Overview
A perfect two-day experience of the Scottish Highlands, visiting many of the major ‘must see’ attractions in Scotland, with all in the privacy and comfort of a private tour for you and your group only.
Tour available from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling and surrounding areas.
Pickup Time |
9:00AM |
End Point |
This tour ends back at your accommodation |
Pickup Details |
We only offer private tours for 1-8 passengers, meaning we'll only be picking up you and your group. We offer complimentary bottles of still water for all passengers and our vehicles come with charging points for your devices. |
Highlights
· The glorious Perthshire countryside
· Loch Ness
· Glenfinnan Viaduct (famous for the Hogwarts Express in Harry Potter)
· Fort William
· Glencoe
· Castle Stalker (famous for Monty Python)
· Fairy Bridge
· Oban
· St Conan’s Kirk
· Kilchurn Castle
· Inveraray Castle
· Loch Lomond
Itinerary
Day 1
Pickup from your accommodation at 08:30am
Bankfoot
We'll start our tour the best possible way - with the opportunity to hand-feed Highland Coos!
Commando Memorial
Next we will take you to the Commando Memorial in Spean Bridge. This is a beautiful monument and viewpoint of the Nevis mountain range.
Fort Augustus, Loch Ness
We will then visit Fort Augustus on the banks of Loch Ness. A great option for you here is the 1hr cruise of Loch Ness. There are also many different places for lunch or you can take a stroll along the Caledonian Canal locks.
Glenfinnan Viaduct
An hour's drive takes us to the Glenfinnan Viaduct, made famous by the Harry Potter films. A short hike will take you to a viewing point where you can see the Jacobite steam engine (aka Hogwarts Express) cross the viaduct at set times during the day.
Drop Off
We will finish the day at Fort William, where we will drop you off at your accommodation.
Day 2
9:00am start
3 Sisters of Glencoe
The most photographed place in Scotland, the 3 Sisters of in Glencoe, is our first stop of the day. This is a stunning viewpoint in the Glencoe valley full of natural beauty and historical poignancy, as it was the site of the MacDonald Massacre of 1692 during the Jacobite Uprisings.
Castle Stalker
You will then have the opportunity to see Castle Stalker. You may recognise it as the 'Castle of Aaargh' - the last castle visited in the famous Monty Python and the Holy Grail movie.
Fairy Bridge
Next, is the magical 'Fairy Bridge' in Appin, built in 1836. A short hike through the Argyll forest will take us to this magical spot.
Oban
The enchanting town of Oban, also known as the ‘seafood capital of Scotland’, is next on our journey and a good place for lunch.
St Conan's Kirk
We will then take you to visit St Conan's Kirk. This hidden, and little known, gem of the Scottish Highlands was voted by architects as one of the top ten buildings in Scotland due to its unique architecture. It has a crypt with a bone fragment from Robert the Bruce - the first King of Scotland. It's a most quirky building, alike to a medieval film set.
Kilchurn Castle, Loch Awe
Onwards, we will stop at the Kilchurn Castle viewpoint in Loch Awe, which is a great stop for photos. Now in ruins, this 15th century castle was a formidable fortress in its time, surrounded on three sides by water.
Inverary Castle, Loch Fyne
Next is the iconic Inveraray Castle, home and residence to the Clan Chiefs of Clan Campbell, also known as the 'Duke & Duchess of Argyle'. The grounds are open to the public, but there is a charge to enter the castle or the gardens. If you don’t want to visit inside the castle, you can still freely explore the grounds, cafe and shop downstairs.
Luss
The beautiful village of Luss, nestled on the banks of Loch Lomond in the boundary to the Highlands, is the final attraction of the tour. It has been voted as ‘the most beautiful village in Scotland’.
Drop Off
We will then drop you off back at your accommodation in the Edinburgh, Glasgow or Stirling area.
Includes
Complimentary Scottish snacks
Bottles of water
Guides' accommodation and meals
Driver/Guide
This is a private tour only for your group
Excludes
X Loch Ness Cruise (£20.00 p/p)
X Guides' gratuity (Optional)
X Entry to Inveraray Castle and Gardens (£18.50 p/p)
X Accommodation and meals, though we can suggest and source accommodation tailored to your budget
Important Notes
British cars are smaller than our American counterparts, please be aware of this when booking for 4 adults.
Our website takes a deposit of £240.00 for this tour with the balance payable to your guide on the day cash/card
Our vehicle categories
Sedan/SUV - up to 4 passengers
Minivan - up to 6 passengers
Medium-Sized Van - up to 7 passengers
Large Van - up to 8 passengers
Cancellation Policy
No cancellation fee is applicable, if made at least 14 days in advance of the scheduled departure.
If a customer cancels between 13 and 3 days of the scheduled departure, a 50% cancellation fee applies to the deposit.
If a customer cancels within 48 hours of the tour departure time, there is a 100% cancellation fee applicable to the deposit.