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Scottish Highlands Tour: Explore Glencoe & Loch Ness
4.9
280 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 - The journey includes a morning refreshment break at Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. Guests can enjoy the stunning views of the loch and surrounding landscapes, with time to stretch their legs and capture photos before heading north.
- Glencoe - Known for its breathtaking scenery and rich…
- Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - The journey includes a morning refreshment break at Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. Guests can enjoy the stunning views of the loch and surrounding landscapes, with time to stretch their legs and capture photos before heading north.
- Glencoe - Known for its breathtaking scenery and rich history, Glencoe is one of Scotland’s most iconic valleys. The stop here allows guests to step off the minibus, take photographs, and appreciate the landscape while learning about the historical events that shaped this renowned glen.
- Ben Nevis - While traveling through Fort William, guests have the chance to view Ben Nevis, the tallest mountain in the UK, through the minibus’s large panoramic windows on clear days.
- Fort Augustus - The tour makes a stop in the historic village of Fort Augustus, situated at the southern end of Loch Ness. This is the main stop of the day, providing time for lunch, village exploration, watching boats navigate the Caledonian Canal locks, and enjoying views along the loch.
- Loch Ness - At Loch Ness, guests can opt for a 50-minute cruise (available on the day and payable locally). Those who prefer not to take the cruise can spend more time exploring Fort Augustus or enjoying the loch views.
- Cairngorms National Park - As the journey continues south along the A9 through the Cairngorms National Park, guests can enjoy views of expansive Highland landscapes and mountain scenery from the minibus.
- Perthshire - An evening refreshment stop is made in the Perthshire area, providing a final chance to relax, stretch, and enjoy the scenery before returning to Glasgow.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned mini-coach transport
- Small-group tour (max 16 travellers)
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Air-conditioned mini-coach transport
- Small-group tour (max 16 travellers)
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
What's Not Included
- Food and Refreshments
- Optional 50 minute Loch Ness cruise (available on the day, payable locally)
- Gratuities
- Food and Refreshments
- Optional 50 minute Loch Ness cruise (available on the day, payable locally)
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Discover the beauty of the Scottish Highlands on a small-group day tour departing from Glasgow, guided by a skilled local driver-guide celebrated for captivating storytelling and extensive local expertise.
With a limit of 16 participants, experience a leisurely journey through renowned landscapes such as Glencoe, the Great Glen, and Loch Ness, allowing…
Discover the beauty of the Scottish Highlands on a small-group day tour departing from Glasgow, guided by a skilled local driver-guide celebrated for captivating storytelling and extensive local expertise.
With a limit of 16 participants, experience a leisurely journey through renowned landscapes such as Glencoe, the Great Glen, and Loch Ness, allowing ample time to savor each destination without the need to hurry.
Guest feedback consistently emphasizes the excellence of our driver-guides, who are commended for their expertise, humor, and talent in bringing Scotland’s scenery and history to life.
At Loch Ness, guests have the option to partake in a 50-minute cruise, available on the day (subject to availability and payable locally). Those who choose not to join the cruise can enjoy free time exploring the village and the loch’s shoreline.
- We cannot accommodate children under the age of 5
- Children aged 5+ are welcome when travelling with a parent or guardian
Location
Buchanan Bus Station
Killermont Street
Your tour departs from Buchanan Bus Station, from Stances 23–32. The latest check-in time is 15 minutes prior to departure. Please check the information boards for the exact stance, listed as Discover Scotland Tours – Loch Ness. Late arrivals may be unable to join the 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
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(280 Ratings)
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Tatiana_s
Jan 3, 2026
Amazing trip - Colin is an excellent guide driver. Attentive, friendly, told a lot of interesting information. The weather was sunny and slightly frosty, and it was very warm and comfortably in the vehicle.
