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To confirm your booking, please reply to this email stating your intent to proceed, and we'll send an invoice for you.

What is the group size for the tour?

The group size can vary depending on bookings, but we typically accommodate smaller groups for a more personal experience.

which is correct: if a hostel is permitted, how do we book it? if a hostel is not permitted, can we book separately from the tour, and if so, what would be the nearest hostel to the tour group overnight location?

You are more than welcome to select either book your own accommodation or for us to book accommodation for yourself. If you wish for us to book accommodation for yourself, you can select from the options list that you wish to for us to book yourself into a hostel. Accommodation is not included in the tour price as we prefer to let you choose exactly what kind of accommodation you want, depending on your budget.

Are you going to be able to pick up from the airport on Dec 24th? Are you going to be available to come back from Inverness to Edinburg on Dec 31th

We can offer services on the 24th and 31st. Your itinerary doesn't mention an Inverness to Edinburgh trip on 31st, if you are looking at re-shuffling the itinerary, feel free to let us know, we can help in proposing the best itinerary within the time available.

What is the possibility rate of cancelling this tour in December? I'm checking because I really look forward to this tour but in case it's got cancelled because of weather or anything, do you offer an alternative tour?

Our tours run year-round regardless of weather, and it is only in certain circumstances such a weather warning that would deem travelling unsafe would we cancel due to the weather conditions. It is worth mentioning that it does get darker earlier in the winter (as early as around 3-4 pm) but it will not affect the tour itself. If the tour was to be cancelled due to unforseen circumstances, we would offer a reschedule onto a different tour.

Where do we meet for the tour?

The tour departs from outside the green Ensign Ewart pub, located at 521-523 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh.

How do I make payments for accommodation?

You will pay for your accommodation directly to the provider upon your arrival.

Are there options for single rooms?

Yes, we can arrange single rooms with en suite bathrooms upon request.

How do I inquire further about the tour details?

For any further inquiries, you can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button.

What time does this tour start from Edinburgh on 29th of Feb and what time does it end on 1st of March?

The tour begins at 9.00am on 29th February, and it will aim to return to Edinburgh on the 1st March at 8.30pm. While we always aim to return on time, we cannot foresee a number of circumstances like traffic delays or weather, and we recommend leaving as much time as possible for further travels.

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Loch Ness, Inverness & The Highlands - from Edinburgh

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We got to see breathtaking sights, the bus was clean and comfortable, and every seat has charging port access.
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Operator: Timberbush Tours
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 19
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Edinburgh to the Highlands
Start point
25 Castle Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2ER, United Kingdom (Outside the NCP Castle Terrace Car Park, 08:30)
Included Activities
- Leisurely walk in Glencoe
- Pass Urquhart Castle along Loch Ness shoreline
Landmarks
Luss
Loch Lomond
Rannoch Moor
Black Mount
Glencoe
Ben Nevis
Loch Ness
Urquhart Castle
Day 2
Inverness to Edinburgh
End point
Market Street, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH1 1QB, United Kingdom (Waverley Train Station, 19:30)
Included Activities
- Gentle forest walk at The Hermitage
Optional Activities
- Visit Culloden Battlefield
- Visit Clava Cairns
- Whisky tasting at Dalwhinnie Distillery
Landmarks
Culloden Battlefield
Clava Cairns
Dalwhinnie Distillery
Aviemore
Ruthven Barracks
The Hermitage
Forth Bridges

Landmarks
Luss
Loch Lomond
Rannoch Moor
Black Mount
Glencoe
Ben Nevis
Loch Ness
Urquhart Castle

Landmarks
Culloden Battlefield
Clava Cairns
Dalwhinnie Distillery
Aviemore
Ruthven Barracks
The Hermitage
Forth Bridges

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Traveler Reviews

4.5

Overall rating based on 26 Reviews

Itinerary
4.7
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4.7
Guide
4.8
Accommodation
4.2
Food
3.8
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4.6

