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Loch Ness, Inverness & The Highlands from Edinburgh

Starting From From $246.13 per person Current Project Expedition rate
2 Days 4.43 / 5 1 reviews Easy activity level Small Group Multiday Trip Operated by Timberbush Tours
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The Experience

What your day looks like

Take our two day Inverness tour from Edinburgh, travel in comfort in a small group and savor the delights of the Highlands with your guide: see rivers, lochs, and mountains, and experience plenty of rich Highland history - with an overnight stay in the Highland capital of Inverness.

At a Glance

The experience, in brief

  • Loch Ness
  • Glencoe
  • Inverness
  • Dalwhinnie Distillery
  • Clava Cairns
  • Culloden Battlefield
  • Highland Folk Museum
Your Itinerary

Your day, step by step

Day 1

Luss

Sightseeing. From Edinburgh we head west to pick up our Glasgow passengers, first stopping at the pretty conservation village of Luss, on the ‘Bonny Bonny Banks’ of Loch Lomond.

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Edinburgh

Sightseeing at Rannoch Moor. We descend into the dramatic expanse of Rannoch Moor, passing the Black Mount, to dramatic Glencoe, site of the 1692 massacre of the MacDonald Clan.

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Glencoe

Sightseeing. Here we pause for a leisurely walk to soak in the atmosphere of this haunting glen.

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Fort William

Sightseeing. Continuing north towards Fort William and Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis.

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Edinburgh

Sightseeing at Loch Ness. After lunch in the Fort William area, your two day Inverness tour from Edinburgh traces the 24 mile shoreline of Loch Ness, passing Urquhart Castle.

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Edinburgh

Then on to Inverness, capital of the Highlands, where we arrive early evening. Accommodation is provided.

Day 2

Edinburgh

Sightseeing at Culloden Battlefield. Enjoy a flexible itinerary today - you may choose to visit the fascinating Culloden Battlefield, where Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobites were defeated by the Duke of Cumberland, and glimpse the ancient stones of the Neolithic Clava Cairns.

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Inverness

Sightseeing at Clava cairn.

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Edinburgh

Brewery Tour at Dalwhinnie distillery. The opportunity for a visit and whisky tasting at Dalwhinnie Distillery.

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Edinburgh

Sightseeing at Ruthven Barracks. After a lunch stop we move south for a visit to the old military garrison of Ruthven Barracks, built by General Wade.

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Edinburgh

Nature Walks at The Hermitage, Dunkeld. We continue our return journey via The Hermitage, stopping for a gentle forest walk in idyllic Scottish woodland (this option will only be possible in the summer months)

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Edinburgh

We cross the Forth Bridges, back to Edinburgh.

Before You Go

What to know before booking

Included

Knowledgeable Driver-Guide Luxury modern air-conditioned coach Written translations (on request)

Not Included

Entrance to attractions, (All the optional extras/admission tickets can be booked on the day and your Driver-Guide will advise). Food and drink

Restrictions

Please note that tours will require a minimum of 6 passengers to run. Children under the age of 4 cannot join the tour.

Meeting & Pickup

Depart point: Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2EW, Outside the NCP Car Park.

Planning Notes

Minimum age: 4 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business

Traveler Impressions

What travelers are saying

2025-07-10 4.00 / 5

Clients said everything about the tour was fantastic but they felt it should have been two nights because of how much was included. All in all- fantastic experience!

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