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Why Choose Lochs & Glens for Your Luxury Coach Tour?

Embarking on a coach holiday should be the beginning of an adventure, not a challenge. Yet, many travellers face discomfort with subpar accommodation, inconvenient and distant pickup points, and the hassle of changing coaches mid-journey. Such issues can start your holiday on a sour note, detracting from the excitement and relaxation that should define your travel experience.

Imagine the anticipation of a holiday marred by logistical frustrations: cramped seats, lengthy waits at obscure pickup locations, and unexpected layovers that disrupt your journey. These are not just minor inconveniences—they can significantly diminish the quality of your travel, leaving you weary instead of invigorated.

At Lochs & Glens, we understand that a true holiday begins the moment you step out of your door. That’s why we offer direct coach travel from central, easily accessible pickup points straight to our family-owned hotels. With over 40 years of experience, we ensure that every aspect of your trip reflects the highest standards of comfort and convenience. Our modern coaches, tailored itineraries, and warm, personalised service from our staff create an unrivalled travel experience highly recommended by our loyal customers who return year after year.

Explore below how Lochs & Glens not only promises but actively delivers a seamless and enriching travel experience, ensuring every detail of your holiday enhances your relaxation and enjoyment.

A Warm Welcome From Lochs & Glens Holidays

As the premier company for coach tours to Scotland, our family has been arranging high quality holidays to our own hotels for over 40 years. We pride ourselves in our friendliness, our quality of service and competitive prices. Join us on a journey to the heart of Scotland.

Sit back and relax while we arrange tours that suit you and your pocket. You’ll visit awe-inspiring landscapes and famous historic sites. You’ll glimpse the wilderness of nature and taste true Highland hospitality. Enjoy the comfort of our modern coaches and stay in one of our beautiful hotels set in magnificent Highland locations.

Benefits You Can Expect

Lochs and Glens Holidays stand out with our modern coaches, boasting amenities like plush seating, refreshing air conditioning, and convenient onboard restrooms. These features are designed to ensure a truly enjoyable journey for our passengers.

Comfort and Convenience

Travelling by coach offers a comfortable and convenient way to explore Scotland's scenic beauty. You can sit back, relax, and enjoy the picturesque landscapes without the stress of driving or navigating unfamiliar roads.

Stress-Free Travel

When you travel with Lochs and Glens Holidays by coach, you can leave the stress of planning and logistics behind. Our comprehensive packages include everything from transportation and accommodation to meals and sightseeing activities, eliminating the need to worry about making arrangements or coordinating different aspects of your trip.

Environmental Sustainability

Coaches have lower carbon emissions per passenger mile than other modes of transportation, making them a more sustainable option for exploring Scotland's scenic destinations. By choosing coach travel, you can reduce your carbon footprint while enjoying the convenience and comfort of guided tours and scenic drives through the Scottish countryside.

Hear From Our Guests

Read stories from travellers who have experienced the magic of Scotland with Lochs & Glens, praising our knowledgeable guides and the exclusivity of our tours.

The whole holiday was brilliant! Hotel excellent, staff very nice and helpful and food was really good and so much choice cannot praise you enough. The coach journey was good and comfortable driver helpful and knowledgeable thank you for a lovely holiday.

The best value for money UK Coach Holiday available. Staff both Hotel and Drivers are highly motivated at all times. There never seems to be a bad day at the office. Meals catering for 100 to 150 persons always consistent. Remarkable business plan creates loyal patrons who return time after time.

Our second holiday with Lochs & Glens and will not be our last. Had a great time, hotel, trips out, food and staff all excellent. Cannot fault anything. The long journey to get there is worth it to see such lovely scenery including the snow on the mountain tops. Thank you L&G Holidays

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Scenic coach journeys.

Experience the beauty of Scotland's landscapes with comfortable and picturesque coach journeys through stunning lochs, glens, and mountains.

