. This stop lasts about 10 minutes for photos and to observe the landscape of the glen, site of the 1692 Clan MacDonald massacre.
10 min
Fort William
The tour follows Loch Linnhe to Fort William, where there is a 50-minute lunch break. The journey then continues through the Great Glen, passing beneath Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Britain.
50 min
Urquhart Castle
The coach passes through Fort Augustus village and arrives at Urquhart Castle. Guests can optionally join a cruise on Loch Ness combined with a castle visit.
30 min
Loch Ness
If not joining the cruise, guests travel to the Clansman Hotel, where there is about an hour of free time. Here, an optional 20 to 30-minute "Donald Fraser – Illicit Whisky Experience" is available for an additional fee. Visitors can also explore nearby walking routes or take a one-hour round-trip cruise on Loch Ness with views of Urquhart Castle (both optional extras). Loch Ness is 24 miles long and over 700 feet deep, known for the Loch Ness monster legend.
60 min
Pitlochry
On the return to Edinburgh, the coach travels through Cairngorms National Park and Perthshire's woodlands, stopping for about 30 minutes at Pitlochry, a Victorian resort town, for refreshments before continuing to Edinburgh.
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.