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Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

Embark on an unforgettable 1-day adventure through Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Scottish Highlands. Enjoy stunning scenery, unspoiled landscapes, and a chance to escape the …More

4.8 (6,860)

Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

Embark on an unforgettable 1-day adventure through Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Scottish Highlands. Enjoy stunning scenery, unspoiled landscapes, and a chance to escape the...

12 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (6,860)
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$66
Loch Ness, Glencoe, the Highlands Guided Day Tour from Edinburgh

This 12 hour tour will fit in as much of Scotland as can possibly done in one day! You will witness the stunning scenery of …More

4.7 (2,238)

Loch Ness, Glencoe, the Highlands Guided Day Tour from Edinburgh

This 12 hour tour will fit in as much of Scotland as can possibly done in one day! You will witness the stunning scenery of...

12 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (2,238)
from
$78
Day Trip to Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park with Optional Stirling Castle Tour from Edinburgh

Take a small-group day trip from Edinburgh to the beautiful Scottish Highlands and get to know Loch Lomond, Trossachs National Park and Stirling Castle. The …More

4.9 (603)

Day Trip to Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park with Optional Stirling Castle Tour from Edinburgh

Take a small-group day trip from Edinburgh to the beautiful Scottish Highlands and get to know Loch Lomond, Trossachs National Park and Stirling Castle. The...

9 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (603)
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$76
Edinburgh Three Bridges Cruise

The Firth of Forth is simply overflowing with myths, turbulent history and fascinating marine wildlife. Join Forth Boat Tours on a 90 minute cruise to …More

4.7 (447)

Edinburgh Three Bridges Cruise

The Firth of Forth is simply overflowing with myths, turbulent history and fascinating marine wildlife. Join Forth Boat Tours on a 90 minute cruise to...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (447)
from
$27
Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe and Loch Shiel Tour from Edinburgh

Explore the Highlands as you travel from Edinburgh through Glencoe to the Glenfinnan Viaduct. The spectacular scenery features filming locations from Skyfall, Highlander and Harry …More

5.0 (198)

Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe and Loch Shiel Tour from Edinburgh

Explore the Highlands as you travel from Edinburgh through Glencoe to the Glenfinnan Viaduct. The spectacular scenery features filming locations from Skyfall, Highlander and Harry...

12 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (198)
from
$91
Central Scotland Driving Tour - Stirlingshire (Private)

Discover whats beyond the city walls on your very own full day private tour of central Scotland in our Land Rover Discovery. See the castles, …More

5.0 (26)

Central Scotland Driving Tour - Stirlingshire (Private)

Discover whats beyond the city walls on your very own full day private tour of central Scotland in our Land Rover Discovery. See the castles,...

7 hours • Hotel pickup offered
5.0 (26)
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$743
Glenfinnan, Glencoe and Scottish Highlands Day Tour

Discover the magic of the Scottish Highlands on an unforgettable journey through stunning landscapes and iconic landmarks, where you’ll be transported to the world of …More

4.9 (1,047)

Glenfinnan, Glencoe and Scottish Highlands Day Tour

Discover the magic of the Scottish Highlands on an unforgettable journey through stunning landscapes and iconic landmarks, where you’ll be transported to the world of...

12 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,047)
from
$72
Private Tour of the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

This is an exclusive private tour departing from a pick-up point of your choice in and around Edinburgh City Centre, exploring some of Scotland's greatest …More

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5.0 (422)

Private Tour of the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

This is an exclusive private tour departing from a pick-up point of your choice in and around Edinburgh City Centre, exploring some of Scotland's greatest...

9 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (422)
from
$1,000
5 Day Isle of Skye, Loch Ness & Inverness From Edinburgh

Embark on a breathtaking journey from Edinburgh through the majestic Scottish Highlands. Travel across the Glenfinnan Viaduct by train*, see rugged landscapes, explore the enchanting …More

4.9 (941)

5 Day Isle of Skye, Loch Ness & Inverness From Edinburgh

Embark on a breathtaking journey from Edinburgh through the majestic Scottish Highlands. Travel across the Glenfinnan Viaduct by train*, see rugged landscapes, explore the enchanting...

