Top Edinburgh Day Trips

This Highland Tour with Loch Ness cruise was absolutely amazing!! Our driver Dave was friendly, professional, helpful, witty and efficient. The information about the areas we travelled through and the history of the land and country was so thorough and interesting. Dave made us feel safe and secure at all times, he went over and above to ensure everyone was well looked after and knew what to expect at each part of the journey. Great value for money and the scenery was nothing short of amazing!!! Thank you so much for this adventure that we will never, ever forget!!!

A very entertaining way to see the best of the Highlands! Our driver was knowledgeable and humorous so you were never bored. It’s a very long day with a lot of sites to be seen so prepare for that. A good deal of rest stops and plenty of opportunities to eat or get a pint so the day is well broken up and didn't ever feel long.

If you are looking for a day tour to experience the breathtaking beauty of the Scottish Highlands, The Hairy Coo is the way to go—and if you get Craig as your driver and Susan (the bus) as your ride, you are in for an absolute treat! From start to finish, the trip was awesome. Craig is an exceptionally knowledgeable guide who brings history to life with fascinating stories, all delivered with a brilliant touch of warmth and humor. He has a natural gift for making everyone feel completely comfortable and engaged throughout the long drive. What made the day extra special was Craig's pacing and personality. He never rushed us anywhere, was deeply attentive to everyone's needs, and kept us laughing with his witty, friendly jokes. The curated playlist of Scottish songs—complete with background details and stories about the music—added the perfect soundtrack to the stunning scenery as we journeyed through Glencoe, Loch Ness, and Pitlochry. If you want a tour that blends gorgeous sights, rich history, great music, and plenty of fun, book this trip and hope you get Craig!

Wonderful tour - and guide, Ross! There were some technical difficulties with the microphone on our bus, but Ross gave an enthusiastic, humorous and very informative tour through the beautiful Scottish countryside. Please double his salary! Stirling Castle was the highlight of the tour for me personally (which had its own wonderful guides). I’d highly recommend for anyone with limited time to explore Scotland.

We had an awesome time on the bus tour to Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness, Glencoe. Our driver Steve (in full Kilt mode) was superb, keeping us safe on the long haul day. Our Guide Haley was so cute, personable, knowledgeable, she even played her bagpikes at our stop at the magical Glencoe mountains. They both were true story tellers with so much history and love of their country evident. Only critique (not their fault though) was no wifi on the bus.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amazing Highlands Tour! We had a fantastic time exploring the Scottish Highlands. The scenery was breathtaking, and our driver, Biggy, made the journey even more enjoyable with his humour, stories and knowledge of Scottish history. Highly recommended! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

Keep in mind, George is navigating Highland roads (if you like roller coasters, wee!) AND delivering fantastic lore and historical facts AT THE SAME TIME! If you don't become enamored with his brrrogue or (our new Spotified) playlist, you'll love his funny, macabre, and deep cut history of Scotland. The trip is an ever-giving testament to the deeper than Loch Ness depth of character and strength of the Scottish people. I was trying to put a name to what I had long detected in friends and acquaintances from Scotland and, when George said it, it hit immediately. The Scottish are not afraid of mortality AND they hit FAR above their weight. This comes across as an authenticity not seen in many. I enjoy "Edin-bra" immensely, walkable, easily accessible and replenishing for the soul - this extends to this trip, as well. George is merciful on the need for replenishments and the bladder, there are many pit stops at perfect intervals. He knows all the instagrammable spots and it's mind-blowing how many films have chosen the Highlands as backdrops, but you'll see and understand why. Have mercy on George though - he is against a tight schedule to get YOU to the sites you want to see on time and those locations don't stop for anyone, not even the tours. You want to catch the cruise? Keep to HIS timetable. Glencoe is gorgeous, perfectly Scotland-weathered (bring rain gear/umbrella and something warm), Urquhart Castle reminds me of another medieval castle from my home country, Château Gaillard, loved being able to compare and store memories of both. The Loch is shockingly deep, I had no idea and learned a lot from the cruise (while my teen made fun of it, he appreciated it and that there are folks who BELIEVE!). The bus was comfortable, sleepy folks will benefit from a neck pillow. I typically have a few carsick family members - they experienced zero symptoms on this trip. We read the trip instructions and purchased food the night before for the trip (there are Lidl's, etc in Edinburgh for stocking up), so were ready to roll every time needed. Frustratingly, there were always a couple of folks/groups who consistently pushed the group's timetable for extended photographic moments (hard to believe when there was SO much time given for these at each stop). Consideration for other travelers AND the tour guide goes a long way! There is beyond plenty of time given for restroom, photography, food/drink at every stop - just no reason to return to the bus late, unless emergency-related. Throughout the trip, I became convinced that everyone in Scotland must be a singer - the lilting manner of delivering even the vivid death of William Wallace sounds like a melody. Try to fight your sleepiness upon returning to Edinburgh because George has an amazing trove of facts specific to the city as you return. It's incredible how much has come from Scotland, not an immensely populated area, but a birthplace of ideas, inventions, and entrepreneurs. Thank you, George, for sharing the Highlands with us, heralding us safely there and back, managing the Loch "Stress" of keeping us rambunctious tourists on track, and leaving us with the story of Scotland's unbreakable spirit. As a side note: we tipped using US dollars (apologies for the terrible exchange rate, it was all we had on hand!). Of all tours taken in the UK, this one deserved a sign of appreciation and more.

Had a great experience with the tour. Adequate stops for food and restroom breaks. Stunning views. Your guide was an expert driver and an excellent guide. He was knowledgeable and entertaining. Only one thing we did not like was that the seats were not comfortable at all but again we got the last row.