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Sibylle
December 14th, 2025
1.0
AVOID We took the westlands and castles tour which was really horrible. Closed castles we inly saw 500 m away for...
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Elisapeti
December 22nd, 2024
4.0
Lorna is the best tour guide ever. Very knowledgable and accommodating too. Made this trip very memorable given the...
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Traveled in December 2024
Christin
October 15th, 2024
5.0
Individual super interrestin trip.
Traveled in October 2024
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John
October 4th, 2024
5.0
Day trip to Fort George and cairngorms. Was excellent day out from start to finish. Highly recommended this trip....
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Traveled in October 2024
Nathalie
June 6th, 2024
4.0
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Sean was a great guide and driver, nice, not too pushy and was able to give us a lot of information.
Traveled in May 2024
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Tania
October 11th, 2023
5.0
Excellent driver/tour guide in Garry. Very knowledgeabke
Traveled in October 2023
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Yara
September 29th, 2023
1.0
If you're considering Timberbush Tours for your next tour, I urge you to think twice. We were there for the 2-day...
If you're considering Timberbush Tours for your next tour, I urge you to think twice. We were there for the 2-day Loch Ness, Inverness and the Highlands tour, and it was the worst experience we've had in Scotland. Let's start with our tour guide, Callum, who was a letdown from the very beginning. It was evident that he was ill-suited for his role. His lack of enthusiasm, grumpy demeanor, and lack of humor set a bleak tone for the entire journey. But that's not the worst of it. The real disappointment was the lack of meaningful commentary. We visited historically significant sites such as Culloden Battlefield and Urquhart Castle, only to be met with a few lackluster sentences or, even worse, deafening silence. Extracting information from our guide was akin to pulling teeth. We were left feeling like a bothersome inconvenience rather than valued customers. Learning about Scotland's rich history and culture? Forget about it. Now, let's talk about the Scottish music that is supposed to be played during the tour. Yes, it was there, technically. However, don't get your hopes up about actually hearing it. The music was played at a volume so abysmally low that even those seated closest to the front of the bus couldn't make out much of anything. The rushed pace of the tour added further frustration. While some level of haste is expected given the distance the tour covers, we arrived back in Edinburgh at a baffling 5 pm instead of the scheduled 7:30 pm. Timberbush Tours attempted to justify this with an excuse about lack of traffic, but this contradicted their driver's statement earlier in the day that he planned to be back in Edinburgh at 6pm. Now, let's address the real issue here—the blatant dishonesty and condescending attitude displayed by Timberbush Tours. When I raised concerns, they resorted to falsehoods: 1) They fabricated a story about me moving to the front of the moving vehicle to seek more information from the guide and labeled this as 'disruptive.' This is a complete lie, as I was already seated at the front and had no reason to change my position to ask a question. I merely asked for more information about the sites, which should be everyone's right during a tour. The implication that asking questions is considered disruptive by this company speaks volumes about their lackluster tours (as I mentioned, you feel like an annoyance just for asking questions). I even suggested they check the CCTV to verify the truth about me walking to the front of the moving vehicle, but conveniently, they claimed it was not available. 2) They claimed that I had my headphones with me as a way to dismiss my complaint about the barely audible music. In reality, I resorted to using my headphones later in the last few hours of the tour when it was clear that nothing was going to change about the music and commentary. And how did Timberbush Tours respond to all this? With a measly 10% refund as a supposed "gesture of goodwill." It's a slap in the face to customers who expected a worthwhile experience. In summary, this tour with Timberbush was a total disappointment. Save yourself the trouble and avoid this tour operator unless you enjoy wasting your time and money on a soulless, subpar experience. They only care about taking your money. FYI, after the tour, they send around an email for people to rate them. If you choose 4 or 5 stars, it asks you to post a TripAdvisor review. But if you choose 3 stars or less, it redirects you to their website so that you can send them an email, instead of posting a review. So, their rating system is dishonest. I would recommend to take their online rating with a grain of salt.Show more
Traveled in September 2023
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Kelsey
September 18th, 2023
5.0
The Loch Ness and Inverness tour was lovely. Our tour guide Adrian was friendly and knowledgable. He gave us insights...
The Loch Ness and Inverness tour was lovely. Our tour guide Adrian was friendly and knowledgable. He gave us insights on many locations and we had great stops. He helped us find deer and took us to picture stops. He felt like an old friend to me and my dad and remembered my dad's name the whole trip. It was our first time in Scotland and as soon as we said which clan our surname was from he knew the location right away. It was our favourite part of the trip. We honestly wish it were longer but I'm glad we got the tour guide we did!Show more
Traveled in September 2023
Philip
July 23rd, 2023
5.0
The tour was excellent,the driver/guide Badger was the perfect host.His knowledge of history and his passion for this...
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Traveled in July 2023
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Margaret
July 3rd, 2023
5.0
Excellent day out . Brian our tour guide was excellent his stories were very good 👍 never a dull moment, he looked...
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Traveled in July 2023

