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Winter Tour from Edinburgh: Glencoe, Castle & Highland Magic

Private tours running yearly from the 1st November to 28th February

Discover Glencoe and Scotland’s Castles in Winter

This private winter day tour from Edinburgh is a full 12-hour journey into the Scottish Highlands, ideal for small groups of up to 8 people.

Designed for winter conditions, the tour combines Highland scenery, historic castles, and time in Glencoe, without the crowds of the busier seasons. The starts early in the morning to ensure daylight at the first stop, while the flexible route allows for changes if weather conditions require it.

Winter Day Tour Highlights

Doune Castle

Balquhidder

Glen Coe

Oban

Kilchurn Castle

Red Deer Spotting

Pricing, Booking & Cancellations

To book, simply enquire through the contact form on the right-hand side of this page.
Once we receive your enquiry, we’ll get back to you to confirm availability and guide you through the next steps.

Pricing & Deposit
🏰 Total price is £475 per group. Pay a 20% deposit (£95) today to secure your place.
🏰 All tours of one day or more require a 20% non-refundable deposit at the time of confirmation.
🏰 The remaining 80% balance (£380) must be paid no later than 30 days before your scheduled tour date.

Cancellation & Changes
🏰 You can make changes or cancel your tour up to 30 days before departure without losing your deposit.
🏰 For full details, please read the terms and conditions in the FAQs below this page.

Enquire today

From £475 Per Person

Available: 1st November to 28th February

Duration: 12 hours

Max 7 people

English

Pick up location: Accommodation

Pickup time: 7am

Drop off time: 7pm

Enquire below for availability

Discover Glencoe and Scotland’s Castles in Winter

This private winter day tour from Edinburgh is a full 12-hour journey into the Scottish Highlands, ideal for small groups of up to 8 people.

Designed for winter conditions, the tour combines Highland scenery, historic castles, and time in Glencoe, without the crowds of the busier seasons. The starts early in the morning to ensure daylight at the first stop, while the flexible route allows for changes if weather conditions require it.

Winter Day Tour Highlights

Doune Castle

Glen Coe

Balquhidder

Oban

Kilchurn Castle

Red Deer Spotting

Enquire today

From £475 Per Group

Available: 1st November to 28th February

Duration: 12 hours

Pickup time: 7am

Drop off time: 7pm

Max 8 people

English

Pick up: Accommodation

Enquire below for availability

👥 Max 8 People ★ 5.0 185 Reviews

Winter Tour from Edinburgh: Glencoe, Castle & Highland Magic

Discover Glencoe and Scotland’s Castles in Winter

This private winter day tour from Edinburgh is a full 12-hour journey into the Scottish Highlands, ideal for small groups of up to 8 people.

Designed for winter conditions, the tour combines Highland scenery, historic castles, and time in Glencoe, without the crowds of the busier seasons. The starts early in the morning to ensure daylight at the first stop, while the flexible route allows for changes if weather conditions require it.

Winter Day Tour Itinerary

This one-day winter tour is a suggested route rather than a fixed schedule. Winter conditions, daylight hours, and your interests all shape the day, so we stay flexible. Want more hiking or visiting castles and wildlife? We’ll tailor the day to suit you.

07:00

Pickup & Drive North

7am start to drive north up to the Trossachs National Park

08:30

Highlands & Castles

On the way to first stop we will spot the Kelpies and Stirling Castle on the way. Before arriving at Doune Castle.

11:00

Killin & Finlarig Castle

After a wee breakfast in Callander we start to learn about Clan Campbell family, one of the biggest clans in Scotland

12:30

Glen Coe

Continuing west on one of the most scenic roads in the country we will arrive in Glen Coe. Famous for the Glen Coe massacre.

15:00

Kilchurn Castle & Inveraray

Next up two belter castles before making the journey back to Edinburgh

Tour Photos

Three Sisters of Glen Coe

A beautiful white out!

Red Deer

Unlike the summer Red Deer are easier to spot in the winter around Glen Coe

Finlarig Castle

The dream team enjoying the epic ruins of Finlarig

Balquhidder

Adding on an extra hike to get the blood flowing

Kilchurn Castle

Highland Cow adding to the stunning views

Buachaille Etive Mòr

Frosty morning at the wee white house

What Makes This Tour Special

A True Winter Experience

This tour is designed specifically for the colder months, with flexible stops, shorter scenic walks, and warm cafe breaks along the way. You get the atmosphere of a Highland winter without feeling rushed or uncomfortable.

