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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.
Alan_S, Sep 2026
Fantastic tour
This was a fantastic opportunity to learn more about Glasgow, its history, its Universities and its places of worship. Sophie was a more than excellent guide. She was charismatic, intelligent, and was able to answer every question put to her. We thoroughly enjoyed interacting with her which made the tour even more enjoyable.
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 !!
Prasenjeet_M, Sep 2026
Best tour in Europe
Absolutely the best tours we been on in all Europe (not just Scotland). Dave (our guide, diver) was amazing, knowledgeable and dry sense of humor (which we love). He took us out of Glasgow and showed us as much Highlands as possible in one day at a very good pace. Never rushed us. Potty breaks as needed. Photoshoot stops - rainbow pic stop. When he took us to Glenfinnan for Harry Potter Bridge- he even told us best spot, direction train will come and even let us borrow his Elder wand. Tour is exactly how we love to travel-I can't plan it better then these peep.
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
William_M, Sep 2026
Tour of Scotland
What a great day out loads of added information on Scotland driver Charlie was excellent couldn't do enough for you I think everyone on the bus was really happy would definitely recommend this tour for anyone either visiting or staying to try it you won't be disappointed
Maria_B, Sep 2026
Day trip to Glencoe, Loch Ness and the Highlands
Wonderful day trip! There was so much packed into it, it was well worth the money. Our driver Caitlin was very informative and entertaining with her commentary which made the day even more enjoyable. Apparently, we covered over 300 miles, which is, as you'd agree a lot of Scotland to see in one day!
CYNTHIA_C, Aug 2026
Highlands in all its glory
First of all, the best part of the trip was our driver Jeff from Glasgow. He had a wealth of knowledge not just about our tour. He was great and he even made a quick stop so I could meet a Highland Cow.
The tour itself was a very long day but was so worth it. Driving through the Highlands was breathtaking with many stops along the way for photos. Loch Ness was a charming little place and we enjoyed our boat ride although we never met the illustrious Nessie. The drive back was just as good as the ride there!
Udeesha_G, Aug 2026
We thoroughly enjoyed our...
We thoroughly enjoyed our Highlands tour from Glasgow with Timberbush. The landscapes were stunning, but the highlight was our guide and driver, Jack W. His humour, local knowledge, professionalism, and genuine care for guests made the experience exceptional. One of the best tour guides I've ever had! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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.
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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