Loch Ness & The Highlands
From Edinburgh
HIGHLIGHTS: Rannoch Moor, Glen Coe, Fort William, Ben Nevis, The Great Glen, Fort Augustus, Loch Ness scenic drive, Inverness, Spey Valley & Pitlochry.
INCLUDES: Transportation by air-conditioned luxury touring coach; services of a professional driver & guide; service charges and taxes.
The Loch Ness Monster - fact or fiction? Find out on this splendid tour through the glorious Scottish Highlands.
Our journey northwards takes us through Rob Roy MacGregor country to desolate Rannoch Moor. We’ll travel through haunting Glen Coe, the "Glen of Weeping". In 1692 40 of the resident MacDonald clan were massacred in cold blood by the Campbells for not forswearing the Jacobite cause. It is said that you can still hear their cries! We’ll make a stop in this awe-inspiring place so that you can marvel at the natural beauty of the glen for yourself.
Next we will arrive in Fort William, which sits in the shadow of Ben Nevis - Britain's tallest mountain. Here we will make a stop for lunch (not included).
A real highlight is our drive through the Great Glen which is also the route taken by the Caledonian Canal. We will criss-cross the canal several times as we make our way to Inverness. The Great Glen contains three lochs, which will offer us spectacular vistas. Firstly Loch Lochy then Loch Oich and lastly Loch Ness. The pretty little village of Fort Augustus is our gateway to Scotland's largest and most famous loch. We will tour the entire length of Loch Ness, stopping to visit Urquhart Castle. Why not enjoy a cruise on the loch - could that shadow be the monster?
Shortly we will arrive in Inverness, the Capital of the Highlands. After a short panoramic tour we will start our journey southwards through the Spey Valley then on to the dramatic scenery of Glen Garry. We’ll make a brief stop in the delightful Victorian resort of Pitlochry before we head for Perth and onwards to journey’s end in Edinburgh.
A wonderful day out and maybe, just maybe......
WINTER BONUS: Admission to Urquhart Castle included – SAVE £6.50.
The optional cruise on Loch Ness costs £9.00 per person and can be purchased locally from your guide.
Operated in conjunction with Scotline Tours
