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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

thanks so much to John G

thanks so much to John G. we enjoyed this trip so much. He’s a fantastic tour guide and driver!! we’ll definitely book more trips on this app!!!

April 8, 2026
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Reply from The Hairy Coo

Thank you! John will be so pleased to hear how much you enjoyed the trip. We’re delighted you had such a great time and can’t wait to have you booking more adventures with us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gary and Hairycoo’s are the best!

Gary and Hairycoo’s are the best! We booked a 3-day tour and loved every minute. Gary shared history of the various sites we visited, there were many, and kept us entertained throughout the trip with history and music, we couldn’t have asked for a better tour guide! We did a lot of research beforehand of the various companies and decided on Hairycoo’s - we’re very glad we chose them.

April 6, 2026
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Reply from The Hairy Coo

Thanks so much for your kind words Sherri! We’re thrilled you had such an amazing 3-day tour with Gary, and that he helped make the tour so memorable. We’re very glad you chose The Hairy Coo and hope to see you again!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best tour to the Highlands with the…

The best tour to the Highlands with the best Guide in John G!!! We really enjoyed the trip with a lot of good information about the Highlands and all its beauty. Well worth a visit and remember to ask for bus driver/guide/funny man John G!!

April 7, 2026
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Reply from The Hairy Coo

Thanks so much for joining our Highlands tour Jesper! We’re so glad you enjoyed the stunning scenery and commentary along the way. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to John, and hope to welcome you back again!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe, & highlands tour

@michaelhairycoo Was a wonderful guide and could not recommend this tour and him enough. Fun day, great stops, and cool history shared with the group. Even stopped to see, feed and pet highland cows! We participated in the Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe, & highlands tour from Edinburgh.

April 7, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mari was so lovely and made the…

Mari was so lovely and made the experience all the more great. She told us about the history of the places we visited, had laughs and songs along the way and got us to our visit points and back safely - through a snow blizzard!!!

April 5, 2026
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We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your tour Zulnoor! It's wonderful that Mari’s storytelling, music and warm personality made all the difference. Thanks for taking the time to share.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best Scottish Experience

I took the Isle of Skye 3-day tour. It was everything I expected and more. My driver-guide was Fraser, a man who obviously loves his job and makes the tour fascinating by telling Scottish stories and legends, while driving you across the beautiful landscapes of the Scottish Highlands. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to discover the Highlands and get great recommendations on where to eat, where to shop (and where to drink!).

March 30, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing trip!

what an amazing trip! Michael, our driver and guide, was incredibly knowledgeable about Scottish history and culture and balanced his narrative well with a lovely playlist of tunes by Scottish artists that complemented where we were and where we were headed. (The timing was impeccable, not sure how he did it.) I don't think people realize how much time it takes to create something like that (over a 12 to 13 hour period to boot). (He had a fairly difficult crowd BTW.) The day is long but goes by quickly, punctuated by well-timed stops of historical, cultural, and turistic value, not to mention very clean (thank you) toilet breaks. It rained a fair amount at Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle and was pretty close to freezing at a few other stops, but well worth it; the Highlands are nothing short of jaw droppingly beautiful. Thank you so much!

April 1, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended!! ❤️

Booked the 3 day Highland tour for my daughter's 18th birthday from Edinburgh. We got the train up from Glasgow and I can honestly say it was such a blast. The bus looks cool, is clean and decently priced for the whole experience. From the minute we met up at our spot in Edinburgh on day 1, they had everyone organised into neat wee piles so we all knew where we were going. Our driver was Ross. From the start he has been so friendly, welcoming and funny. His driving was safe and fun. His commentary was great and had many laughs from everyone. It was amazing to hear about all of our history, learnt a few new things. The scenery was beyond beautiful. Ross deserves a raise! He really was a pleasure and made the whole experience fun and engaging. We would definitely recommend this trip to others. Would love to book another one in the future. 5 stars!

Ps. Ross didn't threaten us to give him five stars. I promise 👀

March 30, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nice Tour with Ross

We had a great experience with Ross as our driver during our three-day trip through the Highlands, Inverness, and the Isle of Skye. He was friendly, professional, and made us feel comfortable from the start.

His positive attitude and sense of humor made the journey really enjoyable, and he adapted perfectly to our pace. One of the best parts was the music—his playlists were fantastic and introduced us to Scottish music, making the experience even more special.

Ross truly made the trip more memorable, and we would definitely recommend him.

March 30, 2026
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