Expert Tour Drivers

Knowledgeable and experienced tour drivers provide insightful commentary, historical information, and assistance throughout the trip, enhancing your travel experience.

Carefully Curated Itineraries

Lochs and Glens Holidays design meticulously planned itineraries that highlight the best of Scotland's attractions, ensuring a well-rounded and memorable vacation.

Comfortable Accommodations

Stay in handpicked hotels located in scenic locations, offering comfortable rooms, excellent amenities, and delicious meals.

Social Atmosphere

Meet like-minded travellers and forge new friendships in a friendly and inclusive atmosphere onboard the coach and at the hotels.

Flexibility and Free Time

While all excursions are included, Lochs and Glens Holidays also provide free time for independent exploration and relaxation, allowing you to customize your experience.

Exceptional Customer Service

Benefit from dedicated customer service and support from the Lochs and Glens Holidays team, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable travel experience from start to finish.

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Places You’ll See

• Introduction
• Day 1 Welcome to Edinburgh
• Day 2 Discover Enchanting Edinburgh
• Day 3 Venture into the Scottish Highlands
• Day 4 Explore Culloden, Loch Ness and the Isle of Skye
• Day 5 Journey to Thriving Glasgow
• Day 6 Walk the Walls of Stirling Castle Dive Into Culture Connect with Locals
• Day 7 Farewell Glasgow

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Trafalgar has been hand crafting unique guided holidays for nearly 70 years. They were the first to introduce travellers to the local experience and continue today where destinations come to life through their hand-picked insider experiences. They pave the way by presenting locals who share their stories, culture, and cuisine With over 230 holidays in Europe, North, Central & South America, Australia, New Zealand and Asia Trafalgar offers new ways to travel every year. Choose between 11 travel styles created to satisfy even the most travelled individual. So whether you wish to explore in an intimate group to less visited destinations or travel with your entire family, Trafalgar offers the perfect range of tours that tailors to your needs.

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• Overall Rating Excellent 4.4
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• ED Emily · 7th July 2023 Fiona and Steven were the absolute best! Fiona was one of the greatest tour guides I’ve had. This is my first time with trafelgar and they are a major reason I will return. Steven was an amazing driver and I always felt safe. Fiona was so happy,... Show more Trip date: May 2023

• PK Peter · 2nd January 2023 Automatically translated. View in English Rate this translation Automatic translation available in English. View in English Good, organized, with Kevin a good guide. The ratio sightseeing to travel time on the bus could have been better.... Show more Trip date: December 2022

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Transfers to destinations other than those specified (e.g., not to train stations) are not provided, but you will be dropped off at the airport on the last day of the tour.[19]

You are welcome to contact the hotel about a week prior to departure to see if early check-in can be arranged, typically at an additional charge.

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Passports must be valid 6 months past the end date of the trip.

All optional experiences are booked on the trip with your travel director. We cannot pre-arrange it for you.

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Take a look at our coach holidays to Scotland including our breaks to the Edinburgh Tattoo, The Trossachs, Fort William and Stirling

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Fairytales in the Scottish Borders

Mon 3 - Fri 7 Jun 2024: A 5 Day Escorted Coach Holiday to 'Fairytales' in the Scottish Borders with Johnsons Coaches

Inner Hebrides Arran, Mull, Iona & Skye

Thu 13-Wed 19 Jun 2024: A 7 Day Escorted Coach Holiday to the Inner Hebrides with Johnsons Coaches

Rail & Sail in The Western Highlands

Sun 16-Fri 21 Jun 2024: A 6 Day Escorted Coach Holiday to Rail & Sail in the Highlands with Johnsons Coaches

Romantic Highland Railway

Sun 23-Fri 28 Jun OR Mon 16-Sat 21 Sep 2024: A 6 Day Escorted Coach Holiday to Romantic Highland Railways with Johnsons Coaches