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Nathali
Asked on January 13th, 2025
How can I confirm my booking for this tour?
Payments
Travel Support
- Timberbush ToursOperator•Written January 2025
  To confirm your booking, please reply to this email stating your intent to proceed, and we'll send an invoice for you.
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Francine
Asked on October 30th, 2024
What is the group size for the tour?
Group size
- Timberbush ToursOperator•Written November 2024
  The group size can vary depending on bookings, but we typically accommodate smaller groups for a more personal experience.
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Antonio
Asked on October 25th, 2024
which is correct: if a hostel is permitted, how do we book it? if a hostel is not permitted, can we book separately from the tour, and if so, what would be the nearest hostel to the tour group overnight location?
Accommodation
Tour Details
- Timberbush ToursOperator•Written October 2024
  You are more than welcome to select either book your own accommodation or for us to book accommodation for yourself. If you wish for us to book accommodation for yourself, you can select from the options list that you wish to for us to book yourself into a hostel. Accommodation is not included in the tour price as we prefer to let you choose exactly what kind of accommodation you want, depending on your budget.
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Alison
Asked on October 17th, 2024
Are you going to be able to pick up from the airport on Dec 24th? Are you going to be available to come back from Inverness to Edinburg on Dec 31th
Flights / Transfers
Transport
- Timberbush ToursOperator•Written October 2024
  We can offer services on the 24th and 31st. Your itinerary doesn't mention an Inverness to Edinburgh trip on 31st, if you are looking at re-shuffling the itinerary, feel free to let us know, we can help in proposing the best itinerary within the time available.
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  Alison
  Traveler•Written October 2024
  I need hotel accommodation; please provide me a price quote for just the hotels as requested in the document, or let me know an alternative hotel and send me an offer.
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Lesley
Asked on September 25th, 2024
What is the possibility rate of cancelling this tour in December? I'm checking because I really look forward to this tour but in case it's got cancelled because of weather or anything, do you offer an alternative tour?
Tour Details
Travel Support
- Timberbush ToursOperator•Written September 2024
  Our tours run year-round regardless of weather, and it is only in certain circumstances such a weather warning that would deem travelling unsafe would we cancel due to the weather conditions. It is worth mentioning that it does get darker earlier in the winter (as early as around 3-4 pm) but it will not affect the tour itself. If the tour was to be cancelled due to unforseen circumstances, we would offer a reschedule onto a different tour.
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  Lesley
  Traveler•Written September 2024
  I have a question regarding the accommodation for the 19th. Where will we spend the night, like the overnight stop?
- Timberbush ToursOperator•Written September 2024
  The overnight stay is in Inverness.
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  Lesley
  Traveler•Written September 2024
  Please can I make my own arrangement then for my own accommodation? Please deduct it from my payment I'll just pay for the tour
- Timberbush ToursOperator•Written September 2024
  When making your booking, you will need to select the Book Own Accommodation option and that would then deduct the accommodation cost from your tour. Please note, to ensure your driver-guide is able to provide you with a pick-up and drop-off service we kindly ask that your accommodation be centrally located within 2km of Inverness (Inverness Castle).
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  Lesley
  Traveler•Written September 2024
  What is the service fees for again?
- Timberbush ToursOperator•Written September 2024
  TourRadar introduced a service fee to enhance your overall booking experience. This fee supports their ability to offer round-the-clock customer support, secure and flexible payment options, and a seamless booking process. It also allows TourRadar to continue improving their platform, bringing together a diverse range of adventures from well-known brands to local operators in one convenient place.
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Laura
Asked on May 28th, 2024
Where do we meet for the tour?
Tour Details
- Timberbush ToursOperator•Written May 2024
  The tour departs from outside the green Ensign Ewart pub, located at 521-523 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh.
C
Carolin
Asked on March 27th, 2024
How do I make payments for accommodation?
Accommodation
Payments
- Timberbush ToursOperator•Written March 2024
  You will pay for your accommodation directly to the provider upon your arrival.
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Karien
Asked on February 27th, 2024
Are there options for single rooms?
Accommodation
Single supplement
- Timberbush ToursOperator•Written February 2024
  Yes, we can arrange single rooms with en suite bathrooms upon request.
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Fabien
Asked on February 27th, 2024
How do I inquire further about the tour details?
Tour Details
- Timberbush ToursOperator•Written February 2024
  For any further inquiries, you can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button.
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Caitlin
Asked on February 14th, 2024
What time does this tour start from Edinburgh on 29th of Feb and what time does it end on 1st of March?
Tour Details
- Timberbush ToursOperator•Written February 2024
  The tour begins at 9.00am on 29th February, and it will aim to return to Edinburgh on the 1st March at 8.30pm. While we always aim to return on time, we cannot foresee a number of circumstances like traffic delays or weather, and we recommend leaving as much time as possible for further travels.
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  Caitlin
  Traveler•Written February 2024
  Can I also add one more query? What would be the price for accommodation for a single person looking for a B&B accommodation?
- Timberbush ToursOperator•Written February 2024
  Accommodation is not included in the tour price. Bed & Breakfast: From £55 to £75 per person per night for a shared room. From £65 to £115 per night for single occupancy. Most B&B accommodation providers only accept cash payments and do not accept debit/credit cards.
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  Caitlin
  Traveler•Written February 2024
  From where will the tour begin exactly in Edinburgh as I need to check the distance from the airport? What is the price of the accommodation for 2 students looking for a single B&B?
- Timberbush ToursOperator•Written February 2024
  Our departure point is from outside the green Ensign Ewart pub, at 521-523 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2PE. Check-in opens 15 minutes prior to the stated departure time and closes 5 minutes prior to the stated departure time. The price of the accommodation will depend on time of the year/ week, and availability. It will be in the price range of £55 to £75 per person per night for a shared room, or £65 to £115 per night for single occupancy.

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