LOCH NESS MONSTER & THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

You Scottish Highlands day trip leaves from the city centre in Edinburgh. Check out our departure info page for more details on your pick-up location.

In total, our Scottish Highlands day trip from Edinburgh lasts about 13 hours*, but don’t worry there are plenty toilet stops and photo opportunities.

*Tour duration might change based on traffic and weather.

No, but simply add a ticket for the Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle boat cruise when you book your spot, at an additional charge, and you’re good to go. The boat ride itself is around 25 minutes, with a further 45 minutes to explore Urquhart Castle.

Nessie is pretty camera shy, but there have been plenty encounters so you might be lucky! To give yourself the best shot at seeing Scotland’s most famous mysterious monster, we recommend jumping on a cruise on the Loch – you can buy a cruise ticket when you book the tour.

If you’re mega keen to see Nessie, you’d be daft not to take the cruise, but if you don’t want to, you can take your chances and see if you can spot her from the shore or chill in the nearby cafe.

While our coaches do not have onboard toilets, our itineraries are designed in such way that allows for frequent comfort stops, ensuring access to restroom facilities.

Our guides are unable to assist with wheelchairs or offer physical assistance when embarking or disembarking from the bus. Passengers should be able to board and disembark the coach themselves using the access stairs or with the assistance of a travelling companion. Wheelchairs should be foldable so that they can be stored away in our luggage storage onboard while driving.

Please be aware that some of the stops on our tours may be on rough terrain or be only accessible by steps. 

Hostels have limited access for wheelchair users, please contact us to find out about specific hostel's access.

Absolutely! Our routes integrate stops where you can grab a wee bite or replenish your energy with a drink*. Sometimes we stop at shops that offer local souvenirs, too. It’s always best to ask your Guide about the specifics regarding times and stops.

*Vegetarian snack and meal options are available in most places in the Highlands.

While our tours have a set plan with main stops, the beauty lies in the unique twists! Due to factors like weather, traffic, and preferences of our Driver Guides, we refrain from offering more details than the ones outlined here. Rest assured you’ll have an adventure beyond the expected.

If you need to cancel your tour, you will need to inform us in writing by sending an email to info@haggisadventures.com. Our cancellation and refunds policy varies based on the type of tour:

Standard 1-Day Tours

• Full refund if cancelled more than 24 hours prior to departure time.
• No refund if cancelled 24 hours or less prior to departure time.

1-Day Harry Potter & Hogwarts Express / 1-Day Magical Highlands & Hogwarts Express

• Full refund if cancelled more than 48 hours prior to departure time.
• If cancelled 48 hours or less prior to departure time.

 Standard Multi-Day Tours

• Non-refundable flexi-deposit (defined in 3.2 in Terms and Conditions) if cancelled more than 45 days before departure time.
• 75% refund if cancelled between 45 and 22 full days before departure time.
• No refund if cancelled 21 days or less prior to departure time.

 Special Festival & Event Tours
(defined in 3.5 in Terms and Conditions)

• Non-refundable flexi-deposit (defined in 3.2 in Terms and Conditions) if cancelled more than 45 days before departure time.
• 50% refund if cancelled between 45 and 22 full days before departure time.
• No refund if cancelled 21 days or less prior to departure time.

You can head over to our general Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us for assistance.