The Hairy Coo Reviews 

917
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Looking at 505 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. People constantly mention that the tour guides are exceptionally friendly, highly entertaining, and filled with fascinating stories about local Scottish history. Travelers also appreciate the wonderfully organized trips, noting that the spectacular mountain views and comfortable bus rides make the entire journey truly memorable. Some reviewers were not happy with certain schedule details, mentioning specific concerns about short stop durations, missing break information, or unexpected timing delays along the way. A few people also felt that the driver commentary was difficult to follow clearly or that additional itinerary transparency would significantly improve the overall trip experience.

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Staff

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Location

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Service

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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

I absolutely hate buses but knew this was the only way for me to see what I wanted to see while in Scotland. My driver, Stephen, was an expert at maneuvering that big bus and even on the country roads... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mari was an excellent driver and guide. The only thing I would have appreciated was more time at the Glennfinnan stop, because that was for sure the most interesting part of the tour.

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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

A great view with a great guide.

I loved the guide (John G) he made the already great tour even better with good humor and a great taste in music where everyone had at least one good sing along moment.
The tour was long but John G came with good stories and funny comments and made everyone fell lighter.
He made sure everyone was happy and comfortable so we could enjoy the fantastic view over mountains and so many more beautiful things.

July 20, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great journey

Tom was great. He was very friendly, considerate and dynamic. He told us a lot of historical stories and gave us some good advices for food. He also let us discovered a lot of scottish musics.
We loved to watch the harry Potter's train and to feed the hairy cows !

July 19, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very nice tour that shows you all…

Very nice tour that shows you all around the Highlands and the most famous points. If you’re a tourist you can’t miss the experience. Our driver Peter was the funniest and most interesting tour guide we could have ever asked for! He managed to keep the bus rides funny. He also has immaculate music taste😁

July 20, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This trip was amazing!

This trip was amazing!! John G was an amazing tour guide with a rich knowledge of Scotland ranging from Tudor and clan history to modern history. He was very friendly and tried to make the bus rides as fun and interesting as possible. Would highly recommend this tour!!!

July 20, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super Peter

Peter was fantastic, he entertained us with funny and interesting anecdotes. The most beautiful thing was his music and a story for each of them. He was very helpful and also made us play some funny games. Super Peter 🫶🏻

July 16, 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Would not prefer this company

We did not reach on time for the Loch Ness cruise., A/C wasn’t working. We are extremely fluent in English, we could not make head or tail of the driver’s commentary, who was apparently the guide. It was extremely disappointing experience on a holiday with the family

July 15, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

1-Day Glenfinnan, Glencoe and Scottish Highlands

We had an unforgettable experience on the 1-Day Glenfinnan, Glencoe and Scottish Highlands tour with Hairy Coo. The entire day was incredibly well organised, and every stop was absolutely stunning.

The highlight was, of course, seeing the Glenfinnan Viaduct and watching the Jacobite steam train pass through such spectacular scenery. Glencoe and the Scottish Highlands were equally breathtaking, with plenty of opportunities to take photos and enjoy the views.

A huge thank you to our guide, Bob, who made the trip truly special. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and had a fantastic sense of humour. His stories about Scotland’s history, legends, and local culture kept us entertained throughout the journey, and his enthusiasm made the experience even more memorable.

I highly recommend Hairy Coo to anyone looking to explore the Scottish Highlands. It’s excellent value for money, professionally run, and a wonderful way to experience some of Scotland’s most iconic landscapes. Thanks again to Bob and the Hairy Coo team for an amazing day—we’ll definitely be back for another tour!

July 11, 2026
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