Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands Tour

About this event.

Discover the magnificent beauty of Loch Lomond National Park, Rannoch Moor, Glencoe, the Great Glen, Loch Ness and Pitlochry on a guided tour from Glasgow. Learn about history and folklore.

Loch Lomond

Glencoe

Loch Ness

The Great Glen

Rannoch Moor

Pitlochry

Embark on a guided tour to Loch Lomond National Park, Rannoch Moor, Glencoe, the Great Glen, Loch Ness, and Pitlochry from Glasgow. Learn the history behind each turn from your guide.

Depart Glasgow and travel north towards the Highlands along the “bonnie, bonnie” banks of Loch Lomond. Crossing the ancient natural fault line that runs across Scotland you travel into the majestic Highlands where the scenery changes quickly and dramatically – the flat fertile plains of the Lowlands give way to shimmering lochs, rugged mountain tops and forest-filled glens. Traveling north through Breadalbane, meaning the ‘High Country of Scotland,’ you climb towards the wild desolation of Rannoch Moor and down into Scotland’s most famous valley, Glencoe. Glencoe is infamous as the site of the Glencoe massacre in 1692. Beyond Glencoe you will enter the Great Glen, a deep glacial valley that follows a geological fault line. Passing through the town of Fort William you drive under Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis, before arriving at Fort Augustus on the southern shore of Loch Ness. Keep an eye out for legendary sightings of the Loch Ness Monster, Nessie. Take in views of the charming town of Fort Augustus and the Caledonian Canal which links the lochs of the Great Glen.

After your lunch, have the opportunity to take a five-star Loch Ness boat cruise from Fort Augustus*. Taking to the waters for the best chance you’ll get to spot the monster and admire the beauty of this mysterious loch. Continue north through Inverness before traveling south thorugh the stunning the mountains of Cairngorms National Park. Drive over Drumochter Pass reaching at 1500 feet above sea level and pass the 13th century Blair Castle, the ancestral home of the Duke of Atholl.

Proceed south through the Perthshire forests, stopping for a quick refreshment stop on the way back to Glasgow. *This route will change from 1st April 2023 and the tour won’t travel along the whole length of Loch Ness.

Highlights

• Enjoy the sparkling waters of Loch Ness on a 50-minute boat cruise
• Keep an eye out for the monster at Loch Ness as you hear the local folklore
• See the best of the Highlands with your friendly and knowledgeable driver/guide
• Experience the awe-inspiring mountain scenery and dark history of Glencoe
• Relax in the air-conditioned comfort of a 16-seater Mercedes mini-coach

Includes

• Transportation in air-conditioned mini bus
• Tour guide
• 50-minute Loch Ness cruise (only for tours after April 1, 2023)

Meeting Point

• Meet at the Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station between stance 23 and 32.

Unsuitable For

• Children under 5 years of age.

Know before you go

• From 1st April 2023, this tour price will include a Loch Ness Cruise.
• Minimum age to participate is 5 years
• Guests are restricted to 14 kg (31 lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage, similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in), plus a small bag on board for personal items