2 days around Glencoe, Loch Ness and Inverness
with the highlight of visiting Glen Affric, with
scenery that takes you back 500 years to the glory
of the Caledonian pine forest.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Depart Edinburgh at 0930 passing Linlithgow
Palace, Mary Queen of Scots birthplace on our
way to Stirling where you will see Stirling Castle
and the Wallace Monument. Past Doune Castle (set
of Monty Python's "Holy Grail") and
into Callander for a refreshment stop. We now
cross over the fault line into the magnificent
Highlands taking in the splendour of Loch Luibnaig,
Loch Earn, through Glen Ogle and Glen Dochart,
up over the wild and remote Rannoch Moor into
Glencoe. This haunting glen was the scene of a
great massacre in 1692 where many of the Clan
Macdonald were slaughtered. We stop in this imposing
mountain pass to take you for a walk around Glencoe
Lochan where you will get amazing views.
Continuing north and up the Great Glen to Loch
Ness. We travel the whole 23 miles of the famous
Loch - plenty of time to try and spot "Nessie!"
We arrive at our destination of Inverness at approx
1930 where you will be dropped off at your booked
accommodation. The evening is free for you to
explore the capital of the Highlands.
Day 2 -You will be picked up from your accommodation
between 0900 & 0930 in Inverness and travel
south along Loch Ness, stopping on the way for
some photos of this world famous Loch. Half way
down the Loch, we head west into Glen Affric.
This is a very beautiful and unique area, being
one of the last remaining pockets of native Caledonian
Pine Forest left standing. This landscape will
take you back in time to how Scotland would have
looked 500 years ago. This location was used in
the film "Last of the Mohicans". We
can spend some time here and enjoy a walk through
the forest, alongside the River Affric.
From Glen Affric, we go east to Drumnadrochit,
home of the Nessie Centre and Urquhart Castle.
Options here to spend some time at either, before
travelling south again along Loch Ness to Fort
Augustus. You can have lunch in this charming
village at the south tip of Loch Ness and even
take a boat trip out onto the Loch to look for
"Nessie".
From here South now through the Grampian Mountains,
along Loch Laggan, past Blair Castle, stopping
for refreshments in Pitlochry before returning
to Edinburgh, past Perth and over the Forth Road
Bridge. Arrive approx. 1930.
Departure Point
207 High St, Edinburgh.
Inclusions
Transportation by top of the range 16 seat Mercedes
minicoaches for a more personal service.
Forced air ventilation as standard.
Services of a professional Rabbie's driver/guide.
Rabbie's Discount Card - money off restaurants,
shopping and attractions.
Exclusions
Lunch and refreshments.
Boat Trip on Loch Ness (Easter to October only)
Accommodation - the tour price does not include
accommodation but this gives you an opportunity
to choose your budget and the type of accommodation
you wish to stay in and we will book it for you
- Hostel, B&B or Hotel - please refer to the
booking form on this web site for prices.
Discount Price
Students, Seniors over 60 and Children between
5 and 16
Low Season rate: Applies to all from 1/11/01 to
22/3/02 except 21/12/01 - 6/1/02
Important Information
Because we believe in time off the bus and give
you opportunities to take nature walks we recommend
you bring suitable clothing and footwear for your
tour. Scotland can be a wet place!!
Accommodation on this tour is dispersed around
Inverness. If you have access problems or special
requirements please let us know when booking.
5
Day Tour
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