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: Loch Ness & Urquhart Castle Full-Day Highlands TourYou travel north from Edinburgh through the Highlands in an air-conditioned coach with a live guide, stopping at Culloden Battlefield to walk the ground of Scotland's last battle, then Inverness for a city break, then Loch Ness where you can add a castle cruise and Urquhart Castle entry. The route loops back through Cairngorms National Park and Pitlochry before returning to Edinburgh, with the full day taking around ten hours and the guide handling the logistics so you just show up.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Highlands route in one day without arranging your own transport and timing between five different stops — the fixed itinerary and included coach mean you just show up in Edinburgh and the guide handles the rest.
National Museum of Scotland Private 2-Hour Guided TourA 2-hour private guided tour of the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, with entry included and a licensed guide fluent in English, French, German, Italian or Spanish. The guide tailors the route to your group's pace, interests and questions, so you see the highlights that matter to you—from Dolly the Sheep and Roman-era artifacts to paintings and Assyrian sculpture—without the crowds or the guesswork of navigating alone.Is it for me?Book the English-language option if you want straightforward commentary and don't need translation; choose French, German, Italian or Spanish if your group speaks that language and wants the full experience in your own words. The private format means you set the rhythm—families with children can move slowly and ask everything; adults can cover more ground or focus on one section deeply.
Private Glencoe and Loch Lomond tour from EdinburghA private guided tour from Edinburgh through the Scottish Highlands, visiting Glencoe, Loch Lomond, Inveraray Castle and Oban in a spacious executive car with room for up to 8 passengers. Your driver picks you up at your location and you control the pace, stopping at viewpoints and villages as you choose. The tour runs 10 to 12 hours with water, snacks and air conditioning included; lunch and castle entry are optional purchases along the way.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to set your own pace through the Highlands without the constraint of a group schedule — the private car and flexible stops let you linger at viewpoints or villages that appeal to you, which is what makes the landscape between Glencoe and Loch Lomond work.
Glasgow Ghost Tour Self-Guided: Dark Tales from George SquareThis self-guided audio walking tour of Glasgow takes you through the city's hidden dark history, starting at George Square and ending at Scotia Bar. You listen to a local guide and comedian narrate stories of grave robberies, haunted hotels, executions and the Necropolis burial ground as you walk the route at your own speed. The tour runs about an hour, includes offline audio and maps, and works on your own smartphone with lifetime access to replay it anytime.Is it for me?Solo travelers and small groups who want to explore Glasgow's dark history without a fixed schedule or a guide keeping pace—you move through the city on your own terms, pause as long as you want at each stop, and keep the audio forever to replay later.
Loch Ness & Urquhart Castle Day Tour from Glasgow Private VehicleA private day tour from Glasgow to Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle and Glencoe in a luxury vehicle with a local Scottish driver and door-to-door pickup. You choose between a 1 or 2-hour Loch Ness cruise to view the castle from the water, or the Loch Ness Centre to explore the loch's history and mysteries. The route passes Stirling, the Highland Folk Museum and Glencoe, with the flexibility to adjust stops if something interests you. Wi-Fi and bottled water are included; entrance fees to attractions are separate.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're arriving in Glasgow or Greenock and want to see the Highlands in a single day without coordinating transport or waiting for other passengers. A private vehicle and driver mean the pace and route are yours—if you want longer at Glencoe or a different choice at Loch Ness, the day adjusts.
Isle of Skye & Eilean Donan Castle Day Tour from InvernessThis full-day tour from Inverness travels to the Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle, visiting the Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock and the village of Portree, with a live guide, lunch stop and hotel pickup included. The itinerary covers the North West Mountains, allows time to explore Eilean Donan Castle's grounds, and returns via Loch Ness and the Five Sisters mountain pass. Entry to Eilean Donan Castle costs £20 and is optional, giving you the choice of whether to add it at checkout.Is it for me?Book this if you want to cover both Skye's major landmarks and Eilean Donan Castle in one day; choose a half-day tour if you prefer a slower pace or shorter commitment.
