One Day Highlands Winter Tour
An epic adventure through Scotland's winter landscapes. You enjoy the scenery, we handle the rest.
Highlands Winter Tour
Experience the Highlands at their most atmospheric with this 1-day winter tour from Edinburgh. Snow-dusted peaks, icy lochs and quiet villages create the perfect backdrop as we explore Doune Castle, Finlarig Castle, Rob Roy’s Grave and the charming village of Killin. Don’t forget the stunning woodland walk to get epic views over Loch Voil. Winter makes the waterfalls especially dramatic from the Falls of Dochart rushing through the village to the powerful Falls of Falloch hidden in the glens. We finish the day in the beautiful lochside village of Luss, often calm and atmospheric in winter light.
And while Scotland’s winter weather can be unpredictable, travelling with an experienced guide means the journey is safe, relaxed and easy — you enjoy the scenery, and I handle the rest.
Make sure to book your place today!
Tour Overview
- Starting Point: Edinburgh
- Duration: 11 hours
- Dates: 1st November to 28th February
- Group Size: Private group max of 8 people
- Transportation: Comfortable minivan
- Price: £450 per private group
- Start Time: 6.45-7.15am pickup
Highlands Winter Tour Highlights
- Luss – Beautiful town on the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond
- Doune Castle – starred in Outlander, Game of Thrones and Monty Python.
- Finlarig Castle – ancestral home of the Campbell’s of Breadalbane
- Waterfalls – Falls of Falloch and Dochart
- Stirling – driving past the iconic Stirling Castle and Wallace monument
Contact Us to Book Your Tour
Ready to explore Scotland? Contact us today to reserve your spot on this unforgettable tour!
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FAQs
Pick-up is from is arranged from your hotel in Edinburgh. If needed pick-up can be arranged from Glasgow, Stirling, or accommodation within an hour of Edinburgh. Drop-off is flexible too.
Start – All guests will be picked up from accommodation between 6.40-7.20am
Finish – Approximately 6-7pm drop at accommodation
Mandatory: Photo ID
Recommended: Travel insurance, waterproof jacket, trousers, hiking boots, second pair of socks, insect repellent (not in winter), gloves, hat, warm clothing, any snacks for the bus or hike, reusable water bottle and power bank
Private tours in peak months (May–September) can book out quickly, so earlier is better. For off-season dates, the sooner the better but flexible or day before bookings are usually more likely.
For multi-day tours, yes I’ll organise the accommodation for you. I always choose places that suit your needs, whether you’d prefer cosy B&Bs, family-friendly hotels, boutique stays, or something a bit more luxurious. You can let me know your preferences and budget, and I’ll sort the rest.
Typically: accommodation with breakfast, guiding, transport including ferries, fuel, planning time, and all parking fees. Entry tickets, meals are usually extra and paid directly to venues.
Yes — Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow Airport, and all major cruise ports including Leith & South Queensferry
A comfortable and modern Renault Trafic 9 Seater, suitable for Scottish roads. Plenty of space for luggage and camera gear.
Private tours can be anything from a 2 hour wander around Edinburgh to a 10 multi-day adventure across the Highlands and islands. You set the time limit, and we build the day around what you want to see.
Yes, but with Scottish winters safety comes first. Some remote roads or mountain areas may close due to weather, so itineraries may need to adapt.
These terms and conditions, together with any other written information brought to your attention before we confirm your booking, shall form the basis of your contract with Rob Carr Tours. Please read these terms and conditions thoroughly and if you have any further questions contact us immediately.
Booking Process
Bookings can be made via our website contact form at by telephone, by email or contact form. Our online booking system can process payments via Stripe, PayPal and we are also able to take direct bank transfer. We will not issue your booking confirmation until the payment has been processed. For all walking tours full payment will be required at the time of booking (unless agreed otherwise) and for all other bookings a 20% non-refundable deposit. Note that we cannot be held responsible if any tour in which you are interested in becomes fully booked or unavailable prior to full payment being received from you.
Cancellation by You
If you wish to cancel or make any amendments to the tour, please notify us immediately in writing as cancellation charges may apply. Note the date the written communication is sent will be the effective date of cancellation. In the event of cancellation by you, cancellation charges may be payable, as set out below.
Extended Tours
For all extended scheduled tours (tours of one day or more [excluding walking tours]) have a 20% non-refundable deposit at the time of confirmation. The outstanding 80% balance of the tour price must be paid by no later than 30 days prior to the scheduled and confirmed tour departure date. Receipts for all payments will be provided after successful payment has been made. For any cancellations the charges shall apply (depending on the effective date of cancellation):-
- cancellation more than 30 days before the tour date: 20% of the tour price;
- cancellation between 14 days and 30 days before the tour date: 50% of the tour price;
- cancellation less than 14 days before the tour date: 100% of the tour price;
- in the event of a ‘no show’ you will be charged 100% of the tour price.
Cancellation by us
Rob Carr Tours reserves the right to cancel tours which experience unavoidable and unanticipated circumstances beyond our control. If we cancel then we will always refund the total amount received from the customer.
Change to itinerary
The itinerary must be taken as an indication of what each Group should accomplish and not as a contractual obligation on the part of Rob Carr Tours. Any changes in itinerary may be caused by local political conditions, delays, mechanical breakdown, weather, border restrictions, sickness or other unforeseeable circumstances. It is a fundamental condition when booking the tour described that you accept flexibility of the itinerary and acknowledge that delays and alterations with resulting consequences, comfort or disappointments are possible.
Insurance
There is no travel insurance cover provided as part any of the products sold by Rob Carr Tours. We do not accept responsibility for lost personal possessions and/or luggage on any point of the tour as well as any additional expenses experienced through delays, sickness, weather or other grounds out with our control. Additionally, we strongly recommend to purchase a travel insurance policy covering personal possessions, medical, travel, cancellation etc.