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Home/Destinations/Edinburgh/Day Trips

Day Trips from Edinburgh

Discover Scotland beyond the capital: the dramatic Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe, the historic Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond, the golf town of St. Andrews, and the Outlander filming locations. Most day trips from Edinburgh include transport and a guide.

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Loch Ness & Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh with Cruise
Edinburgh
Loch Ness & Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh with Cruise
4.7(6,300)·12 hours
from$138/ person
via Viator
1 Day Loch Ness, Glen Coe & the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
1 Day Loch Ness, Glen Coe & the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh
4.8(4,500)·12 hours
from$93/ person
via Viator
Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh
4.6(2,965)·13 hours
from$74/ person
via Viator
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free
Edinburgh
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free
4.3(2,859)·1h 10min
from$27/ person
via Viator
Loch Ness, Glencoe, the Highlands Guided Day Tour from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Loch Ness, Glencoe, the Highlands Guided Day Tour from Edinburgh
4.6(2,632)·12 hours
from$78/ person
via Viator
Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour Tickets Included
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour Tickets Included
4.9(2,246)·1h 30min
from$52/ person
via Viator
Outlander Film Locations Day Trip from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Outlander Film Locations Day Trip from Edinburgh
4.9(2,142)·9h 30min
from$91/ person
via Viator
Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour
Edinburgh
Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour
4.7(1,436)·9h 30min
from$69/ person
via Viator
Edinburgh Food Tour with 5 Authentic Tastings & Local Scotch
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Food Tour with 5 Authentic Tastings & Local Scotch
4.9(1,394)·3 hours
from$131/ person
via Viator
3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh
4.9(1,355)·3 days
from$705/ person
via Viator
Outlander Locations Tour Including Admissions from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Outlander Locations Tour Including Admissions from Edinburgh
4.8(1,270)·8h 15min
from$126/ person
via Viator
Glenfinnan, Glencoe and Scottish Highlands Day Tour
Edinburgh
Glenfinnan, Glencoe and Scottish Highlands Day Tour
4.9(1,246)·12 hours
from$71/ person
via Viator
Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, Highlands and Loch Ness 3-Day Tour
Edinburgh
Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, Highlands and Loch Ness 3-Day Tour
4.8(1,234)·3 days
from$278/ person
via Viator
West Highlands, Lochs and Castles Day Tour Including Admission
Edinburgh
West Highlands, Lochs and Castles Day Tour Including Admission
4.7(1,157)·10 hours
from$112/ person
via Viator
3-Day Guided Isle of Skye and Highlands with Stay from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
3-Day Guided Isle of Skye and Highlands with Stay from Edinburgh
4.7(964)·3 days
from$538/ person
via Viator
Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle included
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle included
4.9(874)·5 hours
from$129/ person
via Viator
Loch Ness and the Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Loch Ness and the Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh
4.8(837)·12 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh
4.5(806)·12 hours
from$91/ person
via Viator
Day Trip to Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park with Optional Stirling Castle Tour from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Day Trip to Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park with Optional Stirling Castle Tour from Edinburgh
4.8(717)·9 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Rosslyn Chapel and Scottish Borders Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Rosslyn Chapel and Scottish Borders Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh
4.7(713)·6h 45min
from$88/ person
via Viator
Edinburgh Premium Food and Drink Tour with EatWalk Tours
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Premium Food and Drink Tour with EatWalk Tours
4.8(700)·3 hours
from$161/ person
via Viator
Highland Lochs, Glens & Whisky Day Tour Including Admission
Edinburgh
Highland Lochs, Glens & Whisky Day Tour Including Admission
4.8(658)·10 hours
from$133/ person
via Viator
Harry Potter's Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Day Trip
Edinburgh
Harry Potter's Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Day Trip
4.8(515)·9h 30min
from$86/ person
via Viator
1 Day Loch Ness, Whisky, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour
Edinburgh
1 Day Loch Ness, Whisky, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour
4.9(389)·12h 25min
from$73/ person
via Viator
Hairy Coos and Highland Views: A Short-Day Escape from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Hairy Coos and Highland Views: A Short-Day Escape from Edinburgh
4.9(350)·6h 30min
from$61/ person
via Viator
