Eleven days of sport, a few free mornings, and the whole of the Highlands an hour up the road. If you're in Glasgow for the 2026 Commonwealth Games (23 July–2 August), one of those free days belongs to Loch Ness. We drive you there in your own car, at your own pace, with a local guide who knows every glen on the way.
No 40-seat coach. No 7am roll-call in a car park. Just your group, one vehicle, and the best of the Scottish Highlands in a single day.
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Your price covers the car, the driver-guide and the driving for the whole day. You only pay extra for the entries and treats you actually want.
Keeping admissions separate is deliberate. Some groups want to go inside the castle and cruise the loch; others are happy photographing both from the shore and keeping the cash. You decide on the day.
West coast to the Great Glen. This is our recommended route. Go private and you can swap, skip or linger anywhere you like.
First stop, Britain's biggest loch by surface area, barely 40 minutes from the city.
The Highlands' most dramatic glen, and a Skyfall filming location you'll recognise.
The single-track road where James Bond parks the Aston Martin. Prime photo stop.
The west coast's main town, sitting right under Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain.
Optional gondola up Aonach Mòr if you fancy the height.
The "Harry Potter bridge." Time it right and you'll watch the Jacobite steam train sweep across (it runs daily through the 2026 season, roughly June to October).
A WWII memorial at Spean Bridge with the finest view down the Great Glen.
Watch boats climb the Caledonian Canal locks at the foot of Loch Ness.
A ruined medieval fortress on the shore, and the loch's best Nessie-spotting spot.
The real, science-first story of the monster hunt, in Drumnadrochit.
The best open-water photo stop on the loch.
Journey's end in the Highland capital, on the banks of the River Ness.
Prefer pure sightseeing at Loch Ness without the west-coast detour? Take a look at our Nessie Trail Highland tour instead. Planning to drive it yourself? Our Glasgow to Inverness day-trip guide walks through the full route, driving times and every stop.
Because a private car fits your group, your pace and your Games schedule. A coach fits 40 strangers and a fixed clock. During a packed fortnight, that control is worth a lot, and per-vehicle pricing gets sharper the more of you travel.
You also get hotel pickup instead of a city-centre meeting point, a driver who'll wait while you get the photo, and the freedom to trade Nevis Range for a longer lunch without asking permission. Coach tours can't do any of that.
Every car is a late-model Mercedes-Benz or Range Rover, valeted and driven by a licensed local chauffeur. Groups of up to eight travel in the Vito Tourer; smaller groups can upgrade to something more executive.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Luggage | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer | Up to 8 | 8 large cases, 3 small | £700 |
| Mercedes-Benz V-Class | Up to 7 | 8 large cases, 3 small | £750 |
| Range Rover Sport | Up to 4 | 3 large, 2 small | £600 |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Up to 4 | 2 large, 2 small | £600 |
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Up to 4 | 2 large, 1 small | £600 |
Travelling as nine or more? We'll arrange a second vehicle so your whole group still travels together. See the full line-up on our fleet page.
★★★★★
5.0 rating from 25 Google reviews. Guests come back to the same things again and again: local knowledge, a flexible day, and how much more they saw with a private car than they could have managed alone.
"11/10, super knowledgeable and very friendly."
The one-day trip let her family see far more than they'd have managed on their own.
Praised an incredible Glencoe run, dramatic scenery and expert guidance.
Found the private tour more relaxed and personal than any group tour could be.
A safe, comfortable and flexible experience across several Highland days.
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Our Reviews PageSend your date, group size and Glasgow pickup point, and we'll do the rest. Games-fortnight dates fill fast, so the earlier you enquire, the better your pick of vehicle and time.
Message us your date, number of guests and where you're staying. WhatsApp is quickest.
We check availability, recommend the right vehicle and send a clear, all-in quote.
A £100 deposit holds the booking; the balance is due before travel.
Your chauffeur arrives at the agreed time, helps with the bags, and off you go north.
Flying in or out around the Games? We also run private airport transfers across Scotland.
Tell us the basics and we'll reply with a written quote, usually within a few hours.
No payment now. A £100 deposit only once you're happy with the quote.
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Loch Lomond, Glencoe, the Harry Potter viaduct and the full length of Loch Ness. Your group, your car, your pace.
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