Things to do in Scotland
Day Trips from Edinburgh12 optionsEdinburgh Underground City14 optionsEdinburgh Tour Highlands44 optionsJacobite Steam Train Tours30 optionsEdinburgh Ghost Tour24 optionsStirling Castle Tours39 optionsWhiskey Tour Edinburgh13 optionsLoch Ness Tours60 optionsEdinburgh Walking Tour94 optionsBoat Tour Loch Ness9 optionsEdinburgh Airport Taxi10 optionsIsle of Skye Tours29 options
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Inverness, Clava Cairns & Loch Ness Small Group TourYou’ll wander among ancient Clava Cairns stones near Inverness, feel history echo at Culloden Battlefield with stories from your local guide, and pause by Loch Ness’ shimmering shoreline—maybe even dipping your toes if you’re brave enough. Expect laughter, quiet moments, and a sense of time stretching way beyond your own day.
Loch Ness & Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh: Whisky & CruiseYou travel north from Edinburgh through five national parks and two lochs in a single day, stopping to walk Highland waterfalls, taste whisky at a working distillery, and eat fish and chips at a traditional shop. The group stays under 16 people, which means the pace stays manageable and the guide can actually answer questions. A Loch Ness cruise is optional (£18 cash, arranged on the morning) and lunch is on you at the loch, but transport, entry to the main stops, and the waterfalls walk are all included.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Highlands, Loch Ness, and Glencoe in a single day without arranging your own transport or timing — the small group size and fixed itinerary mean you move at a pace that lets you actually absorb each stop instead of rushing between them.
Glasgow: Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond & Kelpies Day TripYou travel from Glasgow through three of Scotland's most recognizable sites: The Kelpies sculpture park, the Outlander filming location at Midhope Castle, and Stirling Castle with its own grounds to explore. The day includes an air-conditioned vehicle, an English-speaking guide, and an optional boat cruise on Loch Lomond before returning to Glasgow in the evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Scotland's most famous landmarks without arranging transport, tickets and timing yourself — the fixed route and guide handle the logistics, and the optional stops let you skip what doesn't interest you.
Dundee Tay Estuary: Speedboat Wildlife Tour & DolphinsYou’ll speed across Dundee’s Tay Estuary by boat, spotting bottlenose dolphins and grey seals while your local guide shares stories about bridges and oil rigs. Feel the cold spray on your face as you pass landmarks like the V&A Museum—an hour packed with wildlife, laughter, and unexpected moments that stick with you long after you’re back on land.
Glasgow: Glenfinnan Viaduct & Highlands with Steam TrainYou travel through the Scottish Highlands for eleven hours in a small coach with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Luss on Loch Lomond, Glencoe's Three Sisters, and the Glenfinnan Viaduct timed for the Jacobite Steam Train crossing. Entry to the viaduct visitors centre is included, along with multiple photo opportunities and rest stops. You return to Glasgow in the evening.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see the Highlands' most famous landmarks — Glencoe, Glenfinnan, Ben Nevis — without driving yourself or arranging transport from Glasgow. The eleven-hour day is what makes all four stops possible, with time to walk and photograph at each one.
Edinburgh: Inverness & Highlands 2-Day Small Group TourYou get two full days of Highlands scenery and history without arranging transport, accommodation, or timing yourself—the small group size and fixed itinerary mean you see Glen Coe, Loch Ness, Culloden, and Cairngorms National Park in sequence, with a night in Inverness included. Lunch on day two is covered; day one lunch is at your own expense in Glen Coe.Is it for me?Right for travelers leaving Edinburgh with two days to spare and no car—the fixed route and small group size mean you see the main Highlands in sequence without arranging transport, accommodation, or timing yourself, and the overnight in Inverness lets you cover ground that would take three rushed days on your own.
