Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh
Visit from Edinburgh the most spectacular landscapes of the Scottish Highlands with our excursion to Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands. Enjoy the forests of the Los Trossachs National Park. Crossing Glencoe, Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the United Kingdom, awaits us. Later, the Great Glen will welcome us. In its heart the waters of the great lochs of Scotland are immersed.
Go ahead and embark on a cruise on Scotland’s best-known loch, the home of the most mythical monster in the country: Nessie. To finish, he offers a pint in a pub in Pitlochry, a Victorian village on the banks of the River Tay.
Mandatory Entry Requirement for the UK (ETA)
Starting April 2025, all EU travelers need to obtain an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) before flying to Scotland. This electronic permit can be requested quickly through the official app or the UK Government website.
- Price: £20 (approx. €23).
- Validity: Valid for 2 years for multiple entries of up to 6 months each.
- Documentation: Traveling with a valid passport is mandatory (national ID cards are no longer valid for entry into the country). It is recommended to apply for the ETA at least 72 hours in advance.
Here you can see the difference between our three tours to Loch Ness.
190 High Street, The Royal Mile
Our meeting point is at 190 of High Street at The Royal Mile, Edinburgh where the tour to Loch Ness will start. After passing by Stirling, from the bus, you will be able to spot the impressive silhouette of the Stirling Castle and the monument of William Wallace. We will then go through The Trossachs National Park and after passing by Callander we will make a stop at the entrance of Loch Lomond National Park and The Trossachs: Kilmahog, where, if you’re lucky, you may see some Highland cattle.
Kilmahog
We will arrive at Rannoch Moor, surrounded by mountainous landscapes, lochs and valleys. We will stop in one of the most beautiful and magical valleys in Scotland, Glencoe, where the bloody massacre of the MacDonald clan took place. You will be able to take some great photos of The Three Sisters and also try to spot some of the famous scenery from famous films such as Harry Potter and James Bond.
Three Sisters Viewpoint
We will make another quick stop to admire the Three Sisters, three unusual rock formations. The pointy ridges are named Gearr Aonach (short ridge), Aonach Dubh (black ridge) and Beinn Fhada (long ridge).
Fort Augustus
We will then continue with our trip to Loch Ness and pass through Fort William. This huge Scottish mountains and Ben Nevis will take us into The Great Glen. The Great Glen Fault divides the heart of The Highlands and takes in Loch Linhe, Loch Lochy, Loch Oich and Loch Ness. The Caledonian Canal and the Fort Augustus lock system will be our next destination. There’ll be plenty of time to visit the canal, to have lunch at any of the places available and to go on the Loch Ness cruise if you choose to do so. Don’t forget your camera, from this viewpoint you can get some amazong shots of the loch and its landscape.
- The ticket for the 1-hour Loch Ness cruise is not included in the excursion price. Price for Lochnessbus.com clients – pounds only – £22.00 adults / £20.00 seniors over 60 / £15.00 children aged 4 to 15 / free for children under 4.
- There is no family discount.
- Once payment for the boat ticket has been made, the amount is non-refundable unless the activity is cancelled due to force majeure.
Commando Memorial
After leaving Loch ness, we will make our way to the Commando Memorial, a monument dedicated to brave soldiers in World war Two. From here, if the mist allows, you can see the magnificent Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the United Kingdom.
Pitlochry
Our journey will continue on Cairngorms National Park. Loch Lagann and Ardverikie Castle will be some of the places we will see on our way to Pitlochry. This village is full of beautiful Victorian houses and will be our last stop before our return to Edinburgh. You will have time to enjoy a drink in one of its many pubs.
Arrival to Edinburgh
On our journey back to Edinburgh you will be able to enjoy the change in scenery between the Highlands and the Lowlands and also see the 19th century Forth railway bridge that crosses the Firth of Forth, yet another of Scotland’s contributions to the World Heritage List. Once back in the Edinburgh there will still be time for us to offer you sometips on how to spend your time in Scotland’s capital city.
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Travel
- Transportation in vehicles of 16, 30 or 50 seats.
- Guide
- Yes
- Language
- English
- Lowest Price Guarantee
- 44£
- Departure Point
- 190 High Street (Royal Mile)
- e-ticket
- Printed or mobile voucher accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (up to 24 hours before tour departure)
- Departure time
- 8:00
- Return Details
- 20:45
- What's Included
- Professional English speaking guide/driver-guide
- Transportation in vehicles of 16, 30 or 50 seats.
- New high-end bus.
- What's No Included
- Loch Ness Cruise (optional subjet to availability)
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks
Beth
A bit too long, especially with a late arrival. Some stops were not of interest%u2026
Torbjörn
First of all, this is a very long tour. Loch Ness is basically on the other side of Scotland. This means long hours on the bus, with short stops to enjoy the view and nature. This tour company arranges tours in different languages and we were grouped together with half the bus going on an English language tour and half the bus on a Spanish language tour. This wouldn't have been a problem as we were all provided with earphones and the two guides were speaking in microphones connected to the specific %u201Dradio channels%u201D. BUT it was obvious that the Spanish language guide was giving a completely different type of tour than the English language guide. Our guide was very focused on long history lessons, which were quite interesting, but when half of the bus was engaged in quizzes and games, filled with shouting, clapping and more shouting, were half the bus had no idea what was going on as the English language guide completely ignored what his colleague was up to it felt quite weird. Apart from that this tour was really nice.
Nikita
We have seen practically the whole country along the way from the bus windows. The guides were really professional and cared about our comfort. It was never boring. I particularly liked the huge amount of historical facts they shared with us.
Giulia
Well organised and explained. Thomas gave us lots of details about culture,people and the places we were visiting. Thanks!
Varisara
Great tour but we didn't find Nessy...
