Glasgow Scottish Highlands and Glenfinnan Tour

Experience the beauty of the Scottish Highlands on this one-day tour from Glasgow. Travel through the highlands and spectacular Glencoe before arriving at the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct, made famous by the Harry Potter series. Learn all about the fascinating history of the area before enjoying a relaxing journey back to Glasgow via the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond.
*Please note this itinerary will slightly change from 1st November 2024 and the tour will return at 7.15pm instead.

Please note: the Jacobite Steam Train is operated by another company and as such we cannot guarantee that it will be running or that your tour will meet up with it. This tour does NOT board the Jacobite Steam Train.

Meeting Point

19 Killermont St

19 Killermont St, Glasgow G2 3NX, UK

We depart outside the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and opposite Buchanan Bus Station.

What's included:

• Live commentary on board
• Knowledgeable driver-guide

Not included:

• Food & Drinks
• Gratuities
• Attraction Tickets

What to expect:

Duration: 10 hours, 30 minutes

Tyndrum

Tyndrum

Departing from Glasgow in the morning, we travel north, pausing for refreshments in the highland town of Tyndrum, before continuing onwards to Glencoe.

30 minutes

Glencoe

Scottish Highlands

We arrive in Glencoe. The Glen is arguably one of Scotland's most famous glens, and features in James Bond's 'Skyfall'; spend time soaking up the dramatic atmosphere, as well as taking some fantastic photos, and learn all about the history of the Massacre of Glencoe.

15 minutes

Fort William

Fort William

Travelling through more unparalleled highland scenery, we reach the town of Fort William. We will stop for lunch in the loch-side town, where you can enjoy stunning views across the lochs, as well as taking a look at Ben Nevis, Britain’s tallest mountain, which sits just outside of the town.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Glenfinnan Viaduct

Glenfinnan Lodge A830 Rd, , Glenfinnan, PH37 4LT

After our stop in Fort William, our one-day Glenfinnan tour travels eastwards to the main attraction of the day; Glenfinnan Viaduct, famous for its many appearances in the Harry Potter movies. During the summer months, you will also be able to see the iconic view of the Jacobite Steam Train (or Hogwarts Express) crossing the viaduct. Don’t forget your camera!
Surrounded by mountains on the shores of Loch Shiel, the Glenfinnan Monument symbolises one of the most important events in Scottish history; the 1745 Jacobite Uprising. We spend approximately one hour at the monument, with enough time to learn the history of the Jacobites and for you to get some iconic photos of the magnificent bridge and the stunning surrounding area, steeped in Scottish history.

Please note: the Jacobite Steam Train is operated by a third party and as such we cannot guarantee that it will be running or that your tour will meet up with it in time to see it cross the viaduct.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Neptune's Staircase

Banavie, PH33 7NG

From Glenfinnan, we begin our journey back to Glasgow, and very soon we cross over a canal with a series of locks on the right called Neptune’s Staircase. It is part of the Caledonian Canal, which along with four lochs, allows boats and ships to make a 96 km journey from the west to the east side of Scotland. A true feat of Scottish engineering.

30 minutes

Tarbet

Tarbet

We continue our journey south, heading past the bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond. We will stop here at Tarbet for a comfort break before our tour continues and we return back to Glasgow.

20 minutes