Top Scotland Day Trips

Our guide was Stuart, and we enjoyed our trip with him! Pick-up spot is easy to find and van was very comfortable. We did the reverse itinerary so that spots wouldn't be so crowded with tours which was great. Enjoyed a nice stop in Falkland before we headed to St Andrews. Stuart gave many great tips for things to see other than just the golf course (cathedral, castle, great fish & chips recommendation). We had the perfect amount of time to explore St Andrews. Also, had nice stops in Anstruther and Elie on the way back to Edinburgh which broke up the amount of time we spent in the van. This was a very pleasant day!

This was a perfect way to spend a day in the Inverness area! Our guide Sonia was wonderful, with loads of Scottish charm. We learned so much and also had the best time experiencing as much of the Highlands as we could in a day. The itinerary was perfect with plenty of toilet and cafe stops along the way, although be warned that a lot of shops and restaurants are closed on Sunday if that ends up being the day you go. It was a little stressful to make time for lunch due to this but it all worked out! Highly recommend.

Took this tour on our honeymoon in Scotland and David was an amazing tour guide! He was so knowledgeable not just regarding the various sites on the tour but also about Scotland history in general. (People on our tour would often ask questions on the fly and we were astonished how quickly David could provide the answer!) Rosslyn Chapel was breath taking- the history, the architecture, and medieval mysteries! We mainly took this trip for Rosslyn Chapel ( because it was rumored to be a spot with buried Templar treasures) but we were pleasantly surprised how much we loved Melrose Abbey - such an incredible stop! The ruins are so beautiful and there is so much freedom to walk around and explore, see Robert the Bruce’s heart, and even climb to the top of a bell tower! We visited in September and although Rosslyn Chapel was a bit crowded, Melrose Abbey had very few visitors when we were there. It was like going back in time and discovering the old abbey ourselves. This was one of our favorite tours on our trip to Scotland. Again, our tour guide David was funny, knowledgeable, and an all around amazing tour guide! Cannot recommend David or this trip enough!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Absolute MUST for Outlander Fans! This Outlander Tour was everything a fan could ask for and more! From beginning to end, it was an absolutely fantastic experience. Our tour guide, Ryan, was excellent. He was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so much interesting history, behind-the-scenes information, and fun facts throughout the day. One of my favorite touches was that when he wasn’t sharing stories with us, he played music from Outlander while we drove between locations. It made the whole experience feel even more special and completely immersed us in the world of Outlander. If you’re a die-hard Outlander fan, this is the tour for you! Seeing the actual filming locations in person was incredible, and I highly recommend purchasing the option that allows you to go inside the castles. It is absolutely worth it and adds so much to the experience. This was truly one of the highlights of our trip to Scotland. We loved every minute of it and would highly recommend this tour — and Ryan — to any Outlander fan! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Great tour of the highlands to get a sense of the area. Nick was a fantastic driver and guide. He navigated some tricky driving situations well and entertained us with helpful historical context and stories about the areas that brought them more to life. There’s a lot of time on the bus, but the day flies by, particularly with a good guide like Nick. There is a lunch stop with a McDonalds, grocery store, and a few cafes.

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.

This was our very first booking, and it could not have been better. Our trip started from Inverness, traveling alongside the majestic Loch Ness through some absolutely incredible scenery. A major highlight was seeing the Glenfinnan Viaduct just as the steam train was passing through—truly magical. We then moved on to Mallaig, where we enjoyed fantastic fish and chips and a leisure stroll through the town. What really made the trip, though, was our tour guide, Stewart. He was the absolute star of the day! His candour, enthusiasm, and deep knowledge of Scottish culture and history were outstanding. Stewart made our experience truly memorable. Highly recommended

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.