Full Day Trip to the Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness

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Overview

This tour includes a bit of everything that makes Scotland incredible - stunning highland views, ancient legends, quaint towns, mysterious lochs, castles, and Scottish hospitality. You'll get an insight into highland culture and Scotland's long rich history, encounter local people who make the highlands their home, and also have time to do some browsing and shopping of your own on a small group tour (which can be personalised for private groups). The trip length includes travel time as well as stops in all the location - this is a full day excursion.

What's Included

  • Lunch Sandwiches made by a local cafe are provided for lunch on the go
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Dinner
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1, UK

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We will meet shared group tours at the Grassmarket (across from the Fiddler's Arms pub). Private tours include pickup within the City of Edinburgh at your accomodation

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start Time • 08:30 AM

What To Expect

Doune Castle

Doune Castle is one of our most well-preserved residential castles - you'll have time to explore the castle using an audio-guide and hear all about the home of the Duke of Albany as well as the castle's role in Outlander and Monty Python and the Holy Grail
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Pitlochry

This gorgeous Victoria-era highland town has lots of shops and we'll stop for a cup of tea (or other warm drink!) and a scone at a great cafe. You'll have free time to explore Pitlochry at your leisure.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Hermitage Woodland Walk

This magical forest has some of Scotland's tallest tree (and maybe a faerie or two!). We'll take a short woodland walk to a beautiful waterfall here.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Inverness

You will have free time to explore the shops and cafes of Inverness (and grab some food before our journey back)
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Culloden Battlefield

Culloden is the site of the last battle ever fought on British soil itself and it ended the Jacobite rebellion with huge consequences for Scottish history and culture. We'll take in the battlefield and learn a bit about this unfortunate battle.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Clava Cairns

We will encounter 4000 year old standing stones - older than Egypt's pyramids! These stones have inspired people for centuries and even if you're not an Outlander fan, you'll be amazed by these stones which have stood for thousands of years, witnessing battles and massive changes across Scotland
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Loch Ness

Scotland's deepest (and possibly most mysterious) loch which may hold a monster within in! We'll hear the tale of the Loch Ness monster and you'll be able to dip your feet in its murky waters
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for persons with reduced mobility
  • Operated by a business

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-388039P2

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