My wife and I have just completed the 3 day tour of the Highlands and Skye. What an incredible experience, our tour guide Gary S. was brilliant, informative and helpful. The Highlands themselves are incredible, the scenery and the history is incredible. The trip on Loch Ness was great. I really cannot recommend this company and the tour enough. Thanks for an amazing time. read more

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Our journey started very early 730 in the morning, and it seems they had enough bookings to fill 2 buses. Starting was not so pleasant, these girls' gang (3 ladies in their 40s), they all took window seats and nowthe guide is asking politely to sit them together so that the other person can board the bus, but no one wanna leave their window, and 3 seats were vacant. Hey, aunties, what about some basic courtesy? Everyone paid the same bucks, so don't act like you own the company Coming to the topic, the guide was witty, knowledgeable, and cool. Yes, I had some difficulty understanding the Scottish accent, but it's okay. The tour started with a quick coffee break at Calendar. Then we stopped at Trossachs Woollen Mill- This is possibly the most easiest way to spot highland cows in Scotland. The second stop was somewhere in the Scottish Highlands: beautiful surroundings, so soothing. Then we stopped at Commando Memorial, Fort Augustus Locks, and Loch Ness View Point, Fort Augustus. Each stop was a 15-45 min stop, depending on how big that attraction was. Loch Ness (Fort Augustus) was 2 hrs+ stop, as a few folks had to go on a boat tour. The bus was comfortable, and the guide kept telling us about stories of the highlands, Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, and stuff. Overall, it was a tiring but fun day, knowing many facts, stories, and visiting such a beautiful part of the world. read more

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Awesome host Fraser and driver William. They made the experience entertaining and comfortable. Would recommend this tour.

My wife and I had a tour with The Hairy Coo in October 2025 for Glencoe, Glenfinnan, and the Scottish Highlands. We really enjoyed the tour! The tour started at 8:30AM in Edinburgh and got back at about 8:30PM; we stopped for breakfast around 10:30 and slso bought packaged lunches while there, and we had multiple stops during the day for photos. We also stopped at the Glenfinnan Viaduct to watch the Hogwarts Express train from Harry Potter go by. The driver was friendly and funny and told stories about Scotland's history, which made the tour more enjoyable. Overall it was a fun day and a good tour. read more

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Great tour and guides. I like they are a bit off beat. Refreshing. Hilarious commentary and rich, depth of knowledge

As someone who gets motion sickness in a big bus I was sad to see there is not an option to pay extra to get the front seats in the bus as many other tours have. However we tried to arrive early to ensure our spot but got lost due to bad maps. Be advised you meet at the top of the hill in front of the Burns monument. Don't go down the path like we did. We ended up near the back of the bus which wasn't ideal especially when a couple with excessive cologne entered the seats behind us. The same couple proceeded to listen to their music at a high volume throughout the tour which was very distracting. When we mentioned it to our guide, Peter he said he would say something. To our knowledge he never did as after the next stop the couple stated again and we had to ask him ourselves to please use his headphones. He was VERY rude to us and said "I paid to be here" as if our seats were free. At no point did Peter intervene. This couples assaulting perfumes also triggered an asthmatic reaction in my sister who had to use her rescue inhaler. The rest of us had to use our scarves as masks to shield the smell. It was so strong that my coat still smells of it three days later! I truly feel something needs to be stated in their documents to not wear perfumes as it's clear some people do not understand shared space or how dangerous their favorite smell can be to others. While we enjoyed Peter and his storytelling with music we were unable to hear most of it due to the rudeness of this couple. I also would have preferred the tour begin a smidge later and cut out the breakfast stop. Or start at the same time and allow us more than 30 minutes in pitlockery. We had barely enough time to use the restroom and get a tea. read more

Paul is truly a gem! He made the entire 12 hour go in a blink and his passion for sharing the history is evident. If he isn't already, he should be the blueprint for how all tours are given. Would highly recommend! Tour bus was very cold, however we didn't complain and would rather the cold as opposed to being broiling. Bringing a lap blanket would have been nice but the first stop has them for sale. Paul shared with the group his family history with the clans to make it engaging and had a fun trivia game at the end - all easy material so nothing to worry over. I would genuinely do any tour Paul offered to see anything, ever. Only thing to note- tipping at the end is cash only so you will need to do currency exchange beforehand so you have cash for him- he deserves it! We did get a card from him that we can tip via pay pal and view his other media. He was not pushy at all and genuinely was a delight to be with. read more

The Hairy Coo - Beautiful stop on the way to Loch Ness - Tours Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

