The Hairy Coo Reviews 838

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

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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4.9

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Four of Glencoe & the…

Fantastic Four of Glencoe & the Glenfinnan viaduct with great tunes, laughs & stories with Peter Richardson

May 19, 2026
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Peter. He’ll be so pleased to hear how much you enjoyed exploring the highlands with them!

Thank you again for choosing The Hairy Coo to explore our beautiful country with us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Peter is the best guide

May 19, 2026
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Peter. They’ll be so pleased to hear your kind words!

Thank you again for choosing The Hairy Coo to explore our beautiful country with us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Travel with elderly parents

We booked a trip with The Hairy Coo to visit the highlands with our parents. They enjoyed the trip and so did we.
Our guide Colin is hilarious and he’s tried his absolute best to make sure we understand his Scottish accent.
His driving is also steady and legit, we travelled through the narrow mountain roads without feeling nauseous, and could even fall asleep.
We saw Hairy Coo, like actual ones on the trip, which was a nice bonus! No sight of Nessie tho.

May 4, 2026
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Reply from The Hairy Coo

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Colon. He’ll be so pleased to hear your kind words!

We’re so glad you managed to see the elusive hairy coos. We'll have words with Nessie for letting the side down and staying hidden!

Thank you again for choosing The Hairy Coo to explore our beautiful country with us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful Scotland Tour

Our Loch Ness, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands tour was amazing! The scenery was absolutely beautiful, and our driver/guide John G. was fantastic. He made the whole trip fun and interesting.
The combination of the music, landscapes, and Highland weather made the experience really special. We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Scotland!

May 16, 2026
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with John G. He’ll be so pleased to hear how much you enjoyed exploring the highlands with them!

Thank you again for choosing The Hairy Coo to explore our beautiful country with us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The driver John G was really nice and…

Everything was on time and well organized. The driver ( John G) was kind, friendly, and made the trip enjoyable. I really enjoyed the beautiful scenery and would recommend this tour to others.

May 16, 2026
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Reply from The Hairy Coo

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with John G. He’ll be so pleased to hear you enjoyed your time on tour with them.

Thank you again for choosing The Hairy Coo to explore our beautiful country with us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The driver guide Mari was great

Mari was entertaining, witty and drove confidently. The trip is great for seeing places far from Edinburgh in one day. Better description on frequency of breaks, availability of food, drinks along the way would have been nice prior to the trip. Would recommend others.

May 16, 2026
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Reply from The Hairy Coo

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Mari. She’ll be so pleased to hear how much you enjoyed exploring the highlands with them! I will provide feedback about the lack of information about limited food stops, as this is something that we try to make clear early on your tour.

Thank you again for choosing The Hairy Coo to explore our beautiful country with us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

ROSS is a very nico quide

ROSS is a very nico quide, hè has lots of humor and tells everthing in a very nice way, so that it is pleasant to listen to his stories!
I recommand everybody Hairy Coo!!!

May 16, 2026
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Reply from The Hairy Coo

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Ross. He’ll be so pleased to hear you enjoyed your time on tour with them.

Thank you again for choosing The Hairy Coo to explore our beautiful country with us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ross was amazing

Ross was amazing. Really great stories and always happy to help.

May 16, 2026
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Reply from The Hairy Coo

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Ross. He’ll be so pleased to hear how much you enjoyed exploring the highlands with them!

Thank you again for choosing The Hairy Coo to explore our beautiful country with us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was a wonderful experience with…

It was a wonderful experience with beautiful views and Hannah made it an unforgettable experience with her humour and fun facts.

May 16, 2026
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Reply from The Hairy Coo

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Hannah. She’ll be so pleased to hear how much you enjoyed exploring the highlands with them!

Thank you again for choosing The Hairy Coo to explore our beautiful country with us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hannah was such a lovely

Hannah was such a lovely, funny and enthusiastic tour guide. Learned a lot about the Highlands and the Scottish humor!

