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15 Best Scottish Highlands & Loch Ness Tours

The Highland day tours from Edinburgh: Glencoe’s brooding pass, the Glenfinnan viaduct of film fame and a loch whose resident remains unconfirmed but well-marketed. Hairy coos are the guaranteed wildlife.

1.Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Scottish Highlands Tour

Discover the Scottish Highlands on this full-day Edinburgh tour visiting Loch Ness, Glencoe, and more. Enjoy scenic stops, a boat cruise, and expert guides for an authentic experience.

Most Popular★ 4.6

“It’s definitely a must-do!!! I had Pixie as my guide and she was absolutely amazing from start to finish. She made me feel very calm, comfortable, and safe, especially as a solo traveller, which really meant a lot. Her knowledge, energy, and storytelling made the…”

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2.From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour

Discover Scotland’s stunning Highlands with this full-day tour from Edinburgh, visiting Loch Ness, Glencoe, and more, with options for boat cruises or distillery visits.

★ 4.7

“It was an absolutely fun, informative, and well-planned day trip. The long day was broken up by several great stops and scenic views. We truly appreciated our fantastic guide and driver, Fraser. Fraser is an amazing driver and story teller all at the same time.…”

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3.From Edinburgh: Glenfinnan, Glencoe, and Highlands Day Trip

Discover the stunning Scottish Highlands on a full-day tour from Edinburgh, visiting Glencoe, Glenfinnan, and Fort William with expert guides and scenic stops.

★ 4.7

“Me and my flatmate had a great time on this trip! Australian Mark made sure we saw all the highlights in a day without feeling rushed. The story telling was fun and interesting, making the tour immersive and memorable. A great thanks also for raising…”

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4.Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

Discover the Scottish Highlands on this full-day tour from Edinburgh, featuring Glencoe, Loch Ness, and scenic stops with expert guides.

★ 5.0

“Our driver and tour guide extraordinaire, Rod, gave our group a wonderful day. He was a great bus driver and told us about so many things in between our stops. We got to stop at some picture sights as well as the 2 hour stop…”

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6.Full-Day Trip: Glenfinnan Viaduct & The Highlands from Edinburgh

Explore Scotland's stunning Highlands and iconic sights like Glenfinnan Viaduct on this full-day Edinburgh tour, with expert guides, scenic stops, and photo opportunities.

★ 5.0

“Amazing experience! The guide (Scot from Stewart Tours) was very informative, funny and had so many interesting historical stories. Plus points for the wonderful playlist that completes the whole Scottish vibes!”

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7.Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh

Explore Scotland’s stunning Highlands, Loch Ness, Glencoe, and more on this full-day guided coach tour from Edinburgh for a memorable, scenic adventure.

★ 5.0

“Great journey seeing the highland's, Ben Nevis and Loch Ness with a few other cool things along the way. Our guide Brian Smith (who missed his calling as a DJ/radio host kept us entertained the whole time with either facts about Scotland or the great…”

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8.From Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct & The Highlands Day Trip

Discover the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh on a full-day trip featuring Glenfinnan Viaduct, Loch Shiel, Glencoe, and historic castles, with insightful guides.

★ 4.8

“I cannot imagine better one day trip trough scottish highlands. Our driver and guide Scot was phenomenal storyteller and skilled driver. Trip definitely worth every penny!”

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9.From Edinburgh: Loch Ness & Scottish Highlands Tour

Discover Scotland’s stunning landscapes, Loch Ness, and historic Glen Coe on this full-day Edinburgh tour. Enjoy expert guides, scenic stops, and optional boat cruise.

★ 4.4

“Such a fantastic day! Sophie was excellent and you can tell she is passionate about her job! Loved hearing her stories and a bonus was a couple of extra stops that weren’t on the itinerary including seeing Highland Coos! Very good value for money and…”

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10.Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh

Discover Scotland’s stunning landscapes, Loch Ness, Glencoe, and Urquhart Castle on this full-day tour from Edinburgh—guided by expert storytellers for an authentic experience.

★ 4.5

“This is a MUST DO! It was an amazing trip into the Highlands. This shouldn’t be missed! Our guides gave us so much history, showed us breathtaking views of Scotland, and took amazing care to make the day phenomenal. Shout out to Brody and Jaclyn…”

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11.Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe, Coos & the Highlands Day Tour

Discover Scotland’s highlights in a single day—from Loch Ness and Glencoe to Highland coos—with expert guides, stunning scenery, and authentic experiences for $87.

★ 4.6

“Fantastic Day Tour – Well Organised and Informative! Ben and Charlie were great! Charlie’s deep knowledge of history added so much value to the experience, and we thoroughly enjoyed the guided tour. It was a 12.5-hour coach tour with around 50 people on board, and…”

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12.From Edinburgh: 3-Day Isle of Skye and The Highlands Tour

Discover Scotland’s stunning Highlands and Isle of Skye on this 3-day guided tour from Edinburgh, featuring iconic sights, authentic stories, and authentic charm.

★ 4.8

“Amazing tour through the highlands… our guide Paul S is really amazing as a driver, a story teller and jokes maker. We had a lot of fun and enjoyed our times on the tour”

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13.Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip

Discover Scotland’s highlights in a single day with this guided tour from Edinburgh, visiting Glencoe, Loch Ness, and the Highlands for breathtaking views and stories.

★ 4.5

“It was an amazing day trip through Scotland. Our guide/bus driver Nick was really funny and friendly all day long. Everything was perfectly organised. I recommend it !”

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14.From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glenoce & The Highlands Day Tour

Discover Scotland’s Highlands and Loch Ness on this 12-hour guided tour from Edinburgh, with stunning scenery, expert guides, and flexible options.

★ 4.6

“Our guide Brendan was the real highlight of this day trip. His humour and stories made the 12 hours journey so enjoyable. Do yourself a favour and book this trip for the best highlands day trip!”

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