Glenfinnan FtWilliam Glencoe

Departure Point Our Edinburgh tours depart from Castle Terrace Edinburgh EH1 2EW outside the NCP Car Park. What3Words Address: ///casino! cove! works Return Details Our Edinburgh tours depart from Castle Terrace Edinburgh EH1 2EW outside the NCP Car Park. What3Words Address: ///casino! cove! works Duration 12 hours and 15 minutes Languages Available Human tour guide - English Printed guide - English Points of Interest Stop At: Callander Callander Our Glenfinnan Glencoe and Fort William Adventure begins in the heart of Edinburgh city centre at our departure point in the city centre. Departing Edinburgh's bustling streets passing some of its most iconic sights like Edinburgh Castle on your way out and begin your journey north into the rugged Scottish Highlands.We pause for refreshments at Callander the gateway to the Highlands Duration: 30 minutes Stop At: Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Stirlingshire We will journey through the Trossachs National Park on our way to Glencoe. Duration: Not Available Stop At: Glencoe Scottish Highlands Our next stop is Glencoe! The well-known dramatic Glen features in many films such as James Bonds' Skyfall and is the backdrop to some scenes from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban perfect to get you in the mood to visit the famous "Harry Potter Bridge" that you will see later in the tour. We pause here for photos and to learn all about the history of Glencoe including the massacre of the MacDonald clan in 1692. Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: Fort William Fort William From the atmospheric Glencoe we travel further along the banks of Loch Linnhe to the Highland town of Fort William which sits at the foot of Britain's tallest mountain - Ben Nevis. We stop here to allow you to stretch your legs and have an early lunch break before we journey onwards to the Glenfinnan Viaduct. Duration: 30 minutes Stop At: Neptune's Staircase Banavie Time permitting we'll pause for photos at Neptune's Staircase. The staircase lock comprises of eight locks on the caledonian canal and raises the canal by 19m (62ft). It was built in the early 1800s and is the longest staircase lock in Britain. Duration: Not Available Stop At: Glenfinnan Viaduct Glenfinnan Lodge A830 Rd Glenfinnan The Glenfinnan Viaduct was arguably made most famous from its scenes in Harry Potter and is surrounded by mountains on the stunning shores of Loch Shiel. Not only is this location famous for the Jacobite Steam Train (not to be confused with the Hogwarts' Express) Loch Sheil was the location of the "Black Lake". See if you can spot a "grindylow" causing trouble under the surface! It's also the setting for Buckbeak's beautiful flight scenes from the Triwizard Tournament and also the stunning loch on which Hogwarts sits.We take in the viaduct and a photo opportunity before a visit to the nearby Glenfinnan Monument which symbolises one of the most important events in Scottish history; the 1745 Jacobite uprising.Please note: The Jacobite Steam Train is operated by another company. We cannot always guarantee that your tour and the train will meet up at the same time. Duration: 1 hour Stop At: Pitlochry Pitlochry Departing Glenfinnan we begin our return journey to Edinburgh passing through the spectacular Cairngorms National Park stopping along the way for refreshments at the small village of Pitlochry*. Enjoy time to stretch your legs and grab a quick bite to eat before we return to Edinburgh where our Glenfinnan Glencoe and Fort William Adventure will end.*During peak months the itinerary may be run in reverse to avoid congestion at attractions and refreshment stops. When running in reverse we will pass through Pitlochry but stop at an alternative location for refreshments. Duration: 30 minutes Additional Information Service animals allowed Public transportation options are available nearby Suitable for all physical fitness levels Minimum age is 4 years old Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring you will be offered an alternative or a full refund. Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark the bus. Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before your tour's departure time. Digital translations in English German French Italian Portuguese Spanish Russian & Mandarin available on request. This tour will visit the Glenfinnan area and the Glenfinnan Viaduct. We cannot guarantee that the tour will meet with the train crossing the bridge or that the train will be running as it is operated by a third company. The tour does NOT include a ride on the Jacobite Steam Train. The Jacobite Steam Train service has finished for 2025 and this tour will no longer see the train until 2026. Please