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Wed 26 Jun - Tue 2 Jul 2024: A 7 Day Escorted Coach Holiday to Orkney Island Explorer to Johnsons Coaches

The Isles of Bute, Mull & Iona

Fri 5 - Wed 10 Jul 2024: A 6 Day Escorted Coach Holiday to The Isles of Bute, Mull & Iona with Johnsons Coaches

Castles & Gardens of South West Scotland

Mon 5-Fri 9 Aug 2024: A 5 Day Escorted Coach Holiday to the Castles & Gardens of South West Scotland with Johnsons Coaches

Scotland's Castle Trail & Royal Deeside

Sat 10-Fri 16 Aug 2024: A 7 Day Escorted Coach Holiday to Scotland's Castle Trail & Royal Deeside with Johnsons Coaches

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo & Royal Yacht

Sun 11 - Thu 15, Sun 18 - Thu 22 Aug 24: A 5 Day Escourted Coach Holiday to Edinburgh - The Tattoo with Johnsons Coaches

The Outer Hebrides & Ullapool

Mon 19 - Mon 26 Aug 24: A 8 Day Escourted Coach Holiday to Ullapool - The Outer Hebrides with Johnsons Coaches

The Highlands in A Nutshell

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Cultybraggan POW Camp

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A Highland Fling in The Spey Valley

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Scotlands Golden Colours of Autumn

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The Kelpies, Lochs & Glens

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The Palace Hotel Inverness all Inclusive 2024

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Scotland - an introduction

In a nutshell, Scotland is one of the most extraordinary places you'll get to visit that's crammed coast to coast with amazing scenery, beautiful historic towns and cities combined with cutting-edge attractions for everyone to enjoy. Scotland tours are the best way to discover England's fascinating neighbour with its rugged coastline, romantic lochs and eye-watering peaks so high that they touch the skies above.

When you visit Scotland, you will find yourself doing all manner of things that you wouldn't normally do such as listening to live fiddle music, sampling heather-infused whisky or following in the footsteps of Royalty at Stirling Castle. Ride the Jacobite Steam Train , the real 'Hogwarts Express', from Inverness to Mallaig where you could even pretend you're a wizard like 'Harry'?

On your tour of Scotland, you will begin to realise that the country has a complex history and houses an astonishing number of ancient monuments and buildings such as the Callanish Stones on the Isle of Lewis or The Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage which takes you back 5,000 years with its burial tombs and prehistoric settlements. On the other hand, wildlife enthusiasts will love the accessible wilderness of the Shetland Isles , The Orkneys and The Hebrides with its abundance of wildlife at every turn.

Edinburgh should definitely feature high on your itinerary when you visit Scotland as not only is it home to the world famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo but it also has a thriving arts scene boasting an International Festival Fringe,  a good wash of museums and an Old and New Town ensemble that have earned this city an 'Athens Of The North' nickname and World Heritage acclaim. Visit The Royal Mile for outstanding street entertainment, go to Princes Street where there are more shops than you can throw a stick at including a rather upmarket looking Primark! Jump on a sightseeing tour bus for a whistle-stop tour of the city including all the major sights such as Edinburgh Castle , Holyroodhouse , Jenners Department Store (the oldest in Scotland) and the Council Buildings .

Escape the hustle and bustle of city life and take your Scotland tour into the wilderness where you can climb ice falls in Glencoe , hurtle down rapids in Perthshire or trek through the awesome glens of West Highland Way . See if you can spot the elusive wildcats of the Cairngorms National Park , relax by the tranquil waters of Loch Lomond or see if you can spot 'Nessie' lurking in Loch Ness . Gaze over the fields where the Battle of Bannockburn was fought and won near Stirling or pay a visit to Burns Cottage , the birthplace of Robert Burns in Ayrshire. No visit to the Scottish Borders would be complete without seeing the interiors of Floors Castle . Admire the priceless artwork and hunt for the holly tree in the grounds that apparently marks the spot where King James II was killed during a siege!