Glasgow Airport to City: Business Car Transfer & Meet-GreetYou're met at arrivals with a name sign and helped to a private business car; the driver has already tracked your flight and cleaned the vehicle. The ride includes 60 minutes of free waiting time if needed, bottled water, and all fees upfront — no surprises at the end. You arrive at your Glasgow hotel or destination ready to start your day instead of stressed about transport.Is it for me?Book this if you land at Glasgow Airport and want to skip the taxi queue and arrive at your hotel without arranging transport or worrying about cost — the driver, the car, and the price are all confirmed before you land.
Isle of Skye tour from Inverness: Eilean Donan Castle & Kilt RockThis 12-hour guided tour from Inverness covers the Isle of Skye and its surroundings by private transport, with stops at Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness, Eilean Donan Castle (seat of Clan Macrae), the Fairy Pools where you can wade in the water, Talisker Distillery for a whisky tasting, and Kilt Rock with views of Mealt Falls. A guide leads the route; bottled water is included. Castle entry to Eilean Donan is at your own expense.Is it for me?Book this 12-hour full-day tour if you want to cover multiple Skye landmarks in one journey; choose a half-day option if you prefer fewer stops or less driving time.
Glasgow football bike tour: Celtic, Rangers, HampdenA guided bicycle tour of Glasgow covering four to five hours, visiting the birthplaces and stadiums of Celtic and Rangers, Scotland's National Stadium at Hampden Park since 1903, and the West of Scotland Cricket Ground where the first international football match was played in 1872. A live English-speaking guide leads small groups on bikes or e-bikes with helmets included; minimum age is 12.Is it for me?Four to five hours is long enough to cover the full arc of Glasgow's football story — from Celtic's 1887 founding through Hampden's reign as the world's largest stadium to the 1872 international match that started the global game — but leaves the rest of your day free if you land in the morning or want an evening plan.
Glasgow Airport to City: Luxury Car Transfer & Flight TrackingYou land at Glasgow Airport and a named driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign. The car is disinfected, the price is fixed, and you have up to an hour of free waiting time if your flight is delayed or luggage is slow. Your driver handles the luggage and the route; you sit in the back and relax. All taxes, parking, and airport fees are included.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to skip the taxi queue and arrive without negotiating a fare or worrying about whether your driver will show up — the meet-and-greet and flight tracking mean someone is already waiting when you land, and the fixed price is locked in before you book.
Isle of Skye & Eilean Donan Castle Guided Day TourA 12-hour guided tour from Inverness takes you to Eilean Donan Castle, through the Isle of Skye villages and up to the Old Man of Storr viewpoint. The route includes a professional English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, castle entry and all travel time; you cover history, landscape and a moderate hike in a single day without arranging the logistics yourself.Is it for me?The 12-hour day and the hike to the Old Man of Storr mean this tour suits travelers with a full day free and the fitness to walk uphill to a viewpoint; the guide and fixed itinerary handle the route and timing, so you don't plan the stops or the drive between them yourself.
Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Kelpies & Stirling Castle Private TourYou're picked up at your Edinburgh hotel and driven to three major stops — The Kelpies sculptures, Loch Lomond's highlands and shoreline, and Stirling Castle — with a local guide narrating the journey and two hours of free time to explore on foot. The vehicle is private, air-conditioned, and returns you to your hotel by evening, which means you skip the logistics of renting a car or catching a group coach on a fixed schedule.Is it for me?This tour suits travellers staying in Edinburgh who want to see Loch Lomond, The Kelpies, and Stirling Castle in one day without renting a car or coordinating group transport — the private vehicle and fixed hotel pickup remove the logistics, leaving you to focus on the sights.
Aberdeen Hotel to Airport: Private Transfer Up to 8 PassengersYou're picked up at your Aberdeen hotel and driven directly to the airport in a private vehicle with a professional driver. The service runs 24/7, accommodates groups up to eight passengers, and the price is fixed before you book — no surge pricing, no negotiation at the curb. Confirm your pickup time 48 hours in advance and be ready in your hotel lobby three hours before your flight.Is it for me?Book this if you're traveling with luggage and want to arrive at the airport without the stress of finding a taxi or negotiating a fare — the driver meets you at your hotel, the price is set, and you're at the terminal on time.
