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Loch Ness Adventure: Scenic Highlands Journey
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129 Ratings
Edinburgh
Explore Scotland’s stunning landscapes on a full-day tour from Edinburgh, featuring Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands. Discover history, nature, and adventure.
Explore Scotland’s stunning landscapes on a full-day tour from Edinburgh, featuring Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands. Discover history, nature, and adventure.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Callander - The journey begins in the charming Highland town of Callander, where there is a brief stop for refreshments before heading north.
- Glencoe - Known for its breathtaking scenery and rich history, Glencoe is one of Scotland’s most iconic valleys. Guests can step off the minibus to capture photos and appreciate the landscape while…
- Callander - The journey begins in the charming Highland town of Callander, where there is a brief stop for refreshments before heading north.
- Glencoe - Known for its breathtaking scenery and rich history, Glencoe is one of Scotland’s most iconic valleys. Guests can step off the minibus to capture photos and appreciate the landscape while learning about the historical events that shaped this renowned glen.
- Fort William - As the tour passes through Fort William, enjoy the sight of Ben Nevis, the tallest mountain in the UK, visible from the minibus on clear days.
- Fort Augustus - The main stop of the day is in Fort Augustus, situated at the southern tip of Loch Ness. Guests have free time to enjoy lunch, explore the village, observe boats navigating the Caledonian Canal locks, or relax by the loch.
- Loch Ness - While in Fort Augustus, guests can opt for a 50-minute Loch Ness cruise (available on the day and payable locally). Those who choose not to take the cruise can enjoy additional free time in the village or along the loch’s shoreline.
- Cairngorms National Park - Traveling south along the A9 through Cairngorms National Park, enjoy the expansive Highland landscapes and mountain views from the minibus.
- Perthshire - The tour stops in the Perthshire area for evening refreshments before returning to Edinburgh.
What's Included
- Small-group tour with a maximum of 16 travellers
- Comfortable air-conditioned mini-coach transport
- Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Small-group tour with a maximum of 16 travellers
- Comfortable air-conditioned mini-coach transport
- Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide
What's Not Included
- Food and Refreshments
- Optional Loch Ness cruise (available on the day, payable locally)
- Gratuities
- Food and Refreshments
- Optional Loch Ness cruise (available on the day, payable locally)
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Starting from Edinburgh, head north into Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, enjoying a leisurely morning refreshment break in the charming Highland town of Callander.
The adventure continues through Rannoch Moor, one of Scotland’s most secluded landscapes, with a stop in Glencoe to take in its breathtaking scenery and learn about the historical…
Starting from Edinburgh, head north into Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, enjoying a leisurely morning refreshment break in the charming Highland town of Callander.
The adventure continues through Rannoch Moor, one of Scotland’s most secluded landscapes, with a stop in Glencoe to take in its breathtaking scenery and learn about the historical events that shaped this iconic glen.
Passing through Fort William, there is a chance to see Ben Nevis, the UK’s tallest mountain, from the minibus on clear days, before following the Great Glen to Fort Augustus, located at the southern tip of Loch Ness.
This is the main stop of the day, providing time for lunch, exploring the village, observing boats navigate the Caledonian Canal locks, or opting for an optional Loch Ness cruise (available on the day, payable locally).
The return journey winds through the Highlands and Perthshire, with an evening refreshment break before arriving back in Edinburgh, offering views of the Forth Bridge on the approach.
- We cannot accommodate children under the age of 5
- Maximum of 16 travellers
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 closes at 07:45 as the tour will depart at 08:00 sharp. 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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(129 Ratings)
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Llbdx
Dec 26, 2025
Must-see - Great day of discovery in the Highlands. We took the day in a small group (16 people max.)
Ron, our driver and guide, was an undeniable added value. His stories, his humour and his encyclopaedic knowledge of the Highlands and the history of Scotland made the tour a journey out of time.
We strongly recommend this type of small group visit.
And to end the day, we had the chance to watch a sunset over the snow-capped peaks.
A must visit during your stay in Edinburgh.
