Top Scotland Day Trips - page 2

Edinburgh: The Outlander, Palaces & Jacobites Tour

Explore Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands on an easy day trip from Glasgow. Travel into Rannoch Moor and Glen Coe—widely considered Scotland’s most beautiful glen. Pass beneath Ben Nevis en route to the Great Glen. Travel to Fort Augustus, on the shores of Loch Ness, and enjoy an optional cruise to try and spot the famous monster. Journey onward via the town of Pitlochry before returning to Glasgow.

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Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands Day Tour

Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands Day Tour

11 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

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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

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Experience the best of the Isle of Skye, one of Scotland’s most scenic spots, on an easy day trip from Portree. Avoid self-driving around this distractingly beautiful island by going with a small group in a minibus. Admire the coastal and mountain views, listen to your guide’s narration about Skye’s history, culture, and folklore, and visit both popular highlights and lesser-known spots that only the locals know.

Isle of Skye and Fairy Pools Day Tour leaving from Portree

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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Loch Ness, Outlander & Urquhart Castle from Inverness

Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond and Cruise Day Tour from Glasgow

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What could be more quintessentially Scottish than lochs and castles? Travel through the photo-worthy West Highlands, visit the haunting glen of Glencoe and stop at Loch Lomond on this day trip from Glasgow by Mercedes minivan. Numbers are limited to 16 passengers to ensure a more personalized experience with an informative guide, who offers insightful commentary at Kilchurn Castle, Inveraray town, Castle Stalker and more.

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

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

10 hoursFree Cancellation

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

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Glasgow: Kelpies, St Andrews and Fife Adventure

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8 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

Discover the key attractions of Glencoe and the Scottish Highlands on a small-group tour from Glasgow, blending nature, history, and culture for an immersive Scottish experience. Benefit from all-inclusive swift transportation, optimizing your time at each location. Itinerary highlights include a brief hike on the West Highland Way, a stroll along Loch Lomond's banks, and a tour of one of Hollywood's favorite filming locations, Glencoe.

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Glencoe, Scenic Walk & Highlands Guided Tour starting Glasgow

8 hours 40 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

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Hogwarts Express and the Scenic Highlands Day Tour from Inverness

Hogwarts Express and the Scenic Highlands Day Tour from Inverness

Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Scottish Highlights, without the stress of driving country roads. This small-group tour from Edinburgh takes you to Trossachs National Park, Glencoe, and Loch Ness. Soak up the scenery as you journey through dramatic landscapes, make plenty of photo stops, and enjoy the freedom to explore Fort Augustus, set on the banks of Loch Ness, at your own pace.

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Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

A trip to the capital of Scotland isn't complete without a tour of Edinburgh Castle. Follow your guide through the grounds and hear tales of the castle's royal residents—including Mary Queen of Scots—and learn more about the rich history of the building. After your tour ends, there's plenty of free time explore the castle's interior and the rest of the grounds, which includes three museums, two prisons, a canine cemetery, the Chapel of Saint Margaret, the National Monument to the fallen of Scotland, the Great Hall, and a Royal Palace.

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Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

1 hour 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.

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

3 daysFree Cancellation

The Complete Loch Ness Experience Small-Group Day Tour from Inverness

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8 hoursFree Cancellation

Venture beyond Glasgow city limits—and explore some of the Highlands’ wildest and most beautiful scenery—on this full-day excursion. In the morning, set off from central Glasgow in a comfortable mini-coach. Spy Loch Lomond before stopping at the village of Glencoe, ringed by dramatic, mountainous scenery. Next, see the Silver Sands of Morar, explore the town of Mallaig, visit the Glenfinnan Viaduct (made famous by the Harry Potter movies), and more.

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Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe and Loch Shiel Tour from Glasgow

Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe and Loch Shiel Tour from Glasgow

11 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

Experience the best of Scotland on a full-day tour to the Highlands, Glencoe, and more. Ditch crowded bus tours for a more personal adventure in an air-conditioned vehicle with a sunroof for unbeatable views. Listen to insightful commentary from your guide—and chat to fellow travelers—as you learn about Scotland’s rich history. Each tour is customizable, ensuring a personalized adventure.

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Private Scottish Highlands, Castles, Glencoe Tour from Edinburgh

10 hoursFree Cancellation

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Loch Ness & Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh with Cruise

Get out of the city and soak up the natural beauty of Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands on this day tour from Edinburgh. See wooded lochs and tucked-away villages as you journey through spectacular scenery en route to Glencoe and Fort Augustus. Enjoy a boat tour in search of the Loch Ness Monster and traverse the picturesque Cairngorms National Park. Travel in a top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with a small group.

Loch Ness & Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh with Cruise

Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands Small Group Tour from Glasgow

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

11 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

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

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

10 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Discover Scotland's majestic Highlands on a day trip from Edinburgh without the hassle of renting a car or navigating public transit. History buffs can see the sites of historic events such as the Jacobite Uprisings, while pop culture fans can check off Harry Potter filming locations, including the Glenfinnan Viaduct and Glencoe. Along the way, soak up views of mountains and lochs and round out your day by meeting Scotland's native Highland cows.

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From Edinburgh: Glenfinnan, Highlands and Hairy Coos

From Edinburgh: Glenfinnan, Highlands and Hairy Coos

11 hoursFree Cancellation

Loch Lomond and Stirling Castle Small Group Tour from Glasgow

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8 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Set off from Edinburgh and enjoy an unforgettable day touring the Scottish Highlands in a comfortable vehicle. See Linlithgow Palace, Stirling Castle, the historic town of Pitlochry, and more while your guide points out film locations for the James Bond and Harry Potter movies on this scenic route. Explore the Glenfinnan Viaduct with views over Loch Shiel; the Jacobite Steam Train may be seen crossing if running on the day.

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Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William

Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William

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

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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

Inverness: The Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle

Julia_M, Aug 2026

Great!

Amazing experience! Perfect day trip to see the Highlands. Fiona was fabulous and extremely knowledgeable. She made us feel welcome and safe. Things to note: Be prepared for a tighter fit on the bus, & make sure you aren’t waiting in the wrong line. A few of the tour company’s buses line up in the same onboarding area, so it can be a little confusing. Don’t want to miss your trip because of something small like that! Plus, keep in mind to have breakfast before getting on the bus. 😊

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.

Invergordon Shore Excursion - Best of Inverness and Loch Ness

Steven_O, Aug 2026

We totally enjoyed our...

We totally enjoyed our tour. We had a small group of just 2 couples. Our driver/tourguide Ian dressed in highland fashion was incredibly knowledgeable about the area. We enjoyed a visit to a small farm where there were highland cows and llamas. We visited the ruins of a castle that was raided by vikings and the jacobites. To avoid the jacobites from claiming the castle the owners blew it up and left nothing for the raiders. The castle sits on the shores of Loch Ness where we were able to take a boat ride on the Loch. No Nessy though. We had time for some lunch and shopping and the back to the ship. I highly recommend the small group tour.

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.

GREENOCK (GLASGOW) SHORE EXCURSION: Scotland Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

Rudolf_W, Aug 2026

Greenock and surrounding Glasgow by Sandra

Easy access to the tour bus from the ship. Michael our driver and Sandra provided us with easy access to all highlighted sights. Sandra gave us current as well as past information of each historical site. We treasure her Scottish humor and shortbread cookies. Definitely a wonderful informative tour.

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

MaryAnne_P, Jul 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, Jul 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!

Outlander Film Locations Day Trip from Edinburgh

Karen_Y, Jul 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!

Loch Ness, Outlander & Urquhart Castle from Inverness

Darrinagh_M, Jul 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!

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.