Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh: Explore Myths and Majestic Views

Discover the captivating scenery of Scotland’s Highlands with Gray Line Scotland’s 5-Star Loch Ness and Highlands Day Tour.

This 12-hour journey spans over 500 km, guiding you through breathtaking mountains, mystical glens, and to Scotland’s most famous loch, unveiling the mystery and allure of the Highlands.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Glencoe National Nature Reserve - sometimes referred to as the Glen of Weeping, was the scene of the infamous ‘Massacre of Glencoe’ in 1692. The Glen has a number of viewing stops on the road through the valley, and the National Trust for Scotland has a visitor centre along the main route.
What's Included
  • Transport
  • Driver/guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Boat cruise
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum age is 6 years
Location
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Waterloo Place
Our main departure point is outside The Apex Hotel, Waterloo Place. If you wish to request an alternative pickup then please contact us directly at least 24 hours before departure.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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N152jkmatthewf
Oct 10, 2024
Awesome Guide - Brenden was an awesome guide! He showed us great views and kept us entertained the entire time. He knew all the great history!
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Tanya_l
Oct 9, 2024
Day trip to Loch Ness - Our driver/guide Ian was brilliant. Great fun and a wealth of knowledge. The scenery from Edinburgh to Loch Ness was simply stunning. We did the optional loch ness cruise. Not a lot to see but the information and stories provided by the guides was worth it.
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O7990jckatherineb
Oct 8, 2024
Fantastic Trip: B- Dawg was Amazing ! - Our trip to Loch Ness and Highlands was wonderful. The views were breathtaking and B-Dawg was a fantastic tour guide. Couldn’t recommend this tour enough !
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Isabel_f
Oct 8, 2024
Special day - The trip was much more than I expected. A special thanks to our driver Ian which made us laught all the time and did and extra stop to show us the dam.
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Brian_m
Oct 5, 2024
Inspiring and relaxing tour - It was all we hoped it would be. We traveled through some of the most beautiful country we have ever seen. Brendan, our driver, kept us informed and interested with insights and history. We stopped at excellent spots for photographs and breaks. We felt safe and relaxed the whole journey. We loved everything about this journey.
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343chelseal
Oct 4, 2024
So Much Fun! - B-Dawg! Brandon was such a fun tour guide! I’m very thankful for his humor and his knowledge! I would do this tour again!!
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Dream01513246236
Oct 4, 2024
Beautiful journey wonderful and entertaining driver - Thank you Brandon enjoyed the tour with my family and your continous entertainment throughout the journey Great job lovely
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Experience594990
Oct 11, 2024
A Scenic Adventure with a Twist - While the views from the tour were breathtaking, the long drive to Edinburgh made it a bit of a commitment. If you're content with admiring the scenery from the bus and don't mind no hiking, this tour is a great option. Our guide, B Dog, was hilarious and provided a fantastic glimpse into Scottish culture. Remember to bring cash for the attractions, as I learned the hard way. As an active person who loves the outdoors, I felt that the best way to truly experience the Highlands would be to spend a few days hiking and immersing yourself in nature. But if you only have one day and want to have a taste of highland, the tour is an option. I enjoyed the short, casual walks near the Loc Ness but found the cruise to be underwhelming. Walking allows you to truly appreciate the plantation, the light, and the smells, while the cruise felt more like staying on the bus
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Anjali_c
Oct 6, 2024
Undependable, will bump you off the trip! - We were told to wait at the pick up location and that we will be picked up at 7:40am. Were waiting and waiting .... No pick up. After calling the company multiple times, the rep very rudely yelled at me that she forgot to give the information to the driver and yelled a sorry at me. She offered another shorter trip which was leaving in 15 minutes but I had no clue what it was. She told me that they will send us for the same trip the next day. We were leaving Scotland the next day but since we really wanted to do the highland trip, I extended our travel tickets and hotel reservation. I brought this to the notice of the company but again, it was just a sorry, no reimbursement for the extra expenses that I had to incur because of their fault. I will never forget this experience and will discourage all my friends who use their services during traveling.
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Anjalitx
Oct 6, 2024
Very Undependable Transport Company. - We were told to wait at the pick up location and that we will be picked up at 7:40am. We're waiting and waiting .... No pick up. After calling the company multiple times, the rep very rudely yelled at me and said that she forgot to give the information to the driver and yelled a sorry at me. She offered another shorter trip which was leaving in 15 minutes but I had no clue what it was. She told me that they will send us for the same trip the next day. We were leaving Scotland the next day but since we really wanted to do the highland trip, I extended our travel tickets and hotel reservation. I brought this to the notice of the company but again, it was just a sorry, no reimbursement for the extra expenses that I had to incur because of their fault. I will never forget this experience and will discourage all my friends who use their services during traveling.
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