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Private Tour of the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

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Moderate
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Private Tour of the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh
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Overview

About

Explore the Scottish Highlands with your own guide to show you the best of what this area has to offer, from castles to the famous Highland cows. This private tour takes you from Edinburgh to Craigie’s Farm, Luss, Inveraray Castle, the Three Sisters, and more.

At a Glance

  • Ages: Ages 0-120
  • Type: Mobile ticket
  • Duration: 9h
  • Live Guide: English

What you'll do

Itinerary


This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At:

Swanston Farm, 111 Swanston Road Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH10 7DS Scotland

Meet Thelma, Louise and Angus, the three resident Highland 'Coos'.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At:

Luss, Luss, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, Scotland

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At:

Rest and be Thankful, A83, Arrochar, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park G83 7AS Scotland

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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At:

Inveraray Castle & Gardens, Inveraray PA32 8XF Scotland

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At:

Kilchurn Castle, Lochawe, Dalmally PA33 1AF Scotland

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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At:

The Three Sisters, PH49 4HX Scotland

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At:

Rannoch Moor, A82 Bridge of Orchy, Bridge of Orchy Scotland

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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At:

Loch Tulla Viewpoint, A82, Bridge of Orchy PA36 4AG Scotland

In this beautiful viewpoint, you can take in all that the Highlands have to offer in a single place: mountains, lochs and forests.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At:

The Kelpies & The Helix, M9, Falkirk FK2 7ZT Scotland

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Meeting and pickup

Start: Pickup at the meeting point.

Traveller pickup offered.

Pickup details
Our guide will pick you up directly from your hotel, AirBnB, Vrbo, or other holiday accommodation.
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What is included?

  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Snacks
  • Experienced guide

What is not included?

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Gratuities
  • Inveraray Castle admission
  • Entry/Admission - Inveraray Castle & Gardens

Additional Information

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Most travellers can participate
  • UK cars are smaller than our American counterparts, please be aware of this when booking for 4 adults.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Meet your host

EL
E2G Tours Ltd
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Host since 2026

Itinerary

Edinburgh Half-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do

Explore the full itinerary for Private Tour of the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh in Edinburgh, United Kingdom (UK). This half-day tours experience includes 9 stops over 1 day. Duration: 12 hours. Activity level: Moderate.

No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Here is the starting point

Swanston Farm
1

Swanston Farm

Stop: 30 minutes
Swanston Farm

Meet Thelma, Louise and Angus, the three resident Highland 'Coos'.

2

Luss

Stop: 30 minutes
Luss

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.

3

Rest and be Thankful

Stop: 10 minutes
Rest and be Thankful

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.

4

Inveraray Castle & Gardens

Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission not includedGuests cover the admission fee for this activity on their own.
Inveraray Castle & Gardens

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.

5

Kilchurn Castle

Stop: 10 minutes
Kilchurn Castle

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.

6

The Three Sisters

Stop: 30 minutes
The Three Sisters

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.

7

Rannoch Moor

Stop: 10 minutes

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.

8

Loch Tulla Viewpoint

Stop: 10 minutes
Loch Tulla Viewpoint

In this beautiful viewpoint, you can take in all that the Highlands have to offer in a single place: mountains, lochs and forests.

9

The Kelpies & The Helix

Stop: 30 minutes
The Kelpies & The Helix

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.

This concludes the tour.

You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.
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