Top Day Trips from The Scottish Highlands (Updated November 2026)

The Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom
Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle & Culloden Battlefield

This tour takes in all the "Must See" attractions and destinations in and around Inverness. A day of historic sights, epic views and tall tales …More

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This tour takes in all the "Must See" attractions and destinations in and around Inverness. A day of historic sights, epic views and tall tales...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$937
Meandering through The Highlands of Scotland (North)

Let's Meander! North, South, East or West.. You choose. We can create a fantastically memorable road trip by exploring the myriad of back roads here …More

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Let's Meander! North, South, East or West.. You choose. We can create a fantastically memorable road trip by exploring the myriad of back roads here...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,019
Loch Ness Private Tour

Enjoy the perfect Monster Day Out travelling ALL the way around Loch Ness. We head out of Inverness along The Great Glen heading for Loch …More

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Enjoy the perfect Monster Day Out travelling ALL the way around Loch Ness. We head out of Inverness along The Great Glen heading for Loch...

9 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,069
Wild West Coast Adventure (Part 1)

We’ll begin with a gentle drive along the north shore of Loch Ness, stopping briefly at Invermoriston for a stroll by the falls and a …More

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We’ll begin with a gentle drive along the north shore of Loch Ness, stopping briefly at Invermoriston for a stroll by the falls and a...

9 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,028
Isle of Skye Fairy Pools, Fairy Glen and Portree

This is a full day private tour taking you from Inverness to the Magical Mystical Isle of Skye where you will get the opportunity to …More

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This is a full day private tour taking you from Inverness to the Magical Mystical Isle of Skye where you will get the opportunity to...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,222
Private Highland Whisky Tour: Distilleries & Tastings

Discover the beauty and rich whisky heritage of the Scottish Highlands on a private journey with tuigsear, expertly hosted by specialists with genuine experience in …More

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Discover the beauty and rich whisky heritage of the Scottish Highlands on a private journey with tuigsear, expertly hosted by specialists with genuine experience in...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,148
Full-Day Private Guided Shennachies Road to Isles and Skye Tour

There are many additional stop options and they are added according to client interests as we go. Wildlife stops are common as long as the …More

There are many additional stop options and they are added according to client interests as we go. Wildlife stops are common as long as the...

12 hours Free Cancellation
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$475
Meandering through The Highlands of Scotland (East)

Let's Meander! North, South, East, or West. You choose. We can create a fantastically memorable road trip by exploring the myriad of back roads here …More

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Let's Meander! North, South, East, or West. You choose. We can create a fantastically memorable road trip by exploring the myriad of back roads here...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,028
Cairngorms; Highest Mountains, Bonnie Lochs & Ancient Forests

We'll head south from Inverness over The Slochd Summit from where we see our first view of The Cairngorm Mountains. We continue on to the …More

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We'll head south from Inverness over The Slochd Summit from where we see our first view of The Cairngorm Mountains. We continue on to the...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,165
From Inverness: Monsters, Lochs and Legends Day Tour

Embark on a thrilling day trip through the Highlands on this small-group tour, where stunning Scottish landscapes, local whisky, and the chance to spot the …More

Embark on a thrilling day trip through the Highlands on this small-group tour, where stunning Scottish landscapes, local whisky, and the chance to spot the...

8 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$50
Private Whisky Tour and Tasting

We'll head north from Inverness, over the Kessock and Cromarty bridges then take the high road to Millionaire's View. Beautiful vistas north, east and west …More

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We'll head north from Inverness, over the Kessock and Cromarty bridges then take the high road to Millionaire's View. Beautiful vistas north, east and west...

8 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,090
Speyside Whisky Full Day Private Tour from Inverness

Scotland is world renowned for its production of the finest single malt whisky. Each single malt whisky boasts its unique taste and characteristics, influenced by …More

Scotland is world renowned for its production of the finest single malt whisky. Each single malt whisky boasts its unique taste and characteristics, influenced by...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$1,059
Loch Ness, Outlander and Highlands Private Chauffeur Tour from Inverness

Travel in comfort and luxury in our Mercedes V250 people carrier. Tour Loch Ness, Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns, Highland Castles, Outlander Locations, historic sites and …More

Travel in comfort and luxury in our Mercedes V250 people carrier. Tour Loch Ness, Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns, Highland Castles, Outlander Locations, historic sites and...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$987
Full Day Private Executive Isle of Skye Tour

Experience the Isle of Skye in complete luxury in our top of the range Mercedes-Benz V Class 7 seater, comfortable leather seats, dual zone air …More

Experience the Isle of Skye in complete luxury in our top of the range Mercedes-Benz V Class 7 seater, comfortable leather seats, dual zone air...

11 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$491
Private tour of Inverness (customisable)

Inverness Learn some of its fascinating history and visit the hill where Saint Columba made pilgrimage to the Pictish King, preaching “new Christianity” to the …More

Inverness Learn some of its fascinating history and visit the hill where Saint Columba made pilgrimage to the Pictish King, preaching “new Christianity” to the...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$857
Private Highland Whisky Tour including 10+ Single Malt Tastings

Tour with a knowledgeable and passionate born and bred Scottish Highlander who will entertain you with stories and anecdotes about growing up and living in …More

Tour with a knowledgeable and passionate born and bred Scottish Highlander who will entertain you with stories and anecdotes about growing up and living in...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,297
Isle of Skye Private Tour From Inverness

Take your time on your own guided tour to explore some of Skye’s most dramatic scenery this tour visits some of the most iconic areas …More

Take your time on your own guided tour to explore some of Skye’s most dramatic scenery this tour visits some of the most iconic areas...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$485
Secret Loch Ness with Cawdor Castle and Clava Cairns

Return journey: We WILL have you back to your ship around 1 hour prior to its departure time. We nearly always arrive back BEFORE the …More

Return journey: We WILL have you back to your ship around 1 hour prior to its departure time. We nearly always arrive back BEFORE the...

6 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$212
Inverness PRIVATE Full Day Tour of Local Attractions

The Itinerary listing for this Tour is simply a number of suggestions we have from the many attractions available... As this is a PRIVATE Tour …More

The Itinerary listing for this Tour is simply a number of suggestions we have from the many attractions available... As this is a PRIVATE Tour...

6 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$113
Meandering Through The Highlands of Scotland (West)

Let's Meander! North, South, East, or West. You choose. We can create a fantastically memorable road trip by exploring the myriad of back roads here …More

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Let's Meander! North, South, East, or West. You choose. We can create a fantastically memorable road trip by exploring the myriad of back roads here...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,028
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