Really enjoyed myself. Our driver and guide Brian was a pleasure to spend the day with and his knowledge of Scotland’s history obviously deeply personal to him. I sat up front and I was in awe of his ability to handle that huge machine all the while informing us of geography, movie trivia and personal anecdotes. He kept our tour on schedule and made special efforts to accommodate drop-off requests. Great memories and money well spent.

I would give 10 stars to Dougie if possible: a lovely and cheerful person who totally knows how to entertain his group, by sharing historical knowledge and fun facts about the Highlands, keeping the attention high for 12 hours, a very hard job if you consider that most of the trip is spent on the bus. The landscapes are stunning, but if I could choose again, I would go for a different option, the time is not enough unfortunately, and everything deserves a lot more of it. I recommend this experience in case you've already spent several days in Scotland and want a day just for chilling. I would have loved to see the Wallace Monument much closer, as it is mentioned in the to do list, but we just managed to have a quick view from far away. Lochness worths the visit, although you have to pay extra for the cruise. Glencoe is a very evocative place, I would have loved being there for longer. Same for Ben Nevis, a quick glimpse is what you get, but totally acceptable for such a good price.

Brian was an excellent guide. The bus was comfortable and we learned so much about Scotland. There were frequent stops for some beautiful pictures. Loch Ness was fabulous. We did the boat tour which was great as well. My husband and I are from Ohio and this was our first trip to Scotland and we loved it. We highly recommend this tour.