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Loch Ness & Highlands: Scenic Day Tour
5.0
193 Ratings
Glasgow City
Explore Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands from Glasgow. Capture stunning photos, enjoy a cruise, and discover Scotland’s dramatic landscapes.
Explore Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands from Glasgow. Capture stunning photos, enjoy a cruise, and discover Scotland’s dramatic landscapes.
Duration:
11 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - Enjoy a morning refreshment break here, with stunning views across the loch. It’s a perfect chance to capture some memorable photos!
- Glencoe - Glencoe Valley is a must-visit on many travelers’ bucket lists. With its rich history and breathtaking beauty, we’ll pause here to stretch our legs and…
- Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - Enjoy a morning refreshment break here, with stunning views across the loch. It’s a perfect chance to capture some memorable photos!
- Glencoe - Glencoe Valley is a must-visit on many travelers’ bucket lists. With its rich history and breathtaking beauty, we’ll pause here to stretch our legs and admire Scotland’s most renowned glen.
- Ben Nevis - Experience views of Ben Nevis from our panoramic windows as we journey through the town of Fort William.
- Fort Augustus - Our small group will stop for lunch in the historic hamlet of Fort Augustus, located at the southern tip of Loch Ness.
Fort Augustus is named after the fort built to suppress the Highland Jacobites following their 1715 uprising. It was later converted into a Benedictine Abbey, and the gothic-style buildings now serve as a holiday destination. Today, visitors often enjoy watching boats of various shapes and sizes navigate the series of locks on the canal.
- Loch Ness - Passengers have the option to purchase a ticket for a 1-hour ‘monster spotting’ cruise on Loch Ness. Those who choose not to take the cruise can spend their time exploring Fort Augustus.
- Pitlochry - We’ll visit the Victorian resort town of Pitlochry for our final refreshment stop before heading south through the scenic Perthshire. There are numerous places to enjoy a drink or snack, or you can explore the town at your leisure.
What's Included
- Services of your Driver-Guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Services of your Driver-Guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Meals and Refreshments
- Loch Ness 1 Hour Cruise. Can be purchased on the day: Adult £18.00 Concession £18.00, Child £13.00.
- Meals and Refreshments
- Loch Ness 1 Hour Cruise. Can be purchased on the day: Adult £18.00 Concession £18.00, Child £13.00.
Additional Information
Embark on a one-day tour from Glasgow to explore Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands.
Starting from Glasgow, enjoy morning refreshments and capture stunning photos at Loch Lomond. The journey proceeds through the remote Rannoch Moor, one of Europe’s last untouched wilderness areas. A stop in Glencoe offers the chance to photograph its dramatic…
Embark on a one-day tour from Glasgow to explore Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands.
Starting from Glasgow, enjoy morning refreshments and capture stunning photos at Loch Lomond. The journey proceeds through the remote Rannoch Moor, one of Europe’s last untouched wilderness areas. A stop in Glencoe offers the chance to photograph its dramatic landscapes and learn about its intriguing history.
Passing through Fort William with the majestic Ben Nevis in view, the tour follows the Great Glen Canal to Fort Augustus at the southern tip of Loch Ness. Here, there is time to savor lunch and explore the town. Optional tickets are available for a one-hour cruise on the loch, where you might even spot Nessie!
The tour continues past Loch Laggan and the southern part of Cairngorms National Park, leading to a final refreshment stop in the charming Victorian town of Pitlochry. After some time there, the journey concludes with a return to Glasgow.
- We cannot accommodate children under the age of 5
Location
Buchanan Bus Station
Killermont Street
Your tour will depart from between Stance 23 - 32. Check in is 15 minutes prior to departure. Please check the information board for the exact stance, it will be listed as Discover Scotland Tours - Loch Ness. If you do not arrive on time for check in you will unfortunately miss your tour.
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
5.0
(193 Ratings)
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Coastal56778659422
Jun 4, 2025
Amazing tour with Finn - I went on the tour by myself as a sole female traveler from Germany. I have never been to the highlands before but I always wanted to go.
My tour guide Finn was very welcoming and made me feel always safe and relaxed. He was also very informative and answered all of my many questions. He told different stories about the history, the culture and the people of Scotland and the highlands. In between he sprinked jokes and he had also an awesome playlist!
My favourite on the trip with Finn were the views at Glen Coe. I also liked to explore the different villages and scenic view points we stoped at. The places we visited inspired me to go and explore more of the highlands.
