Hairy Coos & Highland Views: A Short Day Escape from Edinburgh

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Embark on a delightful day tour from Edinburgh, where Scotland’s rich history and breathtaking landscapes await.

There are two versions of this tour available, which you choose when booking: Visit a traditional whisky distillery for a tour and tasting, or exploring the imposing Blackness Castle, known for its dramatic riverside setting and historic role.

Continue your adventure with the tranquil beauty of Loch Katrine and the wild splendour of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, where nature and heritage blend in perfect harmony.

It’s the ideal mix of history, culture, and stunning scenery—all before returning to Edinburgh in time for dinner and evening plans!

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Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please note that the tour route will vary depending on your chosen option. The Distillery option will stop at Deanston, the Castle option will stop at Blackness Castle. These cannot be combined.

Minimum age to travel is 8 years old. Photo ID, such as a passport, may be required. Children (8-17) must be accompanied by an adult.

There are regular stops on tour for comfort breaks, as we do not have toilets onboard the coaches

This tour in an air-conditioned coach, hosted by a local Scottish guide, rated 5-stars by the official Scottish Tourist Board

There are opportunities to take short nature walks, it is recommended to bring suitable clothing and footwear.

No animals allowed on tour

When using public transport or a taxi to the departure point, please allow extra time for possible delays.

Any time not specified in the itinerary is allotted to travel between stops, exploring Scotland while on the coach.

There are regular stops on tour to purchase food and refreshments that cater for most dietary requirements

Ouch coaches are not wheelchair accessible, but we can accommodate folding wheelchairs. Please notify us ahead of time to confirm available space. Bus has 3x approximate 30 cm steps at entrance.

Please note that Blackness Castle is closed 29.09.25 - 19.10.25, during these dates we'll make an alternative stop during the Castle option at: 29.09.25 - 06.10.25: Linlithgow Palace. 07.10.25 - 20.10.25: Doune Castle.

Chính sách hủy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Bao gồm

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Experienced Driver-Guide providing live commentary and story telling throughout

Regular Comfort Breaks

Air-conditioned vehicle

No children under the age of 8 allowed

No Toilet/Restroom on board

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Please note that we do not allow groups over 8 passengers, and ask that groups book private tours.

Tickets to Blackness Castle not included (Adults £8.50, Children £5)

Deanston Distillery tour & tasting (£19.50 for adults, £6 for children)

Cần Quan Tâm

The Kelpies & The Helix

Departing Edinburgh’s New Town, we leave the bustle of the city behind us as we make embark on our scenic day trip takes you on a journey through Scotland’s stunning landscapes, rich history, and finest whisky. Early on we’ll pass by the Kelpies, the towering 30-meter-high sculptures of mythical horses and Stirling, a symbol of Scottish royalty and history.

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Stirling

We make our way past Stirling, which was once the capital of Scotland. Look out for the iconic views of the Wallace Monument and Stirling Castle, one of Scotland’s most important and grand castles.

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Tùy chọn

With optional Castle Visit

Stop at Blackness Castle: We will not stop at a distillery on this version of the tour. Tickets to the castle not included. Min age 7+.

With optional Distillery tour

Stop at Deanston Distillery: We will not stop at a castle on this version of the tour. Distillery tour tickets not included. Min age 8+.