A trip to Scotland wasn't complete for us without visiting Loch Ness but my new driving anxiety was not going to let me rent a car so I decided to book a 12 hour tour with The Hairy Coo, even though I kind of hate people who go on tours. Thankfully, our tour guide gave us a smooth ride, great facts and information and made us feel really welcome and happy. Not going to lie, what pushed me to book with The Hairy Coo was the chance to get up close and personal with some Highland cows. Even though that stop was one of the shortest we did, it was worth every penny to be able to pet, feed and get licked by one of these cows. The tour is long but honestly, our guide, Alistair, made the journey very pleasurable and it felt like it went by fairly fast. I loved his jokes mixed in with the landscape sights and the historical tales. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who asked me. read more

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I knew we were in for a fun day as soon as I saw our driver Lucky in his Hairy Coo hat! Yes, it was a long day, but the bus was comfortable and Lucky kept us entertained with stories of each area we visited along with tidbits about film locations from Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, Skyfall and even Monty Python. The scenery is beyond beautiful. There was time for lunch in the cute lakeside village before we boarded our cruise of Loch Ness. We didn't find Nessie but the cruise was still informative on a nice boat fully equipped with bar and toilets. I highly recommend this tour if you're visiting Edinburgh and have time. read more

The Hairy Coo - Laura the bus driven by the incomparable Lucky! - Tours Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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Loved our 12 hour excursion into the Scottish countryside including the highlands and Loch Ness. Stuart was a wonderful storyteller with a low key, friendly demeanor. He made it a great experience sharing his knowledge of his beloved Scotland. read more

Our driver/guide Ryan was awesome! We enjoyed the entire trip and Ryan was both informative and a pleasure. He added so much to the trip. His recommendations for food and sweets were spot on, especially the whiskey ice cream! The busiyokee was a blast and all on board joined in! Ryan deserves so much and you're lucky to have him. read more

We had an amazing time on our Highlands and Distillery tour. Our kilted guide was fun, told us stories and provided interesting lessons of Scottish history. He also had a wonderfully curated song list of Scottish musicians that provided the perfect soundtrack for the beautiful Scottish landscapes. The distillery tour was informative and tasty. We would definitely recommend this tour. read more

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Hello, This is John Mclachlan from Florida. we just are so happy with Colin. He made our trip that more amazing! What a great person you have representing your Company. People like him are hard to find. We took the hairy coo tour to the Scottish high lands and the lochness. we will forever remember our wonderful experience. read more

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The three day tour exceeded all expectations of seeing some of the best that Scotland has to offer. We saw so many things that were incredibly beautiful and we were accompanied by a very special tour guide Ewan. He went out of his way to make sure that everyone on the bus was comfortable, happy and enjoying the adventure. I had an issue with leaving something behind at the hotel where I stayed in Inverness. He did not hesitate to help me and made arrangements to ensure I received it before I left Scotland. It was obvious that he loved what he did and he loves Scotland and enjoyed being with people touring his beautiful country. Thank you for a wonderful vacation. The pictures are some of my favorite spots that we toured and will return to in future visits to Scotland read more

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We are extremely disappointed with our recent experience with The Hairy Coo, specifically concerning the conduct of their driver. My family and I ultimately chose to disembark from the bus before our official tour even began due to his unacceptable behavior (a series of off-color comments, loud music and defensive attitude). This created a very uncomfortable and unwelcoming atmosphere for us. We have since reached out to Trip Advisor and The Hairy Coo to be told that their driver has done no wrong and we have simply misunderstood him and the problem is ours. In my opinion an overall lack of customer wellbeing/service. Booking with The Hairy Coo turned out to be a very expensive mistake. read more

Prositive Remarks / Comments The Dirver / Guide was very knowledgeable, topics regarding Scotland and Scots were well researched and well commented Time to time stops / were well coordinated and sufficient time line was given for specific activities Negatives ground check in staff was bit rude and non courteous vechicle breakdown after coiple of meters waiting time for anotuer vehicle almost 30 min lost time waiting had to speed up to meet time slots read more

Exceptional tour. David our driver was amazing on a scale of 1 to 5, he gets a 10! Coach was clean and modern, David knew the history, yet kept it entertaining with a twist of David humor. Hairy Coo provides a great experience while touring Scotland. read more