Isle of Skye & Jacobite Steam Train: 3 Days from InvernessYou travel three days through the Scottish Highlands and Isle of Skye with a driver-guide handling all the logistics. You ride the Jacobite Steam Train over the Glenfinnan Viaduct, walk to the Fairy Pools and Old Man of Storr, visit Eilean Donan Castle and Culloden Battlefield, and stay two nights in Portree with B&B accommodation included. The steam train ticket and all transport are covered; castle entries are paid on arrival.Is it for me?This tour suits travelers who want the Highlands and Skye's main sights without arranging their own transport, accommodation, or train tickets—the fixed three-day structure and included driver-guide mean you show up and the logistics are handled.
Orkney West Mainland Tour: Skara Brae & Standing StonesThe Orkney West Mainland Tour is a 6-hour guided small-group tour visiting Skara Brae, the Ring of Brodgar, Standing Stones of Stenness, and the cliffs of Yesnaby, with Skara Brae entrance included. A live English-speaking guide leads the route through Scapa Flow, the Earl's Palace ruins in Birsay, and Kirbuster Farm Museum. Minimum age is 16; all fitness levels are welcome, though vehicle seats are 48–51cm wide.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see Orkney's major neolithic and historical sites in one morning without organizing separate tickets or transport—the guide handles the route and the story, so you just show up and walk through 5,000 years.
Edinburgh: Highlands & Loch Ness Private Tour with Ben NevisYou spend a full day in a private vehicle with a driver-guide, moving through Stirling Castle, Doune Castle, the Trossachs, Glencoe, Ben Nevis and Loch Ness. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, as are snacks and chilled water. You choose where to stop for photographs and whether to take the optional Loch Ness cruise. The vehicle is yours alone, not shared with other groups.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see the main Highlands landmarks in one day without renting a car or arranging your own transport and timing — the private vehicle and flexible stops mean you move at your own pace and don't follow a group schedule.
Edinburgh to Highlands: Jacobite Steam Train & Glenfinnan ViaductYou’ll ride Scotland’s famous Jacobite Steam Train from Fort William, cross the Glenfinnan Viaduct like in those movie scenes, wander Mallaig’s harbor for lunch, and pause for photos at Glenfinnan Visitor Centre. With stories from your local guide and ever-changing Highland weather, it’s a day trip from Edinburgh that feels both cinematic and real.
Isle of Skye & Highlands: 3-Day Small Group Tour from GlasgowYou’ll cross wild moors to Glencoe’s haunting valleys, stand beneath Skye’s jagged cliffs with salty wind in your face, share stories with locals over mugs of tea—and maybe lose track of time along Loch Ness. This three-day small group tour gives you space to breathe in Scotland’s raw beauty at your own pace.
Edinburgh Airport Transfer: Private Car & Flight TrackingYou get a named driver waiting at arrivals with flight tracking built in, so delays don't leave you scrambling for a backup plan. Luggage handling and an air-conditioned vehicle are included. The driver drops you at your Edinburgh hotel or apartment, or picks you up from your hotel for departure—whichever you booked. One-way transfer, fixed price, no surprises at the end.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving at Edinburgh airport without a rental car and want to skip the taxi queue, the uncertainty of public transport timing, or the hassle of arranging a ride once you land—the driver's flight tracking and fixed price mean you can walk out and go straight to the car.
Edinburgh: Open-Top Bus Tour & Royal Yacht Britannia 48hrsYou board at Waterloo Place with a 48-hour ticket that covers two separate open-top bus routes through Edinburgh. Hop off at Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, the Royal Botanic Garden, or the Royal Yacht Britannia whenever you want; the multilingual audio commentary plays through free headphones. Cancel up to 24 hours before for a full refund, and activate your mobile ticket whenever you board.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to cover Edinburgh's main sights without booking a guide or planning a fixed itinerary — the 48-hour window and two separate routes let you move at your own pace and come back to things you want to spend more time on.
