Loch Ness, Inverness & The Highlands

Take our 2-day Loch Ness, Inverness and the Highlands tour from Edinburgh, travel in comfort and savour 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. Day One Experience the Beauty of the Scottish Highlands 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. 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. Here we pause for a leisurely walk to soak in the atmosphere of this haunting glen, before continuing north towards Fort William and Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis. 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, then on to Inverness, capital of the Highlands, where we arrive early evening. Day Two Discover fascinating Scottish History Enjoy a flexible itinerary today - you may choose to visit the fascinating Culloden Battlefield (optional extra), where Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobites were defeated by the Duke of Cumberland, and glimpse the ancient stones of the Neolithic Clava Cairns. After a lunch stop we move south for a visit to the old military garrison of Ruthven Barracks, built by General Wade. Then, there is the opportunity for a visit to Dalwhinnie Distillery, please note however that this is based on availability and may not always be possible. 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), before we cross the Forth Bridges, back to Edinburgh. Overnight stay in Inverness The price of our two day Inverness tour from Edinburgh does not include accommodation but we can reserve it for you. Approximate costs are per person per night: Youth Hostel: £25-£35, Bed & Breakfast: £55 - 75 (shared), £65 - £115 (solo), Hotel: £75+. Single supplement may apply. Please be advised, most accommodation providers only accept cash payments, and will not accept debit/credit cards as methods of payment. To save £10 on your tour, choose to book your own accommodation! Please note: Luggage is restricted to one piece per person. *On tours where the coach has no pick ups from Glasgow, the route on Day 1 will travel via Stirling. Tour Overview Duration -  2 days Total Distance -  360 miles Pick up -  NCP Castle Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2EW at 9:00am, 19 Killermont Street, Glasgow, G2 3NX at 10:15am Group size -  16 - 32 Availability -  All year round Minimum age -  Travellers need to be at least 4 years-old