Private Harry Potter, Glenfinnan Viaduct, Highlands tour Glasgow

Stirling, GB
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Highlights

  • Capture the Hogwarts Express on the Glenfinnan Viaduct
  • Reflect at the poignant Commando Memorial with Ben Nevis in the background
  • Marvel at the awe-inspiring landscapes of the Highlands at Glencoe
  • Visit Doune Castle, a renowned film set
  • Take a short walk up to Hagrid's hut in Ballachulish

Pickup

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ABode Glasgow
AC Hotel Glasgow
Acorn Hotel
Albion Hotel
Alexander Thomson Hotel
Ambassador Hotel
Apex City of Glasgow Hotel
Argyll Hotel
Artto Hotel
Babbity Bowster
Best Western Glasgow Hotel
Boclair House Hotel
Britannia Inn Glasgow
Cairncross House
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Carlton George Hotel
Cathedral House
Charing Cross Hotel
CitizenM Glasgow
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Clifton Hotel
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Dakota Hotel Glasgow
Doubletree By Hilton Glasgow Central
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Glasgow Argyle Hotel, BW Signature Collection by Best Western
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Glasgow Intl Airport
Glasgow Loft Apartments
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Glasgow West Hotel by Compass Hospitality
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Hilton Glasgow
Holiday Inn Express Glasgow - City Ctr Riverside, an IHG hotel
Holiday Inn Express Glasgow - City Ctr Theatreland, an IHG hotel
Holiday Inn Glasgow - City Ctr Theatreland, an IHG hotel
Hotel Du Vin Glasgow, at One Devonshire Gardens
Hotel Indigo Glasgow, an IHG Hotel
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ibis budget Glasgow
ibis Glasgow City Centre - Sauchiehall St.
ibis Styles Glasgow Central
Ibis Styles Glasgow Centre George Square
Kelvin Hotel
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Kelvingrove Park
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Premier Inn Glasgow City Centre (George Square) hotel
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Scotland Glasgow Accommodation
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The Address Glasgow
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The Victorian House
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Village Hotel Glasgow
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Yotel Glasgow
We are happy to pick up from Hotels, Guest houses, and Airbnb. This tour is approximately 12 hours long, with 7 hours of driving and around 5 hours spent out of the vehicle at the various stops/attractions. It's a long day with much to see.

What to expect

1

Stirling Castle

One of the most important and largest castles in Scottish history. Stirling Castle sits on top of a hill of volcanic rock above the town of Stirling.

2

Taste Perthshire

A great stop, restrooms and coffee shop, of course our main attraction is to hand feed our much loved 'Highland Coos'.

Duration 30 minutes
3

Dalwhinnie Distillery

Dalwhinnie Distillery, famous for its single malt, is the highest distillery in Scotland at over 1000 feet above sea level.

4

Commando Monument

90 mins away is The Commando Monument, a large three-figure bronze statue commemorating the service and sacrifice given by thousands of Allied troops during the Second World War, with Ben Nevis looming in the background.

Duration 15 minutes
5

Glenfinnan Viaduct

A 30-minute drive takes us to our main attraction. Embrace the magical setting of this world-famous Harry Potter film location and witness the ‘Hogwarts Express’ steam train crossing the Glenfinnan Viaduct. It is our aim to arrive by 12:20pm, the Jacobite train can be best seen form the hill beyond the viaduct, it is a 25 min walk, with the train expected between 1:10 and 1:30pm

Duration 90 minutes
6

Fort William

Rising above all other mountains in the UK, Ben Nevis is the tallest and overshadows Fort William. We will take you to a vantage point where you will be able to take in the scenery and take in those captivating photos. A 30-minute drive from the Viaduct.

Duration 20 minutes
7

Clachaig

Hagrids Hut, once sat in the Clachaig gulley, at the beginning of the Glencoe mountain range. Both the Prisoner of Azkaban and the Order of the Phoenix were filmed here. Unfortunately, the hut is no longer here, but it is a short walk from where it once stood.

Duration 20 minutes
8

The Three Sisters

The Three Sisters of Glencoe - the most photographed place in Scotland - are three mountain peaks formed 420 million years ago by a super volcano, and the valley below was carved by glaciers over millions of years. There is a hidden glen behind it that was used by the MacDonald clan to hide cattle stolen from their neighbors. A 30-minute drive from Fort William.

Duration 20 minutes
9

Rannoch Moor

A 20-minute drive takes us to Rannoch moor, which is often referred to as the most desolate place in the UK, due to being the largest bog expanse in the British Isles. It was also used as the setting for the filming of scenes of Harry Potter Deathly Hallows.

Duration 10 minutes
10

Loch Tulla Viewpoint

A 5-minute drive takes us to Loch Tulla viewpoint encompasses everything that The Highlands have to offer, from rising mountains to lochs and pine forests.

Duration 20 minutes
11

Inveruglas

A great vantage point of Loch Lomond is the pyramid-shaped raised platform in Inveruglas. This is a good stop being both 45 minutes from Loch Tulla and 45 minutes from Glasgow, your final stop at your accommodation/hotel or airbnb

Duration 20 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Specialized infant seats are available
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Travel time is included on the total tour duration
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    The Jacobite train itself runs from April to late October
  • Additional information
    Uk cars are smaller than our American counterparts, please be aware of this when booking for 4 adults
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    Occasionally the Jacobite train is replaced with a diesel train, on these occasions it is beyond our control
Provided by E2G Travel

What our experts say

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    Visit nearby Fort William for lunch.
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    Don't miss the Commando Monument.
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    Bring a camera for stunning views.
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    Consider visiting Rannoch Moor for photos.
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    Dress in layers for changing weather.

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