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The 7 Best Day Trips from Edinburgh

7 day trips  ·  from $60 a head

The 7 best day trips from edinburgh you can book, with what each costs, how long you are away and how much of it is spent on the road. Start at number one.

From Edinburgh: Glenfinnan, Glencoe, and Highlands Day Trip - Leaving Edinburgh for the Highlands
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From Edinburgh: Glenfinnan, Glencoe, and Highlands Day Trip

1.From Edinburgh: Glenfinnan, Glencoe, and Highlands Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,067 reviews · 12 hours · from $66Our pick

Spend 12 hours touring the Highlands from Edinburgh with a driver-guide such as Adam, Morag, Mark, or Alistair. See Glencoe, Fort William, Glenfinnan Viaduct, Loch Shiel, Neptune’s Staircase, Laggan Dam, and Pitlochry. The tour suits Harry Potter fans and first-time Highland visitors, but expect long hours on winding roads.

“I loved the trip. I loved seeing Glencoe and Glenfinnan the most. It’s a long drive on narrow and bended roads, so not recommended for people who get carsick easily. Our driver/guide, Mohammed, was kind and funny and had a lot of interesting stories to share about the area and the history of Scotland. He was very focused on our safety and comfort first and foremost and a very skilled and confident driver. My best recommendations and appreciation.”

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Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William - Glencoe delivers the dramatic scenery
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Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William

2.Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,337 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $62Top rated

Travel from Edinburgh through Callander, Glencoe, Fort William, Glenfinnan and Pitlochry on a 12-hour Highland coach tour. You will walk to the Glenfinnan Viaduct viewpoint, look for the seasonal Jacobite Steam Train, and hear Scottish history from an English-speaking guide such as Alastair, Keith, Scott or Brian. Lunch and entry fees are not included.

“Scott from Scotland was a really great tour guide for our group. The tour itself was perfect for seeing part of The Highlands by going to Glencoe, Glenfinnan Viaduct, and through some cute small towns. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend this tour!”

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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands - Loch Tulla and Glen Orchy: A Quick Viewpoint
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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands

3.Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,771 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $62

Travel from Edinburgh through Callander, Glencoe, Fort William, Loch Ness, and Pitlochry on a 12.5-hour coach tour. Your English-speaking driver-guide shares Scottish history, local stories, and music, with regular photo and rest stops. An optional Loch Ness boat cruise costs extra, and Highland Cows may appear near Callander in season.

“Keith was perfect. Enjoyed the accent and true Scottish knowledge. The places we went were astonishing, so beautiful”

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Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William - Glencoe delivers the dramatic scenery
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Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William

4.Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,366 reviews · 12 hours · from $60Best value

Spend 12 hours touring the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Ross, Neil, Brian, or Keith. See Glencoe, Fort William, Loch Shiel, and the Harry Potter-famous Glenfinnan Viaduct, with time for photos, lunch, and a short walk. The Jacobite Steam Train may cross the viaduct in season, but it is not guaranteed.

“Nice trip in the Highlands. Alistair is a very nice driver and guide! Thank you”

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Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh - Through the Cairngorms by panoramic coach
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Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh

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

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

Ride from Edinburgh through Perthshire and the Cairngorms to Loch Ness, with an optional cash-only cruise and Urquhart Castle visit. Hear Scottish history from an English-speaking driver-guide, stop in Glencoe, and return past Stirling Castle. The day lasts about 13 hours and suits first-time visitors who want broad Highland coverage in one trip.

“This was a fun and easy paced tour. The guide and driver were awesome. I enjoyed each stop and the time on the bus where the guide share great insights to what we were seeing.”

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Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands Guided Day Tour from Edinburgh - Starting at Castle Terrace in Edinburgh
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Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands Guided Day Tour from Edinburgh

6.Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands Guided Day Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,233 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $85

Travel from Edinburgh through Callander, Glencoe, Fort William, Loch Ness, the Cairngorms, and Pitlochry on a 12-hour guided coach tour. A driver-guide such as Mark, Holly, Nick, or Shafiq provides live commentary. Optional Loch Ness cruises and a £12 whisky experience cost extra.

“It was a good experience & Jada our tour guide was great as she explained us everything & covered all the spot.”

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Outlander Film Locations Day Trip from Edinburgh - Doune Castle, the real Castle Leoch
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Outlander Film Locations Day Trip from Edinburgh

7.Outlander Film Locations Day Trip from Edinburgh

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

Spend about nine and a half hours visiting Outlander filming sites with an English-speaking guide such as Connor, Wendi, Sophie, or Alistair. Ride from Edinburgh to Midhope Castle, Doune Castle, Culross, Falkland, and Blackness Castle, with optional entry fees and Scottish history woven into the drive.

“It was well organized and clearly described on the website. We had plenty of time to see each location. It does involve some uneven stone stairs if you want to go inside the castles. Got to see the most important locations from the first several episodes. It was fascinating and a lot of fun. It is a long day with a lot of bus riding but a very comfortable bus and absolutely worth it. You will want to get the ticket that allows you to go inside the castles.”

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