Edinburgh Day Trip to Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands

Mythical beasts, tall tales and dramatic scenery: explore the beauty of Scotland in a day on this one day coach tour.
Leaving from Edinburgh, we head northwest passing famous landmarks such as Linlithgow Palace: birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots, the mystical Kelpies, and the dramatically perched Stirling Castle.

Continuing north we arrive in Glencoe for some photos of the dramatic ridges called the Three Sisters.

We stop in the Fort William area for lunch before heading into the natural beauty of the Great Glen as we pass Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis.

Heading further into the highlands we arrive in the small picturesque village of Fort Augustus - you can choose to take part in an optional boat cruise here.

The road home will be time to relax and take in the Highland scenery. Final refreshment stop is at the historic town of Pitlochry before continuing the journey 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 7:30am for a sharp 7:45am departure.
*The bus stop outside the West Register House (17 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, EH2 4DJ) is the exact location of departure.

What's included:

• Stop at Loch Ness
• Scenic tour through the Highlands
• Regular stops for photos and rest breaks
• Services of an English-speaking driver guide

Not included:

• Food and drink
• Individual hotel / multi-point pick-ups and drop-offs
• 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, 30 minutes

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).

45 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

Commando Monument

Spean Bridge, , Spean Bridge, PH34 4EG

Another opportunity for photos as we stop on the outskirts of Spean Bridge at the Commando memorial. Unrivalled views down towards Fort William and the UK's highest mountain Ben Nevis.
Depending on timings, this stop may be subject to change

10 minutes

Fort Augustus

Fort Augustus

Here you have the chance to go on an optional Loch Ness cruise.
For those not on the cruise, we have over an hour here which is plenty time to grab a coffee and have a wander around.

2 hours

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