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Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh | 12 hours

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Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh
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  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Transport
  • Driver/guide
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Boat cruise
  • Food and drinks

Overview

Explore the enchanting landscapes of Scotland’s Highlands with Gray Line Scotland’s 5-Star Loch Ness and Highlands Day Tour. Our 12-hour adventure, covering over 500 km, will take you through the stunning mountains, enchanted glens, and to Scotland’s most legendary loch, bringing the mystery and magic of the Highlands to life.

Itinerary

  • Glencoe National Nature Reserve

    sometimes referred to as the Glen of Weeping, was the scene of the infamous 'Massacre of Glencoe' in 1692. The Glen has a number of viewing stops on the road through the valley, and the National Trust for Scotland has a visitor centre along the main route.

    15 minutes

  • Rannoch Moor

    After our stop at Fort Augustus and Loch Ness, the tour will begin it’s return journey south. You will pass by Loch Laggan, the set for the internationally recognised ‘Monarch of the Glen’, before making a stop in picturesque Pitlochry, a delightful Victorian resort town.

    30 minutes

  • Fort Augustus Abbey

    After crossing Loch Leven at Ballachulish, we stop for lunch in the Fort William area before following the course of the Caledonian Canal up the Great Glen to Fort Augustus on Loch Ness. Here we will cruise on the loch for an hour or so, or enjoy the tranquil little village on the banks of Loch Ness. Please note, this part of the tour may be subject to change due to weather conditions in the winter months.

    1 hour

  • Loch Ness

    Visit the world famous loch and join the boat trip if you are brave enought to look out for the the monster aka Nessie

    50 minutes

  • Scottish Highlands (Pass By)

    Highlands of Scotland

  • Pitlochry

    Out last stop of the day in this Victorian Town

    30 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum age is 6 years

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4.8

1527 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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    1378
  • 4 stars
    83
  • 3 stars
    22
  • 2 stars
    28
  • 1 star
    16

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 1378 reviews with 5 stars

Excellent day trip in the Highlands

Published on Mar, 2025

Great day through the Highlands. Brendan is an excellent guide. Will tell you interesting history, some fun facts (or fiction) and with safe driving and good service!

Pefekt!!!?

Published on Mar, 2025

Es war perfekt!!!!! Brendon was the Best driver ever for us. He was funny very kind und told us a lot about scottish history & co

Remarkable

Published on Mar, 2025

B-dog is an amazing driver and a lovely chap! The trip was remarkable, with beautiful scenery and unforgettable places.

11/10

Published on Mar, 2025

B-dog was great and very funny. Gave us loads of historical and interesting information and went above and beyond to give us a great tour

Excellent

Published on Mar, 2025

Excellent service with applicable history and commentary along the way. Driver was personable, entertaining and very accommodating. In fact, he even made a side stop to a filming spot for some fans of a popular tv show (Highlander).

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