This 3-day of the Highlands and the Isle of Skye was THE highlight of a trip that has been loaded with them. The grandeur and staggering beauty of the landscape defies description, surpassing anything I've experienced. The tour was beautifully choreographed with one wonderful experience after another. Our guide, Dougie, was an efficient, organized, knowledgeable, effervescent, ebullient, one-of-kind man I'll never forget. I'll miss him and Scotland terribly! read more

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Driver performs as tour guide as well as driver of large bus full of people. This is not a safe way to tour. The driver can't help but be distracted with his focus on delivering tour dialog. Our driver, Dougie was professional in his continual admonishment of passengers who were chatting through his dialogue, which is indeed rude. His dialog was boring. He himself was irritating. While the tour itinerary was enjoyable I did not enjoy the 10 hour experience with an unlikable tour guide distracted by his actual need to drive too!! This company should have both a driver and a pleasant, likable, genuinely interesting and funny guide on its bus tours as is the case in most other tours I've taken. read more

Very funny, knowledgeable tour guide! Friendly and kind. Saw so much of Scotland we wouldn't have seen otherwise! read more

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We did the 3 day Isle of Skye tour with Anthony. Despite winter weather conditions and shorter day light, he made sure we saw over 800 miles of highland territory. (Not easy to do herding 17 people around!) He delivered skillful story telling with his cheerful, humorous demeanor during longer stretches of road and kept us very safe and informed at each stop. We saw everything we wanted to see even the unseasonal Harry Coo sighting! Even though the weather was very expected winter conditions, Anthony made our trip seem complete and extra special. The Hairy Coo tour company is well organized, efficient, has a safety first mentality, and all the while giving passengers freedom to explore what they prefer during stops. They do not pressure guests to support any certain establishments while also providing many worthwhile suggestions accumulated from previous guests experiences. The trip price was undervalued for the quality of service we received and would certainly reserve another tour if the opportunity arises. If you are on the fence about which tour company to use, consider your search over and reserve with The Hairy Coo! (And request Anthony as your guide!) read more

The Hairy Coo - Standing Stones - Tours Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Nick was an excellent tour guide! We did the three day Skye, Inverness, & highlands tour and had a great time--would 100% recommend to anyone new to Scotland. All stops were perfectly spaced out with entertaining and informative commentary between them. Bus was very clean and comfortable. read more

A wonderful full day tour. Our guide/bus driver David H was the best!! He shared so much knowledge while keeping the tour fun. He was professional (even with a rather rude guest) and honestly made the tour. Highly recommend this full day adventure. read more

We took the 1 day Highlands tour and thoroughly enjoyed it. Paul , our driver and tour guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. I highly recommend it. read more

Great way to see lots of Scotland and the beautiful landscape and hills of the country side. The Driver Paul was outstanding with providing information and stories about Scotland. read more

We took the Highlands, Glencoe, Loch Ness and Ptlochry tour. William our guide/driver was very funny and informative. How he remembers all of that information is beyond me. Proud Scotsman is he. The only drawback, which was significant, was the length of the tour. However, there's no way around that and I would have missed out on a lot of the Scottish history if it was shorter. I would recommend this to my friends. Mike read more

This was a great excursion. Colin was an excellent tour guide & driver. He told stories, shared history and played great music that was a beautiful compliment to the area we visited. read more

This was one of the best tours we have ever been on! Micheal was entertaining, knowledgeable, and friendly. It was so much fun traveling to the highlands and Loch Ness on the hairy coo. Micheal made the time fly by on the bus with his songs, stories, and jokes. He also had great recommendations for the pit stops along the way. We had some of the best food from our trip on this excursion. The highlands were beautiful! We learned so much and got to experience some of the worlds most beautiful places. Make time on your trip for this tour. It is well worth it. read more

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We are Americans and found this tour on-line. We opted for the 3 day Highland package. If you are lucky enough to get WILLIAM- count your lucky stars! He is a traveling history book and adds his DJ skills into the mix to break up the lessons and driving. Get out of Edinburgh and do it for the beauty! read more

The Hairy Coo - Kelpies - Tours Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

In November 2022, I ventured onto the 12-hour bus tour to visit the Scottish Highlands, Glencoe, Loch Ness, and Pitlochry with The Hairy Coo. I felt so blessed to see these majestic and breathtaking, beautiful locations. It was a long, but fun day. Thankfully, we had a great tour guide/bus driver, John, "King of the North." John was funny, entertaining, and a great storyteller. Even though I didn't see the Loch Ness monster, I still enjoyed this tour. I highly suggest it if you find yourself in Edinburgh. Cheers! Tip: If you're a vegan, bring some snacks. *Here's the YouTube video I made of my tour: https://youtu.be/0zYpc5fwBc4 read more

