Winter Snow Tour to the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh
Overview
About
- If you are travelling to Scotland to see the snow mid December to late April, this is the tour for you!
- We will take you to the Glencoe Mountain Resort, where you can enjoy sledging fun for all the family, surrounded by the incredible views of the Glencoe mountain range and valley. Access to the resort is through a chairlift which has stunning views of the valley below.
- On the way to the resort and back, we will stop at a quaint Victorian Town, as well as at the Real Food Cafe - award winning Fish n' Chips!
- To finish off, we will stop at the Kelpies: the largest horse statues in the world, before we take you back to your hotel.
At a Glance
- Ages: Ages 0-120
- Type: Mobile ticket
- Duration: 8h
- Live Guide: English
What you'll do
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At:
Callander, Callander, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, Scotland
Callander is a Victorian town on the border to the Scottish Highlands. Here, you have a selection of many independent cafes, as well as independent shops where you can buy your souvenirs at a better price than Edinburgh!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At:
Glencoe Mountain Resort, Glencoe Ski Centre, 1 White Corries, Kingshouse, Glencoe, Ballachulish PH49 4HZ, UK
Enjoy the Scottish snow at the brand new family-friendly sledging slope at the Glencoe Mountain Resort!
Located in a mountain plateau at a height of around 2300ft and accessed through a chairlift, the new sledging slope is suitable for the whole family to have fun in the snow. Free sledges are provided.
Please note: This activity is weather dependent. In very windy conditions the chairlift doesn't run so there is no access to the resort. In such circumstances, we will replace this activity with a scenic drive along the Glencoe Valley and Loch Awe.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At:
The Three Sisters, PH49 4HX Scotland
The three sisters of Glencoe is an iconic viewpoint and a must for all visitors to Scotland. These 3 mountains are the most photographed in Scotland due to their beauty and historical connections to the Glencoe Massacre during the Jacobite Uprisings.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At:
The Real Food Cafe, Tyndrum, Crianlarich FK20 8RY, UK
Winner of the prize for the 'Best Fish and Chips' in Scotland, th Real Food Cafe is a good place to regain your energy after the fun in the snow! Vegetarian an Gluten-Free options available.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At:
The Kelpies & The Helix, M9, Falkirk FK2 7ZT Scotland
The Kelpies are the largest equine statues in the world. These two incredible giant horses pay homage to Scottish folklore, as well as local heritage of Falkirk as a mining area.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Scottish snacks
- Sledges are free on a first come basis.
- 'Magic Carpet', an escalator that takes you back to the top of the sledging slope.
- Entry/Admission - The Three Sisters
What is not included?
- Meals
- Chairlift £20.00 per person
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- Please ensure that you have suitable winter clothing, hats, gloves and waterproofs, a change of clothes would also be advisable.
- **SAFETY FIRST.** The Chairlift does not operate in high winds; in these adverse conditions, we will adjust the tour and the sledging will be replaced.
- UK cars are smaller than our American counterparts, please be aware of this when booking for 4 adults in a 4 passenger sized vehicle.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Meet your host
Itinerary
Edinburgh Half-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Winter Snow Tour to the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh in Edinburgh, United Kingdom (UK). This half-day tours experience includes 5 stops over 1 day. Duration: 12 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
Here is the starting point
Callander
Callander is a Victorian town on the border to the Scottish Highlands. Here, you have a selection of many independent cafes, as well as independent shops where you can buy your souvenirs at a better price than Edinburgh!
Glencoe Mountain Resort
Enjoy the Scottish snow at the brand new family-friendly sledging slope at the Glencoe Mountain Resort! Located in a mountain plateau at a height of around 2300ft and accessed through a chairlift, the new sledging slope is suitable for the whole family to have fun in the snow. Free sledges are provided. Please note: This activity is weather dependent. In very windy conditions the chairlift doesn't run so there is no access to the resort. In such circumstances, we will replace this activity with a scenic drive along the Glencoe Valley and Loch Awe.
The Three Sisters
The three sisters of Glencoe is an iconic viewpoint and a must for all visitors to Scotland. These 3 mountains are the most photographed in Scotland due to their beauty and historical connections to the Glencoe Massacre during the Jacobite Uprisings.
The Real Food Cafe
Winner of the prize for the 'Best Fish and Chips' in Scotland, th Real Food Cafe is a good place to regain your energy after the fun in the snow! Vegetarian an Gluten-Free options available.
The Kelpies & The Helix
The Kelpies are the largest equine statues in the world. These two incredible giant horses pay homage to Scottish folklore, as well as local heritage of Falkirk as a mining area.
This concludes the tour.
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