Scotland Tours from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness and London

Day One
Edinburgh - Glen Coe - Loch Ness

Departing from Edinburgh we make our way to the "bonnie, bonnie banks” of Loch Lomond, Britain’s largest lake. We’ll make a stop in the delightful village of Luss so you can enjoy the vista over the loch to soaring Ben Lomond, one of Scotland’s most popular mountains. As we continue our journey northwards you’ll notice that the scenery changes and the loch becomes almost fjord-like - we’re truly in the Highlands now! Our ascent of the "Black Mount" provides excellent views over Loch Tulla before we travel over remote and barren Rannoch Moor. This bleak landscape extends over 50 square miles and is one of the most unspoilt areas in Europe.

Brooding Glen Coe is next. The outstanding beauty of this place belies the tragic tale that we'll hear next. Gather round as our guide takes us back to 1692 and tells the story of the Massacre of Glen Coe when Campbell soldiers slaughtered 40 MacDonalds who had been their hosts. This infamous deed remains controversial to this very day. 

 

The "outdoor” sports capital of Fort William is our next stop. This popular tourist town is scenically situated on the banks of Loch Linnhe and at the foot of Ben Nevis, Britain’s tallest mountain. 

 

The Great Glen slices 60 miles across the width of Scotland. This dramatic valley follows the line of a massive geological fault line and provides us with wonderful loch-side views as we travel to the Loch Ness area, our home for tonight. 
Overnight: Fort Augustus/Drumnadrochit

Day Two
Loch Ness - Inverness - Edinburgh/Glasgow

After breakfast we’ll spend most of the morning exploring mysterious Loch Ness. As we tour along the banks keep a close watch, just in case "you know who” makes an appearance! At the Clansman Harbour you’ll have the opportunity of taking a monster-spotting cruise* on Loch Ness to see Urquhart Castle, once one of Scotland’s largest castles it was destroyed to prevent it falling into the hands of the Jacobites.

A short drive will take us to Inverness, the Capital of the Highlands, then on to desolate Culloden Moor which was the site of the last battle ever fought on British soil. The Jacobite troops of Bonnie Prince Charlie and the British Army under the command of the Duke of Cumberland clashed here in 1746. The Jacobites were routed in a bloody battle and the aftermath changed Highland life forever. We'll make a stop so that you can discover more about the battle and the dramatic consequences that followed*.

The Cairngorm National Park is an area of stunning natural beauty, as we will discover. As we journey through the Spey Valley the Cairngorm Mountains, which rise to over 4000 feet, provide a striking backdrop. You can discover how Scotland’s National drink, whisky (or uisge beatha, as it’s known in gaelic) is lovingly produced when you visit a local distillery*. At the end of your "behind-the-scenes” tour you can enjoy a wee dram, slainte!Wild mountain vistas surround us as we start our descent of the Drumochter Pass, the main route to and from the Highlands since the earliest of times. There are fine views of Blair Castle, the seat of the Dukes of Atholl – the only man in Britain allowed to have their own private army, The Atholl Highlanders. 

Nestling beneath thickly wooded hills alongside the River Tay, Dunkeld has an air of timeless tranquillity. We’ll make a stop so that you can discover the cathedral and pretty little houses that inspired Beatrix Potter to write her popular children’s book - The Tale of Peter Rabbit. From Dunkeld we travel through Bonnie Perthshire, a land of scenic valleys, remote glens, rushing rivers and peaceful lochs. Finally we join the highway for the journey back to  Edinburgh. If you book in advance you can return to Glasgow instead. Please see the FAQ's below for details on how to arrange this. 

* Admission Fees
Loch Ness Cruise - £13.50 Adult £10.50 Child
Culloden Moor Visitor Centre - £11.00 Adult £8.50 Child
Whisky Distillery Tour - £5.00 Adult 

This information is given for guidance only and prices are subject to change without notice.

The group size is normally between 16 and 29 passengers. At times of peak demand (such as on public holidays) larger coaches may be used. 

 

Can I join the tour in Edinburgh and leave in Glasgow?