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Tour Description:
A full day tour taking in some of the most breath-taking and dramatic scenery of the Scottish Highlands, including Glencoe, a cruise on Loch Ness and visit to Urquhart Castle.
From Edinburgh we travel north-west, passing the imposing Stirling Castle, before making a coffee stop stopping at Kilmahog (where we can visit Hamish the Highland cow). We travel on through Rob Roy country of Clans MacGregor and Campbell, then over the desolate landscape
of Rannoch Moor and the Black Mount to Glencoe, one of Scotland's most famous glens, site of the 1692 massacre of the Clan MacDonald.
Continuing via Loch Linnhe, we stop in the Fort William area for lunch, then continue into the natural beauty of the Great Glen as we pass beneath Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis. Travelling on, we can admire the Caledonian Canal, the pretty village of Fort Augustus, and enjoy spectacular views of Loch Ness as we drive along the 24-mile shoreline to Urquhart Castle.
Loch Ness is over 700 feet deep but is of course better-known for its sightings of the Loch Ness monster, affectionately called 'Nessie'. Spend approximately 2 hours at Loch Ness, where you can choose to take a wonderful 5 Star Jacobite cruise and explore the ruins of Urquhart Castle and its modern visitor centre.
At Inverness, capital of the Highlands, we start our return for home, crossing the Grampian Mountains and the woodland scenery of Perthshire, including the Forest of Atholl, with an evening stop at the Victorian resort town of Pitlochry en route back to Edinburgh.
Tour Highlights: Stirling Castle, Rob Roy Country, Glencoe, Fort William, Ben Nevis, Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle & Loch Ness Cruise, Inverness, Pitlochry.
Optional Extras: Urquhart Castle & 5 Star Jacobite Cruise
For departure details refer to the "Prices, Dates, and What's Included" Section...
Loch Ness, Glencoe and Scottish Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh
Prices, Dates & What's Included:
Departure Days: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat & Sun throughout the year
From Edinburgh
Departs: 08.10am / Returns: 08.30pm
Edinburgh tours depart from 555 Castlehill, just below the Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, at the top of the Royal Mile.
(*Please ensure you arrive a minimum of 20 minutes before departure as we are unable to refund missed tours. see map)
Prices
- Price: £36.00
- Discount: £34.00
**Note: All prices are in British Pound Sterling (Currency Converter)
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The Tour Includes:
- Transportation in a contemporary, air-conditioned Mercedes mini-coach, plus the tour services of our great, knowledgeable driver-guides, who have a passion for Scotland and for what they do. Adult customers receive a free miniature of The Famous Grouse whisky (on all Glasgow tours and selected Edinburgh tours), and you also get access to a selection of free discount vouchers including visitor attractions, sightseeing, restaurants and shopping with the Timberbush Pocket Pass
Not Included:
- Food, drink, visitor attraction entry fees and activities such as cruises are not included in the tour price but these are optional and we can advise you of the costs before you book.
Important Information:
- We recommend you bring warm and/or waterproof clothing for the changeable Scottish weather, and because you will have the opportunities for walks on some of our tours. You should wear comfortable shoes for walking, take a sunblock and/or a hat for sunny days and don't forget your camera!
You can also take cold food and drink on the coach if you wish but you will always have stops for eating and drinking - your driver will inform you of the options on the tour.