About this experience
Join our 2-day Loch Ness, Inverness, and Highlands tour from Edinburgh. Travel in comfort to explore rivers, lochs, and mountains and dive into Highland history with an overnight stay in Inverness.
Highlights
- Discover fascinating Scottish history at Culloden Battlefield
- Pass by the famous bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond
- See the magnificent Loch Ness, and keep an eye out for the Loch Ness Monster.
- Experience the haunting Glencoe Valley and take some stunning photos.
- Marvel at the scenery as you pass through the dramatic and haunting Glencoe
What's included
- Transportation in modern air-conditioned bus
- Live commentary
- Driver-guide
- Digital written translations
- Accommodation (if option selected)
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Day One
From Edinburgh, we depart in the morning and head west to pick up the Glasgow passengers. From there, we head north to the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park area where we will stop for a quick comfort break to enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Our tour continues north to dramatic Glencoe which you may recognise from James Bond’s Skyfall. We will stop here to take in the haunting scenery of the area and to learn about its fascinating history, as it was the location of the 1692 massacre of the MacDonald clan. Be sure to bring your camera for fantastic photos of one of Scotland’s most poignant locations before we continue north to the loch-side town of Fort William.
After a scenic loch-side lunch break, we head to the Commando Memorial. Enjoy magnificent views of Ben Nevis, Britain’s tallest mountain, as you learn about the meaning behind the memorial.
From there, our tour continues towards Loch Ness. First resting at Fort Augustus, a picturesque town at the foot of the loch that offers spectacular views. Be sure to keep an eye out for Nessie! There may also be a photo opportunity at the impressive ruins of Urquhart Castle should time permit, before we arrive in Inverness. Here, we will check into our accommodation for the night.
Day Two
After a hearty highland breakfast, our second day of touring will begin. We will head out of Inverness. Our first stop of the day is Culloden Battlefield where Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobites were defeated by the Duke of Cumberland. We then journey towards Clava Cairns, a group of burial monuments that offer a glimpse into the life and rituals of Scots in the Bronze Age, over 4,000 years ago.
Following a photo stop at Carrbridge, our tour will head into the spectacular Cairngorms National Park - the largest National Park in the United Kingdom. Enjoy a relaxing lunch stop on the shores of Loch Morlich. Be sure to keep an eye out for some of the wildlife that is known to inhabit the area.
After this, our next stop will be the old military garrison of Ruthven Barracks, built by General Wade and the British Government after the Jacobite Rising of 1715.
On our return journey to Edinburgh, there is the opportunity for a visit to Blair Athol Distillery. Here, there will be time for a tour and tasting, where you can sample some award-winning scotch whisky. Please note that due to availability, this may not always be possible. If we are unable to visit Blair Athol, we will instead have time to explore the historic Victorian town of Pitlochry.
We then begin the final stretch of our journey back towards Edinburgh, crossing over the impressive Queensferry Crossing. This engineering giant spans the Firth of Forth, and joins the Forth Road Bridge and iconic Forth Rail Bridge, representing 3 centuries of Scottish engineering and innovation. After a short journey, we then arrive back in Edinburgh, where our 2-day Loch Ness, Inverness and the Highlands tour will come to an end.
Things to note
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Comfortable shoes
Terms & conditions
You can choose to book your own accommodation, or you can choose between a single room and double or twin room accommodation included in the tour price
Tours require a minimum of 6 passengers to run
Unfortunately, children under 4 years old are not permitted on this tour
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated provided that the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembarking