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15 1-Day Tours in Scotland to Build a Trip Around

40 tours  ·  from $68

The 15 best 1-day tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it takes and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there.

Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh - Perthshire and the Highland cows
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Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh

1.Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,793 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $74Our pick

Leave central Edinburgh with a local driver-guide and cross Perthshire, the Cairngorms, Loch Ness, and Glencoe in one long day. You can add a Loch Ness cruise and Urquhart Castle visit for £30 in cash. Guides such as Chris, Alan, Terry, Ben, and Jamie are praised for lively stories, while short stops mean snacks are wise.

“Steven B was great! Several photo stops and great information. Loch ness boat tour was a bit underwhelming but the rest of the tour was very scenic.”

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Outlander Film Locations Day Trip from Edinburgh - Midhope Castle, Jamie’s Lallybroch
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Outlander Film Locations Day Trip from Edinburgh

2.Outlander Film Locations Day Trip from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,776 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) Top rated

Spend about nine and a half hours visiting five major Outlander filming locations from Edinburgh. Your English-speaking guide drives you to Midhope Castle, Doune Castle, Culross, Falkland, and Blackness Castle, adding Scottish history, filming facts, and occasional soundtrack fun along the way. Castle entry is optional, and the day runs at a steady pace in a small group.

“If you're an Outlander fan, this is an absolute MUST DO on your Scotland itinerary. We saw so many incredible places that were featured in key moments of the show. Our guide, Alistair, was an Outlander fan with lots of fun knowledge and played an excellent playlist as we were driving around. He kept us entertained and on schedule.”

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1 Day Castles, West Highlands and Loch Lomond Tour from Edinburgh - Tyndrum and the long road toward Rannoch Moor
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1 Day Castles, West Highlands and Loch Lomond Tour from Edinburgh

3.1 Day Castles, West Highlands and Loch Lomond Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 850 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $88

Travel from Edinburgh into the West Highlands with an English-speaking guide such as Steve, Cara, Charlie, or Dusty. Visit Doune Castle, photograph Kilchurn Castle, stop in Tyndrum and Inveraray, admire Rest and Be Thankful, and finish in Luss. Expect a long day, narrow roads, changing weather, and plenty of scenery.

“Cancelled the night before an 8am all day tour. We can’t cancel within 24 hours but they can apparently. Created a wasted day in Edinburgh, I’d avoid this company in the future. We found out when we turned up at the office for our tour because their email system didn’t contact us. They were apologetic and showed us the email other people received and we showed them we didn’t get any alerts through email or Viator app so fair play. However we were told there were no options for other tours for the day when we asked and were told they’re not a tourist information center but we could walk…”

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Day Trip to Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park with Optional Stirling Castle Tour from Edinburgh - Balmaha and Loch Lomond: beautiful, but not a long hike
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Day Trip to Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park with Optional Stirling Castle Tour from Edinburgh

4.Day Trip to Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park with Optional Stirling Castle Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 626 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Travel from Edinburgh by air-conditioned coach to the Kelpies, Loch Lomond, and Stirling. You get live commentary, a short lochside walk, and about two and a half hours in Stirling. The castle visit costs £17.50 extra, but adding it gives the day its strongest historical stop. Guides such as Sophie, Connor, Cara, and Thomas have been praised for lively storytelling.

“A wee bit of everything. Colossal Kelpies sculpture park, a delicious honeysuckle vanilla malt shop, a stroll along Loch Lomond, Brave Heart offerings, a castle featuring a wedding, Scottish tunes, a hip bus driver/guide. Great value!”

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The Outlander 1 Day Experience - Walking through Culross and Cranesmuir
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The Outlander 1 Day Experience

5.The Outlander 1 Day Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 581 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $81

Spend about eight hours touring Outlander locations from Edinburgh with a driver-guide. See Falkland, Culross, Doune Castle, Linlithgow Palace, and Midhope Castle, with time for photos, lunch, and optional castle entries. Guides such as Ian, Bob, Brendan, and Brandon mix show facts with Scottish history.

“I don't have many characters to explain how terrible this day was, so I will separate my review into biased and unbiased information. You may form your own opinions. Unbiased information: - The sights were beautiful but we were very rushed. - The price for the tour does not include entry to every sight so expect to pay out of pocket. - The tour guide spent over 1 hour (honestly maybe more) speaking to the family behind him, broadcasting their conversation about tires, trucks, and college to the rest of the bus who were not involved in the conversation. If those things matter to you, they are things you should…”

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Harry Potter's Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Day Trip - Alnwick Castle, Hogwarts, and hands-on fun
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Harry Potter’s Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Day Trip

6.Harry Potter’s Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 431 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $88

Travel from Edinburgh to Bamburgh Castle, Alnwick Castle, and Coldstream in a small group of up to 16 people. Your English-speaking guide handles the driving and adds stories about border history, Harry Potter, Downton Abbey, and Northumberland. Castle admission costs extra, and weatherproof shoes and clothing are wise.

“Flying on the broomstick. All the stories and cultural info from our guide. Good amount of time to enjoy the Alnwick castle. A very beautiful day and the guide/driver did a good safe job of driving in the wind and rain. Thank you.”

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Isle of Skye Day Trip from Inverness - Loch Ness starts the day with classic Scottish scenery
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Isle of Skye Day Trip from Inverness

7.Isle of Skye Day Trip from Inverness

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 385 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $67Best value

Spend about 11.5 hours crossing the Highlands from Inverness to Skye with a driver-guide such as David, Jamie, Chris, or Rory. Expect Loch Ness, Eilean Donan Castle, Portree, Kilt Rock, the Cuillin Hills, and Sligachan Old Bridge. It is a scenic but demanding day with limited time on Skye.

“It was stunningly beautiful, and the guide took time to tell us the wonders of Scotland. Made us with we was a Scot. Fairy pools rounded out our day.”

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1 Day Moray Coast Tour with Speyside Whisky from Inverness - Bow Fiddle Rock near Portknockie
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1 Day Moray Coast Tour with Speyside Whisky from Inverness

8.1 Day Moray Coast Tour with Speyside Whisky from Inverness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 306 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Spend 11.5 hours with a local English-speaking guide exploring Findhorn, Bow Fiddle Rock, Cullen, Spey Bay or Troup Head, and Carrbridge. The day includes coastal walks, wildlife chances, scenic villages, and a stop at Strathisla Distillery. Whisky tastings and food cost extra. Guides may include Karen, Sonia, Amber, Willie, Emily, or Iain.

“Our tour guide was amazing and very personable! She made it very interesting with her vast knowledge of the area. The views were breathtaking!”

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Scotland's Glens, Highlands & Whisky Day Trip from Edinburgh - Through Lochs, glens, and Trossachs scenery
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Scotland’s Glens, Highlands & Whisky Day Trip from Edinburgh

9.Scotland’s Glens, Highlands & Whisky Day Trip from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · from $90

Travel from Edinburgh through Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park to the Kelpies, Glenturret Distillery, Hermitage forest, and Dunkeld. Your English-speaking guide, such as Dusty, Louise, Paul, or Duncan, provides history and local stories. Whisky tasting and the distillery tour cost extra, and lunch is not included.

“Very much enjoyed seeing the Kelpies, the Glenturret distillery and the hermitage. Our knowledgeable guide, Cliff, made it educational, enjoyable and fun! Would absolutely do it again (or any other tour Cliff was leading),”

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1 Day Loch Ness, Whisky, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour - Deanston Distillery begins the day with whisky
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1 Day Loch Ness, Whisky, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour

10.1 Day Loch Ness, Whisky, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 169 reviews · 12 hours 25 minutes (approx.) · from $68

Travel from Edinburgh in an air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking Hairy Coo driver-guide. Taste Deanston whisky, hear the story of Glencoe, see Ben Nevis, walk beside the Caledonian Canal at Fort Augustus, and stop in Pitlochry. The optional distillery tour costs extra, and the full day includes long hours on the road.

“What an amazing and memorable day! The Whisky Tour was interesting and samples were great. So much to see and many chances to take photos. Colin regaled us with fascinating and humorous stories from Scotland's rich history and also showed many spots made famous in films. Was a nice smaller group and a relaxing day. Would recommend to anyone.”

