Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness - 1 day tour
Scottish Highlands & Loch Ness
One day tour
Join our Loch Ness tour from Glasgow for a full-day adventure through Scotland’s most stunning landscapes. Begin with a visit to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, then journey deep into the Highlands to explore the legendary Loch Ness. Enjoy some Nessie spotting from the shore or on an optional boat cruise. Discover Scotland’s rich history and marvel at iconic sights like Glen Coe, the Great Glen, and majestic Ben Nevis along the way.
Loch Lomond - enjoy a scenic drive along the “bonnie, bonnie banks”
Glen Coe - visit this spectacular valley famed for its natural beauty
Ben Nevis - see the towering peak of Britain’s tallest mountain
Loch Ness - experience a monster-spotting cruise across the deep, deep waters
Fort Augustus - explore this delightful village on the banks of the Caledonian Canal
Cairngorms National Park - travel through this epic region of soaring mountains and ancient forests
Movies - James Bond, Outlander and Harry Potter
Full Tour Itinerary
Begin your day with a scenic drive through Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, where you’ll take in the stunning landscapes that inspired the legend of Rob Roy.
After admiring the views over Loch Tulla from the Black Mount, travel through the windswept wilderness of Rannoch Moor, which extends for some 50 square miles and is one of the most unspoilt areas in Europe.
We stop in Glen Coe, the “Glen of Weeping”, to appreciate its atmospheric splendour. In 1692, forty of the resident MacDonald clan were massacred in cold blood by the Campbells for not rejecting the Jacobite cause. We’ll hear the story of this infamous event.
We travel to Fort William in the shadow of Ben Nevis, Britain’s tallest mountain. We’ll stop at the Commando Memorial to enjoy the views before entering the Great Glen to enjoy the magnificent scenery of its three lochs: Loch Lochy, Loch Oich, and Loch Ness. We stop in the pretty little village of Fort Augustus, where you can stroll along the banks of Loch Ness or enjoy a cruise on the loch.
Our journey continues through Glen Spean, where we enter the naturally stunning Cairngorms National Park. Look out for Ardverikie House standing on the banks of Loch Laggan. It’s been used as a filming location in The Crown, Monarch of the Glen and Mrs Brown.
Enjoy rugged landscapes and picturesque views as we travel through Glen Garry and enter Highland Perthshire, where we will stop for refreshments. The last part of our journey takes us through Strathallan towards Stirling, where we will see its mighty castle and the towering Wallace Monument before returning to Glasgow in the evening.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I expect on this Signature Day Tour?
Travelling on a Signature one-day tour is a great way to discover the best of Scotland from your city centre base of Edinburgh, Glasgow or Inverness.
During your day of discovery we’ll introduce you to many aspects of our country: spectacular scenery, history, folklore, nature and much, much more.
Luxury travel is provided by air-conditioned mini or midi coaches and each tour is led by an experienced driver/guide who will provide a live commentary in English.
There are stops planned at the key sights as well as for meals and comfort breaks.
Can you tell me more about the optional extras on this tour?
To give you maximum flexibility the cost of admission fees and other optional extras are not included in the tour price. This gives you complete freedom to choose as the mood takes you. On this tour there are optional visits to:
Following the links above will give you more information on these attractionas including current admission prices. At some locations a special discount is offered to tour participants, your driver/guide will give you more information if this applies. Credit/debit cards are not always accepted so you should plan to have sufficient cash with you should you wish to make any visits.
Tell me more about the optional Loch Ness Cruise?
Mount your very own Nessie adventure by taking a one hour cruise to explore the deep, dark and mysterious waters of Loch Ness.
The cruise boat is equipped with on-board sonar, comfortable seating inside and out as well as toilets.
Refreshments are available for purchase or you can bring packed food.
You can purchase a ticket from your driver/guide on the day of the tour and payment is in cash only.
Can I book seats on the coach?
The seating on the coach is not allocated so you are free to sit in any vacant seat.
We recommend that you and your party arrive at the boarding point together so that you can be seated in the same part of the coach.
Can you book a hotel for me before or after my tour?
To get the best value we recommend booking your own accommodation through your preferred price comparison website or directly with the hotel.
The following hotels are conveniently placed for our departure points:
Edinburgh:
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Royal Mile
Ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile
Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge
Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre Royal Mile
Hub by Premier Inn Edinburgh Royal Mile
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Radisson Collection Hotel Royal Mile
Glasgow:
Hotel Ibis Glasgow Centre George Square
Inverness:
Travelodge Inverness City Centre
Best Western Palace Hotel Inverness
Our national tourist board, VisitScotland, maintains a comprehensive database of B&B, Guest Houseand Hotel accommodation. All properties are inspected and graded by trained VisitScotland staff. You can access more information at http://www.visitscotland.com/.
Inclusions
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Live commentary in English
- Services of an experienced driver/guide
- Service charges and taxes
Exclusions
- Admission charges
- Meals, snacks or items of a personal nature
- Gratuity to your tour host
Departure information
From outside The Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) Building, opposite Buchanan Street Bus Station
19 Killermont Street
Glasgow G2 3NX
Check-in: 07:15 hrs
Tour Departs: 07:30 hrs
Tour Returns: 19:00 hrs
Child details
Concession discounts apply to adults aged 60 years and above; students and children aged 5 to 16 years inclusive.
We’re really sorry but children aged under 5 years cannot travel on this tour.
Photo-ID may be requested to confirm discount entitlement.
Price Notes
Book Assured
Book by paying a 20% deposit. Make date changes or get a full refund with 48 hours notice before travel. Click here for more information.
Admission Prices
In order to give you maximum flexibility admission fees are not included in the cost of this tour.
FAQs
Please see the FAQ section for more information on this tour.
Product code
HET 04123
