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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Edinburgh: Tantallon Castle & Puffin Boat Trip Small GroupYou spend the morning exploring Tantallon Castle's clifftop ruins with a knowledgeable guide, then break for lunch in the seaside town of North Berwick. The afternoon is a boat trip searching for puffins and seals off the Scottish coast. Entry to the castle and boat tour are included, as is transport in a small group of no more than 16 people, so you avoid the crowds and get back to Edinburgh by evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Scotland's east coast and wildlife without arranging your own transport, buying separate tickets, or navigating the timing yourself — the fixed itinerary and included entry fees mean you just show up and spend the day exploring.
Glasgow Small Group E Bike Tour: Highlights & Hidden CornersA small-group bike tour of Glasgow covering a 12-mile loop through the city's historic core and modern edges, with a live English-speaking guide. You choose between an e-bike or standard bike at checkout. The route passes Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow Cathedral, the Necropolis, People's Palace and the Kelvin River Path, with stops to discuss the city's folklore, architecture, sport and invention. Minimum age is 13 and moderate fitness is required; helmet use is mandatory.Is it for me?Choose the e-bike option if hills and three hours of pedaling would wear you out; the standard bike suits riders who want the full physical engagement and have moderate fitness already. Either way, small-group pacing means you're not racing — you're stopping to actually hear the stories about the city's folklore, architecture and invention.
Edinburgh: Stirling Castle, Kelpies & Highland Day TripYou'll visit five castles and palaces spanning Scottish royal history, stand in front of the world's largest equine sculptures, meet highland cattle, and cross two iconic bridges — all without arranging transport or timing yourself. Hotel pickup is included, as is water and snacks throughout the day, and the route returns you to Edinburgh by evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want Scotland's main Braveheart landmarks and highland scenery in one day without arranging your own transport, timing each stop, or deciding which castles to skip — the private group format and fixed route handle all of that, leaving you free to just show up and absorb it.
Edinburgh Airport Meet and Greet: Driver Waits at ArrivalsYou receive a call from your driver when they arrive at the airport. They collect you from the pickup point and drive you directly to your Edinburgh accommodation. The price is fixed before you travel, so there's no surprise at the end — just a straightforward transfer that lets you start your trip without the airport-to-hotel scramble.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing at Edinburgh Airport and want to skip the taxi queue or the hunt for a ride — the driver meets you, the price is locked in, and you go straight to your hotel without arranging anything else.
Glasgow West End Whisky Tour: Four Single Malts, Three VenuesA two-hour guided walking tour through Glasgow's West End where you taste four single malt whiskies at three different venues while learning the history, culture and craftsmanship of Scotch whisky. The tour moves between Finnieston and Kelvingrove, passing Kelvingrove Park, the Art Gallery and Museum, and the University of Glasgow. All participants must be 18 or older.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to taste whisky in the bars where it's actually drunk, not in a classroom or a dedicated tasting room. The two-hour pace and the guide's in-depth knowledge work for both people who already know whisky and people starting from scratch.
Speyside Whisky Tour: Three Distilleries, Private GuideA private whisky tour of Speyside visiting three distilleries with expert-led tours and tutored tastings at each stop, plus hotel pickup and drop-off. The distilleries shift based on availability and your preferences—Macallan, Aberlour, and Cardhu are among the options. Bottled water is included; the tour runs 12 to 14 hours and requires a minimum age of 18.Is it for me?You'll visit three carefully selected Speyside distilleries—both renowned names and smaller producers that define the region—with tours and tastings at each, all in a single day with pickup from your accommodation.
Private Edinburgh Sightseeing Tour by Chauffeur: Castle to HolyroodYou get a private vehicle and driver for the day, hotel pickup included, who takes you past Edinburgh Castle, down the Royal Mile, through St Giles' Cathedral, past the Scottish Parliament, and to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The chauffeur points out the main sights and recommends restaurants, leaving you free to look without navigating. Up to seven passengers fit in the vehicle, and you return to your hotel at the end.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see Edinburgh's main sights without arranging your own transport or navigating the city on foot — the chauffeur handles the driving and knows where everything is, which frees you to just look around.
