Loch Lomond

One of Scotland's most famous lochs, immortalised in song and legend. An optional morning waterbus glides between tree-clad islands beneath Ben Lomond.

Highland Cows

Meet the 'Hairy Coos' at Kilmahog. With their long shaggy coats and curved horns, these gentle giants are a living symbol of the Highlands.

Luss

A picture-perfect lochside village of stone cottages and colourful gardens, with time to enjoy lunch and take in the views.

Falls of Dochart

At Killin, the falls tumble beneath an old stone bridge. One of the most photogenic spots in the southern Highlands.

Morning — Departure from Edinburgh

Our Loch Lomond and the Highlands tour begins by leaving Edinburgh and travelling west towards Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, where wooded hills and sparkling lochs begin to shape the landscape.

Balmaha & Loch Lomond

Our route brings us to the shores of Loch Lomond , a beautiful loch immortalised in songs, poems and legend. Our first stop is the pretty village of Balmaha , with the option to take a morning waterbus (£14 per person) for a serene cruise across the loch. Gliding between tree-clad islands with Ben Lomond rising above the water, this is the ideal way to experience one of Scotland's most famous lochs.

Luss

Disembarking the boat, we arrive in the picturesque village of Luss , where stone cottages and colourful gardens line the streets. There's time here to enjoy lunch and take in the views before our journey continues into the Highlands.

Killin & the Falls of Dochart

Travelling north through beautiful scenery we arrive at Killin , where the spectacular Falls of Dochart tumble beneath an old stone bridge. A perfect spot for photographs.

Kilmahog — the Hairy Coos

We continue a little further and pause at Kilmahog for an encounter with some of Scotland's most beloved residents: Highland cows, or as locals affectionately call them, the 'Hairy Coos' . With their long shaggy coats and curved horns, these gentle giants are a living symbol of the Highlands.

5.30pm — Return to Edinburgh

After some final views of the Forth Bridges, we return to Edinburgh. Our tour concludes at the Cairngorms Coffee Shop by approximately 5.30pm.

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