Top Scotland Day Trips & Excursions

Q: I need a ride! Which Scotland Day Trips & Excursions have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These Scotland Day Trips & Excursions include Hotel Pickup: Private Tour of Highlands, Oban, Glencoe, Lochs & Castles from Glasgow Glasgow; The Highlands & Loch Lomond Hour Private Tour Private Tour Loch Lomond Stirling and the Kelpies from Glasgow Isle of SkyeTour From Inverness Historic Orkney Private Odyssey by a Native Islander 5h View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

Q: Got any more Scotland trip ideas?

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Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Scotland?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in Scotland are: Scotland Cultural & Theme Tours Scotland Luxury & Special Occasions Scotland Luxury Tours Scotland Historical & Heritage Tours Scotland Tours & Sightseeing View all tour styles in Scotland →

Historic Edinburgh and Rosslyn Chapel Full-Day Private Tour in a Premium Minivan

Our full-day tour of Edinburgh and Rosslyn Chapel is a great combination of our Edinburgh Highlights and Rosslyn Chapel tours. On the trip you will …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

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Historic Edinburgh and Rosslyn Chapel Full-Day Private Tour in a Premium Minivan

Our full-day tour of Edinburgh and Rosslyn Chapel is a great combination of our Edinburgh Highlights and Rosslyn Chapel tours. On the trip you will...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$114

Private Luxury North Route Invergordon Shore Excursion

Primarily designed for Cruise Ship Customers arriving in the Scottish Highlands via the Port of Invergordon. Customers are collected directly from the Cruise Terminal and …More

Invergordon, Scotland

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Private Luxury North Route Invergordon Shore Excursion

Primarily designed for Cruise Ship Customers arriving in the Scottish Highlands via the Port of Invergordon. Customers are collected directly from the Cruise Terminal and...

7 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

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$903

Private Highland whisky tour from Edinburgh- Build your own tour!

WHISKYWHEELS PRIVATE HIGHLAND WHISKY TOUR + We pick you up + We help you create your own tour to the Highlands This private Whiskywheels tour …More

Laggan, Scotland

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Private Highland whisky tour from Edinburgh- Build your own tour!

WHISKYWHEELS PRIVATE HIGHLAND WHISKY TOUR + We pick you up + We help you create your own tour to the Highlands This private Whiskywheels tour...

7 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (8)

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$274

VIP Highland Whisky Experience from Invergordon

A luxury tour of the local highland distilleries including chocolate paired whisky tastings with your knowledgable driver guide. This tour is customisable so once you …More

Invergordon, Scotland

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VIP Highland Whisky Experience from Invergordon

A luxury tour of the local highland distilleries including chocolate paired whisky tastings with your knowledgable driver guide. This tour is customisable so once you...

6 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

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$1,265

Whisky Distillery Trifecta - Glenlivet-Glenallachie-Strathisla

Unique tour to three top distilleries! We pick you up! Let us know where you are. Whiskywheels tours specialise in the wonderful whisky that Scotland …More

Laggan, Scotland

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Whisky Distillery Trifecta - Glenlivet-Glenallachie-Strathisla

Unique tour to three top distilleries! We pick you up! Let us know where you are. Whiskywheels tours specialise in the wonderful whisky that Scotland...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$720

Scottish Highland Day Tour from Edinburgh

We will initially start by traveling to Kilmahog Woollen Mill where you can meet & feed some highland cows, you can purchase souvenirs at Kilmahog. …More

South Queensferry, Scotland

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Scottish Highland Day Tour from Edinburgh

We will initially start by traveling to Kilmahog Woollen Mill where you can meet & feed some highland cows, you can purchase souvenirs at Kilmahog....

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$1,261

Executive Travel & Guided Tours through the Highlands of Scotland

Entering on this tour will enable guests to sit comfortably within a private executive air conditioned vehicle, with a knowledgeable guide to inform them along …More

Invergordon, Scotland

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Executive Travel & Guided Tours through the Highlands of Scotland

Entering on this tour will enable guests to sit comfortably within a private executive air conditioned vehicle, with a knowledgeable guide to inform them along...

4 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$857

Invergordon Shore Excursions: Loch Ness, Culloden, Cawdor & More

This is an unforgettable day tour from Invergordon to Loch Ness, taking in some of the most scenic, historic and culturally significant sights available anywhere …More

Invergordon, Scotland

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Invergordon Shore Excursions: Loch Ness, Culloden, Cawdor & More

This is an unforgettable day tour from Invergordon to Loch Ness, taking in some of the most scenic, historic and culturally significant sights available anywhere...

7 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (18)

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$733

St Andrews Small Group Day Tour from Edinburgh

This private tour in Scotland takes you on a journey through some of the country's most iconic landmarks and hidden gems, all while providing an …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

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St Andrews Small Group Day Tour from Edinburgh

This private tour in Scotland takes you on a journey through some of the country's most iconic landmarks and hidden gems, all while providing an...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$891

Private Tour of Glasgow Distilleries and a Loch Lomond Cruise

A private driving tour from Glasgow/Greenock Ocean Terminal to the Glengoyne distillery, followed by a cruise on Loch Lomond, a tour of the Clydeside distillery, …More

Glasgow, Scotland

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Private Tour of Glasgow Distilleries and a Loch Lomond Cruise

A private driving tour from Glasgow/Greenock Ocean Terminal to the Glengoyne distillery, followed by a cruise on Loch Lomond, a tour of the Clydeside distillery,...

