Top Scotland Day Trips

Glenfinnan, Glencoe and Scottish Highlands Day Tour

Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands

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from $89

12 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

(5,041)

from $62

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

Highland Lochs, Glens & Castles Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

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from $83

10 hoursFree Cancellation

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

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from $88

3 daysFree Cancellation

Explore Loch Lomond and Stirling Castle (admission tickets own expense)—and delve into the world of William Wallace, Robert the Bruce, and Rob Roy—on this multi-part tour from Edinburgh that checks off many top sights and experiences. Additionally, head through the Trossachs National Park to the Highland village of Balloch, upgrade for a lake cruise, see the famous Kelpies statues, and more.

(1,067)

from $316

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

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

9 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.6

(1,280)

from $72

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. Visit Callander, the "Gateway to the Highlands," 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.

Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

12 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $85

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 & Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh with Cruise

Take a break from the city on a full-day trip through the Isle of Skye with convenient round-trip transport from central Inverness. In addition to navigating, your guide offers commentary about the area’s top landmarks, including Eilean Donan Castle, Portree, and the Old Man of Storr. Bring your camera: This trip offers endless panoramic views of Scotland’s natural landscape. Note that from late December to early February, the castle is closed to visitors but accessible for photos.

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from $141

Inverness: The Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle

Day tour to Isle of Skye and Fairy Pools from Inverness

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from $95

Visit Eilean Donan Castle and the spectacular Isle of Skye on a full-day trip from Inverness, and explore an iconic Scottish landscape of wind-swept valleys, rock formations, and coastal cliffs. Travel in a Mercedes mini-coach, following a route through the mountains of Wester Ross on your way to Eilean Donan Castle and the Isle of Skye, then visit the island’s highlights with an experienced guide. This full-day tour departs from central Inverness, and it’s the perfect introduction for first-time visitors to the Isle of Skye.

4.5

(367)

from $122

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

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

Travel from Edinburgh to St. Andrews and Fife on this day trip from Edinburgh. Cross the Forth Road Bridge into the Kingdom of Fife and pass by the coastal villages of East Neuk. Then pay homage to the town of St. Andrews, home to Scotland's oldest university and the Old Course where golf is routinely played. Driving in a top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach, see Falkland and the Lomond Hills. Enjoy a small-group tour, limited to 16 people, for a memorable and personalized experience.

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from $99

St Andrews is a charming town for shopping and afternoon tea.

St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh

8 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

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from $85

Isle of Skye and Fairy Pools Day Tour leaving from Portree

8 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

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from $136

Edinburgh: The Kelpies, Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond & Trossachs

Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

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from $62

Edinburgh is known for its dark past, and this evening walking tour is the original one to showcase the city's historically sinister and spooky side. Discover the hidden ‘wynds’ (alleys) and closes of the Old Town as you learn their mysteries and horrors; visit the ghost-ridden Greyfriars Kirkyard; and explore the city’s underground vaults to uncover their spirits and secrets. Your tour is led by a creepily costumed guide to get everyone into the spooky spirit of things.

4.5

(794)

from $85

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $26

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.

Hogwarts Express and the Scenic Highlands Day Tour from Inverness

Hogwarts Express and the Scenic Highlands Day Tour from Inverness

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from $275

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.

Glencoe, Scenic Walk & Highlands Guided Tour starting Glasgow

Glencoe, Scenic Walk & Highlands Guided Tour starting Glasgow

8 hours 40 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(124)

from $130

*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.

Outlander Adventure Day Tour from Glasgow Including Admissions

See the unforgettable scenery and experience the rich culture of the Isle of Skye on this private tour from Inverness. Travel through mountain passes, lochs, and rugged coastlines while hearing local folk stories and history. Explore historic castles, visit local villages, or enjoy views atop the island. This private experience offers flexibility to focus on your interests with a local guide and includes hotel pickup for convenience.

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from $114

Isle of Skye Adventure from Inverness

Price varies by group size

5.0

(90)

from $659

Outlander Locations Tour Including Admissions from Edinburgh

8 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $128

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

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

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from $130

8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

(173)

from $108

Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond and Cruise Day Tour from Glasgow

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

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Will_W, May 2026

Best use of a full day

It’s great to get the benefit of a guided day trip with local stories and shared memories observations. The sights and sounds were all interesting as was the safety and security provided by Rabbies. The driver was Peter from Glasgow, he was very very skilled and fun to be around. His experience at being a host for the day was exceptional.

