Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Highlands & Glencoe Day Trip

Itinerary: Scottish Highlands Tour
Depart from EdinburghStop at Kilmahog for refreshments and a chance to see Highland CoosContinue through Rob Roy Country, Rannoch Moor, and Black Mount to GlencoeTake stunning photos in GlencoeTravel through the Fort William area for lunch and pass beneath Ben NevisReach Fort Augustus and choose to visit Urquhart Castle via cruise and castle excursionOption to explore the Clansman Hotel area or take a one-hour round-trip cruise on Loch NessReturn journey through Cairngorms National Park and PitlochryThe Loch Ness tour ends back in Edinburgh after a total of 12.5 hours

Detailed tour description

Embark northwest from Edinburgh, passing Stirling Castle. Stop at Kilmahog for a break and a chance to see Highland Coos. Travel through Rob Roy Country, Rannoch Moor, and Black Mount to Glencoe, known for the 1692 massacre of the Clan MacDonald. Drive along Loch Linnhe to Fort William for lunch. Reach Fort Augustus and Urquhart Castle for an optional visit. Explore Clansman Hotel or take a Loch Ness cruise. Return via Cairngorms National Park and Pitlochry before ending back in Edinburgh after 12.5 hours.

Loch Ness cruise

Loch Ness spans 24 miles and is over 700 feet deep, famous for the Loch Ness monster. Enjoy a cruise to search for Nessie and learn about the loch.

Urquhart Castle

Visit the dramatic Urquhart Castle by Loch Ness to experience the best of the Scottish Highlands.