Edinburgh: Lochs, Castles, Glencoe, Coos & Highlands Tour

5.0
(3 reviews)
Edinburgh, Scotland

11 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover the enchanting world of the Scottish Highlands. Visit the Callander area and get the chance to meet and feed some Highland Cows. See the iconic filming locations from Harry Potter & James Bond.
Enjoy a comfortable journey in a luxury Mercedes Sprinter with air conditioning. Get up close to the impressive 30-meter High Horse Head Structures - The Kelpies.

Step into the enchanting world of the Scottish Highlands with an exclusive one-day trip departing from Edinburgh. Enjoy a truly personal and intimate experience, perfect for families, friends, couples, or individuals who want to explore Scotland’s natural beauty. What makes this tour different from all the others? You will have more time off our bus than you will on any other Highland day tour on the market. We believe in our guests experiencing Scotland off the bus and not just viewing from a window... don't just see, experience!

What's Included

Driver/ Tour Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Lunch
Bottled water

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet outside the Market Street Hotel. (Market Street Edinburgh, EH1 1DE). Check-in Starts at 8:30 and closes at 8:40. We will depart at 8:45.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 11 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Callander

    Visit the Callander area for your first stop of the day, where you can get a coffee and may also get the opportunity to meet and feed some of the famous Highland Cows (April - September).

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Glencoe

    Continue your adventure further into the highlands towards Glencoe. As you enter, hear stories of the clan massacres together with some atmospheric traditional music. There will be four opportunities to step off the bus in Glencoe and embrace the breath-taking scenery it has to offer. You will also have the chance for a short hike at The Three Sisters Mountains. Go back in time and explore how the Highlanders used to live at Glencoe Turff House where you can also grab lunch. Explore the Glencoe Visitors Centre where you may even get to see more Highland Cows! Stop at Glen Etive where rugged mountains meet winding rivers.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Luss Pier

    Next we will make a short trip to the famous "Bonnie Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond". The largest fresh water loch in Scotland! Loch Lomond is surrounded by rolling hills, rugged mountains and natural beauty. Its Serene waters stretch over 24 miles with over 30 islands dotted within the loch making it a haven for wildlife. We will make a stop in the picturesque village of Luss where you can embrace the breath-taking views of Loch Lomond. Once the home of Scotland’s famous highland folk hero, Rob Roy MacGregor. By spending time on the trails by the loch you’ll be walking in the footsteps of one of Scotland’s greatest legends.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    The Kelpies & The Helix

    As you depart from Glenfinnan, your scenic journey back to Edinburgh begins. However, the tour is not over yet. Have a final stop at The Kelpies where you will have the chance to get up close to these impressive sculptures and get some amazing photos with the striking, 30-meter high, steel horses in the background. Make a short journey back to Edinburgh, arriving back outside the Market Street Hotel for 7:45 PM.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Doune Castle

    A quick photo stop while getting the opportunity to stand next to this 14th century castle famous from Outlander, Monty Python and Holy Grail! Learn about interesting stories and history this castle has witnessed over the years.

    6 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Total tour duration includes the travel time.
Supplied by Uncover Scotland Tours

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