Loch Ness, Highlands and Pitlochry Day Trip from Edinburgh

This day trip to Loch Ness from Edinburgh is perfect whether you're in search of Nessie or just want to soak up the Highland wilderness. You'll get an early start to make the most of the day and take in some of Scotland's most stunning scenery.

Throughout the day you'll travel by scenic bus with a local guide and multilingual audio guide, passing through historic and natural regions that define the character of the country. The itinerary is carefully designed to give you a complete overview of the Highlands in just one day.

Approximate itinerary:

• Depart Edinburgh in the early morning.
• Drive past Stirling Castle and through the Trossachs National Park, land of Rob Roy.
• Crossing Rannoch Moor, one of the wildest landscapes in the country.
• Stop at Glencoe, scene of dramatic mountains and the historic massacre of 1692.
• Pass through Fort William with views of Ben Nevis.
• Drive into the Great Glen to Fort Augustus on the shores of Loch Ness.
• Boat trip on Loch Ness (50-60 minutes) to enjoy the surroundings and, who knows, look for Nessie.
• Return via Loch Laggan and Drumochter Pass in the Cairngorms National Park.
• Enter Perthshire with a stop in a typical Perthshire village.
• Views of the Forth Bridges before returning to Edinburgh.

Along the way, you'll learn about Scottish history, legends and culture, with time for photos and breaks. It's an intense but unforgettable day, ideal for those who want to see a lot in a short time without worrying about logistics.