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Julia_P, May 2026
Casual and engaging walk...
Casual and engaging walk around central Glasgow with stories and fun commentary. Nice mix of seeing what is in front of you and hearing of what used to be. Our guide, Tommy, was engaging and entertaining, and even kept the tour going a bit longer (upon request) when we told him we wanted to peruse the Necropolis (we got a lot of fun ghost stories).
Jose_M, May 2026
Kieran and the highlands.
This tour was a small intimate group through the highlands and lochs and seaside towns of Inveraray and Oban The trip was lovely and memorable thanks to our driver and tour guide Kieran! He was very knowledgeable not only with the sites he showed us but all things Scottish! Such a font of information that we all happily listened to. He was really what made this tour great! Thanks Kieran!
Megan_G, Apr 2026
a magical day with "Gary" Potter!
Where do I even begin? This tour was an absolute highlight of my trip to Scotland — and a huge part of that was our guide Gary (or "Gary Potter" as he became known on the day 😄). Gary was phenomenal: funny, warm, and genuinely passionate about Scottish history, folklore, and the paranormal. His storytelling had the whole group hooked from start to finish.
One of the most unexpected delights was discovering just how many famous filming locations we passed through — Skyfall, Harry Potter, Outlander — Gary pointed them all out with brilliant context and anecdotes. And as if that wasn't enough, we actually drove past an active film set for the new Highlander movie. Watching a real scene being filmed in those breathtaking landscapes was something I never anticipated and won't forget.
The pacing of the tour was spot on. Plenty of stops, time to breathe, take photos, and soak it all in. We had lovely coffee breaks along the way, and the final stop — a cold beer in the sunshine — was the perfect ending to an epic day. Gary also had great taste in road trip music, which made the long drives between locations genuinely enjoyable.
The scenery speaks for itself (Glenfinnan Viaduct and Loch Shiel are simply jaw-dropping), but it's Gary's knowledge, humour, and passion that really elevated this from a great tour to an unforgettable one. Highly, highly recommend — book it!
Rita_S, Apr 2026
Jack was wonderful guide tour. We enjoyed our trip and breathtaking scenic views.
Our guide tour was Jack. He was very funny and informative. He 'bamboozled' us with stories of history, wars, and even folk songs. The mountains were snow-capped and stunning. We saw the Highland cows and deers. Highly recommended and Value for money trip. The breathtaking scenic views will make your day!
Rose_N, Apr 2026
We had a very pleasant...
We had a very pleasant day with John. He was very informative and good fun. Making our day a day to remember. The scenery was stunning and we saw Hairy Coos, which I was hoping we would. Loch Lomond was beautiful an enjoyable cruise. Would highly recommend this tour.
Brian_M, Apr 2026
Wee Davie brings the highlands to life
What a fantastic tour of the Highlands, all brought to life by the commentary and wit of Wee Davie. So many interesting points mentioned, and top class scenery, from Loch Lomond to Loch Ness, Ben Nevis, stories of the clans and battles, and the highland ‘coos’.
Thoroughly enjoyed it, a great way to spend a day in Scotland
Brooke_H, Mar 2026
Fun and different you should do it!
This was a great different tour around the city. It’s not so much a guided tour but they did tell you about a few places. But they were both fun and super friendly. The food was surprisingly very tasty and enjoyable. A glass of prosecco and a coffee or tea were included but extra drinks were available for purchase. Met some nice people who were also in the tour we went to Sloans and then to china sea for dinner so turned out to be an all around great day.
Samantha_T, Nov 2025
We had a fabulous...
We had a fabulous Highlands tour. It’s a long day, particularly in the winter, with the limited daylight hours, but “old’ Cameron was an amazing guide. He has an impressive knowledge of the history, music, and nature of Scotland, and told great stories along the way. We all really enjoyed the boat on Loch Ness as well.
Janice_S, Nov 2025
Amazing tour of the Scottish Highlands
If there was a way to give Tony 10 stars we would. He was the perfect host for our day in the highlands. The stories were amazing. The extra photo stops really added to our day.
Tony always greeted us with a smile. Learning the history of Scotland was exactly what we were hoping for. The village of Fort Augustus was beautiful. We enjoyed walking around and seeing the locks. Loch Ness was stunning. Even if we didn’t see Nessie.
On our way back to Glasgow we stopped at Perthshire and saw some hairy highland coos. A spectacular end to our trip. We highly recommend this day long adventure. It is well worth the money.
Lynette_L, Oct 2025
Great Tour!
Gabriel, our tour guide was a fountain of knowledge about all the murals and Glasgow in general. Considering the weather was wet and windy, he entertained and kept the group interested right to the end. We saw a whole variety of different murals.It was a great tour- highly recommended!
Cheryl_O, Oct 2025
Tour leader was very good...
Tour leader was very good we were disappointed that if you just wanted to look at the outside of the castle the bus waited and took you into town for the meeting place. If you took the castle tour you had to walk. On a nice day the 10 minute walk wouldn't have been a problem. In the pouring rain we got drenched.. it would have been great if the bus could have come back for those that took the tour after a half hour. Other than that the tour was great.
Cynthia_C, Sept 2025
Great drivers and crew!
Had trouble pulling up the tickets when we were trying to board for the first time, but the staff and drivers were all completely understanding and went out of their way to make sure our booking went on without a hitch. Great way to experience the city and to see what we might want to come back to for longer visits during our trip.
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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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