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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Evaluating 461 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company, frequently praising the staff for their efficiency, attentiveness, and extensive knowledge. Customers consistently highlight the guides' ability to entertain with stories, facts, music, and humor, making the holidays memorable and enjoyable. The service is often described as well-organized, with clear pick-up points and a good balance between information and sightseeing, ensuring a smooth user experience. Reviewers appreciate the numerous stops provided, allowing ample time to stretch their legs and enjoy the spectacular scenery at various locations. However, some people mentioned wishing for more time at specific locations, such as the Glennfinnan stop, despite the overall positive experience. Conversely, a few other people also felt that an employee's behavior and professionalism were concerning, citing issues with their conduct.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 star rating for our guide today Fraser, for being efficient, attentive and knowledgeable and for having a really good playlist of music throughout the tour from Edinburgh to Inverness. Great stops,... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Three day tour from Edinburgh up to the Isle of Skye with Paul S, our guide and driver. The scenery is spectacular and there were plenty of stops in between the main events to stretch your legs. Paul... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Louise was very informative, fun, enthusiastic and professional. She allowed us time for each stop even when the view was hidden by grey sky's and fog from the weather. The intermittent scottish music... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Paul S. was not only a GREAT Driver he was very informative on Scottish History. His driving ability impressed me, as I am a retired Firefighter driving Fire Engines my whole life. His knowledge on... See more


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About The Hairy Coo

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Experience the best of Scotland with The Hairy Coo coach tours. Enjoy one of our fun and fascinating day trips or multi-day coach tours of Scotland.

The Hairy Coo offers Scotland tours from Edinburgh. All tours are guided by one of our experienced Scottish tour guides.

We also offer private tours of Scotland for all sizes of groups from 1 - 100.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great views with amazing guide!

Niel was great fun! He told some very interesting stories about important characters in Scotland's history while showing us the most amazing views we've ever seen. He had the patience of a saint with some issues that happened during our tour (someone forgot their belongings in a previous stop and he managed to get them back in less than 15 minutes and still got us in time to all of our stops for the day). I 100% recommend this tour if you're a Harry Potter and nature fan, and I wish you get to do it with Niel as well.

March 25, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best tour!

Loved it so much! Ian was the best and pur tour wouldn't be the same without him! Definitely would recommend everyone to come and explore the Highlands with the Hairy Coos, and Ian!! 🐄

March 23, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was a great tour

It was a great tour, John G made it so enjoyable and entertaining. He dint miss out even a small part of highlands. He was patient and friendly. Most recommended tour service.

March 22, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had the BEST TIME EVER!!

I had the BEST TIME EVER!!! No seriously, this tour took me to spots that made me completely and utterly fall in love with Scotland, was overwhelmed by the beauty of the highlands the whole time. Not only that, but i truly believe that my experience wouldn’t have been the same without Fraser!! Amazing storyteller through and through, from Mary queen of Scots to Robert De Bruce, every tale told by him made me feel like I was experiencing the history events myself. Oh boy, Fraser is an artist and a passionate one!
300% recommending this tour, you HAVE to do it if you’re in Edinburgh. (P.S: we for to see hairy coos as well yay!!)

March 22, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Memorable birthday for my mom!

Great experience in the highlands with our guide Jason! Met some awesome tourists along the way, learned some interesting facts about Scotland, and got beautiful scenic views the whole way. Thanks for making my mom’s birthday extra memorable.

March 16, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely day with Ian and Peter

It was a nice experience visiting all those places around Edinburgh. Ian and Peter were very nice. We spent almost a day with them and it was never boring.

March 17, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

3 day tour to Isle of Skye

Definitely recommend the 3 day tour to Isle of Skye. Visited so many places in 3 days and the driver Jason was the best! He explained everything, from history to local myths and very easy to chat with. Always helpful and with recommendations for drinks and food!

March 16, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you Fraser for the unforgettable experience !!!

Amazing experience that I will never forget! Fraser was an incredible driver and tour guide. So knowledgeable and engaging throughout the entire 12-hour tour. He kept everyone interested the whole time and had a fantastic sense of humour that kept us laughing along the way. On top of that, the playlist was amazing and made the journey even more enjoyable. Highly recommend!

March 16, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Day trip to Scottish Highlands

It was an amazing experience in the Highlands of Scotland! Fraser is a great guide and a driver, whole trip was so smooth and well planned. Loved all the stories Fraser told us during the trip!

March 16, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An impromptu tour on a last minute trip

What a great trip through the highlands of Scotland! The views of the mountains and valleys were spectacular, and our tour guide Fraser (pronounced Fraser, not Fraiser, I got you bud😉) was animated, knowledgeable and passionate about the stories of the area. Highly recommend.

March 16, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything was smooth sailing.

Everything was smooth sailing.
From a stress-free booking process via GetYourGuide to our wonderfull tour with our fantastic Driver/Guide Tom.
I can absolutely recommend doing a Highlands Tour with The Hairy Coo!

March 15, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What made the tour especially (our driver/guide Jason)

What made the tour especially outstanding was our driver and guide, Jason. He did an amazing job throughout the whole trip. Jason was not only an excellent driver, making us feel safe and comfortable during the long journey, but he was also a very knowledgeable and engaging guide. His stories, historical insights, and sense of humor made the tour even more enjoyable. You could really feel his passion for Scotland and for sharing it with visitors.
He also made sure everyone in the group had a great time, gave helpful tips for photos and viewpoints, and kept the day running smoothly without ever making us feel rushed.
Overall, this tour was one of the highlights of our trip to Scotland. The landscapes were stunning, the stops were perfectly chosen, and thanks to Jason’s fantastic guiding, the experience was truly special.
Highly recommended!

March 14, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This experience was amazing driving…

This experience was amazing driving through the Highlands of Scotland ! The views were breathtaking , and the commentary from our tour guide Jason was the cherry on top ! He did a phenomenal job teaching us some facts and history of the places we passed by ! Loved this tour !

March 14, 2026
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