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Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands tour from Edinburgh

4.6/5
42 reviews

This full-day tour from Edinburgh introduces you to some of the Scottish Highlands' most scenic landscapes, with stops that highlight both natural beauty and local heritage, including Glencoe and Loch Ness.

When booking, you can choose between three options: a tour-only experience with transport and a driver-guide, or enhance your experience with additional options such as a one-hour cruise on Loch Ness or a combined visit to Urquhart Castle (30–45 minutes) followed by a 30-minute Loch Ness cruise.

After leaving Edinburgh, you'll pass by Stirling Castle before stopping at Kilmahog, where you can see Highland cattle. The journey continues across the wide-open landscapes of Rannoch Moor and the Black Mount, leading to Glencoe, one of Scotland's best-known glens, where there's time to take in its dramatic setting.

Later in the day, there's a stop in Fort William, followed by a drive through the Great Glen towards Fort Augustus. Here, you'll have time to enjoy views of Loch Ness while walking along the shoreline. Depending on the option chosen, this may include a cruise on the loch and time to visit Urquhart Castle. You'll spend the afternoon exploring the area around Loch Ness and learning about its history before returning to Edinburgh.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Edinburgh
Duration: 12 hours 30 minutes
Language:English
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
Guided Tour
e-Voucher
Group tour

Why you’ll love this…

  • Enjoy this one-of-a-kind experience in the Scottish Highlands
  • See some amazing iconic sites like Loch Ness and Glencoe
  • Explore the Scottish wilderness with local guides
  • Hop on a bus and discover Northern Scotland from Edinburgh

Important to know

Accessibility:

  • Some locations may present accessibility challenges due to their geography and architecture. If you're a wheelchair user or have reduced mobility, please contact the local partner in advance. You'll find the contact details on your voucher after booking

Know in advance:

  • The driver-guide conducts the tour in English. Written translations of the commentary are available in French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian and Mandarin Chinese and can be requested from the local partner in advance
  • The itinerary may change at any time due to weather conditions, traffic, attraction availability or other unforeseen circumstances
  • The local partner reserves the right to cancel the tour if the minimum number of participants isn't reached
  • The minimum age for this tour is 4

Remember to bring:

  • Warm and/or waterproof clothing
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Sun cream or a hat on sunny days

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Transportation in air-conditioned coach
  • Driver guide
  • Digital guidebook

What’s not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Attractions tickets

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Location

Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2EW, UK

Meeting point:

The tour departs from Castle Terrace in Edinburgh, outside the NCP Car Park. Check-in opens 30 minutes before departure time and closes 5 minutes before departure time.

Provider

Timberbush Tours


What people say about this experience

4.6/5

All reviews are verified

Based on 42 reviews


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Value for money

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3.6/5

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    TUI Musement Traveler

    April 5, 2025
    5

    United Kingdom

    My wife and I booked the Highlands and Loch Ness tour. There is so much more to this tour than advertised. The guide, Shafiq was very professional and fun with lots of local knowledge. The driver Adam was also excellent. We could not fault this tour, the whole day was wonderful. Great day out!

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    Jonny

    Traveled as a couple


    June 6, 2025
    3.4

    Germany

    Zusätzliche Buchungen für bootstour als vorausbuchung wären sinnvoll. Ticketkauf auf bustour nur gegen Bargeld möglich

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    Petra S.

    Traveled with family


    May 9, 2025
    3

    Germany

    Die Beschreibung der Tour entspricht nicht der tatsächlichen Tour. Dies sollte unbedingt verbessert werden. Per Mail bekam ich bereits die Antwort das es sich um einen Übersetzungsfehler handelt. Man fährt sehr weit entfernt am Sterling Castle vorbei. Keine Rinder gesehen, 2 kurze Stops in den Highlands für Fotos. Keine Zeit für einen Spaziergang am Loch Ness, keine Übersetzung im Bus, nur ein QR Code zum Scannen mit kurzer schlechter Tour-beschreibung. Tour dauert 12 Stunden fast nur im Bus.

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    Heike

    Traveled with a group of friends


    May 6, 2025
    2.2

    Germany

    Wir hatten den Ausflug gebucht, weil es eine digitale Übersetzung in Deutsch geben sollte. Die bestand aber nur aus 4 Seiten Beschreibung wie sie auch schon im Internet steht. Wir waren 12 Stunden nur im Bus unterwegs. Zu wenig Stopps an den Sehenswürdigkeiten.

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    Xela

    Traveled with a group of friends


    April 21, 2025
    5

    Germany

    The driver and guide, Brain, told many interesting historical stories about the Highlands and the places we visited with typical Scottish humor. In a short time, you see and learn an incredible amount about the Highlands, Loch Ness, and Urquhart Castle. You even got to pet Highland cattle. But don't expect anything leisurely; the schedule is very tight to see everything.

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    TUI Musement Traveler

    April 8, 2025
    3

    Germany

    Man sitzt doch eher den ganzen Tag im Bus, als dass man die Highlands wirklich erlebt. Ja, die Landschaft ist sehr beeindruckend, aber bis auf Instagram-Spots war leider wenig dabei. Unser Guide war trotzdem lustig und gut.