Highland Adventure: Loch Ness & Whisky Tour

From£54
12 hours
Edinburgh, United Kingdom

About this activity

Embark on a full-day adventure through Scotland's Highlands, visiting Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, and enjoying a whisky tasting experience.

Highlights

  • Explore the Scottish Highlands
  • Visit the legendary Loch Ness
  • Tour the historic Urquhart Castle
  • Experience a traditional whisky tasting
  • Enjoy scenic views of Glencoe Valley

Full description

Join us for an unforgettable journey through Scotland's breathtaking Highlands. Begin your day with a scenic drive to Loch Ness, where you'll have the opportunity to explore the shores and learn about the legends surrounding this iconic loch. Next, visit the historic Urquhart Castle, perched on the edge of Loch Ness, offering panoramic views and a glimpse into Scotland's rich history. In the afternoon, immerse yourself in Scotland's whisky heritage with a guided tasting at a local distillery, savoring the flavors of traditional Scotch whisky. Throughout the day, enjoy the stunning landscapes of Glencoe Valley, known for its dramatic mountains and deep valleys. This tour is perfect for history buffs, nature enthusiasts, and whisky lovers alike.

Included / Excluded

  • Guided tour of Scottish Highlands
  • Visit to Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle
  • Whisky tasting at a local distillery
  • Meals and personal expenses

Meeting point

Start Location

1759 Regent Rd, 1759 Regent Rd, Edinburgh EH8 8DR, UK

Important information

Know before you book

  • This tour involves moderate walking; please ensure you're comfortable with this level of activity.
  • The tour operates in all weather conditions; dress appropriately for the season.
  • Children under 5 years old are not permitted on this tour.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
  • Bring a waterproof jacket in case of rain.
  • Don't forget your camera to capture the stunning landscapes.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Easy Public Transport

Good to know

  • There are regular stops on tour for comfort breaks, as we do not have toilets onboard the coaches
  • No animals allowed on tour, including guide dogs
  • Minimum age to travel is 8 years old. Photo ID, such as a passport, may be required. Children (8-17) must be accompanied by an adult.
  • For insurance purposes, passengers must not be unaccompanied on our buses during tour stops. Drivers take legally required breaks and cannot stay with the vehicle.
  • Foldable wheelchairs can be stored in the hold of the bus during transit, bear in mind that staff cannot assist during boarding. Please note that the optional tour at Deanston Distillery involves multiple stairs and is not wheelchair accessible.
  • Please note that the optional distillery tour is not included, and that tickets can be purchased upon arrival

Traveler reviews

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Craig is the best!

Amazing tour and Craig is the best! He is hallaroius and very knowledgeable and kept us very entertained the whole ride with his stories, information and great jokes! Give that man a raise immediately!!!

845jacobzAug 17, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Amazing Experience. 11/10 recommended

I couldn’t recommend The Hairy Coo enough. Our tour guide Ewan was absolutely brilliant. He clearly has a great knowledge of the roads and local areas of interest. I always felt safe and always in cable hands even on some of the more challenging roads. When I went slightly over our return time as I was waiting on the team at the distillery to fulfil my order he was super friendly and understanding. The bus itself was really nice, modern and comfortable. The message on the back was hilarious and resulted in a lot of honks for all the right reasons. All of our stops were fantastic with amazing scenery, shops and places to eat. The Deanston distillery was a highlight as was our stop in Lochness. The scenery is absolutely stunning and I we couldn’t hope for a better driver/ tour guide than Ewan. 11/10 experience. Will definitely be on another of their tours soon hoping our guide is Ewan.

danielhA4440BRAug 16, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Top Tour. Perfekt Driver.

Very nice Tour and our driver Ewan did a great Job

StephanK838Aug 16, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Great tour of the Scottish Highlands!

Had a great time. Saw some great views of the Scottish Highlands. Would definitely recommend!

64louisaAug 16, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Great trip

Awesome experience, great timing of every stop.Colin, our guide, was a really good storyteller!

T4012CWluciasAug 15, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

There are regular stops on tour for comfort breaks, as we do not have toilets onboard the coaches No animals allowed on tour, including guide dogs Minimum age to travel is 8 years old. Photo ID, such as a passport, may be required. Children (8-17) must be accompanied by an adult. For insurance purposes, passengers must not be unaccompanied on our buses during tour stops. Drivers take legally required breaks and cannot stay with the vehicle. Foldable wheelchairs can be stored in the hold of the bus during transit, bear in mind that staff cannot assist during boarding. Please note that the optional tour at Deanston Distillery involves multiple stairs and is not wheelchair accessible. Please note that the optional distillery tour involves an old building with numerous stairs, and has limited accessibility.