Loch ness & the Highlands of scotland

12 hoursDuration
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5 - 79 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language

Highlights

GLEN COE – stop at Kilmahog for photos and to take in the scenery

RANNOCH MOOR – Drive over the area featured in the James Bond movie, Skyfall

LOCH NESS – Stop at Fort Augustus for optional Loch Ness Cruise

PITLOCHRY – stop for photos, souvenirs and to stretch your legs

Itinerary

Set out from Edinburgh on a scenic journey through Scotland’s Highlands, where stories of history and legend are woven into the dramatic landscape. Pass Stirling Castle and The Wallace Monument, then venture north past Callander and over wild Rannoch Moor to the haunting Pass of Glen Coe—site of the infamous 1692 massacre. After crossing Loch Leven, enjoy lunch in the Fort William area before following the Caledonian Canal to Fort Augustus, the gateway to Loch Ness. Here, you have time to join an optional boat cruise in search of the elusive Nessie.

Return south past Loch Laggan and glimpse Blair Castle, ancestral home of the Dukes of Atholl, before stopping in the charming Victorian resort of Pitlochry. The journey ends with a drive through the Kingdom of Fife and across the iconic Forth Road Bridge, arriving back in Edinburgh accompanied by relaxing music.

The unique selling point of this tour is its sweeping coverage of Scotland’s natural wonders and historical highlights, offering travelers an engaging and picturesque exploration of the Highlands. Please note, this tour is not suitable for young children and covers transport and guided commentary only.

Loch ness & the Highlands of scotland

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