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Enjoy two days in the North West Highlands; experience a dramatic landscape rich in history and natural beauty and enjoy an overnight stay in the Highland town of Fort William.
About this activity
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Mobile ticketing
Duration 2 days
Starting time 10:15 AM
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Live tour guide
English
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Experience
Highlights
See Eilean Donan Castle, one of Scotland's most photographed castles
Stop at Loch Ness to go Nessie-hunting
Take in the beautiful Scottish Highlands
Visit Glenfinnan Viaduct, the filming location of the Harry Potter Train (Summer Only)
Full description
Day 1
This tour begins in Edinburgh and heads west to collect the Glasgow passengers. Journey via Stirling, catching a glimpse of its majestic Castle. Visit the Wallace Monument, the towering stone testimonial to the Scottish legend William Wallace. Afterwards pass Doune Castle, location for the film, Monty Python & The Holy Grail.
After lunch, time permitting, a brief stop at Rob Roy’s Grave and then onwards to the pretty village of Killin for photos. The journey continues north via Tyndrum across the atmospheric Rannoch Moor. Next stop is Glencoe, a site of the 1692 massacre of the MacDonald Clan, for a brief walk and photos. Continue to the stunning Glenfinnan Viaduct, made famous by the Harry Potter films, yet another photo opportunity (Apr-Oct). The final stop for the first day is the Highland town of Fort William, where you can check into your chosen accommodation.
Day 2
Day 2 begins by going north into the Great Glen, a geographical fault line characterised by a chain of impressive lochs, including Loch Ness. Enjoy a photo stop at Glen Garry, before arriving at one of the most iconic castles in Scotland, Eilean Donan Castle (interior closed in winter) to explore the castle and its beautiful setting. The journey continues with a stop for lunch and views of Loch Ness in the pretty lochside village of Fort Augustus. After lunch begins the return journey, enjoying a photo stop to admire Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain, at 1,344 meters. Travel via The Hermitage, stopping for a gentle forest walk in idyllic Scottish woodland, before crossing the Forth Bridges, back to Edinburgh where you will be dropped off outside Edinburgh Waverley Train Station. Passengers that began the tour in Glasgow will be provided with a free train ticket to return to Glasgow.
Includes
Driver-Guide
Travel in a modern air-conditioned coach
What’s Not Included
Accommodation (depending on option selected)
Meals
Attraction entry fees
Not suitable for
Children under 5 years
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Meeting point
The meeting point is located outside the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and opposite Buchanan Bus Station.
• Depending on your option selected, your accommodation may not be included in the tour price but, upon booking, the local operator will contact you to confirm your preference. One night accommodation roughly costs:
Youth Hostel: £18 to £25 per person
B&B: £40 to £65 per person
Hotel: £75+ per person
Multi-day tours require a minimum of 6 passengers to run.