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Great tour! Just a really fun day
jolav309,
13 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
We went on the hairy coos trip with Paul S as our guide (the supergalactic one). We didn't really know what to do for the day, which is why we booked this trip. This trip is a really nice way to fill in your day if it's rainy or sunny! We really enjoyed our guide Paul S, he is a wholesome and funny dude who made the trip worthwhile. The bus ride was really entertaining because of Paul. He had lots of interesting facts and stories to tell. We felt safe in his bus. And even though the weather was a bit crappy and rainy, the activities and stops were suitable for this day. The tour itself was nice and we saw a lot of the rough Scottish landscape. Long story short; we enjoyed this day and we recommend this tour! P.S. Paul, we hope you got to photograph the northern lights and my dad confirmed it was a merganser (bird)! Thank you for a great day.
A taste of the highlands
LeanneW1303,
12 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Fun day trip to see the Hairy Coos and a whisky distillery! Paul S was a wonderful tour guide/ bus driver. If you want a taste of the highlands without spending 12 hrs on a bus, this is the tour to do it!
A fairy day in the highlands
O3452IEfionab,
10 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an amazing one day trip away from the city! Our guide Jason was so kind and funny, and gave us a lot of so interesting explanations of his country. I chose that trip because I didn’t want a 12h trip on one day, and I think it was the perfect timing. Highly recommended if you wanna taste a bit oh highlands (of Scottish whisky too!), cuddle some hairy coos, and spend some time in nature.
Short but sweet!
maryjoyces523,
10 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a super fun day with Michael. He provided a lot of valuable information in each stop. I particularly enjoyed the Distillery tour and the encounter with the Highland Coos! ❤️
Great little tour away...
Devan M,
9 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
Great little tour away from the city! A nice sample of what's out there without lingering too long. Plenty of opportunities for breaks and Ewen did a great job giving us some history along the way; I especially appreciated hearing some Scottish music. I also liked the drive we took through a couple small villages! I will cautious those who get car sick that I did start to feel it on the final stretch toward the turn around destination so I'd recommend prepping for that. It wasn't too bad but the road does get bouncy for a bit
Jason, our guide, was...
Barbara A,
9 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
Jason, our guide, was very informative and very pleasant. He sincerely strived to make the trip a fun day for everyone. My daughter and I would have liked a bit more time with the cows but all in all it was great.
Whisky, coos and autumnal views with Jason in the happy hairy coo
Voyage21709511196,
8 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Brilliant day from start to finish. The tour was a great length. The whisky tour to Deanston distillery was brilliant, visiting the coos was lovely and so nice that Jason provided some tasty veg to give them. The drive to Loch Katrine was spectacular. The coach was so comfortable and very clean. The driver guide Jason was a great driver, full of fun stories and facts along the journey. Highly recommend this tour!
David was "magic"
121sanneb,
7 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
It was "magic" like they say in Edinburgh (so they told us). Our busdriver and guide was David.Amazing person,lots of knowledge and even more fun to listen to. We learned a lot of scotlands history ( also the parts they dont tell you in movies like "braveheart" or else.) I REALLY RECOMMEND THIS TOUR. And back in Edinburgh after a fantastic day we even had a bus-e-oke (karaoke on the bus😁) "We will walk 500MI👍👍👍
Disappointing Tour
annabellel416,
7 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
3.00
My friend and I went on the 'Hairy Coos & Highland Views' tour yesterday (6th November) and were honestly disappointed. I'd like to preface this by saying that our tour guide, John, was funny and knowledgeable. However, the sites we visited were underwhelming considering we were in Scotland. We visited Blackness Castle and were there for an hour. If you're an Outlander fan, I think you would love the castle, but we found it very small and ran out of things to do quickly. We had been told it would be a 45 minute stop, opposed to an hour. The next stop we had was at Loch Katrine, with our guide giving us an hour and a half there. Unfortunately, we arrived there at 2:10 and so were unable to do the river cruises (which were 45 minutes long and departed every hour), and when we asked to hire bikes, were told that they were unavailable because of various reasons. We walked around the loch, which was stunning, and then went to the cafe - but were so disappointed that we hadn't arrived in time for the boat cruises and weren't able to ride bikes around the loch. An hour and a half seemed like a very long stop considering there were minimal activities. On the way back to Edinburgh, we did meet some 'Hairy Coos', however there are only 3 of them to see and on the day we visited, only 2 came out to greet us. Please also keep in mind that while it says you'll arrive back at 5PM, we only arrived back in Edinburgh at 5:40PM. My friend and I were honestly disappointed. We felt that time was not allotted well.
Hairy coos
joan d,
6 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
Great tour Peter the tour/guide was great Hairy coos so cute deanston distillery great Good whisky good lunch