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Erin_C, Aug 2026
Had a great time! Our bus...
Had a great time! Our bus driver and tour guide were amazing! I loved the tour guide’s historical knowledge and story telling. Often we find it a bit boring, but she made it fun and interesting.
What I don’t like is the lack of options for tipping. In other tours we’ve been on, there is a QR code on the bus, or some other way of tipping that doesn’t involve cash. So we weren’t able to tip our guide. This shouldn’t be.
Irene_S, Jul 2026
Absolutely loved this!!
I had an absolutely incredible trip, which ended up being the highlight of my trip to Scotland. I had been nervous about the tour, since I was travelling solo, but as soon as I met the guide all my nerves melted away. Caitlin was super kind, as were the seven others on the tour, and the small size of the tour made it feel like a personal group trip. And there were plenty of bathroom stops and places to get food throughout the day, which had been another of my worries. The drive was also very comfortable, and photo opportunities were plentiful.
The tour itself was incredible! The weather happened to be amazing that day, so we could see everything so clearly, and the highlands are just breathtaking. Caitlin was extremely knowledgeable and provided us with fascinating stories about the sights and played us a variety of Scottish music to set the scene. I actually ended up finding her playlists on Spotify afterwards. I didn't just see the highlands and learn more about them, I had an incredible day that left me wanting to return with my friends and share the experience with them.
I would highly recommend this tour! And if you happen to get Caitlin as a guide, consider yourself very lucky!! She is a very big part of why this tour was so great for me.
Garry_H, Jul 2026
A great day - thanks Big Al.
What a day...
Blessed with the good weather, we spent an enjoyable day being guided around the most beautiful Glen's and Lochs of Scotland by our guide / historian/ driver and all round font of all knowledge, Big Al.
An early start up to Loch Lomond after a short detour for prompt timekeeping. Lots of stops for photos and comfort breaks. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking 😍 the drive up to Loch Ness was the most beautiful.
The drive back broken up with a stop off for a whisky opportunity, highland Coos (woop woop) and maybe the best raspberries around.
The Loch Ness tour was great, a beautiful Loch with a great crew that made it fun.
Fort Augustus was busy. If youre going on the Boat Trip there won't be much time to take advantage of the wonderful Monster Fish and Chips. There will be a 15-20 min wait, but we'll worth it. 😉
Big Al made this trip such a great trip. A natural storyteller with fact and fiction thrown in...
Tips - be on time or early.
Make sure you have cash as one stop off had card issues.
The boat trip on Loch Ness doesn't allow hot food taking on.
Enjoy, we did 👌
Catherine_H, Jul 2026
Excellent day out
We were regaled with stories about Scottish history, jokes, and interesting facts from the moment we stepped on Wee Davey's bus until the moment we left. He played music to set some stories, suggested the best spots for pictures and snacks and made my daughter's day with a special visit to see, feed and cuddle some Highland Coos! We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone hoping to see some of the highlights of the Highlands in only 1 day. Very satisfied! Don't forget to tip your tour operator ❤️
Zoran_K, Jul 2026
I’ll do it again
Get ready for any kind of weather. Go all the way up to see the train (don’t be lazy). The views from there are amazing, plus the train that looks like bringing the past back. Leave enough room in your phone (or camera), because you’ll need it for all the pictures you’ll be taking.
Olivia_W, Jul 2026
We had a great time....
We had a great time. Davey even wrangled the cows for us, even though the place was crowded, so our group was able to meet all 3.
We chose this tour because it’s one of the few without that crazy 11/12 hour timeline. It was well paced between driving and exploring. Would recommend.
Susan_N, Jul 2026
Very good, but really only scratched the surface of Glasgow city centre
It was only possible to cover a relatively small area of Glasgow in the time allowed, and I was a bit disappointed that we didn't at least visit the Cathedral and the Necropolis as had been promised. But on the plus side we did get an unrivalled tour of the impressive murals in that quarter of the city; our guide was very knowledgeable about these and the other sites we visited , and altogether it was a very interesting and enjoyable time.
Caren_S, Jul 2026
Red bus tour with scones!
This was a lot of fun. The food was fabulous. The staff was friendly and courteous. We met nice people to talk to as well The rest stop turned out to be a very interesting museum worth browsing through as well. I recommend this tour if you love scones and sweets!
COLLEENMARIA_T, Jul 2026
Excellent
We had the pleasure of Grace as our tour guide, who was polite, insightful, engaging, knowledgeable and an enthusiastic. Grace made the tour thoroughly interesting and very memorable. Anyone coming to Glasgow, I would have no hesitation in highly recommend recommending they book this tour.
Valerie_S, Jul 2026
A wonderful sightseeing adventure
We had a wonderful excursion with our tour guide Chris, and a great group of other adventurers. Chris was personable and knowledgeable. We discussed many things from books and folklore to movies and history. We went many places over long distances, so the stops were short, but this is a great opportunity to get some.gorgeous photos and a taste of some beautiful places, planting the desire to return and give your favorites more attention. Scotland isn't somewhere you can experience in 1 visit and we cannot wait to come back.
Marisa_B, Jul 2026
Good view of Glasgow with lots of History
Very educational and good price. Riders may want to choose a bus with headphone tour so that they may hear best and in their own language. Bus on July 1st boarded at alternate stop and better visuals or communication would be helpful. Some of route had adjustments due to roadworks (with 2 stops out of order but adjacent stops very close for backtracking). For this reason we are not sure of entire route for future, but we thoroughly enjoyed the entire ride and decided not to disembark at any point.
Frances_C, Jun 2026
Everything you could ever want in a tour that can only last a day!
Truly so special! Our guide Stuart was so knowledgeable and fun! The bus was really comfortable and being able to just look out the huge windows and enjoy was top notch. Sailing on Loch Ness was a highlight for sure but each stop we made brought the vistas you dream of when traveling to Scotland. When I come back I will definitely be choosing another tour with Stewart. Thank you!!!
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Highlands landscapes, historic castles, and windswept islands are just a day trip away from Glasgow. In fact, the city makes an ideal starting point for exploring the Scottish countryside. These Glasgow day trips whisk you from city streets to regions of moors and lochs, and some feature stops to sample Scottish whisky from famed distilleries. Whether you're seeking the perfect hiking trail or following in the footsteps of Outlander, you'll have access to an informative guide and round-trip transportation from and to the city.
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