Highland Lochs, Glens & Castles Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

Lizzie_C, May 2026

A must for Outlander and Monty Python fans

Douglas was a great host! This is a great trip to fill in some of the lesser known/not as popular gaps in your itinerary. Doune Castle was a highlight, a must for fans of Outlander or Monty Python. We fitted in a lot of stops, on a well planned route by Discover Scotland. Great craic!

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

Michael_R, May 2026

The best tour and the best driver up to Inverness

The timber Bush tour that goes all the way up to Loch Ness and Inverness, passed Fort Augustus, is near nearly 400 miles long and takes nearly 13 hours. It is worth every moment if you have a driver/guide as good as David. On May 16, 2026, we had David as a driver who is punctual, efficient, humorous, and unfailingly, charming. He gave fascinating accounts of history, art, individual kings and queens, and pulled no punches. He told the truth which made the history all the more interesting. As a tour guide myself, I had 11 passengers on this bus and every one of them enjoyed it immensely. David is simply the very best.

Inverness: The Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle

Meredith_G, May 2026

Excellent tour to the Isle of Skye

We took this bus tour from downtown Inverness to the outermost point of Isle of sky with Alex, our amazing bus driver! He grew up on the island so he was super informative about everything we were going to see that day. He added great historical tidbits as well as his own unique humor! Really enjoyed the experience and all the little stops along the way!

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

Deonna_c, May 2026

Fun all day get away from Edinburgh

Super fun and amazing hosts. The tour company does hire pretty knowledgeable folks that gave us lots of facts and pointed out several highlights along our route. We had Jaime driving (excellent navigation of the scary roads) and Graig who was just so fun and welcoming. It’s a full day so be prepared for an early morning departure. The highlight is Stirling castle but the views getting there are spectacular and worth the trip.

Glenfinnan, Glencoe and Scottish Highlands Day Tour

Matt_F, May 2026

One of the best ways to check out Glenfinnan from Edinburgh

Great tour that charts a really nice route out of Edinburgh and into the Highlands. The tour covers a LOT of road, but honestly it felt so quick thanks to our wonderful guide’s stories and banter. The bus was comfy, and there were sufficient stops for bathrooms or snacks. Importantly, our guide gave a great heads up about when the next stop/bathroom would be. He also gave great pointers about what to stop by at every location. Overall, had a really nice time on this tour to Glenfinnan!!

Loch Ness Cruise, Scenic Walk, Whisky & Glencoe Tour - Edinburgh

Philip_H, May 2026

Great tour

It covers all that it says and Richie was a friendly informative tour guide. He’s a good driver also( some narrow roads) I do not recommend the optional Loch Ness boat ride as it added nothing to the tour, we didn’t see any signs of an ‘old castle ruins you can only see from the boat’. A walk around ft Augustus and the banks of the Loch would be more exciting.

Loch Ness Cruise, Outlander & Urquhart Castle Tour from Inverness

Christine_P, May 2026

Excellent day tour that hits all the highlights! Recommend Recommend

We had a lovely day with our fabulous tour guide Karen. She was fun and shared useful and interesting information. There were so many interesting stops and activities. Enjoyed the Loch Ness boat ride over to Urquhart Castle. The castle grounds were very neat to see and the film in the visitor center was informative. Next we went to Singleton distillery for a wee dram of whisky. Stopped in Beauly for delicious lunch and visit to the Pirory. Culloden Battle field with a separate paid tour was fascinating and sad. Ending the day was a stop to see the Clava Cairins, 4000 year old Bronze age stone circles and burial cairins. Well done day tour. Recommend to others.

Hogwarts Express and the Scenic Highlands Day Tour from Inverness

Theodore_B, May 2026

5/5 - Highly Recommended

Karen, our tour guide, was phenomenal! The tour takes you along breathtaking scenery - along castles and lochs and everything in between. Karen did an excellent job of pointing out the scenery while also driving expertly, so that we didn’t have to worry about it. Bring a camera! There is so much to take in

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

Brian_M, Apr 2026

Wee Davie brings the highlands to life

What a fantastic tour of the Highlands, all brought to life by the commentary and wit of Wee Davie. So many interesting points mentioned, and top class scenery, from Loch Lomond to Loch Ness, Ben Nevis, stories of the clans and battles, and the highland ‘coos’. Thoroughly enjoyed it, a great way to spend a day in Scotland

Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

Marlana_B, Mar 2026

Spring Break in Edinburgh

Lane was an excellent driver & tour guide. He was very knowledgeable & funny. Take a portable charger because you'll take loads of pictures. Glencoe was so packed with other tour busses, so Lane took us down to another beautiful spot for pictures. Try the whiskey & chocolate ice cream combo in Pitlochry, so yummy.