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The Hairy Coo was absolutely incredible. Our tour guide, Anthony was hysterical and so much fun. I only wish that I had sat in the front of the bus, so we could keep each other entertained. The views along the tour were stunning, and we got to see a large part of Scotland in such an efficient time. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who is visiting. Next time I come to Scotland, I am signing up for the 3-day tour! I loved every second of the experience. I do recommend some motion sickness pills, as the winding roads on a bus can make the strongest man a bit queasy. I can't wait to return and experience more of Scotland with the same tour company! P.S. The "honk if you're horny" sign was a great touch for The Hairy Coo. read more

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We had a phenomenal time with The Hairy Coo! We did the 3-Day Isle of Skye, Inverness & Highlands Tour and could not be happier with what we got to see, hear and do. Paul S. was our tour guide and he was phenomenal! He taught us so much about Scotland and Scottish culture, gave us excellent recommendations and was a fantastic driver/tour guide. We saw so many beautiful places in Scotland and appreciated the commentary throughout the travel from different locations. The music Paul plays also added so much to the experience! Highly recommend to anyone and will definitely book with them again when we return to Scotland! read more

My wife and I journeyed with The Hairy Coo this past October for their three day bus tour. It was a wonderful experience; neither of us had ever taken a bus tour while on holiday and we are so glad we did with The Hairy Coo. I want to give a BIG shout-out to our tour guide, Lucky. What a professional: excellent demonstration of Scottish history and local knowledge; he always had a wee joke to tell; and the driving was superb. Thank you Lucky and thank you to the Hairy Coo for a great experience that we'll be talking about for the rest of our lives! read more

Our tour guide, Fraser, with The Hairy Coo was absolutely wonderful! He shared his extensive knowledge of Scottish history and entertaining stories throughout our trip. We loved every moment of our 5-day tour! read more

This trip was amazing and I could not recommend it more! Craig was my tour guide and he made this trip memorable. With jokes, stories, good music and fun surprises throughout the day, he was arguable my favorite part of the tour. The views were breathtaking. There were plenty of stops for bathroom and snack breaks. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone! read more

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We did the 3 day tour from Edinburgh and it was amazing! Our guide/driver "Wee Stevie" was so knowledgeable and fun. He kept us on track so we didn't miss anything and he helped create moments we otherwise wouldn't have had. He took a different route than other tour drivers would so that when we drove to places, we had it to ourselves. Also introduced us to the Co-Op meal deal that we took advantage of for the remainder of our stay in Scotland. Highly recommend Hairy Coo tours, especially Stevie!!!! read more

If you travel to Edinburgh, seeing the highlands is a must! We didn't regret using the Hairy Coo tours at all. Our driver was Colin, who was made the tour very pleasurable and informational at the same time. He was witty and knowledgeable. There are plenty of stops for the restroom and each location we went to had a great story that came with it. Beautiful nature and a worthwhile experience! read more

Our tour of the Scottish highlands with Hairy Coo was wonderful! We did the 1-Day Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe & Pitlochry tour. Our tour guide and driver, Martin, was delightful and entertaining. We loved hearing all the facts and story's he told thought our journey. The tour started with a short breakfast stop in Calendar, then we visited some hairy coos (Scottish cows) and got to feed them! Next we had a beautiful scenic drive up to Loch Ness with a nice picture stop along the way. We had a couple of hours in Loch Ness for lunch and a boat tour in the loch. We had anot her picture stop before the final stop in Pitlochry where we tried the highly recommended single malt whiskey ice cream. It was delicious! I can't recommend this tour and our tour guide enough. It was a great way to experience the highlands for the first time and in a short amount of time. read more

The Hairy Coo - Mountain range - Tours Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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Enjoyed my full day tour with hairy coo. Driver was fun and knowledgeable and kept us engaged throughout the trip. If I had to do it again, I would like to do one location vs trying to squeeze too much in a day. However, that's on me and not the tour company. Cheers read more

I want to praise our guide William for his ability to share so many interesting stories and history all while driving the tour bus safely. The stories were a favorite part of the trip. He also had a great playlist and gave us some time to ourselves as well to rest while he drove. And he made sure we stopped to see and feed some hairy coos! The days were long, but the time flew by. I'd use hairy coo again, however out of all the tour buses I rode, some seats weren't the most comfortable. It was due to design. The seats that happened to fall in between windows didn't have much space for your shoulders. I had to move to another spot, so I couldn't imagine a large man wanting to stay in that seat for days. read more