In general it was an amazing tour and I would very much recommend Finn as a guide and the company in general!😊
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Sandiandkevinc
Jun 1, 2025
3 day Skye tour - Colin was our guide for the 3 days. He was great. He gave us a great tour and we would highly recommend him. He was funny and helpful at every stop. He even stopped to let us take pictures of sheep and hairy coo.
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Pahist
May 28, 2025
Ask for guide-come-driver Fionn Gale from Discover Scotland Tours for a memorable experience of the Scottish Highlands. He is ju - We started from Edinburgh as a small group well on time and our guide Fionn skillfully drove us through the Highlands, regaling us with great stories of Scottish history. He has a wealth of knowledge and a good sense of humour too. Besides being very polite and a thorough gentleman Fionn also has a superb play list of songs to keep his guests well entertained all through the way. The route passes through the serene Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, into the beautiful scenic Valley of Glencoe up to the historic hamlet of Fort Augustus at the southern tip of the mysterious Loch Ness. The whisky ice cream recommended by Fionn at the small town of Pitlochry on our return is a great recommendation. Finally a drive through the picturesque Perthshire and back to the Lowlands towards Edinburgh signals an end to the long but amazing day. Thoughtful toilet breaks, cute places to eat, a comfortable bus with large windows to enjoy the views and Fionn for a driver cum guide is the ideal way to experience the Scottish Highlands. Must do.
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Florentinar840
May 28, 2025
Amazing experience - The meeting point was easy enough to find, as per the directions in the ticket. The tour bus was pretty comfortable considering we spent an entire day traveling. The driver/tour guide (Marc) was amazing: very considerate throughout the day with all the group's needs, drove carefully in all the trickier parts of the journey as to avoid passengers discomfort, gave us tips on how to get the best out of every location we stopped at and tried giving us the best experience despite the moody weather. The itinerary itself was really good. Got to experience a little bit of the Scottish Highlands and the Lowlands on the way back. Information provided was really good too: a blend of historical facts, folklore and movie references. All in all, a truly rich experience. Marc did a really good job.
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249sunp
May 26, 2025
Recommend this tour and Clyde - Definitely recommend this tour - we got some excellent photos despite a rainy day and learnt a lot. I liked that we had a small group because we weren't always having to wait for everyone to get on and off the ride. Clyde was a wonderful guide - we were a bit of a shy group but he tried his best with interesting stories and cheeky jokes. I loved his Scottish accent and kilt - just added to the experience. We could hear him well on the tour through a car microphone. The ride was great - air conditioning, clean windows, and nice seats. The ride is long though. A small seat pillow and seat pocket to hold items could improve the experience. You don't need to bring food - there are opportunities to buy coffee and lunch etc on the tour. There are enough toilet stops. There's not that much walking - you can get away with boots or leisure shoes. But I'd suggest to bring cash to go on the Loch Ness cruise if you're interested.
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Rafey_h
May 25, 2025
I had an absolutely... - I had an absolutely amazing day! The tour guide and the company were incredibly helpful and kind. Definitely recommend!
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Compass80489
May 11, 2025
Whistle stop tour of the Highlands - Brilliant trip all around. Fabulous transportation and our guide, Clyde, was a gentleman and a wealth of knowledge. A long day but we highly recommend.
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Filberv
May 2, 2025
Great amazing experience , will definitely recommend and go again. Tour - Finn was very informative in the cities history , we went to edinburgh, glencoe and 2 other cities. Playlist was good and the information he provides during the tours was very informative, with a dose of comedy as well.
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Marymolb
Apr 22, 2025
Amazing - The breathtaking views and stunning landscapes of Loch Lomond and Loch Ness are truly memorable. I had an amazing experience exploring the Highlands and Glencoe.
The tour guide Billy, made the experience even better with his engaging explanations.
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Roam52811498336
May 24, 2025
Disappointed to travel with a car - The driver had a very strong Scottish accent, which I couldn't quite understand to be honest, and was full of words along the way, too many of which affected the rest. What really matters is not repeated.
For example, a Loch Ness ferry ticket has to be booked in advance and may not be available when it arrives. The only one who stays longer than half an hour is Loch Ness. The first train is out of tickets, and the second train will take longer than he stays. "I don't think so," he said. Various other words are spoken nonstop along the way, and their effects rest.
A few places are full of walk-throughs, and this $191 is actually a drive-through fee, and it's not driving well, and the point is not clear. Disappointed.
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