Edinburgh: Custom Scotland Itinerary Planning with Local GuideYou work with an experienced Edinburgh guide via email to design a custom Scotland itinerary covering transport, accommodation, and activities. You receive detailed recommendations tailored to your interests and travel style, then book everything yourself using the finalized plan. No group tours, no fixed dates, no additional bookings handled by the guide — just the strategy you need to move through Scotland on your own terms.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want expert guidance on planning a Scotland trip without joining a group tour or committing to fixed dates — the email-based format means you get local knowledge without the schedule constraints.
Edinburgh & Rosslyn Chapel: Full-Day Private Tour with CastleYou spend the day in a private minivan with a local guide covering Edinburgh's Old Town, New Town, and key landmarks like Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile, then head south to Rosslyn Chapel after lunch. Fast-track entry to both the castle and chapel is available as an add-on, and the guide provides live commentary throughout. Hotel pickup and all transport, water, and snacks are included, so you arrive knowing the day is already arranged.Is it for me?Book this if you want Edinburgh's history explained by someone who knows the city's layers — medieval closes, Georgian planning, royal connections — without arranging separate transport, tickets, and timing between stops yourself. The private minivan and fixed itinerary handle all that, leaving you to absorb the story.
Food Tour with a Glasgow Chef: Merchant City & local cuisineA three-hour food tour of Glasgow led by a Glasgow-born chef who has cooked at Scotland's first Michelin two-star restaurant. You start at Cowcaddens Subway Station, visit five food stops across Cowcaddens and Merchant City, and learn how the city's cuisine connects to its history and culture. The tour includes lunch, coffee or tea, a soft drink, water, and a pint of local beer at a pub.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to eat real Glasgow food at places locals go and understand how the city's history shaped what people eat there. The guide is a chef who has worked in the city's best restaurants and knows both the food and the stories behind it, so you get more than a walking meal—you get someone who can explain why Glasgow's food matters.
Culloden Battlefield & Cawdor Castle tour from InvernessA half-day guided tour from Inverness visits three sites tied to Scottish Highland history: the Bronze Age cairns at Clava (which inspired Outlander's fictional stone circle), the Culloden Battlefield where the Jacobite army made their last stand against George II's forces, and Cawdor Castle, the only major Jacobite house to survive the destruction that followed. A local guide in English leads the route; transport and bottled water are included.Is it for me?Pick this if you have a half-day and want to hear the Jacobite history and Culloden battle explained live in English without driving yourself—the guide covers the story and stops while you sit in the air-conditioned vehicle.
Alnwick Castle & Rosslyn Chapel from Edinburgh: Harry Potter & Film LocationsYou visit Rosslyn Chapel, a 15th-century landmark from The Da Vinci Code; drive past the Leaderfoot Viaduct from the new Indiana Jones film; have lunch and explore Alnwick Castle where Harry Potter's flying scenes were shot; cross the Scotland-England border for photos; and finish at St Abbs coastal village, which doubled as New Asgard in Avengers: Endgame. Transport, guide, and lunch are included, and the group stays under 16 people.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to see multiple film locations in one day without arranging your own transport or timing between sites — the fixed itinerary and small group size mean you move at a steady pace and don't get lost in logistics.
Glasgow Food Tour: West End with haggis, whisky & local cheeseA three-hour food tour of Glasgow's West End led by a local guide, stopping at a bakery, cheese shop, university, traditional pub and Scottish restaurant to taste haggis, Cullen Skink, artisan cheese, whisky and lager. The guide lives in Glasgow and builds the route around the stories behind the food and the city's history, including Outlander filming locations along the way.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to eat what locals eat rather than what restaurants market to visitors — the stops are chosen by someone who lives here, not by a tourism board. Infants aged five and under won't receive food and drink tastings, so families with very young children may prefer a different tour.
