Embark on a journey deep into the Highlands of Scotland on a full-day sightseeing tour. This tour is packed with bewildering beauty, and perfect if you’re short on time and want to see as much of Scotland as you can.

Depart from Edinburgh and travel past Linlithgow Palace and Stirling Castle. To the north is the National Wallace Monument, which commemorates Scotland's great hero William Wallace. You pass close to the location where William Wallace defeated the English army in 1297, and after this take a short stop for coffee at Callander.

The scenery changes dramatically as you venture further into the Highlands. The flat plains of the Lowlands transform into shimmering lochs, rugged mountains and forest-filled glens. The alluring beauty makes it easy to forget this was once a battleground of the fiercely territorial Highland clans.

You’ll then head down to Scotland's most famous valley, Glencoe, where you’ll be mesmerised by the beautiful cliff faces and steep slopes.

After Glencoe, you enter a deep glacial valley, known as the Great Glen. Passing through the town of Fort William you travel in the shadow of Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis, before arriving at Fort Augustus on the shore of Loch Ness.

At 23 miles long and over 700ft deep, Loch Ness is the largest loch by volume in Scotland. The loch is best known for the legendary Loch Ness Monster ("Nessie") and you can take the opportunity to go in search of the monster on a fantastic boat cruise or you can simply enjoy the beautiful scenery on the banks.

Fort Augustus boasts the Caledonian Canal, which is a great spot to relax and watch the boats sail by. You stop here for nearly 1hour 30min to give you time for lunch and time to take in the scenery around Scotland's most famous loch.

From Loch Ness, you head south through the mountains of the Cairngorms National Park. Your route travels alongside Loch Laggan (the setting for the BBC series 'Monarch of the Glen'), over the Drumochter Pass and past 13th century Blair Castle.

You continue south through the forests of Perthshire and make a short refreshment stop on the way. South of Perth, you drive past Loch Leven. Then it’s over the Queensferry Crossing before returning to Edinburgh.

Insider tips

• Do pack waterproof clothing and walking shoes for this tour

Additional Information

• Estimated tour duration: 12 hrs
• This tour will conclude in Edinburgh at approximately 20:00 hrs
• Kindly note that transportation to the tour pick-up point is not inclusive
• You are advised to arrive at the pick-up point at least 15 minutes prior to the tour departure time
• Loch Ness cruise may not be available at busy times

Operating Hours

Tour departs 08:00 hrs, daily

What You Get

Includes

• Transport in a 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach
• Air conditioning as standard
• Stories and services of an English-speaking driver guide

Excludes

• Entry fees to visitor attractions