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For further information about visiting Scotland you can visit the Official Tourism Website at visitscotland.com

Tips & Advice

To help you have an enjoyable holiday in Scotland, take a look at these useful tips and advice provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO):

Health and Travel Insurance

British Citizens are advised by some of our tour operators to have travel insurance before going on a tour or holiday, even if it happens to be in your country of residence. As a British citizen, you will be entitled to free emergency health care on the NHS.

If you are visiting Scotland from outside of the United Kingdom and fall ill or are involved in an accident and are from any member of the European Economic Area or Switzerland, you can obtain free or reduced cost treatment with The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Comprehensive travel insurance is advised for all other nationals planning on visiting Scotland.

If you need to contact the emergency services whilst in Scotland simply dial 999 or 112 to ask for an ambulance.

Crime Most destinations are generally trouble-free, however as with all places that you are not familiar with, keep an eye on your belongings and if necessary lock them away somewhere safe back at your hotel. Keep an eye on everyone in your party and don't go off with people you do not know. Buy your own drinks and keep sight of them at all times. Be aware of your surroundings and don't venture off on your own.

Local Laws and Customs Queuing is a British Institution - jump a queue at your own risk!

Drug offences will carry penalties in the UK, so avoid getting involved with anything whilst in Scotland. Please note the narcotic plant Khat/Qat is legal in the UK, but it isn't in a majority of other countries so never try to export this when leaving the UK.

If you are visiting from outside of the United Kingdom, it is wise to check customs requirements before you travel. If you are planning to bring alcohol, tobacco or souvenirs into the country, you need to be familiar with the UK's custom laws. For those people coming to the UK from the EU, you are allowed to bring an unlimited amount of most goods for your own use without paying tax or duty.

However, if you are travelling to the UK from outside of the EU, you are given an allowance of how much alcohol, tobacco, perfume, souvenirs and other goods. If you go above this allowance you may have to pay tax or duty. It is worth checking the HM Revenues and Customs website before you travel.

Entry Requirements When travelling between the UK, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man in most cases an official form of identification such as a Driver's License will be ok. However, some airlines will insist you show a passport so check before you travel.

If you are travelling to Scotland from Australia, Canada or the USA, you must have a valid passport for at least three months beyond the length of your stay. EU nationals need to have either a valid passport or identity card.

Visas for the UK are not required by those travelling from Australia, Canada, USA or EU for stays of up to six months.

Any other nationality looking to visit the UK must contact the local embassy to check visa requirements.

Things to do

Scotland is such a fascinating country to visit and should definitely feature high in your touring itinerary if you are planning a tour of the UK. Here are just a few ideas of the places you could visit during your tour:

Balmoral Castle Balmoral has been a holiday home for the British Royal Family since it was purchased by Queen Victoria in 1848. Queen Victoria herself described Balmoral as her 'dear paradise in the Highlands' and on visiting, you will hopefully  see why. The estate has been lovingly preserved for 150 years and covers in excess of 51,000 acres.

Skara Brae This mystical ancient settlement was uncovered by a ferocious storm in 1850. Older than Stonehenge, this settlement consists of eight houses which are connected by low covered passageways and was inhabited between 3200 BC and 2200 BC. It has been carefully preserved  allowing a unique insight into prehistoric life. 

Cairngorm National Park The Cairngorm National Park makes up Britain's vastest and tallest mountain range. The scenery here is spectacular with clean rivers, lochs, moorland, native forests and farmland. Stop off at the nearby Speyside Heather Garden and Visitor Centre, to view the heather exhibition and visit the Garden Shop.

Jacobite Steam Train Often described as one of the greatest railway journeys in the world, this 84 mile round trip, starts near the base of Ben Nevis, and will take you past many impressive sights. These include Loch Morar, the deepest freshwater loch in Britain, the most westerly railway station (Arisaig) and the deepest seawater loch in Europe – Loch Nevis.