1 Day Loch Ness, Whisky, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour
Overview
Set off from Edinburgh on an exhilarating one-day adventure through the stunning Scottish Highlands. This unforgettable tour combines the rich heritage of Scotland's whisky making with spectacular landscapes and historic sites. From the world-renowned Deanston Distillery to the rugged beauty of Glencoe and the tranquillity of Loch Ness, this tour showcases the best of Scotland in a single day
What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Regular Comfort Breaks
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Experienced 'Hairy Coo' Driver-Guide providing live commentary and story telling throughout
- No food or drinks included
- No Toilet/Restroom on board. There are no public toilets available by the departure point.
- No children under the age of 8 allowed
- Please note that we do not allow groups over 8 passengers, and ask that groups book private tours.
- Deanston Distillery tour & tasting not included (£19.50 for adults, £6 for children)
Meeting Location
1759 Regent Road
Edinburgh EH8 8DR, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Deanston Distillery & Visitor Centre
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Glencoe
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fort William (pass by)
Fort Augustus
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Commando Monument
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cairngorms National Park (pass by)
Pitlochry
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Forth Bridge (pass by)
Edinburgh
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 37 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- All taxes, fees and handling charges.
- Regular Comfort Breaks.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Experienced 'Hairy Coo' Driver-Guide providing live commentary and story telling throughout.
- No food or drinks included.
- No Toilet/Restroom on board. There are no public toilets available by the departure point.
- No children under the age of 8 allowed.
- Please note that we do not allow groups over 8 passengers, and ask that groups book private tours.
- Deanston Distillery tour & tasting not included (£19.50 for adults, £6 for children).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 1 Day Loch Ness, Whisky, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 1 Day Loch Ness, Whisky, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Regular Comfort Breaks
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Experienced 'Hairy Coo' Driver-Guide providing live commentary and story telling throughout
- No food or drinks included
- No Toilet/Restroom on board. There are no public toilets available by the departure point.
- No children under the age of 8 allowed
- Please note that we do not allow groups over 8 passengers, and ask that groups book private tours.
- Deanston Distillery tour & tasting not included (£19.50 for adults, £6 for children)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 37 travelers