5 days • Free Cancellation
4.9 (941)
from
$838
1 Day Loch Ness, Glen Coe & the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

Embark on an unforgettable full-day journey through the Highlands, where breathtaking landscapes and legendary tales await. Stand on the shores of mysterious Loch Ness or …More

4.8 (3,839)

1 Day Loch Ness, Glen Coe & the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

Embark on an unforgettable full-day journey through the Highlands, where breathtaking landscapes and legendary tales await. Stand on the shores of mysterious Loch Ness or...

12 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (3,839)
from
$93
3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

Immerse yourself in the wild beauty of the Scottish Highlands and Isle of Skye on this 3-day small-group tour from Edinburgh, with accommodation and round-trip …More

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4.9 (1,273)

3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

Immerse yourself in the wild beauty of the Scottish Highlands and Isle of Skye on this 3-day small-group tour from Edinburgh, with accommodation and round-trip...

3 days
4.9 (1,273)
from
$673
Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, Highlands and Loch Ness 3-Day Tour

Embark on a true Scottish adventure with our 3-day tour small group tour to Skye from Edinburgh. Journey through the magnificent Scottish Highlands, before arriving …More

4.9 (1,124)

Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, Highlands and Loch Ness 3-Day Tour

Embark on a true Scottish adventure with our 3-day tour small group tour to Skye from Edinburgh. Journey through the magnificent Scottish Highlands, before arriving...

3 days
4.9 (1,124)
from
$280
St Andrews and Falkland Village Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

Explore St Andrews and the ancient Kingdom of Fife on this beautiful and relaxing day tour. We’ll travel along Fife’s famous ‘Coastal Road’ bringing us …More

5.0 (15)

St Andrews and Falkland Village Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

Explore St Andrews and the ancient Kingdom of Fife on this beautiful and relaxing day tour. We’ll travel along Fife’s famous ‘Coastal Road’ bringing us...

8 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (15)
from
$77
Hill & Nature Hike - Discover Real Edinburgh With a Local Expert

This is a MUST DO Hiking Tour in the prettiest hill range from all the hills that creates Edinburgh. Find the Scottish Highland feel & …More

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5.0 (147)

Hill & Nature Hike - Discover Real Edinburgh With a Local Expert

This is a MUST DO Hiking Tour in the prettiest hill range from all the hills that creates Edinburgh. Find the Scottish Highland feel &...

4 to 5 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (147)
from
$114
Edinburgh: Arthur's Seat Hike with Local Guide

On this tour up to Arthur's Seat, your friendly, knowledgeable and professional guide will lead you through Holyrood Park and talk you through the very …More

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5.0 (109)

Edinburgh: Arthur's Seat Hike with Local Guide

On this tour up to Arthur's Seat, your friendly, knowledgeable and professional guide will lead you through Holyrood Park and talk you through the very...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (109)
from
$33
3-Day Guided Isle of Skye and Highlands with Stay from Edinburgh

Depart Edinburgh at 0830am and discover the best of the Highlands and the Isle of Skye. See Eilean Donan Castle, explore the Highlands and Culloden …More

4.8 (852)

3-Day Guided Isle of Skye and Highlands with Stay from Edinburgh

Depart Edinburgh at 0830am and discover the best of the Highlands and the Isle of Skye. See Eilean Donan Castle, explore the Highlands and Culloden...

3 days
4.8 (852)
from
$540
Hairy Coos and Highland Views: A Short-Day Escape from Edinburgh

Embark on a delightful day tour from Edinburgh, where Scotland’s rich history and breathtaking landscapes await. There are two versions of this tour available, which …More

4.9 (313)

Hairy Coos and Highland Views: A Short-Day Escape from Edinburgh

Embark on a delightful day tour from Edinburgh, where Scotland’s rich history and breathtaking landscapes await. There are two versions of this tour available, which...

