Scottish Highlands & Loch Ness

Name: Scottish Highlands & Loch Ness

Short Description: Your Loch Ness tour from Glasgow starts with a scenic drive through Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, where you’ll soak up views of Scotland’s first national park and the legendary landscapes that inspired tales of Rob Roy. Next, venture into the dramatic Highlands, with a stop at the hauntingly beautiful Glen Coe, known for its towering peaks and tragic history. As we travel further north, enjoy stunning views of the Commando Monument and the Nevis Range, home to Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis. Arriving in the charming village of Fort Augustus, you’ll have time to explore the banks of Loch Ness. Keep an eye out for Nessie on an optional boat cruise, or simply unwind along the Caledonian Canal. The journey continues through the rugged beauty of Cairngorms National Park, before heading back south, returning to Glasgow in the evening.

Description: Your Loch Ness tour from Glasgow starts with a scenic drive through Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, where you’ll soak up views of Scotland’s first national park and the legendary landscapes that inspired tales of Rob Roy. Next, venture into the dramatic Highlands, with a stop at the hauntingly beautiful Glen Coe, known for its towering peaks and tragic history. As we travel further north, enjoy stunning views of the Commando Monument and the Nevis Range, home to Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis. Arriving in the charming village of Fort Augustus, you’ll have time to explore the banks of Loch Ness. Keep an eye out for Nessie on an optional boat cruise, or simply unwind along the Caledonian Canal. The journey continues through the rugged beauty of Cairngorms National Park, before heading back south, returning to Glasgow in the evening.

Highlights

• Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park (Lomond)
• Glen Coe(Glencoe)
• Commando Memorial (Commando)
• Fort Augustus (Augustus)
• Loch Ness (Ness)
• Cairngorms National Park(Cairngorms)

Inclusions

Item 1: Passionate Local Guide

Item 2: Live Commentary & Storytelling in English

Item 3: Full Refund if Cancelled More than 24 Hours in Advance

Name: Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park 

NameShort: Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park 

Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park is an area of rich history and vast, natural beauty. Here you will find Scotland’s wild scenery at its best; from soaring peaks and serene lochs, to gorgeous glens and lush forests.

Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park is an area of rich history and vast, natural beauty. Here you will find Scotland’s wild scenery at its best; from soaring peaks and serene lochs, to gorgeous glens and lush forests.

Image Name: Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park 

Image Alt: Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park 

Name: Glen Coe

NameShort: Glen Coe

This jaw-dropping landscape is the most atmospheric and evocative place in Scotland. Glen Coe translates as the ‘weeping glen’, and the name reflects the sad history of the area, as well as the many waterfalls which cascade from misty peaks.

This jaw-dropping landscape is the most atmospheric and evocative place in Scotland. Glen Coe translates as the ‘weeping glen’, and the name reflects the sad history of the area, as well as the many waterfalls which cascade from misty peaks.

Image Name: Glen Coe

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Name: Commando Memorial

NameShort: Commando Memorial

The Commando Memorial pays tribute to the elite Commando unit who bravely fought in World War II. The statue looks out across the stunning Nevis Range, and the area where the Commandos trained with live ammunition.

The Commando Memorial pays tribute to the elite Commando unit who bravely fought in World War II. The statue looks out across the stunning Nevis Range, and the area where the Commandos trained with live ammunition.

Image Name: Commando Memorial

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Name: Fort Augustus 

NameShort: Fort Augustus 

The village of Fort Augustus sits at the southern tip of Loch Ness. Wander along one of the most picturesque sections of the Caledonian Canal and look down the length of the loch from the Loch Ness Viewpoint.

The village of Fort Augustus sits at the southern tip of Loch Ness. Wander along one of the most picturesque sections of the Caledonian Canal and look down the length of the loch from the Loch Ness Viewpoint.

Image Name: Fort Augustus 

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Name: Loch Ness

NameShort: Loch Ness

Loch Ness is the most well-known loch in Scotland, thanks to tales of the Loch Ness Monster. Glaciers carved the deep cavity of the loch, which holds more water than all the lakes in England and Wales.

Loch Ness is the most well-known loch in Scotland, thanks to tales of the Loch Ness Monster. Glaciers carved the deep cavity of the loch, which holds more water than all the lakes in England and Wales...

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Name: Cairngorms National Park

NameShort: Cairngorms National Park

The Cairngorms National Park is an area of vast natural beauty, and is the largest national park in Britain. Scotland’s wild scenery can be found in abundance, with lochs, glens, rivers and mountains as far as the eye can see.

The Cairngorms National Park is an area of vast natural beauty, and is the largest national park in Britain. Scotland’s wild scenery can be found in abundance, with lochs, glens, rivers and mountains as far as the eye can see.

Image Name: Cairngorms

Image Alt: Cairngorms National Park