Why choose this Edinburgh tour ?
This is an exclusive private tour departing from a pick-up point of your choice in and around Edinburgh City Centre, exploring some of Scotland’s greatest Lochs, Castles and a visit to see the adorable Highland Cows. Pick-up is at 10am.
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What makes Private Tour of the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh a unique experience ?
Craigie’s farm is a 30 minute drive from Edinburgh city centre. This is a working farm that has Highland Cows that love carrots as treats. There’s also a farm shop and cafe where you can grab a coffee and/or a bite to eat to take on the go.
A 90 minute drive will take us to the ‘foot steps’ of the Highlands and the beautiful village of Luss nestled on the banks of Loch Lomond, overlooking the Ben Lomond munro. Apart from stunning views of Luch Lomond, Luss is a place steeped in history, and here you can find an extremely rare Viking Hogback gravestone.
There’s a couple of gift shops, toilet facilities and places for refreshments.
Only 30 minutes away and at over 800 feet, this mountain viewpoint is a great stop for some beautiful photos of the stunning mountain scenery.
Only a 30 minute drive away is the iconic Inveraray Castle, one of the few castles in Scotland still used as a residence, (Duke & Duchess of Argyle) this is the seat of the Clan Chief of Clan Campbell. Open Thursday to Monday, the castle grounds are freely open to the public (there is a charge if you wish to enter the castle) or there’s Inveraray town with plenty of options for lunch and views of Loch Fyne.
The Castle closes for winter from November to March, but the grounds are still open to the public.
A 30 minute drive takes us to Kilchurn castle, used by the English army as a formidable barracks for over 200 years and surrounded by water on 3 sides – a great place for photos.
A 60 minute drive through the Glencoe mountain range will take us to the famous Three Sisters Viewpoint. This is the most photographed place in Scotland – and you will understand why once we get there!
Full of breathtaking beauty and full of poignant history, this is a site you will never forget.
Working our way back through Glencoe with multiple photo stops of the ‘3 sisters’, and other amazing photo stops, including Rannoch Moor – the largest bog expanse in the UK.
In this beautiful viewpoint, you can take in all that the Highlands have to offer in a single place: moutains, lochs and forests.
Our last stop, approximately 90 minutes away is the stunning Kelpies. These 2 horse statues standing 100 feet tall are the tallest equine statues in the world.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Uk cars are smaller than our American counterparts, please be aware of this when booking for 4 adults
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Experienced guide
- Inveraray Castle admission
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by E2G Travel.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/London.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 181 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.
