Top Scotland Day Trips

Glenfinnan, Glencoe and Scottish Highlands Day Tour

(1,121)

from USD 69

Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Tour from Inverness

Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands

(2,319)

from USD 99

12 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Scotland’s rugged landscapes and historic castles provide a spectacular backdrop to the hit TV series "Outlander," but you’ll need a guide if you want to follow in the footsteps of your favorite characters. This full-day, small-group tour from Edinburgh includes an air-conditioned vehicle and visits memorable filming locations such as Doune Castle, Culross, and Falkland. Make the most of your trip by upgrading to include admission to all of the historic attractions.

(6,312)

from USD 62

Outlander Film Locations Day Trip from Edinburgh

Outlander Film Locations Day Trip from Edinburgh

9 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, Highlands and Loch Ness 3-Day Tour

(2,045)

from USD 94

3 daysFree Cancellation

Explore the stunning Scottish Highlands on a full-day excursion that includes Glencoe and Loch Ness. Set out from Edinburgh aboard a comfortable coach to experience some of the area's top sights and attractions. Enjoy a chance to escape the bustle of modern life as you learn the fascinating history of Glencoe—a village made famous as a setting for movies in the “James Bond” and “Harry Potter” series—and see the world-renowned Loch Ness too,

(1,187)

from USD 317

Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

12 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Discover the dramatic beauty, history and mystery of Scotland on this full-day trip from Edinburgh. Aboard a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, wind through the Scottish Highlands and marvel at the majesty of Cairngorms National Park and the mysterious Loch Ness—fabled home of the elusive water monster, Nessie. Spot the famous Urquhart Castle en route and hear about legendary warfare like the battles of William Wallace and the massacre of Glen Coe in the 17th century.

(7,311)

from USD 62

Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh

Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh

13 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(2,938)

from USD 76

Outlander Locations Tour Including Admissions from Edinburgh

"Outlander" fans are sure to want to book this full-day tour that combines the hit TV show's filming locations with Scottish history, without the worry of figuring out logistics. Join this small-group tour from Edinburgh that visits key sites, including Culross, Doune Castle, Blackness Castle, Midhope Castle, and Linlithgow. Travel comfortably in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach while exploring the real settings behind the popular show.

Outlander Locations Tour Including Admissions from Edinburgh

8 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

(1,245)

from USD 129

Immerse yourself in the rugged peninsular landscapes of the Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands on this 3-day trip from Edinburgh. During your visit to Scotland's wild northwest coast, you’re driven through the Highlands, including stops at Glencoe and Loch Ness. Stay overnight with daily breakfasts in the harbor town of Portree, where you find local pubs and have plenty of time to explore the Isle of Skye with your guide. Numbers are limited to 16 people on this small-group tour, ensuring a personalized experience.

3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

3 daysFree Cancellation

Discover the beauty and royal heritage of the Royal Deeside on this small-group tour from Aberdeen. Head first for Balmoral Castle where you can walk in the footsteps of the royals who have called the castle home. Afterward, head through the east Cairngorms to Ballater, a charming Victorian village of Ballater with royal connections. On the way back to Aberdeen, you'll visit the Cambus O'May suspension bridge, the Tomnavarie Stone Circle, and the Queen's View, one of Queen Victoria's favorite Aberdeenshire views.

(1,339)

from USD 723

Balmoral & Royal Deeside Tour

7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Check a visit to John O’Groats, the northernmost point on British mainland, off your bucket list on a full-day tour through the Northern Scottish Highlands with convenient round-trip transport from Inverness. In addition to navigating, your guide provides live commentary and anecdotes about each stop on the itinerary, from Dunrobin Castle to lunch in the ancient Viking town of Wick (own expense).

(104)

from USD 144

Inverness: John O'Groats, Dunrobin Castle & the Far North

11 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

4.6

(357)

from USD 78

Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe and Loch Shiel Tour from Edinburgh

5.0

(198)

from USD 95

Standing Stones, Inveraray and Kilchurn Castles & Highland Tour starting Glasgow

9 hoursFree Cancellation

*Outlander* locations are widely spread around Scotland but this guided tour allows you to visit many without the hassle of driving or puzzling over train and bus timetables. See castles and ancient villages made famous by the Outlander series and discover why the real locations are as exciting as the show itself. Note that some castles may be closed on certain dates and alternative attractions will be visited instead.

