Day Trips in Scotland

Celebrate Scotland's gems with an 8-hour Highlands and whisky tour from Inverness. Visit the hilly Black Isle peninsula, speckled with prosperous farms, the ancient village of Cromarty and Chanonry Point to watch playful bottlenose dolphins. Honor the historic whisky-producing region with a stop at Glen Ord Distillery for a tour and sample. Cap your day at Loch Ness for a chance to spot the elusive monster, Nessie!

Soak up Scotland's majestic countryside on a full-day tour of Highlands from Edinburgh. Aboard a comfortable coach, stop at Loch Lomond, the largest inland body of water in Great Britain. Wind through Trossachs National Park, spotted with moors, lochs and jutting peaks, and on to Stirling Castle, coronation place of Mary, Queen of Scots. Explore the grounds or purchase an optional tour of the castle's opulent interior rooms. On the return journey to Edinburgh, the tour stops at the Kelpies. The world's largest equine sculptures dedicated to the horse powered heritage of Central Scotland, designed by Andy Scott.

Get acquainted with a less-visited part of Scotland, the windswept Applecross Peninsula, during this 9-hour day trip from Inverness. Get glimpses of the abundant wildlife and revel in the dramatic views of stark Highlands scenery. Visit the Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve, travel over the steep Bealach nam Ba pass and enjoy some free time in the charming Applecross Village. Round-trip transportation from Inverness in a luxury minibus is included.

Experience the scenic highlights of the Scottish Highlands on a full-day trip from Inverness to Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve, Loch Maree, Applecross, and the picturesque Eilean Donan Castle, which stands at the confluence of three lochs. Travel by luxurious mini-coach with a small group that's limited to six people, and learn about highland history, culture, and wildlife along the way.

Discover Scotland's scenic viewpoints, historic castles, and must-visit monuments during a private shore excursion designed especially for you. Start in Edinburgh and travel to Trossachs National Park with your professional driver. Enjoy a full day exploring the lochs and mountains, picturesque villages, medieval strongholds, and one of Scotland's oldest working whiskey distilleries.

Make the most of your limited time and skip the hassle of driving or planning public transport routes on this guided tour from Inverness into the Highlands. Travel north to Dochgarroch for a 1-hour cruise up Loch Ness to Glen Urquhart Castle. Upon arrival at the castle, you have some time to explore its magnificent ruins and learn about the history of this strategic fortress. Your tour concludes with a walk through Inverness to explore its hidden corners and historic sites.

Skip the hassle of travel-planning on this full-day tour from Aberdeen to Loch Ness. Traveling in a small group, get insights into the culture and history of the Scottish Highlands as you head for Loch Ness where you can embark on a boat cruise or visit Urquhart Castle (both at own expense). Afterward, continue past the haunting battlefield of Culloden to the Clava Cairns, an evocative circle of prehistoric chambered tomb cairns, before heading back over the mountain roads to Aberdeen.

Experience the enchantment of the Scottish Highlands on a small-group, 2-day trip from Edinburgh. As you travel through spectacular scenery, you'll visit historical highlights like Doune Castle and witness the natural splendor of Loch Ness and Glen Coe. Delve into the history of Culloden battlefield, take a riverside stroll at Dunkeld and recognize Glenfinnian Viaduct, famed for its role in the 'Harry Potter' films. B&B or hostel accommodation is reserved but not included in the price. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 16 people.

Get an in-depth taste of the products of Scotland's famed whisky-producing Speyside region, without the worry of having to drive anywhere. This guided tour takes you from Inverness to three different distilleries where you are guaranteed to skip the lines and so spend more time exploring and sampling single malts. Includes tours of Benromach Distillery, Glenlivet, and Speyside Cooperage, as well as shorter stops at Macallan and Glenfiddich.

A jam packed day in the undiscovered regions of Fife and Dundee & Angus to uncover fascinating facts about Dunfermline, St Andrews and Dundee.