7 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$1,439

Invergordon cruise excursion Small Group Dunrobin Castle & More

Let us take you to the stunningly beautiful Easter Ross and Sutherland regions and bring these regions to life for you, with its breath-taking scenery …More

Invergordon, Scotland

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Invergordon cruise excursion Small Group Dunrobin Castle & More

Let us take you to the stunningly beautiful Easter Ross and Sutherland regions and bring these regions to life for you, with its breath-taking scenery...

7 hours Free Cancellation

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$109

Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle, Distillery Private Tour

Experience the magic of Scotland on a tour that takes you through some of its most iconic and beautiful destinations. This unique journey will take …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

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Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle, Distillery Private Tour

Experience the magic of Scotland on a tour that takes you through some of its most iconic and beautiful destinations. This unique journey will take...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$959

Private 'Outlander' Film Locations Day Trip from Edinburgh

Private day trip of locations featured in the ‘Outlander’ TV series. Depart from Edinburgh and follow in the footsteps of the Jamie and Claire as …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

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Private 'Outlander' Film Locations Day Trip from Edinburgh

Private day trip of locations featured in the ‘Outlander’ TV series. Depart from Edinburgh and follow in the footsteps of the Jamie and Claire as...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$164

Private - Culloden, Clava Cairns Day Tour from Edinburgh

Spend the day traveling through some stunning Scottish Scenery. Hear how the ordinary people lived in the Highlands in the times of the Jacobite Rising. …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

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Private - Culloden, Clava Cairns Day Tour from Edinburgh

Spend the day traveling through some stunning Scottish Scenery. Hear how the ordinary people lived in the Highlands in the times of the Jacobite Rising. ...

10 to 11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (14)

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$1,295

Outlander locations experience, Private Tour in a premium Minivan

Our fantastic private guided Outlander tour is a fantastic way to explore many of the on-location castles that were used in Scotland for hit TV show Outlander. …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

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Outlander locations experience, Private Tour in a premium Minivan

Our fantastic private guided Outlander tour is a fantastic way to explore many of the on-location castles that were used in Scotland for hit TV show Outlander....

8 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$137

We understand that everyone has different things they like on a tour, so whether you are into castles, whiskey, whisky or the legend of this …More

Invergordon, Scotland

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Lochness and Inverness day Tour

We understand that everyone has different things they like on a tour, so whether you are into castles, whiskey, whisky or the legend of this...

8 hours Free Cancellation

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$1,160

Isle of Skye Highlights - Bespoke Private Tour for up to 7 guests

Your journey to the Isle of Skye is a private experience designed entirely around you. Travelling in comfort with your own guide, the day can …More

Invergordon, Scotland

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Isle of Skye Highlights - Bespoke Private Tour for up to 7 guests

Your journey to the Isle of Skye is a private experience designed entirely around you. Travelling in comfort with your own guide, the day can...

10 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$1,165

Edinburgh: West Highlands Privately Guided Day Tour in Luxury MPV

Enjoy a private, guided tour through the West Highlands. On this tour, you will see the most famous sights of Scotland including Stirling Castle, before …More

South Queensferry, Scotland

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Edinburgh: West Highlands Privately Guided Day Tour in Luxury MPV

Enjoy a private, guided tour through the West Highlands. On this tour, you will see the most famous sights of Scotland including Stirling Castle, before...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$206

From Edinburgh: Argyll, Castles & West Highlands Day Tour

Epic mountains, mystical lochs, and castles straight out of a legend - aye, this small-group tour is a cracker! We’re off on a wild ride …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

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From Edinburgh: Argyll, Castles & West Highlands Day Tour

Epic mountains, mystical lochs, and castles straight out of a legend - aye, this small-group tour is a cracker! We’re off on a wild ride...

10 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$78

On the Trail of Mary Queen of Scots Private Tour in a Minivan from Edinburgh

Our fantastic private guided Mary Queen of Scots tour is a fantastic way to explore many of the locations that were connected to Mary, including her birth, departure …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

5.0 (14)

On the Trail of Mary Queen of Scots Private Tour in a Minivan from Edinburgh

Our fantastic private guided Mary Queen of Scots tour is a fantastic way to explore many of the locations that were connected to Mary, including her birth, departure...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$137

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best options for Scotland Day Trips & Excursions?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best Scotland Day Trips & Excursions are:

What are the best kid-friendly options for Scotland Day Trips & Excursions Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly Scotland Day Trips & Excursions are:

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Which Scotland Day Trips & Excursions have Instant Confirmation?

Scotland Day Trips & Excursions with Instant Confirmation include:

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Which Scotland Day Trips & Excursions have Free Cancellation?

Scotland Day Trips & Excursions with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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I need a ride! Which Scotland Day Trips & Excursions have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more Scotland trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Scotland?