Edinburgh: Glencoe, Loch Ness & Urquhart Castle Private TourYou travel 12 hours through the Scottish Highlands in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a driver-guide, stopping at the Forth Bridge, Glencoe Valley, Loch Ness, and Urquhart Castle. Bottled water is included throughout the day; entry to Urquhart Castle costs extra. The route is customizable, so you can adjust stops and timing to suit your interests, and the tour accommodates children from age 5 onward.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the main Highlands landmarks in one day without arranging your own transport, timing multiple stops, or navigating between them—the private vehicle and flexible schedule mean you move at your own pace and can adjust the route to match what interests you most.
Edinburgh Hotel - Airport: Private Transfer (No Stress)You’ll be picked up right at your Edinburgh hotel by a local driver who knows the city’s rhythms better than any map app. Settle into a comfortable private car (no sharing), chat if you want or just watch the city slip by one last time. With door-to-door service and no stress over timing or luggage, you’ll get to Edinburgh Airport feeling oddly calm — something you might remember longer than expected.
Greenock: Stirling Castle & Loch Lomond Shore ExcursionYou're picked up at Greenock Port and driven through the Scottish Highlands to Stirling Castle for 90 minutes of exploring; then you stop in Aberfoyle village for lunch and a walk around; you drive through the scenic Trossachs; and finish at Loch Lomond for photos before returning to your ship on schedule.Is it for me?Book this if you're docking at Greenock and want to see Scotland's most famous castle and loch without arranging your own transport or timing — the coach handles the route and gets you back before your ship leaves.
Glasgow Airport to City Centre: Private Transfer up to 8You book ahead, the driver meets you at arrivals with a nameplate, and you're driven straight to your Glasgow accommodation in a private car or minivan. Flight delays are tracked automatically, so your pickup adjusts without you having to call anyone. Taxes, tolls and child seats are all included, and the fixed price means no surprises at drop-off.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing at Glasgow Airport with luggage and want to skip the taxi queue and negotiation — the fixed price and automatic flight tracking mean you step out and go straight to your accommodation without arranging anything else.
Edinburgh Old Town and Rosslyn Chapel: Full-day private tourA nine-hour private tour of Edinburgh's Old Town and the Scottish countryside around Rosslyn Chapel, with hotel pickup, luxury transport for up to six passengers, and a live English-speaking guide. The itinerary moves from the medieval heart—Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, St Giles Cathedral, Palace of Holyrood House, Arthur's Seat and Calton Hill—through the Georgian elegance of New Town, then south to the 15th-century Rosslyn Chapel, famous for its Masonic connections and later popularized by The Da Vinci Code. Bottled water is included; entry to Rosslyn Chapel is included, and optional paid entry to Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace or Royal Yacht Britannia can be added at checkout.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to see Edinburgh's medieval Old Town, Georgian New Town, and Rosslyn Chapel in one day with a guide driving you between each—book the private vehicle option if you prefer to move at your own pace without waiting for a group.
Private Outlander Tour Highlands: Urquhart Castle & CullodenA private tour through the Scottish Highlands visits the actual Outlander locations and historical sites — Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness, Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns and Old High Church — in a luxury van with a driver who builds the day around your interests. Urquhart Castle entry and the vehicle are included; Culloden Battlefield is free to walk, though a visitor centre charges separate admission. You choose the pace, the stops and where to eat, and the driver finds a restaurant when you're ready.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to move at your own pace through the real Highlands locations rather than follow a set schedule — the driver adjusts stops, timing and the route itself to what you actually want to see, so a morning spent longer at one castle or a detour to a site the group discovers on the way becomes the day instead of a disruption to it.
Isle of Skye Tour: Castle & Loch Ness HighlightsA private 3-day guided tour departing Glasgow that takes you through Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park, Glencoe, and across to the Isle of Skye, where you explore the Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock, Lealt Falls and the Quiraing before returning via Eilean Donan Castle, Loch Ness and the Cairngorms. Your guide drives the route and leads the stops; you book your own accommodation in Portree for nights one and two. On day two, you choose between a whisky distillery visit, Dunvegan Castle, or a hike to the Fairy Pools — the itinerary flexes to what you want to do.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're arriving in Glasgow and want to see the Highlands and Isle of Skye without driving yourself or piecing together a multi-day itinerary — the route is set, the guide handles navigation, and you only need to book accommodation in Portree. If you prefer a fully guided experience with meals and lodging arranged, or if you want to spend more than one full day exploring Skye, look for a different package.