Explore the sights of the Scottish Highlands - from manmade landmarks like Blair Castle to natural attractions like lochs and waterfalls - on this day trip from Edinburgh. You'll visit Queen's View for photo ops; take a short riverside walk at The Hermitage; stop by a battlefield; admire mountains and Highland cows; learn about local history; and more. This small-group tour is limited to 16 people to provide a more personalized experience with a guide.

Taste some of Scotland's finest whiskys during this four-day tour from Edinburgh. Skip the hassle of a rental car and let your guide do the navigating; round-trip transportation from Edinburgh to Islay is included. Learn about whisky at the source, with stops at famous distilleries including Lagavulin, Laphroaig, and Ardbeg. Three nights bed and breakfast are also included.

Explore the ancestral home of Scottish monarchs on a private full-day tour of the Fife Coast, Dunfermline and St Andrews. From Edinburgh, you'll travel through the dramatic Scottish countryside and absorb panoramic views of the Forth Rail Bridge and the ruins of Dunfermline Abbey. Surrender to the picturesque charm of East Neuk, a rugged stretch of coastline peppered with quaint villages, and delve into the medieval history of St Andrews, considered the religious capital of Scotland. On this private tour, you'll receive undivided attention from your guide.  

Discover the rural majesty of Scotland on a private, full-day trip to historic landmarks like Doune Castle, the Trossachs and Lomond from Edinburgh. While travelling through a region known as 'Braveheart country', you'll see Stirling Castle, the battlefield of Bannockburn and the Wallace Monument. Before lunch, you'll admire the dramatic landscapes of The Trossachs National Park and then gaze at the shimmering surface of Loch Lomond, a picturesque lake shrouded in legend. On this private tour, you'll receive undivided attention from your guide while enjoying select Scottish sights.

See a different side of Edinburgh as you explore the various filming locations of the area during this full-day small-group tour. Visit filming locations from popular films and movies including Game of Thrones, Outlander, Monty Python, and Mary, Queen of Scots. Take tours inside Craigmillar Castle, Blackness Castle, Linlithgow Palace, and Doune Castle throughout the day.

Travel from Edinburgh over the Scottish border to England and back on this 1-day borders and Alnwick Castle tour from Edinburgh. Visit the impressive ruins of Melrose Abbey where Robert the Bruce's heart is buried, with a guide. Take an optional tour of Alnwick Castle, made famous in the 'Harry Potter' movies, and learn to fly like a wizard! Explore the grand salons and underground cellars, or take a stroll through the gardens.

Take a trip to Balmoral Castle without the hassle of travel planning on this guided tour from Aberdeen. In a small group of no more than seven people, take a scenic route across the River Dee, past the Bridge of Feugh waterfall and through the small village of Aboyne on your way to the Royal Family's Highland holiday home. At leisure, explore the castle and estate (admission not included) and round out your trip with an optional whisky distillery tour (own expense).

Discover the rugged beauty and cultural splendor of the Scottish Borders on a 9.5-hour trip from Edinburgh. Aboard a comfortable coach, visit the market town of Kelso and the magnificent Alnwick Castle, a featured film setting in Downton Abbey and the Harry Potter Series. Soak up the beauty of Northumberland as you make a final stop in the ancient seaside town of Berwick-upon-Tweed.

Explore off the beaten path with this three-day tour of the archipelago of Orkney. Leave the driving to your guide and visit prehistoric sites, a dramatic red sandstone coast, and some of Scotland's most remote fishing villages. This small-group tour is limited to 16 people to ensure an intimate atmosphere.

Experience the legend and mystery of Rosslyn Chapel and the Holy Grail on this 6-hour 'Da Vinci Code' tour from Edinburgh. In a small group, travel to the charming town of Melrose and through the Scottish borderlands. Explore Melrose Abbey and Rosslyn Chapel, and hear intriguing tales of Cistercian monks, the Knights Templar and Robert the Bruce.