6 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (313)
from
$61
Luxury Private Tour of The Highlands Loch Ness from Edinburgh

We are dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences for our guests. With our expert local guides, you will be able to explore the stunning landscapes, rich …More

5.0 (196)

Luxury Private Tour of The Highlands Loch Ness from Edinburgh

We are dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences for our guests. With our expert local guides, you will be able to explore the stunning landscapes, rich...

10 to 12 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (196)
from
$1,492
3-Day Budget Backpacker Isle of Skye and the Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

The Skye High is a wee gem. Ideal for travelers short on time who want to get the most out of their trip to Scotland. …More

4.9 (263)

3-Day Budget Backpacker Isle of Skye and the Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

The Skye High is a wee gem. Ideal for travelers short on time who want to get the most out of their trip to Scotland....

3 days • Free Cancellation
4.9 (263)
from
$455
Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

Departing Edinburgh, travel north into Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, with a relaxed morning refreshment stop in the Highland town of Callander. The …More

4.9 (201)

Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

Departing Edinburgh, travel north into Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, with a relaxed morning refreshment stop in the Highland town of Callander. The...

12 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (201)
from
$91

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A trip up north.
New York City
Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour
William_M, Sep 2026
A trip up north.
It is a long day but worth it, if you want to experience the Highlands. Ben, our driver and guide, was exceptional. Great stories, lots of history and bad jokes made it an enjoyable trip.
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Amazing day out with Craig
New York City
Glenfinnan, Glencoe and Scottish Highlands Day Tour
Y3128QXsoniah, Sep 2026
Amazing day out with Craig
Took my mum on the trip while she ws visiting and it was a great day out. Craig was the best driver/guide I've ever met, so knowledgeable, so funny, so caring about passengers. Even as someone living here it was amazing to spend the day listening to stories of history, anecdotes, folklore, and obiously the film stuff that people come for.
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Excellent tour, great tour guide (douglas)
New York City
Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe and Loch Shiel Tour from Edinburgh
nouraaL5884TI, Sep 2026
Excellent tour, great tour guide (douglas)
Douglas was an excellent tour guide. He went out of his way to help us out when we needed it and his storytelling was very enjoyable!
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must do while visiting
New York City
Glenfinnan, Glencoe and Scottish Highlands Day Tour
annenK8223NM, Sep 2026
must do while visiting
Sara is a really nice and funny person. She informs everyone when a nice spot is coming up and adds the interesting background story.
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Isle of Skye 3 Day Tour
New York City
3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh
grantrM8378BB, Sep 2026
Isle of Skye 3 Day Tour
My fiancé and I did the 3 day tour to isle of skye from Edinburgh. The drive was full of beautiful scenery, and nice stops to towns where we could grab lunch.We also did Galway, a fairy pool hike, and a hike on Neist Point. We had an amazing time on the tour, everything was coordinated well and in a timely manner. There was time to explore and do your own thing but we had an amazing tour group so and enjoyed spending time with them as well.The real highlight of the experience was our tour guide David. David was one of the best storytellers I have ever heard, and he had a wealth of knowledge about Scottish history. He even answered all of my random questions with tons of knowledge. He also made sure everyone was safe and comfortable throughout the trip. David made this trip go above and beyond. Amazing trip and tons of memories created, thank you David for all that you did for us!
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Scottish highlands and Hairy Coos
New York City
Hairy Coos and Highland Views: A Short-Day Escape from Edinburgh
R192UDstevenf, Sep 2026
Scottish highlands and Hairy Coos
Jason H. was a great guide, knowledgeable and funny. Tour was fun and you see beautiful scenery as well as historic buildings and castles with stories of their construction. Ask him about his story of how many sheep there are on Scotland
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Hairy Coos top experience
New York City