Rosebank Distillery Tour & Whisky Tasting near EdinburghYou'll spend 90 minutes inside Rosebank Distillery with a guide who knows the place, walk through the working still house and aging warehouse, and finish with a tutored tasting of two single malts plus a New Make Spirit sample in the tasting room. The whole experience is accessible, easy to reach by train from Edinburgh, and includes everything — no separate entry fees or hidden costs.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand how whisky is actually made, not just taste it — the restored Rosebank is a working distillery, so you're seeing the real process, and the tutored tasting means you'll know what you're tasting and why it matters.
Orkney Day Trip from Stromness: Skara Brae & Stone CirclesYou visit four Neolithic and historical sites across Orkney in a single day, with a guide at Skara Brae and the stone circles, plus free time in Kirkwall. Entry to Skara Brae and water are included. The tour is timed to get you back to Stromness for the afternoon NorthLink Ferry to Scrabster, so it works only if that's your departure point or you're staying in Orkney and can reach Stromness by start time.Is it for me?Right for day visitors catching the afternoon ferry from Stromness, or Orkney residents who can reach Stromness by start time and want to see the main Neolithic sites in one guided day. Plan for a full day out—that's what fits four major sites and the ferry schedule into one trip.
Make Your Own Gin in Edinburgh: Distill & BottleA hands-on gin-making class in Edinburgh where you design a bespoke recipe, distill 500ml on an individual mini copper still, and bottle your own gin to take home. The three-hour workshop includes a welcome gin and tonic, three spirit tastings, a cocktail while your gin distills, and guidance from a live English-speaking instructor. Minimum age 18.Is it for me?You'll distill and bottle your own gin in an afternoon—walk out with a 500ml bottle that's entirely yours, made from start to finish by your hands.
Isle of Skye Day Trip from Inverness: Fairy Pools & Eilean DonanYou’ll feel Scotland under your skin on this day trip from Inverness: swimming (if you dare) in the Fairy Pools’ icy waters, tasting smoky whisky at Talisker Distillery, wandering Portree’s colorful harbor streets, and standing silent by Eilean Donan Castle as stories echo around you.
Loch Ness tour from Glasgow: Small group, 12 hoursA small-group Loch Ness Discovery Tour from Glasgow takes 12 hours through the Scottish Highlands, stopping at Loch Lomond, Glen Coe, Fort Augustus and the Cairngorm Mountains with a professional driver-guide and hotel pickup included. At Fort Augustus you choose between a Loch Ness cruise or a walk beside the Caledonian Canal locks during the lunch break. Children from age 3 are welcome; the tour returns to Glasgow around 20:00.Is it for me?The tour departs from Glasgow hotels, so if you're staying in the city without a car, pickup is included and the route is arranged — you don't plan the stops or the timing. The 12-hour day means you see Glen Coe, Loch Ness and the Cairngorms in one outing without driving yourself or booking separate transport between each site.
Edinburgh: Premium Food Tour with Top Restaurants & Local StoriesYou’ll walk Edinburgh’s Old Town with a local guide who knows chefs by name, tasting high-quality Scottish dishes at handpicked restaurants along the Royal Mile and beyond. Expect laughter over seafood, stories about hidden corners, and enough food for a very large lunch — plus coffee or tea so good you’ll want seconds.
Isle of Skye day trip from Glasgow: Fairy Pools & Old Man of StorrYou travel through five of Scotland's most photographed landscapes — Glencoe, Glenfinnan Viaduct, Fairy Pools, Old Man of Storr and Quiraing — with a driver-guide handling the route and commentary. Two nights' accommodation on Isle of Skye and the mainland are included, along with all transport and entry to major stops. An optional Loch Ness cruise is available on day three. Plan for a full three days of travel and walking at a steady pace — that's what fits this much ground into one trip.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Glasgow or Edinburgh who want to see the Highlands and Isle of Skye in one trip without arranging their own transport or planning stops — the fixed itinerary and driver-guide handle all the routing. Expect three full days of travel and walking at a steady pace; that's what makes fitting this much ground possible.
