The Hairy Coo Reviews 

I went to Loch Ness, Glencoe, The Highlands, and Pitlochary with Nick from Hairy Coos. Nick was very knowledgeable, extremely caring as we had a couple of passengers on the bus with motion sickness and he dealt with the passengers with sensitivity, and he had a jolly good sense of humour with a lot of knowledge about Scottish history. I had a grand day out. Thanks Nick 😀

Our guide Nick was excellent, great storyteller. The views were amazing, during the tour we were able to see a lot of interesting things and places. Recommendations by the guide about restaurants was great

Wonderful experience! Scotland is beautiful. Our guide, “Fraser” is knowledgeable and ent. Highly recommend!!

Best tourguide, Tom. And a fantastic day and experience in the highlands of Scotland! Thank you so much for an unforgettable trip!! //from the Swedes

Tom was great! Highly recommend this tour. Only had 2 days and this was very much worth it.

Peter and Bob roooooockin!!!! Amazing tour!!A clear recommendation!!!

The 5 day tour was simply amazing. The views were absolutely breathtaking and no pictures could properly due it justice. I genuinely believe that this tour was amazing as it was due to our tour guide, Fraser. His energy was positive, his storytelling was top tier, his passion for his job and Scotland was obvious, and his knowledge was never ending. I truly learned so much. If you get the opportunity to have Fraser as your guide, you are incredibly lucky. It was also great getting to share this experience with others from all around the world. 10/10 reccomend and would do it again in a heartbeat!

Had an absolutely wonderful 5 Day tour with The Hairy Coos! Our guide Fraser was excellent and kept us all well informed and entertained with his fantastic storytelling ability and knowledge.
We saw the most incredible sights and went on the most stunning walks to places so old and historic it just blows your mind that you can stand in these places.
It sounds exaggerated but it’s true, something about the Highlands has changed something in me.
I would do this exact tour all over again in a heartbeat.

It was amazing! I booked the 5 day tour of the highlands and I could be not happier. The guide, Frasir, was very enthusiastic, entertaining and very knowledgeable. You get to see the most beautiful places in the highlands: the big highlights, but also local spots. I can highly recommend them. I will definitely book with them again!

This was one of the most concerning guided tour experiences we’ve had anywhere in the world.

Our biggest concern was the driver’s behavior and professionalism. He repeatedly mentioned that he could not multitask and had a very low tolerance for any conversation while driving, which made the atmosphere tense and uncomfortable for a long, 12-hour tour. Even more troubling, we could see him in the rearview mirror frequently picking his nose and wiping his face throughout the trip, which was unhygienic and difficult to ignore. At times, his demeanor and behavior made us question whether he was fully fit for the job.

Another major issue was his habit of vaping directly in front of the bus door at every stop. He wouldn’t step aside, forcing guests to walk through the vapor to exit and re-enter the bus. It felt inconsiderate and unprofessional, and it made us question whether stops were being extended for guest experience or for his personal breaks.

While he did attempt some storytelling and humor, it often lacked structure and clarity. Stories would start without clear direction and end abruptly, making it hard to stay engaged. More importantly, his overall tone came across as grumpy and unapproachable, as if he didn’t enjoy working with people.

We understand that managing a large group requires firmness, but there’s a difference between being organized and making guests feel unwelcome.

To be fair, he did drive safely and seemed knowledgeable about the routes and drop-off points. The destinations themselves were beautiful and worthwhile—but they were the only redeeming part of the experience.

If it weren’t for the locations we visited, this would easily be a one-star tour.

Fair warning: it’s worth spending a bit more for a different company or a smaller group tour. You’ll likely have a far more enjoyable and comfortable experience.

The whole experience was just awesome.
We started on time and had enough time on all stops.All the way to Glencoe and Loch Ness and the boat cruise..It was scenic and worthwhile.Also Michael our guide was so knowledgeable.I enjoyed the history stories all through and he has a good sense of humour ..Funny social guy.Tour was 10/10 worth it.

3 days tour
I chose this specific tour because I am not fluent in the language and trusted that a guide would not only drive but also provide support, so it was a disappointment. Her name is Louise, and she drives an orange bus. She is actually from Scotland but did not make a real effort to be understandable. Worse, when she talked with someone not fluent in English, she made no effort to understand them.
I demonstrated many times that I did not understand the instructions, and she had no patience to repeat them. At one point, we stopped at a castle, and I said (again), 'I don't understand what we have to do here.' She just said that it was not recommended to buy tickets. I understood that there was a 25-minute parade, so I used that time.
When I returned, she was already about to leave. My husband ran to the bus, explaining that I have knee problems, so I cannot run. Then, she came to me and started yelling at me in front of everyone. It was so embarrassing; the rest of the passengers barely enjoyed the last attraction. If you see her, run."

Awesome tour. Ross was also an amazing guide.

Jason was great, good sense of humor and very patient😊

Perfect day, amazing guide and driver. He entertained us very well! He has al lot of fun in his job and so we had a wonderfull day!

Nick, who was our tour guide AND bus driver was phenomenal!! He was funny, knowledgeable and a complete SAINT!! He did the best he could with our time constraints and still managed to throw in some extra spots and it was just a wonderful day!! Second time using the Hairy Coo for tours when I’m in Edinburgh and it NEVER DISAPPOINTS!!! I walk away with memories that will last a lifetime!

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 played after a fun fact/story was nice and enjoyable really brought the experience alive.

The best driver Brandon!!! The Big Dog, Thank you!

Amazing trip - 3 day isle of Skye tour! With Peter from The Hairy Coo! What a brilliant tour! Awesome sites, amazing country air views on the drive - excellent knowledge from our driver Peter too - love this driver and his great banter!!

Tour guide Peter was excellent. Added stories and history to make each stop meaningful. Authentic Scotsman and elevated the tour with music and group activities.