Winter Glencoe at Its Most Dramatic

Winter turns Glencoe into a different beast: snow-topped mountains, roaming red deer, and more powerful waterfalls. The conditions you can imagine during the Glencoe Massacre on the 13th February 1692.

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Winter Glencoe Tour Photos

Finlarig Castle

Kilchurn Castle

Three Sisters of Glencoe

Red Deer at Kingshouse

Finlarig Castle

Guest Stories & Reviews

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   Abby M 
 
 
 
 Verified Trip of a lifetime I found Rob on instagram after several tour companies said they couldn't help me with a custom tour route. It was the busy season when I first contacted Rob and he enthusiastically got back to me saying he would be able to take us wherever! We booked him for 5 days with 4 people total. He was able to pick us up from the airport and we were off for our first day. He put together a great itinerary that was a mix of the incredibly long list I sent him and some places I had never heard of. He was very thoughtful in his planning and letting us know what was a tourist trap and what was worth spending money and time on so that we could really maximize our trip. He truly drove us all over Scotland and was always in a good mood! We often started very early and ended very late getting nearly 20k steps each day and he never complained about anything! He showed us some incredible locations and even at the tourist traps he was able to take us away from the crowds to an even better photo op! I cannot express enough about how incredible Rob made our trip. Every time we saw one of the big tour busses I was SO grateful we found Rob and went with him instead, I cannot imagine ever going on a large tour bus again after the experience Rob gave us. We had so many inside jokes and incredible pictures and memories by the end of our tour with Rob and we were so sad to have to finish our trip without him!! His knowledge of not only the land, roads (often times backroads due to accidents and sheep blockades), land marks, and history was incredible. He is a fantastic story teller and a fantastic driver!! We always felt safe and he made sure we had what we needed for each day and itinerary! I am a very type A, planner, need to know every detail or I have a very stressful time but Rob made this trip seamless and we planned a great itinerary together. Even when we needed to change a few things once in Scotland it still seemed like everything was planned to begin with! Rob, thank you so much for the incredible and unforgettable experience!! I cannot wait to come back!
  
 
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   Madison H 
 
 
 
 Verified Kieran the tour guide and Harry Potter!! Perfect!! Kieran was an excellent tour guide. He was full of information and a lot of fun too. I highly recommend this tour. Don’t bother walking around, trying to discover things on your own. It’s so much better to do this tour.
  
 
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   Genene M 
 
 
 
 Verified Once in a lifetime This was the best time of my life. Rob was amazing. My daughter found him on Instagram and it's the best find ever. He took us to so many fun places. We did so many fun things. We were able to see and do way more than those big bus tours. Rob knows his way around Scotland like no other.I can't recommend Rob enough. If you're lucky enough to get him to be your tour guide, you're lucky enough ❤️
  
 
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   Paula P 
 
 
 
 Verified A+ tour guide We had a great time with Rob as our guide. Highly recommended- we'd hire him again if we had the chance. Funny, informative, and quite the punster- lots of laughter.
  
 
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   Jeffrey G 
 
 
 
 Verified If you want to see the Scottish Highlands and have a great time, choose Rob Carr Experiences We did a three-day tour of the Scottish Highlands and Isle of Skye. Words can't describe how amazing it was! Rob was the best host/guide anyone could ever ask for. He was knowledgeable and kept the conversation flowing with stories and anecdotes. The planning process was easy and Rob was very accommodating and also offered great suggestions. We had a pretty packed itinerary and Rob still found time to take spontaneous detours and show us some amazing sights (dinosaur footprints). If you want to see the Scottish Highlands and have an enjoyable time, book with Rob.Rob started the trip as our guide, and ended our trip as a friend.
  
 
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   Melissa M 
 
 
 
 Verified Harry Potter and Highland Tour I recently did a Harry Potter, Highland and Isle of Skye tour with Rob and had a great time! We covered a lot of ground from Harry Potter filming sights, to checking out castles and several hikes. Rob is very knowledgeable in the history of Scotland and in Harry Potter. I liked how friendly, enthusiastic and funny he is. His dad jokes were great! His tour was also very engaging and inclusive. My friend and I stayed a couple of extra days in Edinburgh after the tour ended, Rob gave great recommendations on what to do and where to go eat on those last days. You can tell Rob is very passionate about what he does. I am really glad my coworker recommended Rob to me. Overall I would recommend Rob to anyone planning a trip to Scotland.
  