(274)

from USD 131

Outlander Adventure Day Tour from Glasgow Including Admissions

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience some of Scotland's most spectacular scenery, including some instantly recognizable movie and TV filming locations. This tour from Glasgow takes you through some of the Highlands’ most dramatic landscapes as you journey to the haunting valley of Glencoe; Fort William, which sits at the foot of soaring Ben Nevis; and Glenfinnan, site of the stone bridge made famous by the Harry Potter movies.

(355)

from USD 115

Glasgow: Glenfinnan, Fort William and Glencoe Adventure

10 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Planning a multi-day journey through the Scottish Highlands and the Isle of Skye can be challenging, especially when it involves long drives and accommodation logistics. However, this 3-day tour from Edinburgh takes care of everything for you—so you can focus on making the most of the sweeping Highland scenery. Along the way, gain insight into Scotland’s past at locations such as Culloden Battlefield, and choose to enhance your experience with an optional cruise on Loch Ness and entry to Urquhart Castle.

(162)

from USD 88

3-Day Guided Isle of Skye and Highlands with Stay from Edinburgh

3 daysFree Cancellation

4.7

(950)

from USD 552

An optional Loch Ness cruise is available on the day (subject to availability and payable locally).

Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands Small Group Tour from Glasgow

11 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

(330)

from USD 80

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 Inverness to explore its hidden corners and historic sites. Then enjoy a scenic drive along Loch Ness, followed by a boat ride, plus time to explore the magnificent ruins of Urquhart Castle and learn about the history of this strategic fortress.

Invergordon Shore Excursion - Best of Inverness and Loch Ness

7 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(22)

from USD 219

Edinburgh: The Outlander, Palaces & Jacobites Tour

Swap the usual sightseeing tours for the chance to discover the palaces and castles of the "Outlander" TV series on this tour from Edinburgh. Visit some of the sites that starred in the fictional Jacobite saga, including Linlithgow Palace, the setting of Wentworth Prison; and Culross, the setting of Claire’s herb garden. Throughout the tour enjoy guide commentary with fun behind-the-scenes stories about the show.

Edinburgh: The Outlander, Palaces & Jacobites Tour

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Save hours researching and planning a Scottish Highlands itinerary, and go on an action-packed bus tour instead. Starting from Invergordon, travel with ease between dispersed sites including Cawdor Castle, Culloden, Loch Ness, Inverness, and Beauly Priory, made famous by the hit TV series "Outlander." Clava Cairns is excluded due to access restrictions. It’s the ideal tour for travelers with limited time who want to see multiple highlights in a day.

(505)

from USD 86

Visit Culloden Battlefield. Site of bloody last battle of Jacobite Rising, with visitor centre

Cawdor Castle, Inverness, Culloden, Outlander and Loch Ness Tour

6 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

(373)

from USD 192

Rosslyn Chapel and Hadrian's Wall Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

Journey to the frontier of ancient Rome on this full-day tour of Hadrian’s Wall and the Scottish borders from Edinburgh. First up is a tour of the 15th-century Rosslyn Chapel, famously featured in ‘The Da Vinci Code’ and renowned for its mysterious stone carvings and unique architecture. After lunch (not included), stop at Melrose Abbey, the burial site of King Robert the Bruce’s heart, and look out over the English border from Cheviot Hills, before walking along the UNESCO-listed Hadrian’s Wall.

Rosslyn Chapel and Hadrian's Wall Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

10 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands

(730)

from USD 123

Enjoy some of Scotland's most stunning scenery as you travel into the Highlalnds on this full-day guided tour from Inverness. Journey around Loch Ness and all the way to the west coast. You'll see ancient ruins, a poignant war memorial, beautiful beaches and a hidden waterfall before boarding the classic Jacobite Steam Train, one of the world's most scenic railways and made famous by the Harry Potter movies.

(124)

from USD 76

Hogwarts Express and the Scenic Highlands Day Tour from Inverness

Hogwarts Express and the Scenic Highlands Day Tour from Inverness

4.7

(1,952)

from USD 276

Day tour to Isle of Skye and Fairy Pools from Inverness

Oban, Glencoe, Highlands Lochs & Castles Small Group Day Tour from Glasgow

4.7

(571)

from USD 109

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Jatin_P, Aug 2026

What a wonderful...

