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Mike_P, Jul 2026
Great history, better guide
I was in Glasgow alone for a conference and was skeptical how enjoyable it would be to go on a tour by myself. However, Graeme did an amazing job of making the group feel like a big family. Not only that, but he was incredibly knowledgeable and kept us engaged throughout. The views were beautiful, and the history was amazing. Would do it again in a heartbeat :)
Torben_S, Jun 2026
The tour to book when you want to see as much from the Highlands as possible in one day!
We (my parents and I) booked this trip from Edinburgh as we hadn't much time in Scotland to visit the Highlands on our own. It turned out to be a superb decision! The tour was well organised with a collection very central to the city, we walked about 15 minutes from our hotel. We were absolutely on time and had the estimated stops without any real delay, as driver John gave it all on the pedal. At every stop we had a few minutes to let the view sink an and to take photos while our guide Charlotte explained every bit of history along the route.You could clearly hear her enthusiasm, as she infused her stories with little jokes and personal notes on highlights and mentionable points. Even with just a little knowledge of the English language, my parents understood quite a lot because of Charlotte's way of storytelling. For experienced English speakers, this was no problem at all, you don't need to be a native speaker to get most of it.
Would highly recommend this tour for everyone who wants to get a good glance at the highlands in a fair amount of time. Behold the long hours of sitting, though. I was really glad to walk back to the hotel ;)
Amy_S, Jun 2026
Great day trip to see the Highlands
Full-day trip to the Highlands which are absolutely a "must see" when in Scotland especially if you are short on visit time. Tour guide Steve B was great and a wickedly skilled driver. There are some add-on experience options at Loch Ness which we chose to do, but not required.
Vanessa_G, Jun 2026
Bonnie Skye
Our Isle of Skye tour from Inverness was so beautiful. Great way to see many sights if you’re short on time or not driving yourself. Our driver and tour guide Lawrence was fantastic! He was cheerful, enthusiastic, and funny, and went out of his way to make sure we got to see special spots along the way. Thank you Lawrence!!!
Connie_K, Jun 2026
A worthwhile excursion! Better than cruise line selections.
The walk to the castle is on level ground. You are given enough time to get there and back to the bus without hurrying. Our tour guide (can't remember her name) was so good. She knew so much about the area and the history behind it. She even knew about the connection with the movie Brigadoon.
Robert_R, Jun 2026
Loch Ness and Culloden Battlefield Tour
Incredible experience. Louise was a bastion of knowledge. She was fun, personable, and delivered an action packed day of great touring. It was also an extremely relaxing way to travel. The bus was comfortable and new. The boat across Loch Ness was a very pleasant and memorable experience. I recommend this tour for anyone looking to experience a lot of the local culture around Inverness in one day.
Anand_V, Jun 2026
We had a wonderful time...
We had a wonderful time on the Kelpies / Loch Lomond / Stirling Castle tour! Luckily the weather was perfect. A very comfortable ride, pleasant company, and relaxed time at each stop. Even some nice surprise visits along the way. Recommended for a day trip from Edinburgh.
Katy_F, Jun 2026
Take me home to Lallybroch
What a great way to see the series you love in a personal way. Great stops and the best guide ever leading the way. I can’t imagine a better tour than the one Sean provided. He was made for this!! And thankfully, we brought the sunshine from Texas so we didn’t have to knock off a star for rain.
Nancy_A, May 2026
Fantastic trip to Isle of Skye
Sonia was a fantastic guide. She had the right mix of humor, storytelling and history. The beautiful scenery speaks for itself but she added her gift for storytelling which made the whole experience that much better. If I could change one thing it would be to have fewer stops but stay longer at a few like Portree and Eilean Donan Castle.
Mariana_A, May 2026
It's 100% worth it! Every...
It's 100% worth it! Every landscape is fantastic and the trip is scheduled pretty well.
Also driver Sam was very kind, helpful and funny. He kept us a great company during the long bus drive and he was a fantastic tour guide. We learned so many things!
Julie_K, May 2026
Wonderful Highland Tour from Inverness
If you are looking for a train to be part of the tour, that didn't happen due to a last-minute change from the railroad operators. HOWEVER, our tour guide, Louise, was fantastic and safely drove us around the Highlands to visit some beautiful places, and we saw everything that we would have seen on the train (which I have experienced before). She was a beast at handling the bus on those "wiggly-squiggly" roads (as she described them), and I was happy to take a break from driving on the left side of the road and let her navigate us. As a native Scot, she told us many wonderful tales of Highland traditions along the way. She even quoted poetry! I always felt safe while she was driving, and she was professional and lots of fun.
Marcia_S, May 2026
Do it!
It's a long day, but worth it. There was some confusion checking in ticket holders and putting them on the correct bus. The vans are comfortable and easy to get in and out. There were plenty of stops for photos. The narration, stories, and music were informative and entertaining. We enjoyed the day. The Scottish countryside is beautiful. Fish & Chips in Portree was the best we had on this trip.
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