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Private Tour: Explore Lochs, Castles, Highland Cows
Embark on a private sightseeing excursion from a location of your preference within or near the Edinburgh City Centre, delving into the diversity of Scotland by visiting its magnificent Lochs, historic Castles, and charming Highland Cows. The journey commences at 10am.
Embark on a private sightseeing excursion from a location of your preference within or near the Edinburgh City Centre, delving into the diversity of Scotland by visiting its magnificent Lochs, historic Castles, and charming Highland Cows. The journey commences at 10am.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Swanston Farm - Meet Thelma, Louise, and Angus, the three resident Highland ‘Coos’.
- Luss - A 90-minute drive will bring you to the ‘footsteps’ of the Highlands and the charming village of Luss, nestled on the banks of Loch Lomond, with views of the Ben Lomond Munro. Besides the breathtaking views of Loch Lomond, Luss is rich in history,…
- Swanston Farm - Meet Thelma, Louise, and Angus, the three resident Highland ‘Coos’.
- Luss - A 90-minute drive will bring you to the ‘footsteps’ of the Highlands and the charming village of Luss, nestled on the banks of Loch Lomond, with views of the Ben Lomond Munro. Besides the breathtaking views of Loch Lomond, Luss is rich in history, featuring a rare Viking Hogback gravestone. There are a couple of gift shops, restroom facilities, and places for refreshments.
- Rest and be Thankful - Just 30 minutes away and at over 800 feet, this mountain viewpoint is perfect for capturing beautiful photos of the stunning mountain scenery.
- Inveraray Castle - A mere 30-minute drive away is the iconic Inveraray Castle, one of the few castles in Scotland still used as a residence (Duke & Duchess of Argyll). It is the seat of the Clan Chief of Clan Campbell. Open Thursday to Monday, the castle grounds are freely accessible to the public (there is a fee to enter the castle), or you can explore Inveraray town with plenty of lunch options and views of Loch Fyne.
The Castle closes for winter from November to March, but the grounds remain open to the public.
- Kilchurn Castle - A 30-minute drive leads to Kilchurn Castle, used by the English army as a formidable barracks for over 200 years and surrounded by water on three sides – an excellent spot for photos.
- The Three Sisters - A 60-minute drive through the Glencoe mountain range will take you to the famous Three Sisters Viewpoint. This is the most photographed place in Scotland, and you will understand why once you arrive! Full of breathtaking beauty and rich in poignant history, this is a site you will never forget.
- Rannoch Moor - On the way back through Glencoe, there are multiple photo stops of the ‘Three Sisters’ and other amazing spots, including Rannoch Moor - the largest bog expanse in the UK.
- Loch Tulla Viewpoint - At this beautiful viewpoint, you can experience all that the Highlands have to offer in one place: mountains, lochs, and forests.
- The Kelpies & The Helix - Our final stop, approximately 90 minutes away, is the stunning Kelpies. These two horse statues, standing 100 feet tall, are the tallest equine statues in the world.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Experienced guide
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Experienced guide
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Gratuities
- Inveraray Castle admission
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Gratuities
- Inveraray Castle admission
Additional Information
- Uk cars are smaller than our American counterparts, please be aware of this when booking for 4 adults
- Uk cars are smaller than our American counterparts, please be aware of this when booking for 4 adults
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Liftdude
Jan 22, 2026
Awesome private Scotland Highlands tour - Colin was so fun and knowledgeable! He was a great driver and kept us safe despite the crazy weather. The van was clean, new and comfortable, complete with drinks and snacks. Colin knows so much about Scotland and its history…just wow! We highly recommend this tour and Colin to make your Scotland visit amazing!
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Ouellettea
Jan 7, 2026
Christmas Private Tour Highlands - Brian took our group of 8 for an exceptional Boxing Day tour of the Highlands. He was flexible and catered all our needs. His knowledge and attention to detail made for a wonderful day and he ensured we had all the time we needed at each stop. The service of E2G and Brian himself, was top notch from our first contact. We will call upon them again and have already recommended them to others. Thanks for making our Scottish Christmas such a joy!
