Timberbush Tours

Timberbush Tours

Coach tours of Scotland with daily departures from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness, with a driver-guide in English.

Who they are

Timberbush Tours runs coach tours of Scotland, for a day or several, with daily departures from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness. They're led by a guide who also drives and tells you, in English, the history of the places you pass through.

What a day with them is like

From Edinburgh they leave from Castle Terrace, opposite the NCP car park, at the foot of the castle. Check-in opens 30 minutes before departure and closes 5 minutes before; for the Loch Ness trip, which leaves at 8:00, they ask you to be there at around 7:30. Groups range from 15 to 53 people.

Castle admissions and boats aren't included in the "Tour Only" option. They can be added as a package when booking, and it's worth doing, because places are limited. Food isn't included either and hot food isn't allowed on the coach; they themselves advise bringing something cold to make the most of the stops. With the confirmation they send a link to a digital translation of the tour, including in Spanish.

The Loch Ness trip, step by step

It's the longest of their day trips from Edinburgh: about 360 miles and twelve and a half hours, from 8:00 to 20:30. The coach crosses the Highlands westwards through Glencoe, stops for lunch around Fort William and heads up the Great Glen to the shore of Loch Ness, where it stops by Urquhart Castle. There you choose: stay on the shore, take the boat or combine boat and castle, if you added it when booking. The last stop before heading back is Pitlochry. It costs from £56 per adult.

Children and bookings

They admit children from age 4, with a reduced fare from 4 to 16. Below that age they can't travel. You book on their website or on +44 131 226 6066, from 7:00 to 21:00 every day.

What they run

The Geocalia activities run by Timberbush Tours, with the prices and terms they publish.

Independent companies: you book with them, on their terms. Prices are as they publish them and may change.

Frequently asked questions

Where do Timberbush tours leave from in Edinburgh?

From Castle Terrace, opposite the NCP car park, EH1 2EW.

From what age can children go?

From age 4, with a reduced fare up to 16.

Is there a Spanish translation?

The tour is in English, but with the booking they send a link to a digital translation in Spanish.

Are admission tickets included?

Not in the basic option. They're added as a package when booking.

Independent company: you book with them, on their terms.

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

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