May 16, 2026
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Reply from The Hairy Coo

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Hannah. She’ll be so pleased to hear you enjoyed your time on tour with them.

Thank you again for choosing The Hairy Coo to explore our beautiful country with us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a good experience

We had a good experience. Our tour guide/coach driver, Mari, was funny, approachable, and full of entertainment. She shared a lot about Scottish history from Scottish whiskey to lochs and beyond. Loved it.

May 15, 2026
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Reply from The Hairy Coo

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Mari. She’ll be so pleased to hear how much you enjoyed exploring the highlands with them!

Thank you again for choosing The Hairy Coo to explore our beautiful country with us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend.

Experience was 10/10 very beautiful views, incredible experience. Mari was such a nice driver.

May 15, 2026
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Reply from The Hairy Coo

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Mari. She’ll be so pleased to hear you enjoyed your time on tour with them.

Thank you again for choosing The Hairy Coo to explore our beautiful country with us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excelent tour with a lot information…

Excelent tour with a lot information about the sightseeing. A good balance between information and where we actuelly drove past😄. And the scottish dialect wasn’t to bad😆. I can totally recommend the trip👍

May 14, 2026
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with us!

Thank you again for choosing The Hairy Coo to explore this beautiful country with us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ben (the tour guide): an excellent leader

Ben (the tour guide) possesses an excellent communication and social skills that leaves me and my wife thrilled throughout the experience. Telling the Scottish lived experience was top notch. Ben has an intelligent personality worthy of note

May 13, 2026
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Reply from The Hairy Coo

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Ben. He’ll be so pleased to hear you enjoyed your time on tour with them.

Thank you again for choosing The Hairy Coo to explore our beautiful country with us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you

Our driver/tour leader was outstanding - very human, humble, capable and still had the ability to do so while not interfering with the flow of the tour in any way. Amazing fun, imagination-capturing scenery, just the right amount of information to fill in the spaces - truly memorable.
Never stop doing what you do Johng

May 12, 2026
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Reply from The Hairy Coo

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with John. He’ll be so pleased to hear you enjoyed your time on tour with them.

Thank you again for choosing The Hairy Coo to explore our beautiful country with us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good experience

Very good experience. Money well spent and Ian was so much fun! Will definitely come back

May 12, 2026
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Reply from The Hairy Coo

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Ian. He’ll be so pleased to hear how much you enjoyed exploring the highlands with them!

Thank you again for choosing The Hairy Coo to explore our beautiful country with us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A wonderful journey !

The Hairy Coo tour was wonderful : beautiful landscapes and itinary, Stuart our guide was extra - great anecdotes all day long and a lot of history, we learn a lot of things and him and the driver was very nice to everyone ! I 100% recommended ☺️

May 11, 2026
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Reply from The Hairy Coo

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Stuart. He’ll be so pleased to hear how much you enjoyed exploring the highlands with them!

Thank you again for choosing The Hairy Coo to explore our beautiful country with us! Haste Ye Back!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tom was the greatest tour guide

Tom was the greatest tour guide. He has so much information about the areas we visited. He was gave us great ideas of places to visit and what to see. He changed the itinerary so we could do and see more. He totally clicked with us and truly made out week in Scotland amazing.

May 4, 2026
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Reply from The Hairy Coo

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Tom. He’ll be so pleased to hear you enjoyed your time on tour with them.

Thank you again for choosing The Hairy Coo to explore our beautiful country with us! Haste Ye Back!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really enjoyable!

Really enjoyable!

May 10, 2026
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Reply from The Hairy Coo

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with us!

Thank you again for choosing The Hairy Coo to explore this beautiful country with us! Haste Ye Back!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our guide Ian was amazing

Our guide Ian was amazing, patient and funny for an unforgetable trip in Scotland. We will Come back soon ❤️

May 10, 2026
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Reply from The Hairy Coo

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Ian. He’ll be so pleased to hear how much you enjoyed exploring the highlands with them!

Thank you again for choosing The Hairy Coo to explore our beautiful country with us! Haste Ye Back!

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