We decided to book a tour from Glasgow to Loch Ness. We knew from the description it was going to…read morebe a long day. The bus was comfortable and our driver and tour guide, James M, was absolutely wonderful. He was informative and entertaining. We made several stops on the way there and on the way back which helped with the long journey. James M even made sure we got to see some Highland Cows which delighted everyone on our tour. I would definitely use Rabbie's again!

Kudos to Rabbi's Small Group Tours for a well-curated tour of so many of the Outlander filming…read moresites (including 3 castles !) near Glasgow - and to Alistair the Great for being an amazing guide! In one day, we saw a lot but nothing compared to pulling up to the last stop at Midhope Castle and seeing the iconic arches of "Lallybroch" in front of me! What a memorable experience after a decade of enjoying the books and the TV series. Tìoraidh an-dràsta!

If you have the opportunity to go on a 4 day tour of the highlands, Please do it with discover…read moreScotland tours. Not only do they do their best to follow the itinerary, but they do their best to take into consideration what other things people wish to see. (I got to feed the highland coos and my friend got to go to lean to coffee) If you also had any questions regarding luggage size or about the stops, they were really quick to respond despite the time difference (8 hours from LA to Scotland) The tour max is 16 people and they run regardless if it's less than 16. The seats were very comfortable and there was a complimentary charging station in the seats near the window. My tour group was small (10 people in total) and they are all friendly and nice! Now the major factor in the tour is the unpredictable weather of Scotland. In my tour, it rained most of the trip, but the driver Chris was very strategic and re-arranged the itinerary to ensure we had the best possible experience at every stop we made. He was also very knowledgeable and gave fun facts and history bits. He even drove safely and always stopped to let the sheep cross the road. Some notable stops: - Quirang -I pretended I was a weather lady reporting the windy conditions - Broadford - I found lots of British exclusive chocolate and I had a big pile I took back on the bus - Fairy pools - an epic 2 hour hike with a bunch of rain - Loch Lomond - this went on for miles and miles and it was beautiful and blue - Sheep - lots of sheep everywhere - Dunvegan Castle - has a beautiful garden Overall, if you want an epic tour of the highlands do the 4 day and ensure that Chris is your driver!

Starting in Glasgow, our driver Harry was easy to understand, very knowledgeable in the history and…read moregeography, and filming locations. He even had an outstanding playlist of Scottish artists, songs and those with tangential Scottish connections. He also gave us an excellent recommendation for a pub in Edinburgh.

Found this private tour company on TripAdvisor and they didn't have a single negative review. We…read morecalled them and were warmly greeted by Ian who was also our tour guide that took us all around to places we didn't have any knowledge of. We had limited time and told him of our desires and he was able accommodate us. So fun to see the beautiful parts of Scotland. Next time we need to go for over a week if not 2 weeks. They have a fancy Mercedes van that seats 7 people comfortably. Only 2 of us in our party so we had plenty of space for souvenirs. Highly recommend this private tour to anyone looking to have a totally customized itinerary or a set scheduled 'must see' itinerary. There are so many things to see and do in this beautiful nation (or country?) of the UK.

We have used Glascotours twice now for 2 weeks each time. It was a joy being on the tour with Ian…read moreSmith, the owner. He is very knowledgeable about his country and will find you anywhere you want to go and see anything you want to see. His vehicle is roomy and very nice and comfortable. He is also an excellent and skilled driver. He takes the time to find out what is available in each area you are interested in and will recommend things for you to do. He also is very conscious of your safety at all times. All in all, I would recommend his tour company to anyone looking for a safe, fun tour in Scotland.

Got to be one of the coolest attractions around. The tour was around £18 I believe and includes a…read morepint of Tennents at the end, so not too pricey. The guide was fantastic - we had Tony - and walked us through the history of the company before the tour. It was great not only to hear about the history of Tennents, but also a bit about the cultural and labor history of beer. You get to actually walk through the working factory and see every step of the process. The bar at the end is cool as well, we opted for the flight featuring exported beers. Really unique chance to try some things not available locally. Cannot recommend this attraction enough.

fenna was our tour guide for this trip, and i don't think i've ever laughed/enjoyed a tour so much!…read moreshe made the history very interesting and cheeky, with great timing and made the whole process interesting. if you are gluten free or alcohol free, they have options for you at the end of the tour! enjoyed this way more than i was expecting (and if you wear a hat, you don't have to wear a hair net)

Just off the queen street train station and right out the door your in the middle of the city…read more Loaded up with bars, restaurants, shopping and museums. The heart of the city center. Well it's kind of a mess right now as it's going through some major renovations. From what I've heard is things are being removed and replaced. Hopefully by the next time I've visited, it should be complete. The nice thing about this area, everything is all walking distance from each other. You can start off at a pub, move over to next. Get some shipping done, grab a meal and finish off at another pub. So many good restaurants that's all nearby. Both quick and easy places and sit down dining. Even loads of more upscale bars and restaurants. Just popping into different places and seeing what's there is really great. Major plus, with the train station ending there, it sure brings in loads of people. Daily and especially during the weekend.

