Edinburgh Day Trip to Glenfinnan Viaduct and The Highlands

Take in the stunning Highland locations made famous by the Harry Potter and James Bond film series.
Passing famous landmarks such as Linlithgow Palace, the mythical Kelpies, and the dramatically perched Stirling Castle on route to the Highlands.

Head north through Glencoe while your Driver / Guide points out the film locations for the James Bond and Harry Potter franchise

Stop in the Fort William area for lunch before a short drive to the Glenfinnan viaduct which was made famous from its scenes in the Harry Potter movies from the filming of the Hogwarts Express. Take a short walk to the viewpoint, where you will have unparalleled views over Loch Shiel and across to the viaduct, in time for the Jacobite Steam train crossing.

The road home will be time to relax and take in the Highland scenery. Final stop is at the historic town of Pitlochry before continuing home over the Firth of Forth alongside UNESCO Forth Rail Bridge enroute back into Edinburgh.

Meeting Point

17 Charlotte Square

17 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh EH2 4DJ, UK

Meet the driver/guide at Charlotte Square* for check in at 8:00am for a sharp 8:15am departure.
*The bus stop outside the National Records of Scotland (17 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, EH2 4DJ) is the exact location of departure.

What's included:

• Scenic tour through the Highlands
• Regular stops for photos and rest breaks
• Services of an English-speaking driver guide
• See the Jacobite Steam Train crossing the Glenfinan Viaduct (28.03.24 to 25.10.24)

Not included:

• Food and drink
• Individual hotel / multi-point pick-ups and drop-offs
• You will not board the Jacobite Steam Train as part of this tour
• Children under the age of 5 are not permitted. You will be turned away if unable to prove age

What to expect:

Duration: 12 hours

Callander

Callander

Our first stop for refreshments and a comfort break is Callander, where you will have a chance to grab a snack and stretch your legs. If you're lucky enough, you may have the chance to meet the Highland Cows (season dependant).

30 minutes

Glencoe

Scottish Highlands

The site of the 1692 massacre of the MacDonald Clan, Glencoe is one of Scotland’s most famous glens. Here you will hop off for a photo opportunity with the dramatic northern ridges known as the Three Sisters

10 minutes

Fort William

Fort William

Nearing the half way point on our tour we stop off Fort William known as the capital of the Highlands. Here you will have time to have lunch in one of the many local pubs, restaurants or cafe's that line the cobbled main street.

1 hour

Glenfinnan Viaduct

Glenfinnan Lodge A830 Rd, , Glenfinnan, PH37 4LT

Made famous from its scenes in the Harry Potter movies, The Glenfinnan Viaduct is surrounded by mountains on the stunning shores of Loch Shiel. From the visitors centre you will be able to take a short walk to the viewpoint to witness the breath-taking views down the glen across Loch Shiel which is the used in various Harry Potter scenes as well as the loch on which Hogwarts sits. Find a good spot to see the Jacobite Steam Train cross the Glenfinnan Viaduct*.
Restrooms and food available in the visitors centre.

*Please note that the Jacobite Steam Train is operated by separate company and although our tour is scheduled around seeing this we cannot guarantee train will run on the day of your tour. This service is seasonal and runs from Thursday 28th March to Friday 25th October 2024.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Pitlochry

Pitlochry

Stopping in the Victorian resort town of Pitlochry for a chance to stretch the legs and grab some light refreshments before the final leg of the journey home

30 minutes