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Julie_H, Oct 2026
Fantastic tour!
This was a great tour! It got us out of the city and into the highlands. Alan was knowledgeable and easy going, and he did a great job despite the weather! I would do this tour again and more tours with Discover Scotland in a heartbeat. Can't wait to be back!
JuanJose_M, Oct 2026
Best Tour in Glasgow
Lauren did a fantastic job. She’s by far the best tour guide I’ve had in a long time. Her knowledge of Glasgow history is just impressive. She makes time fly by!
Appreciated the fact that she talks about street art and its connection to the city too. Great tour, will do it again when I come back!
Danielmchugh401, Oct 2026
Energetic and informative roadtrip
Our guide and driver Jack was A1. The coach we travelled in was clean and comfortable with a great playlist to capture the rhythm and vibe of Scotland. We visited picture perfect Lough Lomond, Glencoe and Loch Ness in a day of seasons - bring your umbrella. The rain added to the serenity of the Highlands and returned safely to Glasgow! Jack was witty, knowledgeable and passionately Caledonian!
Cassandra_W, Oct 2026
Beautiful highlands with the best tour guide!
Our tour guide, Harry was very knowledgeable about the Highlands and did a great job sharing his knowledge throughout the tour. On our way back from the Highlands, we were running on schedule, but one of the travellers was worried about being late for a restaurant reservation. Since not everyone had access to a phone to make the call (only had data), Harry took the time to contact the restaurant himself to help her out. I really appreciated his thoughtfulness and willingness to go the extra mile.
The spots we stopped at were beautiful and the views were amazing. Although we made several stops, I wish we had more time to explore and enjoy each location. We only stayed in Glasgow for a couple days and wanted to explore as much as we could so this was perfect. If you're short on time in Glasgow and want to see the highlights of the Highlands, I would recommend this tour. If you prefer to spend more time at each stop and explore the area at a slower pace, I would suggest choosing a different tour.
Robin_R, Sep 2026
We had a great day trip...
We had a great day trip with Tony to Loch Lomond and Stirling Castle. Tony was a very fun and informative Guide with lots of information regarding the history and local stories of this area. We appreciated his detail on the stops and suggestions for must see spots and also food availability at each stop. Thanks Tony for a great day exploring Scotland !!
Roxanne_M, Sep 2026
Art, Stories and Fun
Our guide, Sophie, was very friendly and knowledgeable. Actually, she was adorable with a sense of humor and truly seemed to love her city. I felt lucky to have taken the tour with my son, who thought it was one of the highlights of his time in Glasgow. Sophie, mentioned a well loved comedian from Glasgow Billy Connolly (sp) whose portrait is hard to miss on the side of building commemorating his 76th birthday. I later looked him up and was glad I did. He definitely is a treasure Glasgow can be very proud. Sophie, had many stories, some quite heartwarming that helped us understand a bit of the artist perspective
Kristen_O, Aug 2026
Glencoe
Taylor and Blair were friendly, informative, and funny. Taylor did a fabulous job of driving the bus and giving great insight about the landmarks and relevant people that were tied to them. They were very accommodating and reworked the schedule to see the train cross the track (it was not the steam train but that’s out of their control). They added Scottish music to listen to on the bus which was a really nice touch. We also loved our fun surprise at the end!
Jana_L, Aug 2026
Great tour - we loved every minute!
This was our favorite excursion of the entire trip. Sandra was a fabulous guide - she gave us lots of information and she was friendly and fun. We got to see a lot of things in one day and did not feel rushed. This tour made me fall in love with Scotland.
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.
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.
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!
Irina_C, Jul 2026
Fantastic tour with Davy
We had one of the best experiences, partly because we got in the bus with a live guide who was really funny - Davy! He was hilarious to the point where no one wanted to get off the bus because we enjoyed it so much. The tour itself is really well structured and so much to see.
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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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