 
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   Catherine B 
 
 
 
 Verified Super Fun Time, Beautiful Views, & Yummy Food! I've joined my first tour group ever in the Isle of Skye with Rob as my tour guide & he had made it such a fun & memorable travel experience for me!He drove us to destinations like hikes with beautiful views like The Quiraing to bakeries & restaurants with some of the yummiest food l've ever eaten & he had told us so many educationalfun facts that made me appreciate & loveScotland even more!Overall, I highly recommend Rob as a tour guide because of how knowledgeable he was about the Scotland destinations & most importantly, he made sure we were all having an enjoyable & safe time all throughout the tour!
  
 
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   Lilkaloo 
 
 
 
 Verified Highly recommend! Rob was an amazing tour guide! Not only was he enthusiastic and knowledgeable about all things Harry Potter, but he also included history about the city of Edinburgh that added to the experience. He was prompt and kept to the scheduled times. I highly recommend this tour, especially if like me, you enjoy a good ‘dad joke.’
  
 
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   Voyager39229069857 
 
 
 
 Verified My favorite day of the trip I am so glad we booked our tour with Rob! We did a one day trip to the highlands and it was my favorite day of the whole trip. He took us to so many places I had never even heard of when doing research for our trip, and I loved that we were able to be the only group everywhere he took us. I was impressed with how much history he knew off the top of his head. Rob was so cool and the whole day truly just felt like hanging out with a friend. I will always recommend Rob to anyone traveling to Scotland!
  
 
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   Grainne B 
 
 
 
 Verified Great time! We had such a lovely time on this tour with Rob! He has lots of fun facts about Harry Potter along with knowledge of the city too. You can tell Rob really loves doing tours and makes sure everyone is having a great time

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From £475 Per Group

Available: 1st November to 28th February

Duration: 12 Hours

Max 8 people

Pickup time: 7am

Drop off time: 7pm

English

Pick up : Accommodation

Enquire below for availability

Frequently Asked Questions

Full Itinerary

Start the day driving north spotting the Kelpies and Stirling Castle on the way. The first stop is at Doune Castle, a beautifully preserved 14th fortress now famous for appearing in Outlander, Monty Python and Game of Thrones. Next, stop is Callander for breakfast, the gateway to the Trossachs.

Once we are fuelled we will crack to learn more about the powerful Clan Campbell at Finlarig Castle. Continuing west we will come to the highlight of the tour, Glen Coe, where incredible peaks of the Three Sisters dominate the skyline.

Finish the day at Kilchurn Castle on the edge of Loch Awe. Explore the ruins, enjoy the sweeping Highland scenery, and capture one last memorable view before returning to Edinburgh.

Optional extras are available along the route, or the day can be customised to suit your interests whether it’s Harry Potter filming locations, history, photography, wildlife or just soaking up the winter Highlands.

Pricing & Cancellation

To book, simply enquire through the contact form on the right-hand side of this page.
Once we receive your enquiry, we’ll get back to you to confirm availability and guide you through the next steps.

Pricing & Deposit
🏰 Total price is from £475 per group. Pay a 20% deposit (£95) today to secure your place.
🏰 All tours of one day or more require a 20% non-refundable deposit at the time of confirmation.
🏰 The remaining 80% balance (£380) must be paid no later than 30 days before your scheduled tour date.
Cancellation & Changes
🏰 You can make changes or cancel your tour up to 30 days before departure without losing your deposit.
🏰 For full details, please read the terms and conditions in the FAQs below this page.

What’s included in the price?

Fully guided, transport in 9 seater van, hotel pickup and drop off, fuel, planning time, and all parking fees.

Where do tours start and finish?

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 7am

Finish – Approximately 7pm drop at accommodation

What should we wear or bring?

Luggage Allowance: For 1-5 passengers 1 large suitcase plus day rucksack. For 6-8 passengers in the booking luggage restriction is implemented. Small suitcase of 65 x 50 x 30cm and day rucksack.

Recommended: Travel insurance, waterproof jacket, trousers, hiking boots or comfortable walking shoes, 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

How far in advance should we book?

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.

Do you offer airport or cruise-ship pick-ups?

Yes — Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow Airport, and all major cruise ports including Leith & South Queensferry

What type of vehicle do you use?

A comfortable and modern Renault Trafic 9 Seater, suitable for Scottish roads. Plenty of space for luggage and camera gear.

Terms & Conditions

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.

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