Top Scotland Day Trips - page 2

This bus trip is a nice jaunt out of Edinburgh. We got to see the surrounding countryside, lochs, and stirling castle. It was a lot less walking for the day. Our tour guide Brian and his assistant Greig were delightful. They told the history of Scotland with facts, humor, and jokes that made us all chuckle.

Our full-day tour of the Scotland Highlands was absolutely incredible! The landscapes were breathtaking, and every stop along the way felt like something out of a postcard. From dramatic mountains to beautiful lochs, the scenery alone made the experience unforgettable. What really made the tour special, though, were our guides, Kyle and Brian. Both of them shared their own personal stories about the region, including memories from their childhoods, which added such a unique and authentic touch to the tour. It felt less like a scripted tour and more like exploring the Highlands with locals who truly love where they live. The banter between Kyle and Brian kept everyone laughing and made the 9-hour tour fly by. It never once felt long or tiring because they kept the energy fun and engaging the entire time. Kyle also did a fantastic job making sure everyone was comfortable on the bus. He regularly checked in to make sure the temperature was just right so the bus was never too hot or too cold. Brian’s knowledge of Scottish history was impressive. As we passed different landmarks, he shared fascinating stories and context about the places around us, which made the scenery even more meaningful and interesting. Another highlight was the size of the tour. With a smaller group of about 12–16 people, it felt very personal. The guides actually took the time to get to know everyone, greeted us by name, and had real conversations throughout the day. It created a very friendly and welcoming atmosphere. They also recommended a fantastic lunch spot during one of our stops, and we never felt rushed at any point during the day. The pacing of the tour was perfect. Overall, this was an amazing experience and one I would highly recommend to anyone visiting Scotland. The guides truly made the trip memorable. 5/5 stars for both the guides and the tour!

John from Glasgow was an exceptional tour guide. His knowledge, his sense of humour, his kindness all shone through and made this one of the best tours we went on during our visit to Scotland. John went out of his way to try and find some hairy coos and gave us plenty of time for photos in each spot. His passion for Scottish History and sharing his love of the Highlands was evident and you couldn't help but also feel a lot of love for Scotland. He also gave us an amazing opportunity to get some fantastic shots at Glencoe. He also provided us with tips on capturing photos, particularly of stalker castle. Oban was a beautiful town and the seafood there was fantastic. We visited Norries and would highly recommend. We did tours with two tour operators and Rabbies was our favourite for their flexibility, their humour and their striving to provide the best tour for the travellers on the bus. Highly, highly recommend this tour. Thank you, John!

Anthony was an absolutely fantastic guide and shared so many amazing historical stories throughout the tour. When traffic threatened to make us miss some of the planned stops, he went out of his way to make last-minute adjustments so we could still see the Kelpies, which we really appreciated. My mum and I had the most wonderful day filled with laughter and memorable moments. The Scottish Highlands are unbelievably beautiful, and this tour made us fall even more in love with them. We’ll definitely be back one day. Thanks again, Anthony — highly recommend!

I had a lovely time. Jeff C from Glasgow was phenomenal (not to be confused with Jeff from Edinburgh, I don’t know that guy). He knew so much history which was much appreciated and he was also really funny. I really wanted to see Highland Cows and he made sure that I got to. We covered so much of the Scottish countryside I would’ve never got to see otherwise. Would 100% recommend for anyone!

Couldn’t recommend any more!!! My mum and I were in Edinburgh for her 70th birthday. I booked this just before we came. I so incredibly happy we did. It was one of the best trips I have ever done!!! Don’t get me wrong we were so blessed with great weather. I get that but wow. Chris made it for us… great driver, so Informative, fantastic sense of humour too!! The views tho wow Brilliant value for money too….

This is a long day, with a lot of ground covered. However, it is well paced and the Jacobite steam train ride in the middle of the day is a definite highlight and a comfortable ride. Ian was a great guide who was very knowledgable about the area and had many stories and local lore to add. He gave us plenty of time to explore various areas we visited, and adapted when one location was full and we couldn't park as planned. I highly recommend a fresh fish lunch in Mailag.

Would absolutely recommend this tour and the tour operators. Our driver/ guide was very helpful and kept me interested and entertained with the information that they gave us regarding each of our stops on the itinerary. Additionally, as we were the only people on our particular tour, we had a bit more flexibility in the places we stopped and managed to also fit in a few additional highlights and discover a new spot or two they had not previously seen. I had a very enjoyable day.