WOW Scotland’s mini-coaches!
By Gordon Pearson on 1st January 2025
WOW Scotland updated their fleet with brand new two brand new luxury mini-coaches in 2024. Read below to find out what makes our vehicles (and tours!) so special!
Yes, the new mini-coaches are purple and green, and yes, we do have a giant Highland Cow on the front of both! You may be travelling on our, “castle” bus which features our logo incorporating a castle (try to guess which one after you have been on the tour!) on both sides. Alternatively, you may be on our “bridge” bus (also try to guess which bridge after the tour..that’s an easier one when going on a tour to Skye!)
One of the few negatives of being in the Highlands is that the roads are generally not in the best condition. However, you’ll be pleased to hear that our vehicle comes with rear air suspension, which makes for a much more comfortable journey, particularly compared to the smaller 16-seater vehicles used by most companies, which don’t have this feature.
When you are on our mini-coaches you are higher up than on smaller tour vehicles, meaning that you get better views. This, combined with the panoramic windows, means that great views are guaranteed.
Our customers told us that they wanted this so we listened and have made sure that our new coaches have USB ports next to every double seat. This means that you can recharge your smartphone and camera, allowing you to take even more great photos of the Highlands along the way!
The legroom on our coach is more generous than you would get on smaller vehicles, and is more than the industry standard. However, if you have longer legs you may wish to opt for our extra legroom seats. These are situated near the back of the vehicle and give you the opportunity to stretch out and enjoy your tour of the Highlands in maximum comfort.
If you would like a guaranteed front row seat, or second row seat, you can book this (for a small additional cost). We are the only company in the Highlands to offer this option, and these seats typically sell out first, so it’s best to book early to avoid disappointment. The main advantage of the front row seats is that you get the best views out of the front windscreen. However, you also get more time at each stop as you can get off the bus first. In our opinion, it’s well worth the £20 supplement!
This may seem minor, but when you are on a full day tour it’s nice to be able to store your backpack etc above the seat, rather than having to stow it at your feet. We also have a large trunk/boot if you require to bring any larger suitcases – just let us know when booking that you will be doing this.
Our guests’ comfort is our priority and we have purchased these new vehicles to ensure that every journey is comfortable. Also of vital importance is to ensure that the design of our vehicles enable guests to get the very best views of our world-class scenery they have travelled so far to savour!