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GREENOCK (GLASGOW) SHORE EXCURSION: Scotland Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip Tour - An Ceann Mor and the first look at Loch Lomond
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GREENOCK (GLASGOW) SHORE EXCURSION: Scotland Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 165 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $109

This full-day Greenock shore excursion takes you by air-conditioned coach to Loch Lomond, Kilchurn Castle, Inveraray, Rest and Be Thankful, and Luss. Expect lively Scottish narration, short walks, photo stops, and a flexible schedule designed to return you to the ship at least one hour before departure. Castle entry and lunch cost extra.

“The tour visited very interesting historical sites. When you make the booking be very careful of the times. Our tour was cut short because ship was leaving early”

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Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe and Loch Shiel 1 Day Tour - Edinburgh - Glencoe brings the drama
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Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe and Loch Shiel 1 Day Tour – Edinburgh

12.Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe and Loch Shiel 1 Day Tour – Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $93

Leave Edinburgh at 8:00 a.m. for Callander, Glencoe, Glenfinnan Viaduct and Loch Shiel, returning after about 12 hours. A driver-guide such as Kyle, Finn, Jamie or Ron shares Scottish history, folklore and local tips from a maximum-16-seat mini-coach. Expect long drives, short walks, photo stops and a chance to see the Jacobite Steam Train from April to October.

“If you go before April note that the train is not running yet in glenfinnan. Arrive as soon as possibble so your tour can start earlier like our did and you will have more time at stops.”

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Orkney Day Trip - Skara Brae and Skaill House: the day’s essential stop
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Orkney Day Trip

13.Orkney Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $165

Travel around Orkney’s mainland in a small group of up to eight with guides such as Rachel, Iain, or Dougie. Visit Skara Brae, the Ring of Brodgar, Stenness, Yesnaby Cliffs, and Kirkwall, with local stories along the way. Bring lunch, wear sturdy shoes, and meet at Stromness Ferry Terminal at 10:30 a.m.

“Had a fantastic day trip overall taking in the sights in Orkney. I thought I had booked a private van for my family so was a little taken back when we arrived and there was a group. The A/C in the van didn't work so it was a bit stuffy, although it was during a heat wave so probably not an issue typically. The guide was informative and entertaining, although probably could have shared less about his personal life.”

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1-day Small Group Loch Ness Discovery Tour from Glasgow - Glencoe in a short scenic pause
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1-day Small Group Loch Ness Discovery Tour from Glasgow

14.1-day Small Group Loch Ness Discovery Tour from Glasgow

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 126 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $90

Travel by air-conditioned mini-coach with a professional driver-guide from Glasgow into the Highlands. See Loch Lomond at Luss, Glencoe, Fort Augustus, and Loch Ness, then stop for food and Highland Coos at Taste Perthshire. The group is limited to 16 people, with about two hours in Fort Augustus for lunch, canal walks, or an optional cruise.

“There is one two hour drive portion with no stops which might be pretty challenging for some. Otherwise the stops were adequate enough. The only really bothering issue was the extremely loud music in the van during the whole trip and the driver/guide trying to shout on top of the music. To be clear, it was entirely the choice of the driver and also in his control. Very hard to understand why it was so loud the whole time (I heard the same approach was used with another driver from another company also), especially when understanding the Scottish accent is difficult enough even when spoken slowly and without distractions. I…”

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Oban and the West Highlands Day Trip from Edinburgh - Kilchurn Castle and the story of Argyll
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Oban and the West Highlands Day Trip from Edinburgh

15.Oban and the West Highlands Day Trip from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 93 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $81

Travel from Edinburgh into the West Highlands with a guide such as Rob, Chloe, Joe, or Jamie. See Loch Lomond, Luss, Kilchurn Castle, Oban, and Inveraray in one long day. Expect an air-conditioned vehicle, live stories, free time for seafood and McCaig’s Tower, and a busy schedule with plenty of road time.

“Overall the trip was ok, only thing is that I just wished there was a little more time in Oban. An 1 1/2 is just not enough to do the Oban distillery and see other attractions in the town.”

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