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Glencoe, Loch Ness & The Scottish Highlands: Day Trip from Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
12 hours
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What You Will Do
Explore the natural beauty of the highlands including Glencoe and a scenic cruise at Loch Ness on a day trip away from the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh's city centre.
On your private full-day trip, you will:
- Enjoy a scenic drive to the medieval city of Stirling, a gateway to the Scottish Highlands;
- Admire the exterior of the magnificent Stirling Castle, one of the largest and most important Scottish castles;
- Pass by Doune Castle, a 14th-century stronghold featured in Monty Python's Holy Grail, Game of Thrones and Outlander;
- See the beautiful Glencoe Village and learn about the history of Scotland’s clans;
- Embrace the fantastic view of the mountain, valley and road-facing peaks of the "Three Sisters", also known as Bidean nam Bian Mountain;
- Stop for a traditional Scottish lunch at Fort William, home to the West Highland Line, known as the greatest rail journey in the world, and famed for being the "Harry Potter train";
- Learn about the key moments of Scotland's long and bloody history, as well as renowned characters including Mary Queen of Scots and William Wallace;
- Enjoy the stunning Loch Ness cruise (ticket included) from Fort Augustus and take in the breathtaking vista of Loch Ness in all its natural wonder;
- See Cherry Island, the loch’s only island, and spoil you with a loch-side view of the striking Fort Augustus Abbey;
- On your return journey to Edinburgh, pass by Forth Bridge and its impressive red railway bridge, whose construction became a landmark in British engineering!
Leaving Edinburgh, your tour will begin with a scenic drive to the medieval city of Stirling, where you will see the magnificent Stirling Castle (only from the outside). Overlooking the ancient city of Stirling, the castle is one of the most iconic historic buildings of Scotland and has come to symbolize the spirit of this great nation.
Along your tour, your guide will share with you the history of Scotland’s long, violent and bloody past, while also sharing its vibrant culture.
You will then proceed towards one of the most scenic areas in Scotland, Glencoe, and the peaks of the Three Sisters ridge. From there, you will have the opportunity to visit Fort William, one of Scotland's popular western highland towns that rests in the shadow of Ben Nevis, the UK's highest peak.
In the afternoon, you will continue your journey to Loch Ness, with your opportunity to spot the Loch Ness monster for yourself! Whilst there, enjoy a one-hour cruise (included) on the world-famous Loch Ness. On your return journey, your guide will take you through beautiful scenery!
Please note: If your travelling party is larger than 3, please be in touch so we may work with you on a custom booking.
What's Included?
- A friendly, professional English-Speaking tour guide for your own private group
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Cruise of Loch Ness from Fort Augustus
What's Not Included?
- Food and drink
- Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 30 days before tour start. 5% cancellation fee applies if cancelled between 30 and 4 days before tour start. Non refundable if cancelled within 4 days of tour start.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
If your hotel information is not provided, your guide will meet you outside the "ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile" at 77 South Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1HN, United Kingdom
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Stirling Castle
Looming grandly from the crag of Castle Hill, Stirling Castle is one of the Scotland's most important and impressive castles.
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Additional Information
This activity is operated by Travel Curious
- Weather notes: In Scotland you can experience what locals call ‘four seasons in one day’, so you can dress in layers including a waterproof jacket or windbreaker, leather shoes or rain boots, sweater or jumper and a hat or a beanie. It's known as the windiest country in Europe so please prepare for this kind of weather to ensure you have a great experience. Force Majeure Disclaimer: In the event of unforeseen circumstances such as extreme weather, natural disasters, riots, strikes, etc. and the tour cannot operate as published, we will endeavour to reschedule your tour date/time or we will provide a full refund.
- Know before you go: - Hotel pick-up is available upon request. Please note that if you do not provide us with your hotel information your guide will meet you at the recommended meeting point (address in the tour confirmation email). - In Scotland, you can experience what locals call ‘four seasons in one day’, so you can dress in layers including a waterproof jacket or windbreaker, leather shoes or rain boots, a sweater or jumper and a hat or a beanie. It's known as the windiest country in Europe so please prepare for this kind of weather to ensure you have a great experience.
- Accesibility: Foldable wheelchairs (under 10kg) can be stored in the vehicle. Please note the person must be able to get into and out of the vehicle without the assistance of the driver or tour guide and a member of the group must be able to lift the wheelchair in and out of the vehicle without the assistance of the driver or tour guide. Additionally, on some occasions, slight amendments to the route may need to be made to make this fully accessible. If your wheelchair is over 10kg or cannot be folded to be easily stored in a vehicle, please be in touch, so we can arrange a custom booking for you.d
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