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Strive_m
Jan 2, 2026
Epic tour of the Scottish Highlands! 🏔️⛴️ - Enjoyed the best possible tour of the Scottish Highlands with an incredibly knowledgeable guide. From the beginning of the tour up until the very end, Gary explained in-depth the history behind some of the most iconic buildings, landmarks and historic venues as we explored deep into Loch Lomond, Glencoe and Loch Ness. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking and beautiful leaving us in awe at every stop. Witnessing the St Augustus lock gates designed by Thomas Telford, one of the most renowned Civil Engineers of the 18th century and the first ICE president was just inspirational for me. The tour was an all-round success and good value for money. Highly recommend the Scottish Highlands Tour particularly with Gary!
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Gaiasofiac
Jan 1, 2026
Memorable experience and to be redone - Our guide Dave, with his professionalism, sympathy and irony, was able to make a day, already beautiful in its own right, truly unique and unforgettable.
Experience highly recommended because, without stress or effort, it allows you to visit different places and admire magnificent landscapes.
Greetings from Italy🫶🏻
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Pinks618
Dec 30, 2025
A Joyful Journey with Gary – Truly Unforgettable - Gary was the driver and tour guide for our trip on 29th December, and we had a truly wonderful experience with him. He was absolutely fantastic and made the entire journey very comfortable and enjoyable.
His self-introduction, along with the thoughtful way he introduced each of us to one another, instantly made everyone feel at ease. It not only built comfort and trust but also gave us a sense of connection with our fellow travelers.
Gary was extremely well-prepared. Before every stop, he showed us different posters that provided a clear pictorial view of the place, along with maps and time details for each location. This made the experience very organized and easy to follow. His explanations of the historical background were informative yet fun, filled with humor that kept everyone engaged.
He is joyful, friendly, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely kind-hearted. A special mention for the delicious cookies he shared with us — a lovely and thoughtful gesture that added a personal touch to the journey.
Overall, this trip became a lifetime memory, and Gary played a huge role in making it so special. We wish him all the very best, a Happy New Year ahead, and hope to meet him again in the future.
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Tatiana_f
Dec 30, 2025
Highly recommend - It is a long day full of beautiful views. Plenty of opportunities to take stunning photos. Gary was an amazing travel guide
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Libbyp402
Dec 18, 2025
Loch Ness and Glencoe - Brilliant tour leader, Dave. The trip was amazing with great scenery and experiences but Dave’s knowledge was excellent. I totally recommend this tour.
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Shaofenshu
Dec 14, 2025
Superb! COLIN the best guide! - This trip to the Highlands with my family was amazing! Special thanks to our guide Colin. Because it was a very lucky day, with just two of us on board, Colin gave us the VIP treatment of a "private charter." He was very professional, funny and he took good care of us. The scenery was beyond words, but Colin's warm service was the highlight of the trip. Thank you, Colin! It is highly recommended.
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Bexhane
Dec 11, 2025
Wonderful, Fun, and Informative Tour - Our tour guide Tony was sure to show us beautiful views and important features of the Scottish Highlands. The bus was comfortable and the tour didn't feel too long as there were many oppurtunities to get off and look around. All in all it was a great day, that we recommend for sure!
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Helen
Dec 10, 2025
An excellent wet, wild and windy day - Although the day was a very wild, wet and windy one, Tony our guide was extremely knowledgeable and we had a fantastic day. Highly recommended
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Popi643
Dec 9, 2025
Don't miss this tour ! - It was such an amazing tour! My husband and I booked this trip as a part of our honeymoon, and we were not dissapointed. Our guide, Tony, was so joyful, polite and full of information, putting on scottish music to go with the views and telling us many interesting facts (we'll never foget who invented the pin number and where is he from! 🤣). We made great memories, from sipping coffee while admiring a foggy Loch Lomond, to the Loch Ness cruise, which I recommend, that had a separate fee that we payed with the help of Tony. We made many stops along the trip where we could take some breath-taking photos of Glencoe, and in the end we had a very very special surprise in Pertshire which was the highlight of our day, but I won't spoil it and you're going to have to see it for yourself 😉 Also, there were some mini stops that surprised us in a lovely way, but I won't spoil them :)
We also stayed on our schedule, made toilet stops when needed, had a nice stay in the tour van, and Tony always made sure that the temperatura inside the van was to our liking and that the music he put on was at a confortable volume for us.
I highly recommend this experience, we enjoyed it so much !
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