Edinburgh Loch Ness and Highlands Adventure

Join us on a truly magical journey through the heart of Scotland with our Loch Ness, Glencoe, and Highlands tour from Edinburgh, on a day full of awe-inspiring natural wonders, rich history, and folklore. Witness the breath-taking beauty of Loch Ness, as its broody waters reflect the surrounding natural scenery. Marvel as we drive through the dramatic landscapes of Glencoe, where towering mountains and fast-flowing cascading waterfalls create a picturesque backdrop. Immerse yourself in the captivating history, culture and fauna of the Highlands, as we visit and drive past many iconic sites, from the UNESCO heritage site of Forth Road Bridge, to Stirling Castle, from charming little towns like Pitlochry to the desolate landscape of Rannoch Moor. We hope this will be your most memorable experience of Scotland at its best.

Not included:

• Gratuities
• Loch Ness Cruise admission

What to expect:

Duration: 12 hours

Forth Road Bridge

South Queensferry, CH1 4QL

The Forth Road Bridge is a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site that joins the historic settlements of North and South Queensferry. The oldest bridge dates back to 1890 and is an iconic symbol of Scotland's 19th century bold engineering.

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Pitlochry

Pitlochry

Pitlochry is a delightful Scottish Perthshire Town, making it an ideal stop for refreshments and bathroom facilities.

15 minutes

Dalwhinnie Distillery

General Wade's Military Rd, Dalwhinnie, PH19 1AA

Dalwhinnie Distillery, famous for its single malt, is the highest distillery in Scotland at over 1000 feet above sea level.

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Commando Monument

Spean Bridge, , Spean Bridge, PH34 4EG

The Commando Monument is a large three-figure bronze statue commemorating the service and sacrifice given by thousands of Allied troops during the Second World War, with Ben Nevis looming in the background.

15 minutes

Loch Ness View Point

Fort Augustus, PH32 4BJ

Arriving in Fort Augustus just after midday, it will give you time to explore the town, including the famous 'Neptune's staircase', which is a series of locks that lower or raise boats from one altitude to another. Fort Augustus has many quaint little cafes for lunch.
Loch Ness is renowned worldwide for its incredible beauty, and of course the legendary Loch Ness Monster.
There is an optional cruise of the loch with a 1pm sailing. (Cruise price starts from £19.00 per person, with family tickets available. Not included in the tour price.)

2 hours

Fort William

Fort William

Rising above all other mountains in the UK, Ben Nevis is the tallest, and overshadows Fort William. We will take you to a vantage point where you will be able to take in the scenery and take in those captivating photos.

15 minutes

Glencoe Visitor Centre

Scottish Highlands, PH49 4HX

Time permitting, we will stop over at Glencoe Visitors Centre, which contains a host of information on this famous valley's geology, history and wildlife. The highlight of the centre is a reconstruction of a traditional 18th century Turf and Creel house from the Glencoe Valley, which you can enter to experience how the inhabitants of the valley lived 300 years ago.

30 minutes

The Three Sisters

Scottish Highlands, PH49 4HX

The Three Sisters of Glencoe - the most photographed place in Scotland - are three mountain peaks formed 420 million years ago by a super volcano, and the valley below carved by glaciers over millions of years.
There is a hidden glen behind it that was used by the MacDonald clan to hide cattle stolen from their neighbours.

15 minutes

Rannoch Moor

A82 Bridge of Orchy, Bridge of Orchy

Rannoch moor is often referred to as the most desolate place in the UK, due to being the largest bog expanse in the British isles. It was also used as the setting for the filming of scenes of two Harry Potter movies.

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Loch Tulla Viewpoint

A82, Bridge of Orchy, PA36 4AG

A spectacular vantage point over looking 'everything Scottish', rugged mountains, Lochs and pine forests

15 minutes

Kilmahog

Kilmahog, Callander FK17 8HA, UK

Breaking up the journey home, we will make a brief stop to hand feed the Highland Hairy 'Coos' at Callander Woolen Mill.

15 minutes

Doune Castle

Castle Hill, , Doune, FK16 6EA

Doune Castle is an important Scottish historic castle, which was also a filming location for popular TV and cinema pictures, such as Outlander, Game of Thrones, and Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

5 minutes

Stirling Castle

Castle Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1EJ

One of the most important and largest castles in Scottish history, Stirling Castle sits on top of a hill of volcanic rock above the town of Stirling.

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The Kelpies & The Helix

Visitor Centre, Falkirk, FK2 7ZT

The Kelpies are the largest equine statues in the world, and were commissioned not only as a homage to the horses used in the Scottish coal mines, but also as a representation of the mythical Kelpies from Scottish fairy folklore.

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