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Highlands Adventure: Scenic Journey to Glenfinnan
5.0
163 Ratings
Edinburgh
Discover iconic Scottish landscapes on a day tour from Edinburgh, featuring Glenfinnan Viaduct and Loch Shiel. Capture stunning photos and cinematic views.
Discover iconic Scottish landscapes on a day tour from Edinburgh, featuring Glenfinnan Viaduct and Loch Shiel. Capture stunning photos and cinematic views.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Callander - The lively Highland town of Callander is our first stop for morning refreshments. Passengers can take a leisurely stroll along the high street, filled with charming tearooms and quaint shops.
- Glencoe - The captivating Glencoe is a must-visit for many travelers to Scotland. We’ll pause for a few photo opportunities as we journey…
- Callander - The lively Highland town of Callander is our first stop for morning refreshments. Passengers can take a leisurely stroll along the high street, filled with charming tearooms and quaint shops.
- Glencoe - The captivating Glencoe is a must-visit for many travelers to Scotland. We’ll pause for a few photo opportunities as we journey through the picturesque valley. A longer stop at the Glencoe Visitor Centre allows for a delightful lunch and further exploration of the area.
- Glenfinnan - Revel in the stunning views of the Glenfinnan Viaduct and the Glenfinnan Monument overlooking Loch Shiel. From April to October, witness the Jacobite Steam Train crossing the Glenfinnan Viaduct, and hopefully capture a photo of this iconic scene. (Please Note: The Jacobite steam train will not operate from 1st to 5th September 2025.)
- Fort William - As we pass through Fort William, keep an eye out for Ben Nevis, which majestically overlooks the town.
- Perthshire - We will make a stop in the Perthshire area for evening refreshments.
What's Included
- Transportation by Mini-Coach
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Services of your Driver-Guide
- Transportation by Mini-Coach
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Services of your Driver-Guide
What's Not Included
- Meals and Refreshments
- Glenfinnan Monument - Adult £5.00, Concession £4.00, Child £4.00
- Meals and Refreshments
- Glenfinnan Monument - Adult £5.00, Concession £4.00, Child £4.00
Additional Information
Embark on a journey through the Highlands, starting in Edinburgh and passing through Glencoe to reach the Glenfinnan Viaduct. This breathtaking landscape includes filming sites from Skyfall, Highlander, and Harry Potter.
Discover Glenfinnan and relish the sweeping vistas. Take the opportunity to snap stunning photos and witness the Jacobite Steam Train…
Embark on a journey through the Highlands, starting in Edinburgh and passing through Glencoe to reach the Glenfinnan Viaduct. This breathtaking landscape includes filming sites from Skyfall, Highlander, and Harry Potter.
Discover Glenfinnan and relish the sweeping vistas. Take the opportunity to snap stunning photos and witness the Jacobite Steam Train as it crosses the viaduct, available from April to October.
- We are unable to accommodate children under the age of 5.
Location
Howies Restaurant
Waterloo Place
Our tour departs from Bus Stand ZE, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh (Opposite Howie's restaurant). what3words:///decay.laws.likes. Check in is at 07:45 for an 08:00 departure. Please ensure you check in on time. IMPORTANT: There are 2 Howie's in Edinburgh, we depart from Waterloo Place only.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(163 Ratings)
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Linda
Apr 17, 2026
Scottish Highlands. - Sandy was entertaining and thoughtful.
Tour was well worth it, the weather was sunny, rainy, windy but sunny when we needed it to be. So many rainbows.
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Navigator50109440480
Apr 15, 2026
perfectly paced trip around Edinburgh - I can’t recommend Dougie enough! He was incredibly enthusiastic and made the whole trip a joy from start to finish. His knowledge of Scottish history and culture was impressive, and he also shared lots of fun little stories about Harry Potter that really brought the journey to life.
The itinerary was perfectly paced – we never felt rushed, nor did we have too much idle time at any stop. Every location had just the right amount of time to explore, take photos, and soak in the atmosphere.
And we also had a chance to feed coos, it was so good.
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Clairemassey18
Apr 14, 2026
Excellent Day Trip - We had an excellent day with our guide Dougie. He was very friendly, polite and informative. He drove safely and ensured everyone was ok throughout the day. We saw so much and had plenty of comfort stops. In total, we were out just over 12 hours, great value for money. I'd definitely recommend Discover Scotland Tours 😀
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Lizmon120270
Apr 12, 2026
Excellent - I had an absolutely outstanding experience with our tour guide Sandy 👏👏👏From start to finish, everything was handled with professionalism, warmth, and incredible attention to detail. Their knowledge was truly impressive—they didn’t just share facts, but brought each place to life with engaging stories and fascinating insights. But I also want to recommend this excursion; it's an incredible experience, the views are unmatched, truly impressive.
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Road12104124201
Apr 7, 2026
Very good and very informative - Douglas unse4 Driver and Guide was very nice, friendly, helpful and he told so many great stories and I really enjoyed this great trip.
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T1887jmjayneh
Apr 4, 2026
Excellent Tour Operator - Ron our tour guide was excellent, informative, knowledgeable & witty.
The tour exceeded our expectations, professionally done.
Would most definitely book another tour with Discover Scotland & would highly recommend them.
Thank you all for a lovely day.
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Elliegr6616ip
Apr 3, 2026
Lovely lovely experience - My sister and I had a lovely experience on this tour. Ron was an extremely knowledgeable and kind guide. His story telling throughout the drive was engaging and gave us some good laughs. We truly had an unforgettable experience, and can’t wait to be back! We would 100% recommend this tour and Ron to anybody looking to explore the Highlands!
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Northstar59654740867
Mar 22, 2026
Highly Recommended Scottish Highlands Tour - My wife and I recently took a full-day tour of the Scottish Highlands, and it far exceeded our expectations. From start to finish, the experience was seamless, scenic, and incredibly engaging.
Our guide, Wee Stevie, was outstanding—knowledgeable, personable, and an excellent driver. He shared fascinating insights throughout the day and had a wonderful way of making the journey both informative and enjoyable, all while keeping everything completely stress-free.
We would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to experience the dramatic beauty of the Highlands and explore Scotland’s charming villages. It was truly a memorable highlight of our trip.
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C3540frvalenting
Mar 17, 2026
A must tour for your trip in Scotland! - The tour was great and allows us to discover the Highlands and to live all the seasons in one day.
Kyle’s and Tony’s passion for the place made our trip unforgettable. Big thanks to Kyle and Tony for this trip.
Tony spoke some words of French to us as he used to live in France during a few years. It was really kind and enjoyable.
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Chris
Feb 19, 2026
A must-do activity for anyone visiting Scotland! - Fantastic tour from start to finish.
Kyle was incredibly informative, friendly, and full of fun facts that really brought the day to life. It was our first time doing a full-day coach tour, and we weren’t quite sure how it would all work, but Kyle was so well organised that everything ran smoothly. You could really see his passion for what he does—he made sure everyone was looked after, kept us up to date throughout the day, and ensured we saw and experienced as much as possible. A great balance of information, fun, and care for the group. Highly recommend!
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