Hairy Coos and Highland Views: A Short-Day Escape from Edinburgh
MonteiroR6, Sep 2026
Hairy Coos top experience
Fantastic tour. Jason H was a fun guide to have around. Everything was covered in good time
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Worth the 12hrs!
New York City
Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe and Loch Shiel Tour from Edinburgh
Chinanita_L, Sep 2026
Worth the 12hrs!
Great tour!! Kyle was really insightful, knowledgeable and fun. Make the most of the tour, engage, answer questions. We had a great time.
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Great experience - 100% recommend!
New York City
Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour
740melisaf, Sep 2026
Great experience - 100% recommend!
I have never been to one of these types of tours, but I was honestly very pleasantly surprised - I thought it might be too long, but it actually flew by. It was very well organised, with proper breaks and stops that break up the travel time. They're also very considerate and offer comfort stops every certain amount of time; there are also always options to buy food on almost every stop. Our bus (Daisy) was great, very clean and comfortable, and our driver/guide Jason H (the H's for Handsome ;D) was really friendly, he offered a lot of commentary but also knew when to give people breaks and let the music play, so it was very good. At no point did it feel like too much information, so I think he did a great job, all whilst driving a coach on those roads, which is no small feat! Overall a great experience, that I can 100% recommend :)
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Best highland tour around!
New York City
3-Day Guided Isle of Skye and Highlands with Stay from Edinburgh
michellebY2122HF, Sep 2026
Best highland tour around!
Hugh was amazing. He was funny and very knowledgeable about our stops. He made the three days fun. Very highly recommend him as your tour guide. Added bonus of him playing the bagpipes.
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Awesome!
New York City
3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh
B9299ZBamandas, Sep 2026
Awesome!
Absolutely worth the money!! So fabulous! We saw and did so much! Our tour guide Kenny was knowledgeable and hilarious and had a great sound track for the trip! We felt safe and confident with him. He really did an amazing job! The isle of Skye was so beautiful and Kenny really showed us some amazing beautiful places! My daughter and I had the best time! Thanks ☺️
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Excellent Speyside Distilleries Experience
New York City
Private Tour of the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh
Wanderer30920877226, Sep 2026
Excellent Speyside Distilleries Experience
Bineet had been very courteous kind hearted informative and made our tour a success
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Great tour option
New York City
Loch Ness, Glencoe, the Highlands Guided Day Tour from Edinburgh
Cruiser37092812766, Sep 2026
Great tour option
Totally worth it! I really enjoyed my experience thanks to Alistair the ride was smooth with breath taking sceneries along the way the stops was great definitely recommend it
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Perfect experience in Scotland
New York City
Loch Ness, Glencoe, the Highlands Guided Day Tour from Edinburgh
denizdA750CT, Sep 2026
Perfect experience in Scotland
David was a great guide and helped us enjoy the trip with his amazing storytelling skills. For all the foreigners, don’t worry about Scottish accent because David (as he says) speaks at one-fifth speed of an average Scottish person which is the normal speaking speed for people like us so it was perfect :) The tour and the scenes were scenic. But it was more than just that. Thanks to David again, it was a cultural trip as well to see the differences of Scotland and England, to experience Scottish culture. 10/10
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Jimmy 1 was amazing , intelligent, entertaining, and efficient .
New York City
Private Tour of the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh
Jill_B, Sep 2026
Jimmy 1 was amazing , intelligent, entertaining, and efficient .
Long but eventful day . We covered over 300 miles and hit eight different sites . Jimmy 1 was efficient and entertaining.
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A Scot Highland Adventure
New York City
5 Day Isle of Skye, Loch Ness & Inverness From Edinburgh
B324KImargaretw, Sep 2026
A Scot Highland Adventure
Laurie was a wonderful guide. She highlighted the historic and regional interests as we travelled. Her driving skills were fabulous complimented by her humours comments on driving encounters. She was patient, helpful yet kept us all on time considering the best timing for visits to places of interest.
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