One of our selection of tours from Rabbies Trailblazers who were the first Scottish Coach tour operator to gain a 5 star rating for their tours from VisitScotland, the Scottish Tourist Board. They offer a range of excellent Tours Of Scotland that last from 1 to 5 days. (see our Scotland Tours page)

Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands Minicoach Day Tour from Rabbies (Glasgow)

Details of the Tour - Full Itinerary

Depart Glasgow at 08.15 and travel north towards the Highlands along the “bonnie, bonnie” banks of Loch Lomond. This is Scotland's largest loch and it takes its name from the mountain Ben Lomond on the eastern shore.

Travelling north through Breadalbane (meaning the 'High Country of Scotland'), you climb towards the wild desolation of Rannoch Moor. At an altitude of over 1000ft, covered by heather and peat-bogs and dotted with dozens of lochs, it's a unique landscape. This contrasts with the spectacular mountain scenery as you pass the majestic peak of Buachaille Etive Mor (meaning 'the great shepherd of Etive') and down into Scotland's most famous valley, Glencoe.

Stunningly beautiful, with its dramatic cliff faces and steep slopes, Glencoe is infamous as the site of the Glencoe massacre in 1692. Following orders from King William, Scottish soldiers, under the leadership of Captain Robert Campbell, slaughtered 38 men, women and children of the Macdonald clan. This was especially shocking as the soldiers had been living with the people of Glencoe for 2 weeks and killed them in their own homes. Noone was ever punished for this crime, as the King himself had signed the order, but because it was murder under trust, the Highlands would never be the same again.

Beyond Glencoe you will enter the Great Glen, a deep glacial valley which follows a geological fault line. Passing through the town of Fort William you drive under Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis before arriving at Fort Augustus on the southern shore of Loch Ness.

At 23 miles long and over 700ft deep it's the largest loch by volume in Scotland and contains more water than every lake in England and Wales combined! The loch is best known for the legendary sightings of the Loch Ness Monster ("Nessie") and you can take the opportunity of a boat cruise on the loch to go in search of the monster, or simply to enjoy the beautiful scenery. Fort Augustus is a pretty little town in its own right, the Caledonian Canal which links the lochs of the Great Glen dominates the town and makes a great place to relax and watch the boats sail by. You will stop here for nearly 2 hours to give you time for lunch and take in the scenery around Scotland's most famous loch.

From Loch Ness you return south again, making a short stop in Spean Bridge, before heading through the mountains of the Cairngorms National Park. The route takes us alongside Loch Laggan (the setting for the BBC series 'Monarch of the Glen'), over the Drumochter Pass (1500ft above sea level) and past 13th century Blair Castle, ancestral home of the Duke of Atholl. Your next stop is the Highland resort town of Pitlochry, built on Victorian tourism and nestled amongst the mountains of Highland Perthshire.

Departure Point
Tourist Information Office, George Square, Glasgow G2 1DY. Click here to see map.

Departs Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday (All year).

Daily from 1/5/10

Returns: 20.00 approx Adult Prices: From £36 Discount Prices: From £33
Discount Price: Students, Seniors over 60 and Children between 5 and 16. We regret children under 5 cannot be accepted on the tour.

 

Inclusions:
Transportation in top of the range 16 seat Mercedes minicoach for a more personal experience.
Forced air ventilation as standard.
Services of a professional Rabbie's driver/guide

Your chance to see "Nessie" 
Rabbie's Discount Card - For money off restaurants, shopping and attractions

Exclusions:
Lunch and refreshments.
Loch Ness boat cruise.

 

Important Information

Because we believe in time off the bus and give you opportunities to take nature walks we recommend you bring suitable clothing and footwear for your tour. Scotland can be a wet place!! The Loch Ness boat cruise only runs from Easter to October.

Online Booking for Loch Ness, Glencoe & Highlands Tour.

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