Day Trips & Excursions in Scotland

Discover the jewels in Scotland's crown on this 1-day Loch Lomond, Stirling, and Deanston Distillery tour from Edinburgh. Listen as a guide sheds light on Scottish history on route from Edinburgh's Royal Mile to Stirling. Take an optional tour of Stirling Castle and enjoy fine city views from the Wallace Monument. Head to Loch Lomond in the Trossachs National Park and either take an optional cruise or stroll along the shoreline at your leisure. Finish your day with an optional Deanston Whisky Distillery tour and learn how drams are made.

Travel from Inverness to the Isle of Skye on a 10-hour day trip through the Scottish Highlands. Pass through glens and rugged mountain scenery, with stops at Loch Ness, Broadford and the ruins of Eilean Donan Castle, before reaching the purple heather-swathed hillsides of Skye. Then see the isle of Eilean Ban on the journey back to Inverness.

Take on the UK's highest mountain and experience the best of the Scottish countryside on this 8-hour Ben Nevis hike from Fort William. Follow a guide along rugged trails to the peak of Ben Nevis, and gain insight into the wildlife and geology for which the mountain is famous. Along the way, admire spectacular views over the surrounding lakes, forests, peaks and valleys. Enjoy the feeling of achievement at the top, then perhaps finish your day with a refreshing pint back at base!

Explore the dramatic glens, glittering lochs and historic castles of the Scottish Highlands on this full-day tour from Edinburgh. Admire some of the Highlands' most famous vistas including Glencoe and Ben Nevis, and pass landmarks like Stirling Castle and Dunkfeld Cathedral. Tuck into a 3-course lunch of traditional Scottish cuisine in Fort Augustus, accompanied by a dram of Scottish whisky, then enjoy free time to explore Loch Ness, home to the legendary Loch Ness Monster.

Loch Ness is one of Scotland's most photographed natural wonders and the legendary home of the mythical Loch Ness Monster. On this tour, journey through the Scottish Highlands to Inverness; enjoy fabulous photo opportunities of Glencoe, Ben Nevis, Urquhart Castle, and the Great Glen; and set sail across Loch Ness on an optional boat cruise.

Discover the untamed beauty of rural Scotland on this Highlands day trip from Edinburgh. Travel to the ancient city of Stirling as a guide sheds light on the medieval Wars of Independence. Admire local landmarks including the Wallace Monument, then head into the Trossachs National Park - home to Loch Lomond. Pass Loch Earn on route to one of Scotland's famous whisky distilleries and enjoy an optional tour. Admire the Black Linn Falls on the Braan River, visit the pretty village of Dunkeld, then return to Edinburgh via the Forth Bridge.

Travel to the far northern reaches of mainland Britain on this 10-hour trip to John o'Groats and Duncansby Head from Inverness. Journey by luxury mini-coach across the Black Isle Peninsula, bursting with postcard-perfect natural vistas and wildlife like seals, dolphins, killer whales and native birds. With a local guide, visit the charming villages of Caithness, John o'Groats and Duncansby Head, and hear histories steeped in Viking lore.

Check out the Isle of Skye on a 10-hour day trip from Inverness. With a Scottish local in a kilt as your driver-guide, you'll discover the history behind the island plus some famous landmarks along the way. Pass Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle, then cross Skye Bridge to spend time on the island itself. Visit the town of Portree, travel through the Cuillin mountains, and discover beguiling natural sights such as the Old Mann of Storr. Numbers are limited to just eight people for a small-group experience.

Take in top natural attractions including Glencoe, Ben Nevis and Loch Ness on this 1-day tour from Edinburgh. Pass the iconic Stirling Castle on route through the Trossachs, then head onto Rannoch Moor and Glencoe - a region steeped in history. Explore Fort William and Ben Nevis with a guide, then follow the Great Glen to the village of Fort Augustus. After lunch on the shores of Loch Ness, pass Loch Laggan and stop for a stroll in a Highland village. Then, admire the Forth Bridge on route back to Edinburgh.

Explore Scotland's most stunning natural and cultural sights on this guided Isle of Skye outdoors tour from Inverness. Highlights include hikes through the Fairy Glen and Fairy Pools plus a visit to 13th-century Eilean Donan Castle, a Highlands icon. Cover more attractions in less time by comfortable minivan, stopping for a first-hand peek at Loch Ness, Kilt Rock, and Urquhart Castle.

