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A full day tour taking in some of the most breath-taking and dramatic scenery of the Scottish Highlands, including Glencoe, a cruise on Loch Ness and visit to Urquhart Castle. From Glasgow we travel north, before making a coffee stop on the shores of Loch Lomond. Travelling the length of the loch, we climb up into the Highlands, over the unique desolate landscape of Rannoch Moor and the Black Mount to the majestic Glencoe, one of Scotland's best-loved glens, Loch Ness Day Tour from Glasgowmade famous for the 1692 massacre of the MacDonald clan. We stop in the Fort William area for lunch, then continue into the natural beauty of the Great Glen as we pass beneath Britain's highest mountain,Ben Nevis. Travelling on, we can admire the Caledonian Canal, the pretty village of Fort Augustus, and enjoy spectacular views of Loch Ness as we drive along the 24-mile shoreline to Urquhart Castle. Loch Ness is over 700 feet deep but is of course better-known for its sightings of theLoch Ness Day Tour from Glasgow Loch Ness monster, affectionately called 'Nessie'. Spend approximately 2 hours at Loch Ness, where you can choose to take a wonderful 5 Star Jacobite cruise and explore the ruins of Urquhart Castle and its modern visitor centre. At Inverness, capital of the Highlands, we start our return for home, crossing the Grampian Mountains and the woodland scenery of Perthshire, including the Forest of Atholl, with an evening stop at the Victorian resort town of Pitlochry en route back to Glasgow. TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Loch Lomond, Rannoch Moor, Glencoe, Fort William, Ben Nevis, Great Glen, Urquhart Castle & Loch Ness Cruise, On our short journey to Stirling (travel time approximately 1 hour) we briefly pass Linlithgow Palace, birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots and one of several palaces built originally for Scotland’s Kings and Queens. Although only a quick glimpse it’s a fascinating reminder of Scotland’s past. During the Wars of Independence Stirling Castle was seen as the ‘key’ to the Kingdom of Scotland and was home to the Scottish Royals until the early 17th century. It is arguably Scotland’s most important historic building but undoubtedly our most important castle. Stirling Castle, the Trossachs, Loch Lomond and Glengoyne Distillery Tour from EdinburghWe stop here for 1 hour, 15 mins and you will have the opportunity to tour the castle itself or stroll around Old Stirling (ancient capital of Scotland). The view from Stirling Castle across the River Forth to the National Wallace Monument is inspiring. Scotland’s greatest patriot, Sir William Wallace, launched an attack on the occupying English forces from here and his spectacular success at the Battle of Stirling Bridge (Sept 11th, 1297) is the stuff of legend. After departing Stirling we drive past Doune Castle (a 'must see' for 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' fans!) and before long we are face-to-face with our great friend Hamish the Hairy Highland Cow, everyone's favourite photo stop! Our drive to Aberfoyle takes us along the banks of Loch Venachar, through the beautiful Trossachs - the 'Highlands in Miniature' - and over the Duke's Pass, a stunning landscape of lochs and mountains. This is Rob Roy Country, popularised by Sir Walter Scott's books and poems. Legends and superstition of faeries or 'wee people' abound i Inverness, Pitlochry OPTIONAL EXTRAS: Urquhart Castle & 5 Star Jacobite Loch Ness Cruise For departure details refer to the Prices, Dates, and What's Included Section...READ MORE...http://www.goscotlandtours.com