This tour begins begin by travelling past Linlithgow Palace, birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots, towards historic Stirling Castle and the National Wallace Monument. Your guide will explain the real story of 'Braveheart' and William Wallace's victorious tactics against the English invaders.

After passing Doune Castle (a 'must see' for 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' fans!) we stop for coffee in the Trossachs. This is Rob Roy Country, popularised by Sir Walter Scott's books and poems. Here you will also come face-to-face with our great friends Hamish and Heather, the 'Hairy Cows', and their cute new family member (born March 2011)

Our journey continues to a stunning viewpoint & photo opportunity at Loch Tulla and across the wilderness of Rannoch Moor to famous Glen Coe. The notorious massacre of the MacDonald Clan was carried out amidst this beautiful and dramatic scenery on the 13th Feb 1692.

On a lighter note you may recognise this part of the Highlands, used in the movie 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban''. A majestic setting in any season!

After travelling along the west coast towards Fort William we stop at the Onich Hotel for lunch. As we progress towards Loch Ness you will have an opportunity to view Ben Nevis (highest mountain in Britain at 1344 m) from the famous Commando Memorial. Here you can admire the spectacular views over the rugged landscape of Lochaber.

Our journey to the world's most mysterious stretch of water takes us along the Caledonian Canal before arriving in Fort Augustus on the banks of legendary Loch Ness.

Here, on the banks of the world's most mysterious stretch of water you will have time to monster hunt by boat or from the shores of the loch itself.

 The 1 hour boat trip is £12.00 adults & £7.00 for Children - a discount of £0.50 on the full price for Heart of Scotland Tours customers.

Our return to Edinburgh takes us through Glen Spean and alongside Loch Laggan where the BBC television series 'Monarch of the Glen' is filmed.

See famous 'Glenbogle' for yourself! We are happy to stop for photos of the House or go for a short 'walk and talk' in this beautiful part of Scotland.

On our way South we travel past Scotland's highest distillery at Dalwhinnie and through the Grampian Mountains towards Blair Castle, home of the Duke of Atholl. Our final stop is Pitlochry in the heart of the Highlands. Here you can enjoy a light supper (why not try haggis?) or an early evening stroll through this picturesque village. 

On approach to Edinburgh we travel across the Forth Road Bridge from which you will see the magnificent Forth Rail Bridge, the greatest engineering achievement of the Victorian age and one of Scotland's most impressive landmarks.

This tour is run by Heart of Scotland Tours, who have been awarded 5 stars from the Scottish Tourist Board for their tours.