Scotland's Glens, Highlands & Whisky Day Trip from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Scotland's Glens, Highlands & Whisky Day Trip from Edinburgh
4.8(339)·9 hours
from$91/ person
via Viator
Discover Malt Whisky Day Tour Including Admissions from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Discover Malt Whisky Day Tour Including Admissions from Edinburgh
4.7(296)·9 hours
from$147/ person
via Viator
Edinburgh: The Ultimate Whisky Experience Tour
Edinburgh
Edinburgh: The Ultimate Whisky Experience Tour
4.7(261)·10 hours
from$79/ person
via Viator
Loch Ness, Glen Coe & The Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Loch Ness, Glen Coe & The Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh
4.6(237)·12h 15min
from$93/ person
via Viator
Edinburgh Rail Trip from London with Castle entry and Hop-on Hop-off bus
London
Edinburgh Rail Trip from London with Castle entry and Hop-on Hop-off bus
4.1(230)·16 hours
from$321/ person
via Viator
Best of Scotland in a Day Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Best of Scotland in a Day Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh
4.9(220)·9h 30min
from$106/ person
via Viator
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Inverness & The Highlands - 2 Day Tour
Edinburgh
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Inverness & The Highlands - 2 Day Tour
4.7(219)·2 days
from$155/ person
via Viator
Edinburgh: Eilean Donan, Loch Ness & Glenfinnan - 2 Day Tour
Edinburgh
Edinburgh: Eilean Donan, Loch Ness & Glenfinnan - 2 Day Tour
4.8(138)·2 days
from$155/ person
via Viator
Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off City Tour with Live Guide
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off City Tour with Live Guide
4.7(125)·1 day
from$27/ person
via Viator
The Royal Tour: Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and Royal Mile
Edinburgh
The Royal Tour: Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and Royal Mile
4.9(121)·5 hours
from$133/ person
via Viator
Oban and the West Highlands Day Trip from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Oban and the West Highlands Day Trip from Edinburgh
4.3(96)·11h 30min
from$74/ person
via Viator
Stirling Castle,Trossachs National and Loch Lomond Day Tour from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Stirling Castle,Trossachs National and Loch Lomond Day Tour from Edinburgh
4.6(83)·9 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Private Edinburgh City Half-Day Tour
Edinburgh
Private Edinburgh City Half-Day Tour
4.8(69)·4 hours
from$572/ person
via Viator
Waterfalls, Warriors & Whisky Adventure Day Tour from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Waterfalls, Warriors & Whisky Adventure Day Tour from Edinburgh
4.8(64)·1 day
from$91/ person
via Viator
Edinburgh Half Day Guided Private Tour in a Premium Minivan
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Half Day Guided Private Tour in a Premium Minivan
4.9(64)·4 hours
from$269/ person
via Viator
Outlander Filming Locations Day Tour from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Outlander Filming Locations Day Tour from Edinburgh
4.7(59)·9 hours
from$91/ person
via Viator
Outlander and Castles Film Locations Day Tour from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Outlander and Castles Film Locations Day Tour from Edinburgh
4.8(31)·7h 20min
from$101/ person
via Viator
Puffin Boat Trip & Tantallon Castle Day Trip from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Puffin Boat Trip & Tantallon Castle Day Trip from Edinburgh
4.8(25)·7 hours
from$215/ person
via Viator
Alnwick Castle and Rosslyn Chapel Day Tour from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Alnwick Castle and Rosslyn Chapel Day Tour from Edinburgh
4.9(19)·9 hours
from$135/ person
via Viator
Edinburgh: 1-day Outlander Tour - attractions included
Edinburgh
Edinburgh: 1-day Outlander Tour - attractions included
4.6(14)·9 hours
from$94/ person
via Viator
From Edinburgh: Argyll, Castles & West Highlands Day Tour
Edinburgh
From Edinburgh: Argyll, Castles & West Highlands Day Tour
5.0(8)·10h 30min
from$86/ person
via Viator
Glasgow in a Day: Family-friendly Private Day Tour from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Glasgow in a Day: Family-friendly Private Day Tour from Edinburgh
5.0(7)·8 hours
from$525/ person
via Viator
St Andrews & Fife Seaside Day Tour from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
St Andrews & Fife Seaside Day Tour from Edinburgh
5.0(5)·8 hours
from$94/ person
via Viator

Day Trips in Edinburgh — FAQ

What are the best day trips from Edinburgh?
Top day trips are the Highlands with Loch Ness and Glencoe, Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond, St. Andrews and the Fife fishing villages, and the Outlander filming locations.
Can you visit Loch Ness from Edinburgh in a day?
Yes — a Loch Ness day trip is long (about 3.5 hours each way) but very popular, taking in Glencoe, the Highlands and a Loch Ness cruise; some prefer a 2-day tour for a relaxed pace.
How far is the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh?
The southern Highlands and Loch Lomond are about 1.5 hours from Edinburgh, while Glencoe and Loch Ness are 2.5–3.5 hours — all popular full-day trips.

More things to do in Edinburgh

Edinburgh CastleRoyal Mile & Old TownGhost & VaultsWhisky TastingsHarry Potter