Loch Ness and the Highlands of Scotland day trip from Edinburgh
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Loch Ness and the Highlands of Scotland day trip from Edinburgh

4.6/5

Excellent
18 reviews
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£60.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: Flexible
Why you’ll love this…
  • Travel through Glen Coe and enjoy spectacular views
  • Walk along the banks of Loch Ness, or take an optional cruise
  • Admire the Forth Road and rail bridges
What to expect

Visit the famous Loch Ness and travel through the beautiful Highlands of Scotland on this day trip from Edinburgh. Your tour will set off from Edinburgh, headed towards Stirling. Along the way you'll see Stirling Castle as well as the Wallace Monument. The bus will continue towards Callander for a morning coffee stop before moving northwards into the Highlands. You'll pass over Rannoch Moor and stop for photos at the foreboding Pass of Glencoe. Your guide will also share the haunting story of the famous 1692 massacre.

The bus will cross Loch Leven at Ballachulish and stop in the Fort William area for lunch. Next, you'll follow the Caledonian Canal up the Great Glen to Fort Augustus on Loch Ness. At the Loch, you have the choice of going on an hour-long cruise or simply taking a walk around. Watch out for the monster!

Afterward, you'll begin your return trip to Edinburgh. You'll pass by Loch Laggan, which was used as the set for Monarch of the Glen, and stop in the picturesque village of Pitlochry. You'll have a chance to stroll through this delightful Victorian resort town before heading past Perth, going through the Kingdom of Fife and finally crossing the Forth Road Bridge.

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What's included
  • check Pick-up and drop-off from designated areas
  • check Driver guide
What's not included
  • x_not_included Entrance fees
Where

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, UK

What to remember

Know in advance:

  • you will receive an email confirming your pickup location and time. Make sure you have confirmed your pickup location prior to the day of the tour. You will find their contact details in the voucher after booking
  • drop-off will vary depending on the route back to Edinburgh, timings and roadworks. Generally, there will be drop-offs in the West End, on Princes Street and at the top of Leith Street. Drivers will also add additional stops depending on passengers needs
  • this tour has an 8 passenger minimum requirement and is subject to cancellation if this minimum is not met. In the unlikely event of a cancellation, your choice of a refund, reschedule or alternative tour will be offered
  • the cruise on Loch Ness is subject to change due to weather conditions
  • this tour is not suitable for children under the age of 6 years old
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Provider
Gray Line Scotland
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.6 /5

Based on 18 reviews from verified customers


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    S.B.

    Verified booking

    4.6

    8 October 2025

    Travelled with family


    Unser Busfahrer Ian war toll, er hat auf Alle geachtet, hat lustiges und viel informatives erzählt. Wir haben viel gesehen und weil aufgrund eines Sturms der Strom am Ort unserer Mittagspause ausgefallen, war, hat er uns flott eine Alternative geboten. Insgesamt hat sich der Ausflug für uns gelohnt.

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    Daphne

    Verified booking

    5

    21 July 2025

    Travelled with family


    Very nice driver/guide (Brandon), it is a long day but worth it

  • M

    M. L.

    Verified booking

    5

    15 June 2025

    Travelled with a group of friends


    Unser Fahrer Danny hat uns ausführlich über die schottische Geschichte und Landschaft informiert

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    HAGGIS 2025

    Verified booking

    5

    3 May 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Wunderschöne Tour..Unser Tourguide Brandon war exzellent...Sehr informativ und lustig...die Zeit ging leider viel zu schnell vorbei..Es gibt nichts zu beanstanden..Danke

  • M

    Miami

    Verified booking

    3.4

    15 September 2025

    Travelled as a couple

  • N

    Nial

    Verified booking

    4.2

    24 July 2025

    Travelled with family

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