Private Tour of Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands from Edinburgh

1. Forth Road Bridge
   Pass by
   The Forth Road Bridge is a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site that joins the historic settlements of North and South Queensferry. The oldest bridge dates back to 1890 and is an iconic symbol of Scotland's 19th century bold engineering.
2. Pitlochry
   15m
   Pitlochry is a delightful Scottish Perthshire Town, making it an ideal stop for refreshments and bathroom facilities.
3. Dalwhinnie Distillery
   Pass by
   Dalwhinnie Distillery, famous for its single malt, is the highest distillery in Scotland at over 1000 feet above sea level.
4. Commando Monument
   15m
   The Commando Monument is a large three-figure bronze statue commemorating the service and sacrifice given by thousands of Allied troops during the Second World War, with Ben Nevis looming in the background.
5. Loch Ness View Point
   2h
   Arriving in Fort Augustus just after midday, it will give you time to explore the town, including the famous 'Neptune's staircase', which is a series of locks that lower or raise boats from one altitude to another. Fort Augustus has many quaint little cafes for lunch.
   
   Loch Ness is renowned worldwide for its incredible beauty, and of course the legendary Loch Ness Monster.
   
   There is an optional cruise of the loch with a 1pm sailing. (Cruise price starts from £19.00 per person, with family tickets available. Not included in the tour price.)
6. Fort William
   15m
   Rising above all other mountains in the UK, Ben Nevis is the tallest, and overshadows Fort William. We will take you to a vantage point where you will be able to take in the scenery and take in those captivating photos.
7. Glencoe Visitor Centre
   30m
   Time permitting, we will stop over at Glencoe Visitors Centre, which contains a host of information on this famous valley's geology, history and wildlife. The highlight of the centre is a reconstruction of a traditional 18th century Turf and Creel house from the Glencoe Valley, which you can enter to experience how the inhabitants of the valley lived 300 years ago.
8. The Three Sisters
   15m
   The Three Sisters of Glencoe - the most photographed place in Scotland - are three mountain peaks formed 420 million years ago by a super volcano, and the valley below carved by glaciers over millions of years.
   
   There is a hidden glen behind it that was used by the MacDonald clan to hide cattle stolen from their neighbours.
9. Rannoch Moor
   Pass by
   Rannoch moor is often referred to as the most desolate place in the UK, due to being the largest bog expanse in the British isles. It was also used as the setting for the filming of scenes of two Harry Potter movies.
10. Loch Tulla Viewpoint
    15m
    A spectacular vantage point over looking 'everything Scottish', rugged mountains, Lochs and pine forests
11. 15m
    Breaking up the journey home, we will make a brief stop to hand feed the Highland Hairy 'Coos' at Callander Woolen Mill.
12. Doune Castle
    5m
    Doune Castle is an important Scottish historic castle, which was also a filming location for popular TV and cinema pictures, such as Outlander, Game of Thrones, and Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
13. Stirling Castle
    Pass by
    One of the most important and largest castles in Scottish history, Stirling Castle sits on top of a hill of volcanic rock above the town of Stirling.
14. The Kelpies & The Helix
    Pass by
    The Kelpies are the largest equine statues in the world, and were commissioned not only as a homage to the horses used in the Scottish coal mines, but also as a representation of the mythical Kelpies from Scottish fairy folklore.

Pickup details

We will pick you up from your hotel, AirBnB, Cruise Ship Terminal or other holiday accommodation.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Travel time is included on the total tour duration
• Uk cars are smaller than our American counterparts, please be aware of this when booking for 4 adults