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Idasofieb2024
Dec 25, 2025
Amazing trip with Cameron as our guide - My friend and I went on a tour with Cameron. He was amazing, and both very knowledgeable and witty. He was great at asking us about what we were particularly interested in as well which made the tour feel very personal. We saw beautiful scenery and got so many interesting stories and facts! We had a great time and would recommend to everyone to choose Discover Scotland!
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Heavenslie
Dec 24, 2025
Awesome day tour - Loch Ness Glencoe and The Highlands was the tour we went on, and Fin was our tour guide. He was absolutely amazing!! He had very interesting stories and an interactive way of telling it. He let us take the scenery in at times and told us history as it pertained to where we were. The company offered small tours unlike other competitors, which was so nice!! I was so grateful I booked with Discover Scotland! Fin remembered the names of my kids and called them out saying “You wanted to see snow, there it is!” Such a nice touch! He was a mix of historian, tour guide, RJ/DJ mixing up some Scottish songs from his play list. An awesome experience and thank you for the experience!!
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Annlj6195fy
Dec 12, 2025
Discover Scotland Tours should not be missed! - What a great day trip this was! My adult kids, 24 and 26, and I loved it. Our guide was Jamie and he did a fantastic job with his historical background information, his stories, his enthusiasm and his flexibility. I am a fan of the mini-coach - this one held up to 16, I think, though our group was a little smaller, for the maneuverability, the quick on/off at the stops and the more personal environment. Thank you Jamie for sharing some of Scotland's most beautiful landscape with us!
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33asiam
Nov 25, 2025
Fantastic! - I went on a tour of the Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness today, and our guide, Fionn, was absolutely fantastic. He kept us entertained throughout the entire day, sharing tons of interesting anecdotes, historical facts, and fun curiosities that really brought each place to life.
Fionn made several stops along the way so we could admire breathtaking views and explore some truly magical spots. He was friendly, engaging, and always made sure everyone was comfortable and having a good time.
You can tell he genuinely loves what he does, his enthusiasm and knowledge made the whole experience unforgettable. It felt less like a tour and more like spending the day with someone who’s passionate about showing you the most beautiful corners of Scotland.
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Pathandels
Nov 20, 2025
Do it! - Still hesitating to do this tour? So did we but we are super glad we did. It was beautiful, and Jamie was a very nice and good guide. His passion for the country and for Scotland's history is infectious! The many stories and stops besides the beautiful view on the bus (the weather was beautiful) make every moment fun and valuable!
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Verasw9454rc
Nov 11, 2025
Mooie Highlands tour - Nov 10th we (my daughter and me) went on a Glencoe-Loch Ness-Highlands tour with our guide John. It was absolutely fantastic. Beautiful sceneries and John was very funny and knew a lot about history and the surroundings. I would totally recommend taking this tour. Kind regards and thank you again John (aka Billy ;)
Vera & Nina, Netherlands
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Adrienne_b
Nov 10, 2025
Great Highland Tour - We had a wonderful day with our tour guide Ron. Despite the clouds and the rain he brought a lot of brightness to the day. He was extremely knowledgeable and its clear he loves teaching people about Scotland's history.
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W6863yemarkr
Nov 3, 2025
Travelled as a couple - The tour with Gary S. was fantastic!
The tour coach was quite comfortable, and Gary was very informative. His stories were interesting and funny at times. He didn’t overload with info or details, and played some Scottish tunes to mix it up.
We also wish to note that Gary was an excellent driver, especially when we had some stormy weather.
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Ronkohljr8
Dec 31, 2025
Great sights, terrible tour company - The sights were great, but was not impressed with the tour guide. Also, in their brochure, it said the Loch Ness Cruise was included. When we got on the bus, there was a very hard sell to pay extra for the cruise. I assume the tour guide got a kick-back, because he had a hard time accepting that no-one wanted to pay extra for the cruise. I texted the coprorate office while on the tour and they didn't seem to care that the brochure said the cruise was included. This tour was recommended by my hotel, so I told them about it. They are no longer recommending this tour company.
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