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    Urquhart Castle overlooking Loch Ness with visitors exploring the ruins.

    Loch Ness Tours

    Embark on a breathtaking journey from Edinburgh, Glasgow, or Inverness to Loch Ness with our unforgettable tours. Explore the stunning Scottish Highlands, visit historic castles, and search for the elusive Loch Ness Monster.
    from £ 49.40

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    Alnwick Castle in Northumberland, England, with lush green grounds.

    Alnwick Castle

    Fan of Harry Potter, Downton Abbey, or The Transformers? Book tickets for Alnwick Castle, their prime filming location. Tour from Edinburgh with a local guide. Explore the magic of the castle in an air-conditioned coach. Reserve your tour today!
    from £ 105

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    Loch Ness Tours
    From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip
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    Urquhart Castle ruins overlooking Loch Ness in Scotland with visitors exploring the grounds.
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    From Edinburgh: Loch Ness and The Highlands Day Trip with Lunch & Optional Cruise
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    Hikers on a trail overlooking Loch Lomond, Scotland.
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    From Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle & Kelpies Day Trip
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    Steam train crossing Glenfinnan Viaduct in Scotland with lush green hills in the background.
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    From Edinburgh: Glenfinnan, Glencoe & Fort William Day Trip
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    Woman practicing broomstick flying at Alnwick Castle, England.
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    From Edinburgh: ‘Hogwarts’ Alnwick Castle & Northumbria Day Trip
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    Rated 4.7 out of 5.0 from 206 ratings.
    £105
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    Tour group tasting whisky at a distillery bar in Edinburgh.
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    Day Tour Whisky & Waterfalls with Transfers from Edinburgh & Distillery Entry
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    Rated 4.8 out of 5.0 from 223 ratings.
    £87
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    Female hiker walking on a bridge in Glencoe, Scotland, with mountains in the background.
    Loch Ness Tours
    From Inverness: Loch Ness & The Highlands Day Trip
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    Tourist photographing the Three Sisters of Glencoe, Scotland.
    Loch Ness Tours
    From Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip
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    Judge in red robe at Edinburgh Dungeon courtroom exhibit with audience pointing.
    Edinburgh Dungeon
    Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets + Loch Ness Day Trip
    4.6(451)
    Rated 4.6 out of 5.0 from 451 ratings.
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    Noelle

    United Kingdom
    Jun 2025
    5/5
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    Friendly knowledgeable driver. Wonderful sights of the Highlands and everything fitted well with good breaks for refreshments etc. Boat trip marvellous.
    Denise Carter
    CA

    Denise

    Canada
    Jul 2024
    5/5
    Weather aside (cool and rainy) this was a great day out from Edinburgh. Carys, our guide, was wonderful. She shared a lot of interesting historical information but also left us in peace to enjoy the Scottish tunes she played and the scenery (or a snooze). Tour was very well organized. Alnwick Castle is super impressive as was the town itself. Lindisfane is a charming wee village but be prepared for quite a walk if you want to go to the castle. We didn't have enough time so enjoyed the priory and a coffee in one of the cafes. I highly recommend this tour and Timberbush.
    Andrie Harmaji
    CA

    Andrie

    Canada
    Oct 2024
    5/5
    Mr. Robert was very funny and knowledgeable guy. At first, he talked non-stop but turns out he is a very nice and kind guy. The tour was magnificent! Honestly, I didn't know much about Scotland, yet this experience was very enjoyable from start to finish.
    Shannon Greene
    US

    Shannon

    United States
    Oct 2024
    5/5
    Beautiful weather and a scenic destination. Our guide, Graham, was fun, informative, prompt, and took great care of us on the outing.

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