Edinburgh Airport to City: Private Transfer & ReturnYou're met at Edinburgh Airport arrivals with a name board, driven directly to your accommodation in a private air-conditioned vehicle, and collected for the return journey at a time you choose. No waiting, no queuing, no negotiation — the driver handles the timing and the route, and WiFi is available if you need to stay connected during the drive.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi queue and arrive without the stress of arranging transport — the driver's already waiting, the price is fixed, and you know exactly when you're leaving for the airport on the way home.
Glasgow eBike and Whisky Tour: Clydeside DistilleryA four-hour eBike tour of Glasgow that combines powered cycling through the city's West End, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and parks with a guided visit to Clydeside Distillery and whisky tasting. A local guide leads the route, covering Glasgow's industrial past, transport history and the people who shaped it. The eBike handles the hills; the distillery visit includes entry, a whisky sample and snacks.Is it for me?Book the private option if you want the route and timing shaped around your group's pace and interests; the shared tour keeps the cost lower and the energy of a small group moving through the city together.
Glasgow Airport to City Transfer: Flight Tracking & Meet-GreetYou're met at arrivals by name, your luggage is handled, and you're driven straight to Glasgow city centre in a modern vehicle with water included. The driver tracks your flight so there's no waiting around, and every driver is fully accredited and vetted. Infant seats and pram space are available if you need them.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing at Glasgow and want to skip the taxi rank queue or the hassle of arranging a ride — the flight tracking means your driver is already there when you arrive, and the fixed price is agreed before you land.
Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle tour from InvernessA guided sightseeing tour from Inverness through the Scottish Highlands, stopping at Loch Ness Centre and Exhibition, Urquhart Castle, and Beauly Priory, with a local driver-guide leading the route through Highland villages and returning you to your starting point. The tour runs about five hours. Entry to Urquhart Castle is an optional add-on at checkout.Is it for me?The tour departs from Inverness and loops back there, so if you're staying in the city or arriving without a car, you don't need to arrange onward transport or navigate between stops—the guide handles the route and timing across all four stops.
Edinburgh Airport Transfer: Private Car to City CentreYou're picked up at your Edinburgh accommodation or collected from the airport at Lane 3 in the arrivals pick-up zone. The driver waits 45 minutes at the airport if your flight is delayed, provides bottled water and onboard WiFi, and takes you directly to your destination without other stops. Book the time that suits your flight, and the service adapts to you.Is it for me?Book this if you want to avoid the airport taxi queue and bus schedules — a private driver who knows Edinburgh and waits for you takes the logistics out of arrival and departure, which is what makes the journey feel unhurried instead of rushed.
Edinburgh to Inverness Private Transfer & Scenic RouteYou're picked up from your Edinburgh hotel or airport in a private minibus that holds six passengers and all your luggage. Choose the direct route to Inverness or ask the driver to take the scenic way through Glencoe and past Loch Ness. The journey takes around six hours, bottled water is included, and you arrive at your Inverness accommodation without another transfer to book.Is it for me?Choose this if you're traveling as a group or with luggage and want to skip the bus station or taxi negotiation—a private minibus means you leave when you're ready and arrive without another transfer to arrange. The scenic route option lets you see the Highlands without booking a separate tour.
Edinburgh: Isle of Skye & Jacobite Steam Train 4-Day TourYou spend four days moving through the Scottish Highlands by coach with a knowledgeable driver-guide, riding the Jacobite Steam Train across the Glenfinnan Viaduct, exploring the Isle of Skye's waterfalls and rock formations, and visiting Eilean Donan Castle and Culloden Battlefield. Accommodation in Oban and Portree is included, optional whisky tastings happen at two distilleries, and the whole thing runs in all weather—bring layers. Book accommodation through the tour operator or within 2km of town centers if you arrange your own.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want the Jacobite Steam Train, Isle of Skye's main landmarks, and Highland castles in one four-day loop without arranging transport, accommodation coordination, or timing between stops—the fixed itinerary handles all three, and the driver knows where the light hits best.