This train station connects Glasgow with regional destinations such as Edinburgh and Inverness. It…read moreseems to serve as the secondary station behind Glasgow Central for the city. Queen Street's city-centre location is convenient as the two stations are geographically not far apart. It's a busy station most parts of the day every day as it's a hub for both routine and getaway travel. It's very close to several businesses and institutions (U of Strathclyde, Glasgow City Offices, etc.) making it a convenient commuting hub. Weekend getaways to the Highlands would begin here as well. The station saw 14 million-plus travelers in 2024, being fiercely taxed by revenge travel from COVID which saw only about 2 million travelers pass through in 2020/2021. I would not be surprised if the station caught up this year to the 16 million-plus travelers it saw in 2019 pre-COVID. It's the third busiest station in Scotland. The station, although it has been in operation almost two centuries since 1842, actually has a very modern, up-to-date feel thanks to recent renovations completed in October, 2021. The attractive facade on George St. is actually quite impressive and the spacious feel of the main terminal is quite nice. The amenities are plentiful enough if you want a coffee or a snack to take on the train (or while you await your train or the passenger you're meeting). The signage is reasonably decent allowing the novice the ability to navigate. We found its usage to get to Balloch and ultimately also to Inverness to be rather easy.

It was raining heavily at the time I got off the train so the station wasn't look it's most…read more'photogenic' but to be fair, when is it? It's a pretty simple, basic train station that smells well.......industrial! (if that makes sense?). It's a bit dull and dreary to be honest but for convenience, I can't help but like it! Not the most attractive looking station (it's no Glasgow Central!) but it's close link to the City centre makes it a winner in my eyes. And the quickest way to get into town (Bridgeton - Argyle Street - Glasgow Central) so I like it. Busier obviously at peak times but nothing too crazy and even at those times, I always manage to get on a train. It's literally 5/6 minutes to Argyle Street and another minute to Central. I can live with that. The station is always clean and I've never noticed any litter. There is a ticket desk (which I've never used) and the staff seem friendly enough. Stairs run down to both platforms which are fairly well maintained and there are a couple of benches (on one platform these are covered over so if the weather is bad, you're sorted!). As this station is located near Celtic Park, when there are football matches on it can get a bit busy. There are always plenty of trains running though so if it is a match day, I advise checking train times and heading out just after kick off when it won't be as crazy and it's always been fine.

The much needed improvements are pretty damned spectacular, as far as tiny train stations in the…read moreEast End of Glasgow go. All clean, shiny, and modern - the well lit staircases are a far cry from the old dark, dim and rather stinky stairwells that made up the old station. With it being done up, and the roadway up to Celtic Park now being well lit, and renovated as well, this would be my choice for heading to Celtic games at home - get the train to here (only 2 stops from Glasgow Central) and walk up, it's about a 10 minute walk... as I found out when we had 9 minutes to get a train after a game and arrived just to see it depart! If this is the standard that Scotrail are going to bring all the stations up to, then I'm all for it. How about Glasgow Central low level next? :D

It's a tired cliche in Scotland to harp on about the stunning countryside "on our doorstep" that we…read morepay little attention to, but a trip on The West Highland Line proves that even if Scotland is a country filled with bitter, self pitying drunkards, it's an exceptionally good looking one. This rail line is considered amongst the most scenic in the world, and takes you through Loch Lomond, various mountain ranges, past Oban then onto Fort William. The scenery really is beyond belief at some points, with notable money shots being the Loch Lomond section which is viewed from halfway up a mountain (or a big hill, I'm not sure), and towards the end of the line when the train crosses the Glenfinnan Viaduct, a magnet for tourists as it was used in the Harry Potter films. There is one slight downside. Despite the summer months being packed with bumbag wearing tourists, Scotrail use an older, slower, and sometimes quite uncomfortable train for this service. It's either down to bad business sense or deliberate usage of a slower train for lovers of the rugged terrain, but it grates that they don't even bother with the buffet car. It's not too huge a deal though, and shouldn't detract from what's always a jaw dropping journey.

Located in a quiet street, just steps away from the Kelvingrove Museum, a few minutes from the…read moreuniversity with its museums, this hotel is very pleasant. It's clean, the staff are friendly and helpful. It's not lux, but it provides everything they you need. And it is very clean, that for me is the most important thing. The price is also more reasonable than some other locations. Breakfast is nice with a good buffet and all that you need to fuel for the day. We had the chance to get to know John who is a very charming man. He was really great and made our stay very enjoyable. .