Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

Duration: One Day | Tour type: Historical Tour | Pickup locations: Edinburgh | Language: English

The Scottish Highlands are without doubt some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world!

Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Scottish Highlands – where dramatic mountains, deep glens, and legendary lochs create a landscape like no other. Join us on an unforgettable journey through the iconic Glencoe Valley, as we share the stories, myths, and history that bring these lands to life. Perfect for travellers short on time, this tour packs the very best of Scotland’s wild and majestic scenery into one incredible day.

Tour Highlights:

The Hermitage – Listen to the roar of the mighty Black Linn Falls from the balcony of Ossian’s Hall which lies in the middle of the enchanted woods of the Hermitage
Dalwhinnie Distillery – Visit the highest distillery in Scotland and enjoy a wee dram of the famous Highland Single Malt Whisky
Glencoe – Experience the beauty of the Scottish highlands during your visit
Loch Lubnaig – Enjoy the breath-taking views of the Trossach National Park from the shores of Loch Lubnaig
Kilmahog – Feed the Highland Coos at Kilmahog

Tour Details:

Departs from your accommodation at 8.30am
Return at 6pm approximately
Important information – Bring waterproof clothing and walking shoes
Transportation and air conditioning as standard
The stories and services of an English-speaking driver-guide
Tour exclusions – Entry fees to visitor attractions
Estimated cash needed for lunch and visitor attractions would be £50

Itinerary

Our first location that we will be visiting after our pick up from Edinburgh is the magical Hermitage forest. It is home to some of the tallest Douglas Fir trees in the British isles. From here we enjoy the stunning views of the Black Lynn Falls from the enchanting Ossian’s Hall.

As we head north into the Scottish Cairngorm National Park, we will take a visit to Dalwhinnie which is home to Scotland’s highest whisky distillery. Enjoy a traditional tasting at the whisky bar accompanied with some local chocolates from the world famous Highland Chocolatier, Iain Burnett!

We then travel to Scotland’s most famous valley, Glencoe. Feel history come alive when we tell the tales of the massacre of the Macdonald clan, which took place in 1692. This is where we will stop for our lunch stop at the award winning Clachaig Inn.

Crossover the ancient national fault line and travel into the Scottish West Highlands where the landscapes change dramatically. This is where we first catch a glimpse of the Rannoch Moor, which is covered in heather, lochans and peatbogs. You will also enjoy stunning views of the Black Mount and the Buachaille Etive Mor which is one of Scotlands most recognizable mountains.

We will soon drive towards the stunningcTrossach National Park where we will stop to feed the local highland coos. We will then take the short drive to Loch Lubnaig to enjoy the views of the Scottish Highlands.