Urquhart Castle ruins overlooking Loch Ness in Scotland with visitors exploring the grounds.
Highland cow grazing in the Scottish Highlands with hills in the background.
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Highlights

  • Discover the rugged landscapes of Scottish highlands and Loch Ness on a day trip complete with a picnic lunch.
  • Wind your way through historic castles, towns, and rivers like Glen Coe, with maximum comfort on your coach.
  • Hear ‘Nessie’ stories of Loch Ness or try spotting filming sites of Harry Potter with some help from your guide.
  • Soak in the picturesque views of Fort Augustus village where you can stop for lunch and walk by the Caledonian Canal.
  • Upgrade your tour with a boat cruise across the loch and hunt for the elusive Nessie.

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Urquhart Castle ruins overlooking Loch Ness in Scotland with visitors exploring the grounds.
Highland cow grazing in the Scottish Highlands with hills in the background.
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Bask in the convenience of round-trip transfers from Edinburgh to Loch Ness, journeying through the fascinating Scottish countryside. As your trip continues past Stirling Castle, tales of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce will be shared by your guide, highlighting historic battles fought here. Use a multilingual audio guide for added insight.

Discover Glencoe Valley in the Scottish Highlands, following filming routes from Skyfall and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Learn about the 1692 massacre involving Clan MacDonald as you pass Fort William to reach Ben Nevis, standing tall at 4,409 feet—the highest point in the British Isles.

Lake Cruise & Lunch Stop

Upon arriving in the charming town of Fort Augustus on Loch Ness's southern side, enjoy a picnic lunch. You can either spend an hour exploring paths along the Caledonian Canal or upgrade your ticket for a boat tour of Loch Ness. Near Spean Bridge is the Commando Monument—a Category A listed monument honoring WWII British Commando Forces—offering stunning views of the Nevis Range.

During your journey, you'll also learn about Cairngorms National Park's 'Monarch of the Glen' terrain on this enlightening tour.

Sites Visited

  • Meeting Point:
  • Glencoe:
    • famous for waterfalls & hiking trails
  • Fort Augustus/Loch Ness:
    • southern-most tip of Loch Ness, optional boat cruise across the loch, walk by Caledonian Canal, picnic lunch
  • Pertshire:
    • land of mountains, forests & rivers, quick stop in a wee village, continue South to Firth of Forth to view the spectacular Forth Bridges
  • Ending Point:

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Entry to the Full-day trip around Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands
  • Access to an Expert English-speaking driver-guide throughout your journey
  • Ticket for a Picnic lunch during the excursion
  • Use of Audio guide available in Chinese, Portuguese, Italian, French, German & Spanish
  • Pick-up from Radical Travel sales office included
  • Return coach transfer via round-trip service
  • Covers Boat cruise on Loch Ness (optional)
  • Individual Costs

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

  • Please arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting Point

  • Meet your guide at Radical Travel sales office.

  • Address:60 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1TH, UK.

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Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

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Booking FAQs

Stay ahead of the game; download the audio guide beforehand to dodge any network glitches at the location. Don’t forget your trusty earphones for an immersive audio guide experience.

Safety is a priority so this experience is restricted for guests under the age of 5 years.

This experience can accommodate collapsible wheelchairs only if accompanied by someone who can assist in boarding and disembarking.

You are allowed to carry 1 medium case and a small carry-on bag. The tour operates on a minimum number policy. There is no guarantee that individuals booking together will be seated next to each other, as seats are not allocated.

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