About this experience
Discover Scotland's beauty and history on a journey north from Edinburgh. Cross the UNESCO-listed Forth Railway Bridge on the way to Pitlochry, the largest town in Highland Perthshire. Continue through the Cairngorms National Park before reaching Loch Ness, the largest body of water in Britain by volume and famously home to the mythical creature believed to inhabit it. Finally, visit Glencoe, once the centre of an extinct volcano and now a renowned site for Scottish mountaineering.
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What to expect
Depart Edinburgh — Caffè Nero, Parliament Square
8:00 am departureMeet your driver-guide at Caffè Nero on the Royal Mile at 8:00 am and set off north from the city.
Forth Railway Bridge
The route crosses the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Forth Railway Bridge — a Victorian feat of engineering that's hard to miss.
Pitlochry
A stop in Pitlochry, the largest town in Highland Perthshire, gives you a taste of a working Highland community.
Cairngorms National Park
The drive through the Cairngorms takes you through some of Scotland's most expansive and least-developed upland scenery.
Loch Ness
Reach the shores of Loch Ness — the largest body of water in Britain by volume — and take in the landscape that has fuelled centuries of monster sightings.
Glencoe
The valley of Glencoe, formed by an ancient supervolcano and the site of the infamous 1692 massacre, offers some of Scotland's most striking mountain scenery.
Stirling Castle (drive past) — return to Edinburgh
Arrive ~8:00 pmThe return journey passes Stirling Castle before arriving back in Edinburgh at approximately 8:00 pm.
Meeting point
Caffè Nero, 1 Parliament Square, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE
Make your own way to Caffè Nero at Parliament Square on the Royal Mile. Arrive by 8:00 am — the tour departs promptly. Show your mobile ticket to the driver-guide.
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- Mobile ticket (no printing needed)
- Warm, layered clothing — Highland weather can change quickly
- Waterproof jacket
- Snacks and water for the journey
- Camera
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Frequently asked questions
Where exactly do I meet the tour?
The meeting point is Caffè Nero at 1 Parliament Square, on the Royal Mile in central Edinburgh (EH1 1RE). Arrive by 8:00 am as the tour departs promptly.
Do I need to print my ticket?
No. A mobile ticket is accepted — simply show it to your driver-guide on your phone.
What time does the tour return to Edinburgh?
The tour is scheduled to end at 8:00 pm, though the exact return time can vary with traffic and weather conditions.
Can children join this tour?
Children aged 3 and over are welcome, but must be accompanied by a paying adult aged 18 or above. Children under 3 are not permitted on this tour.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The tour operates in most weather conditions — Scottish Highland weather is part of the experience. The itinerary may be adjusted if conditions make certain stops unsafe or impractical.
Is food included?
Food and drinks are not included. There are stops along the route where you can purchase refreshments, so bring some cash or a card and consider packing snacks for the journey.
Free cancellation.Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the tour's start time. Cancellations made within 24 hours of departure are non-refundable.