Edinburgh, Loch Ness & The Highlands

London King’s Cross Station

Enjoy fantastic views of the British countryside on your way to Scotland, including stunning panoramic vistas and a dramatic coastline.

In a little over four and a half hours, you'll arrive in the Scottish capital ready to begin a day of exploration. Known by locals as Auld Reekiue ('Old Smokey'), Edinburgh is one of the most beautiful and memorable cities in all of Europe - a city full of charm and character with history around every corner. 

Your Rail Tour includes entrance to the mighty Edinburgh Castle, a 1,100-year-old fortress built on Castle Rock, a long-extinct volcano. Explore the long, bloody history of the castle, from its time as a military fortress, royal residence and prison of war.

Walk in the footsteps of famous Scottish kings and queens as you ascend Castle Hill, and see the Stone of Destiny, also known as the Stone of Scone. For centuries, this sacred object has been used in the coronation of Scottish and later British monarchs.

Board your Hop-on, Hop-off Guided Bus Tour and journey around some of Edinburgh's finest and most culture-rich destinations.

The Tour takes you to 14 fantastic locations, including Grassmarket, a historic marketplace with incredible views of Edinburgh Castle, John Knox House, a magnificent medieval building dating back to the 15th century, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, The King’s official residence in Edinburgh. The ticket is valid all day, so you can hop on and hop off as many times as you like.

An amazing trip to Loch Ness and the chance to go Monster hunting! Heading north from Edinburgh, we pass the imposing ramparts of Stirling Castle, and skirt the Trossachs (Rob Roy country) before crossing the wilds of Rannoch Moor and onto dramatic Glencoe.

Our tour takes us past Fort William and Britain’s highest mountain, the mighty Ben Nevis, before following the Great Glen and stopping in the village of Fort Augustus by the shores of the mysterious Loch Ness. You have the option to take a boat trip on Loch Ness, explore or simply relax in a gorgeous wee Highland village. Enjoy our free locally-produced picnic lunch.

Our return journey passes through the ‘Monarch of the Glen’ country, south to Perthshire and the historic town of Dunkeld. We then view the spectacular Forth Bridges before returning to the Capital around 8:00 pm.

Explore the higgledy-piggledy medieval streets and courtyards of Old Town, admire the beautiful Georgian architecture found in New Town or head to Carlton Hill for stunning panoramic views of the city.

Ascend Castle Hill as you walk in the footsteps of famous Scottish kings and queens, and see the 'Stone of Destiny' - a sacred object that has been used for centuries in the coronation of Scottish monarchs.

Enjoy last-minute shopping, visit the attractions on your "must-see" list or stroll through the city centre - it's your day!

London King’s Cross Station

Kings Cross Station is centrally located and easily accessible by underground, serviced by the Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Victoria and Northern Lines and is in Zone 1.