Highland Explorer launches three new day tours from Glasgow

TORONTO — Highland Explorer Tours has announced three brand new day tours for 2025 that highlight the beautiful Scottish Highlands.

Part of Radical Travel Group’s award-winning Scottish touring brand, which is under the umbrella of The Travel Corporation, Highland Explorer aims to showcase Scotland’s stunning landscapes and rich heritage with these three new tours, all of which depart from Glasgow.

“Glasgow is a wonderful starting point for any Scottish journey, and we are excited to launch our three new tours for 2025, inviting clients to discover this vibrant city and then onwards to their Highlands adventure while connecting them to centuries of ancient history and cherished legends that shaped our heritage,” says Graeme Ward, Managing Director of Highland Explorer Tours and Radical Travel Group.

“Whether guests are exploring Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, or exploring the epic ‘Outlander’ filming locations, we are committed to providing world-class experiences that capture the spirit of Scotland,” Ward added.

The three new tours will depart from Glasgow beginning in April 2025, and include the following:

Scottish Highlands & Loch Ness: This new day tour is a full-day adventure, starting with a scenic drive through Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park that inspired the legends of Rob Roy. The journey continues into the majestic Highlands where guests will venture into the dramatic Glen Coe, renowned for its towering mountains, including Britain’s tallest, ben Nevis. In the village of Fort Augustus, they will explore the shores of Loch Ness and embark on an optional boat cruise to hunt for the elusive Nessie. The day concludes with a drive through Cairngorms National Park before returning to Glasgow.

Highland Express with Glen Coe and Beyond: From Glasgow, guests will embark on a panoramic drive through Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park before boarding the famous Jacobite Steam Train, aka the Hogwarts Express from the ‘Harry Potter’ films, for a ride along Scotland’s rugged west coast. They’ll cross the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct, the longest concrete railway bridge in Scotland, before enjoying a seafood lunch in Mallaig, a bustling fishing port. The journey continues along the Appin coast, passing Kilchurn Castle on the way to the historic town of Inveraray, nestled on the shores of Loch Fyne. Guests will then return to Glasgow for views of the Arrochar Alps and Rest and Be Thankful viewpoint along the way.

Outlander Castles & The Scottish Countryside: This day tour includes visits to Outlander’s filming locations, including the 14th-century fortress, Doune Castle, featured as the iconic Castle Leoch. Guests will stroll through the village of Culross, used as Cranesmuir, as well as visit Claire Fraser’s herb garden. They will also get the chance to explore Falkland, a charming town in Fife famous for its royal palace and the site where the ghost of Jamie Fraser made an appearance in the hit series. Other highlights include Midhope Castle, known as Lallybroch, Jamie Fraser’s ancestral home, and Blackness Castle, which served as Fort William. The journey concludes with views over the Firth of Forth before returning to Glasgow.

For more information go to https://highlandexplorertours.com/.