Private Harry Potter, Glenfinnan Viaduct, Highland Edinburgh Tour

Meeting point

Departure

10 start times between 08:30 and 08:39 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)

Pickup

Hotel pickup from 216 pickup points (216 pickup points listed by the operator, 214 of them hotels)

Operator

E2G Travel; booking and payment are completed on Viator

1. Forth Road Bridge

   The Forth Road Bridge is a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site that joins the historic settlements of North and South Queensferry. The oldest bridge dates back to 1890 and is an iconic symbol of Scotland's 19th century bold engineering.

   Pass by, no stop
2. 2
   A great stop, restrooms and coffee shop, of course our main attraction is to hand feed our much loved 'Highland Coos'20 min
3. Dalwhinnie Distillery

   Dalwhinnie Distillery, famous for its single malt, is the highest distillery in Scotland at over 1000 feet above sea level.

   Pass by, no stop
4. 4
   Commando Monument

   90 mins away is The Commando Monument, a large three-figure bronze statue commemorating the service and sacrifice given by thousands of Allied troops during the Second World War, with Ben Nevis looming in the background.

   15 min
5. 5
   Glenfinnan Viaduct

   A 30 min drive takes us to our main attraction. Embrace the magical setting of this world-famous Harry Potter film location and witness the ‘Hogwarts Express’ steam train crossing the Glenfinnan Viaduct. It is our aim to arrive by 12:20pm, the Jacobite train can be best seen form the hill beyond the viaduct, it is a 25 min walk, with the train expected between 1:10 and 1:30pm

   1h 30m
6. 6
   Fort William

   Rising above all other mountains in the UK, Ben Nevis is the tallest, and overshadows Fort William. We will take you to a vantage point where you will be able to take in the scenery and take in those captivating photos. A 30 min drive from the Viaduct

   20 min
7. 7
   The Three Sisters

   The Three Sisters of Glencoe - the most photographed place in Scotland - are three mountain peaks formed 420 million years ago by a super volcano, and the valley below carved by glaciers over millions of years. There is a hidden glen behind it that was used by the MacDonald clan to hide cattle stolen from their neighbours. 30 min drive from Fort William

   15 min
8. 8
   Rannoch Moor

   A 20 min drive takes us to Rannoch moor, it is often referred to as the most desolate place in the UK, due to being the largest bog expanse in the British isles. It was also used as the setting for the filming of scenes of Harry Potter deathly hallows

   10 min
9. 9
   Loch Tulla Viewpoint

   A 5 min drive takes us to Loch Tulla viewpoint encompasses everything that The Highlands have to offer, from rising mountains to lochs and pine forests.

   15 min
10. 10
    Breaking up the journey home, we will make a brief stop to hand feed the Highland Hairy 'Coos' at Callander Woolen Mill

    A 60 mins drive from Tulla Loch

    15 min
11. 11
    Doune Castle

    A 20 min drive from Kilmahog is Doune Castle, an important Scottish historic castle, which was also a filming location for popular TV and cinema pictures, such as Outlander, Game of Thrones, and Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Quick stop for photos. 1 hr drive back to Edinburgh

    10 min
12. Stirling Castle

    One of the most important and largest castles in Scottish history, Stirling Castle sits on top of a hill of volcanic rock above the town of Stirling.

    Pass by, no stop
13. The Kelpies & The Helix

    The Kelpies are the largest equine statues in the world, and were commissioned not only as a homage to the horses used in the Scottish coal mines, but also as a representation of the mythical Kelpies from Scottish fairy folklore.

    Pass by, no stop

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