Scotland Scenic and Historical Highland Tour

Journey to the north and into the mountainous highland region of Scotland. Explore some of Scotland’s best scenery and delve deep in the history. Learn about the Scottish clans, folklore and legend that abounds in the hills. See world-famous sights and stop at dramatic locations along the route.
Travel across empty landscape of Rannoch Moor, the dramatic scenery of Glencoe and the rugged highland scenery of The Great Glen. View the imposing Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness and maybe even spot the Loch Ness Monster!

Stop at the picturesque village at Fort Augustus for lunch and a stroll along the Caledonian canal.

This 12 hour tour includes quite a lot of travelling but is a very rewarding day, seeing a lot of Scotland if you are time-limited. Please note that this tour doesn't run in December or January because of limited daylight hours.

What to expect:

Duration: 12 hours

Linlithgow Palace

9 Kirkgate, Linlithgow, EH49 7AL

Palace built by James I of Scotland, Birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots

Pass by without stopping

The Kelpies & The Helix

M9, Falkirk, FK2 7ZT

Impressive modern art installation depicting two mythological kelpies.

Pass by without stopping

Stirling Castle

Castle Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1EJ

Historic Royal Castle standing high above the valley floor. Stirling is the medieval capital city of Scotland.

Pass by without stopping

Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

Stirlingshire

Area of outstanding natural beauty. Optional comfort stop and coffee break at a local independent cafe.

30 minutes

Loch Tulla Viewpoint

A82, Bridge of Orchy, PA36 4AG

Beautiful view over Rannoch Moor, one of the remotest parts of the highlands.

10 minutes

The Three Sisters

Scottish Highlands, PH49 4HX

Stop in Glencoe to take in the impressive scenery and learn about the troubled history of this region and the Massacre of Glencoe.

10 minutes

Commando Monument

Spean Bridge, , Spean Bridge, PH34 4EG

Stop at the Commando Memorial to learn the history of the military training in this area. Impressive views to the Nevis Range and Ben Nevis, the tallest mountain in the Uk.

10 minutes

Fort Augustus

Fort Augustus

Stop at this picturesque canal-side village at the foot of Loch Ness. Lunch in one of the local eateries and a walk along the canal to the Loch.

1 hour

Urquhart Castle

A82, Drumnadrochit, IV63 6XJ

Ruined castle on the banks of Loch Ness. A long and interesting history dating back to 500AD. Optional tour inside the castle (chargeable) or from viewpoint.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Inverness

Inverness

Drive through 'The Capital of the Highlands' and see Inverness castle standing above the River Ness.

Pass by without stopping

Dunkeld

Dunkeld

Comfort and refreshment stop at Dunkeld in highland Perthshire.

20 minutes

Queensferry Crossing

South Queensferry, EH30 9ST

Drive across the iconic Queensferry Crossing with Forth Road Bridge and Railway Bridge spanning the river Forth.

Pass by without stopping