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Yasmine_k
Jan 3, 2026
Great Day in the Highlands - We started the day with an intimate Cow encounter that my kids flipped for. Shak was friendly and informative. He knows the history very well. We made it to every site on the itinerary in spite of the short winter daylight. He was flexible with the needs of the children with regard to bathroom breaks.
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Edward_s
Jan 2, 2026
Fun tour - Great knowledgeable Tour done with driver Brian who was fantastic and had valuable insight given in a fun format.
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Elizabethcc8354zx
Dec 31, 2025
Awesome time with an awesome guide - We had a wonderful day with Brian as our tour guide to Glencoe, the Kelpies, and the viaduct. He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and thoughtful throughout the trip. I mentioned that I really hoped to see deer while in Scotland, and Brian went out of his way to make sure that happened — which meant so much to me. He truly made the experience special. As an added bonus, his wife’s baking was absolutely delicious! An unforgettable tour with an awesome guide — highly recommended.
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Dylanlo9323gl
Dec 31, 2025
Amazing Tour - We had an absolutely incredible experience touring Scotland with Brian. From start to finish, he was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about Scottish history, culture, and the landscape. He brought every location to life with great stories, local insight, and a sense of humor that made the entire trip both educational and fun.
Brian went above and beyond to make sure everyone felt comfortable and engaged, and he tailored parts of the tour to our interests, which made the experience feel personal and special. His deep knowledge of the country, combined with his friendly personality, made him an exceptional guide.
I would 100% recommend Brian to anyone visiting Scotland — whether it’s your first time or your fifth. He truly made the trip unforgettable.
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Michelle_h
Dec 25, 2025
Great driver! Wonderful... - Great driver! Wonderful trip to the highlands. Found us a great restaurant that accommodated our food allergies for lunch. Great trip!!!
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Jessica_a
Dec 24, 2025
Wonderful Time in the Countryside - Colin was such a kind, knowledgeable and fun guide. He was so wonderful for our children and made a fantastic recommendation for lunch! We loved learning more about Scotland from someone who clearly appreciates the beauty and history.
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Daniel_b
Dec 1, 2025
An amazing day - I had a somewhat long, detailed review written - I went ‘back’ to correct a typo (not using the browser button, just the navigation within Viator) and it disappeared.
So…I am NOT a huge fan of this site, and their technology. And I have had some lousy experiences, I don’t know that they screen tour operators very well (or at all?) - which is why I am writing a review. I depend on reviews when choosing a tour operator, so want to be sure to share my experience.
Our tour guide, Chrissie, was excellent. She reached out a few days before to confirm, and recommended moving up our start time - being the end of November she wanted to be sure we had as much daylight as possible.
She arrived on time, and the tour was great. She also asked at the beginning if we had any plans or a set time by which we needed to return, we did not - so she encouraged us to take our time at several stops, we definitely went well over the 8 hours.
She is very knowledgeable and made it a fun day! I would definitely recommend this tour - it wasn’t the cheapest but as my wife has some mobility issues we wanted a private tour at our pace and it was absolutely worth it.
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Kathyh3147
Nov 28, 2025
Phil is great guide for E2G Tours! - Phil is a great guide....he is friendly, has a fun sense of humor and knows Scotland roads well and is a great photographer! I went on two custom tours with Phil this September. I planned a custom Outlander tour for me and some friends. We planned where we wanted to go. Phil took us to each place seamlessly and took photos of us and the iconic Outlander locations. And as an added bonus, took us to a beautiful sunset loch view on the way back to Edinburgh.
The 2nd custom tour was to the Northumberland area of Northern England from Edinburgh. Our main sites were to see Alnwick & Bamburgh Castles. On the way we stopped at the Scotland/England border. Got the half in Scotland & half in England shot! After seeing the castles, we stopped by the coastal beach right near Bamburgh Castle and got some great photos!
I highly recommend touring with Phil and E2G Tours! Phil took all these photos!
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