Top Day Trips from Scotland (Updated October 2026)

Scotland, United Kingdom
Highland Lochs, Glens and Castles Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

On our Highland Lochs, Glens & Castles tour from Edinburgh we will take you to some of the best scenery Scotland has to offer. Majestic …More

On our Highland Lochs, Glens & Castles tour from Edinburgh we will take you to some of the best scenery Scotland has to offer. Majestic...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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$86
Orkney Travel Highlights Tour - 5-6 hours

This private tour is a great way to visit the main sites in Orkney in around 5-6 hours. Ideal if you are on a day …More

This private tour is a great way to visit the main sites in Orkney in around 5-6 hours. Ideal if you are on a day...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$801
Edinburgh: The Kelpies, Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond & Trossachs

Your first stop is The Kelpies, two iconic 30-metre-high horse-head sculptures near Falkirk that celebrate Scotland's industrial heritage and the mythical water spirits of Scottish …More

Your first stop is The Kelpies, two iconic 30-metre-high horse-head sculptures near Falkirk that celebrate Scotland's industrial heritage and the mythical water spirits of Scottish...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$61
Stirling Castle and Whisky Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

Join this very small group tour (average group size of around 12 passengers) and follow in the footsteps of great Scottish heroes on this historic …More

Join this very small group tour (average group size of around 12 passengers) and follow in the footsteps of great Scottish heroes on this historic...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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$93
Loch Ness & Culloden Battlefield Private Tour from Inverness

Enjoy an 8-hour trip to get a flavor of the lush hills and glens in and around the world famous and mysterious Loch Ness. Experience …More

Enjoy an 8-hour trip to get a flavor of the lush hills and glens in and around the world famous and mysterious Loch Ness. Experience...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$1,008
Isle of Skye Full Day Private Tour from Inverness

Enjoy a day trip exploring Isle of Skye in a comfortable, air-conditioned Land Rover or minibus that seats up to 8 people. Relax as your …More

Enjoy a day trip exploring Isle of Skye in a comfortable, air-conditioned Land Rover or minibus that seats up to 8 people. Relax as your...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$1,049
Dunnottar Castle and Royal Deeside Small-Group Tour from Aberdeen

Combine the majestic heights of Royal Deeside with the epic cliff-top site of Dunnottar Castle. For almost 150 years, the British royal family have travelled …More

Combine the majestic heights of Royal Deeside with the epic cliff-top site of Dunnottar Castle. For almost 150 years, the British royal family have travelled...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$76
Loch Ness and the Highlands Small-Group Day Tour from Aberdeen

The battles, beauty, and whisky: This is your perfect introduction to Scotland. You shed a tear as you hear the tales and tragedies of Scotland’s …More

The battles, beauty, and whisky: This is your perfect introduction to Scotland. You shed a tear as you hear the tales and tragedies of Scotland’s...

12 hours Free Cancellation
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$128
Stirling Castle, Kelpies and Loch Lomond from Edinburgh

On this incredible tour, we explore the beautiful Scottish Highlands seeing castles, lochs, sculptures and perhaps some ‘Hairy Coos’ along the way. Departing the historic …More

On this incredible tour, we explore the beautiful Scottish Highlands seeing castles, lochs, sculptures and perhaps some ‘Hairy Coos’ along the way. Departing the historic...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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$70
The Complete Loch Ness Experience Small-Group Day Tour from Inverness

No one can resist the mythical Loch Ness: its beauty evokes a sense of wonder, while its monstrous depths are legendary. On this 8-hour small-group …More

No one can resist the mythical Loch Ness: its beauty evokes a sense of wonder, while its monstrous depths are legendary. On this 8-hour small-group...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$112
Scotland's Glens, Highlands & Whisky Day Trip from Edinburgh

Enjoy a day of whisky and waterfalls on a small-group day trip from Edinburgh, led by a friendly local guide! After a stop in Falkirk …More

Enjoy a day of whisky and waterfalls on a small-group day trip from Edinburgh, led by a friendly local guide! After a stop in Falkirk...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$91
Luxury Private Tour of The Highlands Loch Ness from Edinburgh

We are dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences for our guests. With our expert local guides, you will be able to explore the stunning landscapes, rich …More

We are dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences for our guests. With our expert local guides, you will be able to explore the stunning landscapes, rich...

10 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,253
Edinburgh: St Andrews & The Fishing Villages of Fife

Enjoy a relaxing one-day tour to St Andrews from Edinburgh. This tour allows for a relaxed journey, offering plenty of free time to explore St …More

Enjoy a relaxing one-day tour to St Andrews from Edinburgh. This tour allows for a relaxed journey, offering plenty of free time to explore St...

8 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$77
Inverness: John O'Groats, Dunrobin Castle & the Far North

Our 1 day John O'Groats tour from Inverness is the perfect way to visit the most notherly point on British mainland! See Loch Fleet, explore Dunrobin Castle …More

Our 1 day John O'Groats tour from Inverness is the perfect way to visit the most notherly point on British mainland! See Loch Fleet, explore Dunrobin Castle...

11 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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Glasgow: Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Stirling Castle

Upon leaving Glasgow you will visit the bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond where you can take a lovely 1 hour cruise across its waters, …More

Upon leaving Glasgow you will visit the bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond where you can take a lovely 1 hour cruise across its waters,...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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1 Day Alnwick Castle, Holy Island & Scottish Borders

Explore the castles of the rugged ‘Viking Coast’ within Berwickshire and Northumberland as you cross the Border between Scotland and England. Step back in time …More

Explore the castles of the rugged ‘Viking Coast’ within Berwickshire and Northumberland as you cross the Border between Scotland and England. Step back in time...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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$79
Private Isle of Skye Adventure from Inverness

Travel at your own pace, enjoy plenty of photo stops, and experience the Highlands without sharing your day with strangers. To give you the best …More

Travel at your own pace, enjoy plenty of photo stops, and experience the Highlands without sharing your day with strangers. To give you the best...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$287
Coastal Villages of Aberdeenshire

Visit the stunning Northeast Coast of Aberdeenshire and it will steal your heart. On this tour we will visit some of the region's most dramatic …More

Visit the stunning Northeast Coast of Aberdeenshire and it will steal your heart. On this tour we will visit some of the region's most dramatic...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$140
Wallace monument, Stirling Castle, Linlithgow Palace Private Tour

This tour offers a unique blend of Scottish history, stunning architecture, and breathtaking scenery. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore four of Scotland's most …More

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This tour offers a unique blend of Scottish history, stunning architecture, and breathtaking scenery. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore four of Scotland's most...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$743
St Andrews and the Kingdom of Fife from Glasgow

The Kelpies monument captivates, standing at 100ft, the world's largest equine sculptures—tribute to Scottish industry's robust horses. In St Andrews, a different monument awaits—the cathedral, …More

The Kelpies monument captivates, standing at 100ft, the world's largest equine sculptures—tribute to Scottish industry's robust horses. In St Andrews, a different monument awaits—the cathedral,...

8 to 9 hours Free Cancellation
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St Andrews Private Day Tour

This private tour in Scotland takes you on a journey through some of the country's most iconic landmarks and hidden gems, all while providing an …More

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Likely to Sell Out

This private tour in Scotland takes you on a journey through some of the country's most iconic landmarks and hidden gems, all while providing an...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$743
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