Private Tour to the Scottish Highlands, Culloden and Loch Ness
Overview
This tour includes a bit of everything that makes Scotland incredible - stunning highland views, ancient legends, quaint towns, mysterious lochs, castles, and Scottish hospitality. You'll get an insight into highland culture and Scotland's long rich history, encounter local people who make the highlands their home, and also have time to do some browsing and shopping of your own on a small private group tour (which can be personalised). The trip length includes travel time as well as stops in all the location - this is a full day excursion. We also offer multi day tours across Scotland and beyond!
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Tea (or other hot drink) and cake at a local cafe
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry into Doune Castle
- Dinner
Meeting Location
Grassmarket
Edinburgh EH1, 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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Doune Castle
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Pitlochry
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Hermitage
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Inverness
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Culloden Battlefield
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Clava Cairns
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Loch Ness
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for persons with reduced mobility
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour to the Scottish Highlands, Culloden and Loch Ness?
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Activity code: C-388039P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions 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.
- Tea and coffee. Tea (or other hot drink) and cake at a local cafe.
- Snacks.
- Bottled water.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Entry into Doune Castle.
- Dinner.
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 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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 Private Tour to the Scottish Highlands, Culloden and Loch Ness is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for persons with reduced mobility
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Tour to the Scottish Highlands, Culloden and Loch Ness will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. 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
- Tea and coffeeTea (or other hot drink) and cake at a local cafe
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry into Doune Castle
- Dinner
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for persons with reduced mobility
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
