Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Loch Shiel
1 Day Tour from Edinburgh
Overview
Join us on a spectacular day trip from Edinburgh to Glenfinnan, Glencoe & Loch Shiel. At Glencoe you’ll get an insight into how people lived here around the time of the infamous Glencoe massacre of 1692.
Enjoy the stunning movie locations from Skyfall, Highlander and Harry Potter. At Glenfinnan you'll have time to get up to the best viewpoints to capture the Jacobite Steam Train steaming its way over the 21 iconic arches of the Glenfinnan Viaduct.*
Loch Shiel (the ’Black Lake’) was used in many Harry Potter films such as The Prisoner of Azkaban and The Half-Blood Prince. It was also used in a scene from the Triwizard Tournament in The Goblet of Fire.
Departs From:
Bus Stand ZE, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh
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Tour Duration
08:30 - 20:30
New for 2022
From Edinburgh we’ll pass Stirling Castle, historically and architecturally one of Scotland's most important castles. The Highland town of Callander is where we’ll make our first stop of the day for morning refreshments.
You'll see shimmering lochs and magnificent mountain scenery as we make our way through wild Rannoch Moor to spectacular Glencoe. Filming for the James Bond movie Skyfall took place on this stretch of road, so have your camera ready as we follow 007’s trail.
We'll have time to explore this stunning area which was also used as backdrop scenery in several Harry Potter films. One of Scotland's darkest periods in Scottish history, the Glencoe massacre, took place at Glencoe in 1692. 38 men, women and children of the clan MacDonald were murdered by government forces as they slept.
At the Glencoe Turf House, you 'll be able to see what life must have been like for the 500-600 strong community that lived here in 17th century Glencoe.
At Glenfinnan you'll have ample time to walk up to the best viewpoints to see the Jacobite Steam train (the Hogwarts Express) cross over the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct. You'll also get stunning views of Loch Shiel and the Glenfinnan Monument.
Glenfinnan isn’t only famous for its Harry Potter connection, Bonnie Prince Charlie first raised the Jacobite Standard in his fabled but ultimately doomed attempt to re-take the thrones of Scotland, England & Ireland. Learn more at the excellent exhibition in the visitor centre and be sure to visit the monument on the shores of Loch Shiel that marks the spot.
Walk down to the shores of Loch Shiel (Hogwarts Lake aka the Black Lake), we are pretty certain that you'll be safe from any lurking Grindylows.
Our return to Edinburgh will take us through Fort William and if we are lucky enough we might see the top of Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain.
Our final stop is at Pitlochry where we’ll have a short break before we return you to Edinburgh where your Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Loch Shiel tour will end.
Please Note:
* The Jacobite Steam Train doesn't operate from 30th Oct 2021 until 4th April 2022. You will still be able see the Glenfinnan Viaduct & visit Glenfinnan Monument.
Departs Bus Stand ZE, Waterloo Place (opposite the Apex Hotel) Edinburgh
Check in 08:15
Departs 08:30
Finishes 20:30
Important
In the event you are late for any reason in arriving at your departure point and consequently miss your tour, you will not be entitled to a refund.
Luggage
This is limited to one piece of luggage (like an airline cabin bag) with a maximum weight of 15kg per person. For guidance, measurements should be no more than 65cm x 45cm x 30cm / 25in x 18in x 12in. You are allowed one small carry-on bag for onboard personal items.
Tour Inclusions
Costs are for transportation by air-conditioned 16 seat mini coach and the services of an English speaking driver-guide.
Tour Exclusions
Lunch, refreshments, and entry to visitor attractions.
Children
We regret that we do not carry children under the age of 5 on our scheduled tours.
Optional Visitor Attraction Costs
Glenfinnan Monument
Adult: £5.00
Senior: £4.00
Student: £4.00
Child: £3.00
All attractions are payable on the day.
Tour Highlights
Callander, Rannoch Moor, Glencoe, see the Jacobite Steam train cross the Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glenfinnan Monument, Loch Shiel (the Black Lake) Fort William, Ben Nevis and Pitlochry.
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