From Edinburgh: 1-Day Loch Ness, Glencoe, Scottish Highlands and Ben Nevis Tour

The Hairy Coo Tours

Available to 2 September 2025

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Get ready for the most relaxed, refreshing and scenic adventures in the Scottish Highlands with The Hairy Coo tours - all you have to do is turn up, sit back, relax and enjoy the most beautiful surroundings that Scotland has to offer!

1-Day Loch Ness, Glencoe, Scottish Highlands and Ben Nevis Tour from Edinburgh

Enjoy an award-winning 1-day tour of the Scottish Highlands and see the very best of Scotland's scenery and nature as you tour

  • On this trip you will get to experience the absolute best of Scotland. This is the perfect tour for those who have limited time and want to see and get done as much as possible!
  • On this Highland adventure, make sure to keep your eyes peeled because you never know, the elusive Loch Ness Monster might be lurking around. Your guide will offer you the opportunity to board an award-winning cruise boat, equipped with the latest technology to maximize your chances of spotting Nessie! 
  • Once your journey has ended and you start your return, you will travel south back towards Edinburgh via Scotland's second national park (Cairngorms) before a pit-stop at Queen Victoria's favourite village Pitlochry, famous for its yummy whisky ice cream.

Everything you need-to-know about 1-Day Loch Ness, Glencoe, Highlands and Ben Nevis Tour

  • Check In: Opens at 7:15am
  • Departure: 8:00am from Edinburgh
  • Meeting Point: Outside Hotel Malmaison, 22 St Andrew Square, EH2 1AY
  • Duration: 12.5 hours
  • Age Restriction: 7+
  • Included: Experienced tour guide, live commentary and storytelling, travel on luxury coaches
  • Not Included: Food and drink, gratuities from driver, boat cruise
  • Itinerary: 8:00am: Depart Edinburgh, Callander/Tyndrum, Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park, Rannoch Moor, Glencoe, Fort William, Fort Augustus & Loch Ness (Approx 2 hrs), Commando Memorial, Cairngorms National Park, Pitlochry, Forth Bridge – Unesco World Heritage Site, Arrive back in Edinburgh approx 8:30pm
  • Please note: This tour is not wheelchair accessible. 

Known as one of the oldest and most fascinating regions on earth, the highlands have some of the world's most stunning scenery and offer a wealth of wonderful hiking opportunities. If you’re lucky, you might even spot a hairy coo in the area.

Spectacular views of the loch will look like something straight out of a Hollywood blockbuster, or even a magnificent painting brought to life.

Book The Hairy Coo tickets for some of the best tours from Edinburgh!

Suites 6 & 7 St John’s Studios 46A Constitution Street,
Leith,
Edinburgh
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How to find us

Meeting Point: Hotel Malmaison, 22 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH2 1AY

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Due to the nature of the vehicles, The Hairy Coo coaches are currently not wheelchair accessible - however, there is a storage compartment which will easily store a folding wheelchair or walking frame. 

Visitors must ensure they are able to climb aboard the bus and find their seats.

Whilst the coach itself doesn't provide food and drink, there are a number of eateries located at the stops.

  • Departure Point: Outside Hotel Malmaison, 22 St Andrew Square, EH2 1AY
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The Hairy Coo Tours allows visitors aged 7+.

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