What a wonderful experience. Our guide Nick was amazing. He took us to these wonderful places that were truly spectacular. The highlight was the stop in Oban where we were free to explore for an extended period of time, thanks to Nick. We got to enjoy the city and visit the distillery. Must do trip

Outlander Locations Tour Including Admissions from Edinburgh

Robert_M, Aug 2026

Great Tour and Best tour guide

Best tour to date! Our guide Jack was so knowledgeable about Scottish history and Outlander. All the sites were incredible and we were provided just the right amount of time to leisurely see everything. Castle has unstable ground and we walked up some inclines. Older tourist may want to opted out of some sites but still worth seeing.

Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour

Isabelle_G, Aug 2026

A great day trip out of Edinburgh

We had a one day tour with Alistair, the driver. Went to Loch Lomond, the Kelpies, Stirling Castle and Callander. We had a terrific time at each of these places. Alistair did a great job of providing the right amount of background while deftly and safely driving our motor coach. Thank you!

Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh

Kala_J, Aug 2026

Great tour

The tour was excellent. Our driver Stephen B was so knowledgeable. He told us all about the history of everything all along the way. Very nice man. Seeing the hairy coos was a treat. It was a very long trip, but I’m not sure you could do a trip and see the things that we saw in a shorter amount of time. But you’re going to be on there for 13 hours. And lunch is not included in this tour so bring snacks. But there are opportunities to buy things to eat.

Inverness: The Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle

Abigail_A, Aug 2026

We had a great time on...

We had a great time on the tour! It was well organized and we had plenty of time to explore, get coffees, and souvenirs at each stop. Our guide, Alex, was extremely kind, knowledgeable, and made sure we knew where to go to get the best views at each stop. Well organized, well paced, lovely day tour overall!

Loch Ness, Glencoe, the Highlands Guided Day Tour from Edinburgh

MaryAnne_P, July 2026

Scottish Highlands is a must!

So happy that we booked this tour to the Scottish Highlands! Stevie B navigated us safely on our journey while giving us great information along the way. His humor and kind manner made what could have been a very long day a truly wonderful experience for our family. We did not have many days in Edinburgh but sacrificing one city day was well worth it. The Highlands are so beautiful-don’t miss it! If you are prone to car sickness-don’t forget the Dramamine as you are on the bus for a long time.

Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Small-Group Day Tour from Inverness

Maveric_P, July 2026

The best Isle of skye trip with the best guide Clare

We had our tour guide Clare! Very knowledgeable, sweet and took really good care of us the whole day Nice to see the wonderful isle of skye! Its so stunning, rugged and i dont think i can compare it to other places we have been. Very spacious car and one thing that i liked most is that we are not overcrowded in the van. So thank you so much Rabbies company. Will defintelty book this trip if you want comfort and smooth tour. Cheers!

Loch Ness, Outlander & Urquhart Castle from Inverness

Darrinagh_M, July 2026

A Brilliant Day Out

This tour was simply wonderful, with a variety of sites and activities and plenty of time at each of them. The bus was comfortable with air conditioning, and Harrison, our bus driver for the day, was a delight, keeping us informed and entertained throughout the whole journey. Overall, a fantastic experience! Thanks to Harrison for a wonderful time!

Outlander Film Locations Day Trip from Edinburgh

Karen_Y, July 2026

Fantastic choice for Outlander fans as well as causal viewers

This trip was fantastic. It was a last-minute decision, and I'm so glad I did it. Even if you're not a huge Outlander fan, it's worth it because you get to see several castles and some beautiful parts of the countryside. If you are an Outlander fan (as I am) it was truly awesome. Our guide, Esme, was fantastic. She was funny, earthy (but still respectful of the fact that there were children onboard), had plenty of comfort breaks, gave suggestions on where to go, and even walked us into the towns. One of the best guides I've had- and I've taken lots of these types of trips!

Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Tour from Inverness

Nancy_A, May 2026

Fantastic trip to Isle of Skye

Sonia was a fantastic guide. She had the right mix of humor, storytelling and history. The beautiful scenery speaks for itself but she added her gift for storytelling which made the whole experience that much better. If I could change one thing it would be to have fewer stops but stay longer at a few like Portree and Eilean Donan Castle.

Hogwarts Express and Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

Melissa_B, Sept 2025

This tour was amazing, we...

This tour was amazing, we had Cara as a driver and she was phenomenal! So knowledgeable and hilarious. It wasn’t a 100% Harry Potter tour but both Cara and the train staff was absolutely incredible at pointing out every Harry Potter point of interest. Bus was also comfortable.