Scotland Private Tour: Iconic Landmarks & Whisky

Embark on a private day tour of Loch Ness and Glencoe in Scotland. Experience the stunning landscapes, historic landmarks, and indulge in a whisky tasting at Dalwhinnie distillery. Book now!

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Forth Road Bridge - If you’re looking for a breathtaking experience, consider booking a tour that includes a visit to the Forth Bridges. These three impressive bridges span the Firth of Forth, and are a sight to behold.
    The Forth Bridge is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Scotland’s most iconic landmarks.
    The Forth Road Bridge, opened in…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Driver as a guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Bottled water
  • Parking fees
  • Booster seat
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Admission fees
  • Admission fees
  • Admission fees
Additional Information

Embark on a private journey through the spellbinding scenery and historical sites of Scotland. Take in the grandeur of the famous Forth Bridge, learn about the age-old art of wool crafting at Kilmahog Woollen Mill, and behold the awe-inspiring views of Loch Tulla and the Glencoe valley. Take in the dramatic scene of the Meeting of Three Waters and the…

Location
17 Charlotte Square
Charlotte Square
The default pick-up location is in front of the West Register Office. Please look for a vehicle, the details of which you will receive the day before.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Gayle_l
Sep 3, 2025
Take the tour and never look back! - Oh definitely take this journey with Edmonton! He is full of knowledge and a joy to be in a car with all day. He's quick to make sure you get to see the things that are important to you and he's always there to offer to take a photo. He had some great suggestions and surprised us with some treats for the Highland Coos (aka Cows) which drew them near us and able to get some awesome photos and videos. Of course the landscape is amazing to see but the Coos were the highlight for me.
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Normtew
Aug 30, 2025
Outstanding Trip, Great Guide, Highly Recommended - This was a great trip with outstanding picturesque views. The private tour is highly recommended, as it was our small group of 4 only. Our guide Ed was truly exceptional, providing important narrative and descriptions of what we were seeing and some historical context as well. Ed was exceptional, and I would highly recommend this tour.
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Kelly_w
Jul 30, 2025
Outstanding Highlands vistas! - Excellent communication from our guide, Ed. Pick up from the hotel was convenient. Ride was generously sized for our family of 4 adults and spotlessly clean. This is a long day - take snacks! We had time to stop and grab a bite and Ed was always sure to drop us off in a safe spot. Wear comfortable but sturdy footwear. Dress for the weather - there’s room to bring a small backpack if needed. Our weather was beautiful but were it cloudy or very rainy, some of the views might be impaired. The midges in Glencoe were mild, but I understand we were lucky in that regard. Highly recommend this tour. Make sure to reserve your Loch Ness boat ride and distillery tour as soon as you are able - they fill up fast in the summer. Our thanks to Ed for providing us a fun and informative day!
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Daniel_h
Jul 22, 2025
Highland - it is all day long, beautiful road trip Driver (Ed) Edmond was a very knowledgeable tour guide and driver, showed up early, vehicle was clean and comfortable. Weather was raining but was typical for the highlands, it is why it so green. It was a perfect way to explore scotland without being on a large bus. Plenty of rest breaks along the route, lunch was okay, my fault for ordering poorly. But driver got us there before the large crowds showed up, so we were fortunate that the driver was aware of the patterns of the flow of people during lunch hour, since very few places were available.
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Todd_r
Jul 15, 2025
Must-do tour for anyone wanting a big taste of The Highlands - Ed does it all! Need to customize part of your trip? Check. Ask obscure Scottish culture questions? Check. Learn about any monarch or historical event you’ve ever heard of (and a few you probably haven’t but are important)? Check. Locate random Harry Potter, James Bond, Outlander, Game of Thrones, etc. filming locations? Check. Take as many (actually good) photos of you and your partner as your camera can hold? Check. In short, this is a must-do tour if you want a big taste of what The Highlands offers.
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Dean
Jul 10, 2025
First Class Tour of the Highlands - The tour of the highlands was amazing. Ed stopped many times throughout the tour for amazing pictures. Ed is very knowledgeable about everything within the tour and answered all our questions. Even caught Bessie in our group photo!! This private tour is excellent and Ed is a first class guide.
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Kristina_m
May 28, 2025
A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EXPERIENCE! Truly an incredible day through the breathtaking Scottish Highlands with awesome guide! - This was an INCREDIBLE experience for my husband & I and our friends! Our driver Ed was absolutely wonderful and made this an amazing day going through some of the most beautiful sights in Scotland. He was so knowledgeable about Scottish history & facts and knew so much about each of our stops & sights that we passed along the way! Ed was so kind and fun to talk to and laugh with; he really put so much care into ensuring we had a great experience. He genuinely went out of his way & did so many small things to make sure we maximized our time, views, photos, and experiences. Going through the valleys of Glencoe and the Scottish Highlands sincerely brought me to TEARS because of how breathtakingly beautiful it was. The lochs, the glens, the castles, the mountains…. everywhere you looked there was something stunning to behold. Not to mention feeding the HIGHLAND COOS as one of the first stops!!!! Truly an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience! Thank you, Ed, for a day we will always remember! 10000000% recommend this tour to everyone! You MUST do this tour with Ed!!!! FIVE STARS!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Mariam_v
Apr 4, 2025
Amazing day trip from Edinburgh - It was a long day trip and we saw so much. Normally a 12 hour day trip sounds grueling but our tour guide and driver took much care and attention to make sure the itinerary was perfect. The 12 hour day trip was perfectly spaced out with breaks and lunch. We saw so much and were not very tired after a 12 hour trip in the beautiful Scottish highlands.
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Anonymous
Mar 21, 2025
Edmont was the perfect... - Edmont was the perfect driver for this Scottish highland tour. He made frequent stops, providing details of the area, and the country. He made recommendations for restauraunts, shopping, and where to go the next day following the tour. He even made an impromptu stop so we could see the highland cows. We opted for the distillery tour. Rhe tour was informative and the scotch and chocolates were delicious.
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Stacey_m
May 14, 2025
Highlands day trip - We loved our day trip to the Highlands with Ed. He was prompt, kind and informative. We were very lucky with the weather too
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From $1,275 (Per Vehicle)
up to 7 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).