Leave the city for the day and explore the beautiful Isle of Skye. Visit Eilean Donan Castle; one of Scotland's most photographed castles and cross the bridge to the scenic Isle of Skye. Visit Portree, it's village-capital and marvel in the beautiful scenic nature all in one day.

Immerse yourself in Scotland's spectacular natural landscapes on an 8-hour tour of the Scottish Highlands from Inverness. In a small group limited to eight, you'll visit Loch Ness, home to the legendary Loch Ness Monster, and observe bottlenose dolphins at Chanonry Point. Plus, you'll stop at the Clava Cairns (Stones of Clava), Culloden Battlefield, and Glen Ord Whiskey Distillery.

See the best of Scotland in one action-packed day on this 12.5-hour Glencoe, Loch Ness and the Highlands tour from Edinburgh. Pass Stirling Castle on route to Kilmahog with a guide, then continue through Rannoch Moor to the soaring Highland peaks of Glen Coe. Head along the banks of Loch Linnhe to Fort William and gaze over Ben Nevis - Scotland's highest mountain. Enjoy free time to explore Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle, and learn the famous legend of Nessie! Visit Inverness, then travel through the mighty Grampian Mountains to Edinburgh.

Explore Scotland's majestic lakes and rich history on this 8.5-hour Highland Lochs and William Wallace day trip from Glasgow. Visit the Wallace Monument with a guide, and learn about William Wallace - widely considered among Scotland's most significant figures. Head onward into the Highlands and visit the Glenturret Distillery, nestled deep in the forests of Perthshire. Perhaps take a distillery tour, then finish with a tasting session. Travel along the shores of Loch Earn on route through the Trossachs National Park, then stop in Aberfoyle on your journey back to Glasgow.

Take in Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond and the Scottish Highlands on this adventurous day trip from Edinburgh. Explore the bustling city of Glasgow with a guide and gain insight into its industrial past. Head into the Highlands for panoramic views over majestic Loch Lomond. Visit pretty towns and villages such as Aberfoyle, Balloch and Callander around the Trossachs National Park, and discover top attractions including 14th-century Doune Castle and Stirling Castle. Along the way, gain insight into Scotland's rich heritage and learn what makes the country so special.

Skip the hassle of driving and get deeper insights than possible independently on this private guided tour from St. Andrews to Loch Ness and Pitlochry. After a pickup from your hotel, head north to the Great Glen and onward to Fort Augustus on Loch Ness' southern shore where you have free time for lunch or to take a cruise (own expense). Afterward, head back south to the charming Victorian village of Pitlochry. Spend some free time here before returning to your hotel.

Explore Scotland's golfing and whisky-making heritage on this 9-hour Highland whisky, woodland and William Wallace tour from Edinburgh. Visit the famous Wallace Monument with a guide and perhaps climb to the top for fine views over Stirling. Travel through Stirlingshire's breathtaking scenery to the Gleneagles Hotel Estate - home of the 2014 Ryder Cup - and stop for photographs. Visit the Glenturret Distillery in Crieff for an optional whisky tour and tasting session. Then, enjoy a relaxing woodland walk through the Sma' Glen before returning via Dunkeld to Edinburgh.

Experience Scotland's rugged countryside on a 10-hour Highlands and whisky tour from Edinburgh. In a small-group, visit Scotland's hilly Lowlands and forested Highlands, where you'll spot waterfalls and migrating salmon in the River Braan. Stop in quaint towns for refreshments and optional whisky tastings, and soak up the stunning landscape - a mosaic of verdant glens, loch and rivers. Along the way, learn the often dark history of this wild region.

Follow the trail of the Romans through ancient Scotland on this full-day tour from Edinburgh! With an expert guide, visit millennia-old Roman ruins such as Hadrian's Wall, Dere Street, Birdoswald Fort, Steel Rigg, and soak up the beauty of Northumberland National Park, the Irthing Valley and the Southern Uplands. Travel with a small group to historic villages like Lanercost and hear the about Anglo-Scottish wars that once rattled the region.

Explore Loch Lomond and Stirling Castle, and delve into the world of William Wallace, Robert the Bruce and Rob Roy on this 8.5-hour tour from Edinburgh. Visit Stirling Castle - widely considered among Scotland's most impressive fortresses - with a guide. Enjoy free time in the town of Callander. Then, head through the Trossachs National Park to the Highland village of Balloch, nestled by the banks of magical Loch Lomond. Perhaps enjoy a 1-hour lake cruise or enjoy capturing the pretty town of Luss on camera before the journey back to Edinburgh.