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15 Best Day Trips from Edinburgh

The day trips from Edinburgh: Stirling’s battlefield castle, Rosslyn Chapel’s carved enigmas, St Andrews for the golfers and the Outlander locations for the devoted. Scotland’s greatest hits radiate from the capital.

1.From Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle & Kelpies Tour

Discover Scotland's highlights on this full-day tour from Edinburgh, including Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, the Kelpies, and the Trossachs.

Most Popular★ 4.6

“Our trip was amazing! Thanks to our tour guide Stuart we had such a wonderful trip to Loch Lomond, Kelpies, & Stirling Castle! The tour leaves room for people who want to go on the ferry rides or not, which we really loved. We were…”

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2.St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh

Explore Scotland’s coastlines, medieval towns, and royal palaces on this small-group day trip from Edinburgh, with expert guides and personalized attention.

★ 4.5

“Great experience overall! Nice schedule. Neil was knowledgeable and friendly. He told us some interesting facts too!”

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4.Outlander Film Locations Day Trip from Edinburgh

Discover Scotland’s iconic Outlander filming locations on this full-day tour from Edinburgh, exploring castles, villages, and stunning scenery with expert guides.

★ 5.0

“Sophie was our tour guide and she was our guide. She made the trip fun and was very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend”

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6.From Edinburgh: “Outlander” Filming Locations Explorer Tour

Discover Scotland's iconic Outlander filming locations from Edinburgh on a guided 9-hour tour, visiting castles, charming villages, and legendary sites.

★ 4.8

“Our Outlander filming locations tour was truly exceptional, and a huge part of that was thanks to our guide, Mr. Graeme. From start to finish, he delivered an experience that was thoughtful, engaging, and incredibly well-run. Graeme’s knowledge of Outlander, Scottish history, and each filming…”

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7.From Edinburgh: Outlander Adventure Day Tour with Entry

Discover Scotland's iconic Outlander filming locations on this 8-hour guided tour from Edinburgh, visiting castles, Culross village, and historic sites with expert insights.

★ 4.8

“Chaz was a great guide. She was very knowledgeable about the area and was also very funny. She made a point to get to know each of us on the trip. The castles were all beautiful [and had great gift shops]. Would recommend to friends…”

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8.Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour

Discover Scotland’s highlights with this day tour from Edinburgh, visiting Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle, and the Kelpies for a perfect blend of history, nature, and iconic sights.

★ 4.5

“Had a fantastic experience on today’s tour! Ash was an excellent guide—friendly, professional, and genuinely engaging throughout the day. He kept us entertained and made sure to highlight all the important sites, along with some hidden gems along the way. Would happily join another tour…”

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9.Outlander Locations Tour Including Admissions from Edinburgh

Discover the iconic Outlander filming locations near Edinburgh with this guided small-group tour, visiting castles, villages, and historic sites with expert commentary.

★ 5.0

“Easy and extremely delightful from check in till time to leave the van. Alex was wonderful giving great history with a flare of personal touches throughout.”

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10.From Edinburgh: St Andrews & Fife’s Fishing Villages

Discover the charming fishing villages, historic St. Andrews, and Falkland Palace on this full-day Scottish tour from Edinburgh, with expert guides and stunning scenery.

★ 4.7

“Had the best day with Duncan! So glad i found this tour to get out along the coast and explore more than i would have just staying in the city. St Andrews was beautiful! Super happy with my experience and couldn’t have asked for a…”

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11.From Edinburgh: St Andrews and Fishing Villages of Fife Tour

Discover the scenic fishing villages and historic St Andrews on a guided day trip from Edinburgh, blending coastal charm with lively Scottish culture.

★ 4.7

“We absolutely loved this tour! St Andrew’s was such a gem and there weather was magnificent for us. Our driver/guide Graham was such a funny bloke but also full of knowledge, he made the day very enjoyable. Gave recommendations for people who weren’t too interested…”

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12.From Edinburgh: Stirling Castle, Kelpies and Loch Lomond

Discover Scotland’s highlights on a full-day tour from Edinburgh featuring Stirling Castle, the Kelpies, Loch Lomond, and scenic highland views—all with expert guides.

★ 4.7

“This was a wonderful tour; numerous stops to break up the drive and our guide, Dave, truly wanted to make sure we were all happy!”

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13.From Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Kelpies & Stirling Castle Tour

Discover Scotland’s highlights in a 9-hour small-group tour from Edinburgh, including Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, and the Kelpies, with expert guides.

★ 4.7

“Wonderful day. Plenty of time at stops. Particularly enjoyed the walk along the shore at Loch Lomond. Our driver/guide David was fantastic...he was so knowledgeable of Scottish history, geology and folklore and communicated all of it so well. Thank you for a memorable experience.🇨🇦”

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14.From Edinburgh: Outlander, Palaces, and Jacobites Day Trip

Discover Scotland's film locations, castles, and royal sites on this 9-hour Outlander, palaces, and Jacobites day trip from Edinburgh, with expert guides.

★ 4.7

“Very enjoyable! The transportation was very comfortable, and the fact that it was a small group was very appreciated. The guide was pleasant and knowledgeable, and flexible with what we wanted to do. The castles were interesting. A pity that Midhope Castle is gutted on…”

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15.1-Day Castles, West Highlands and Loch Lomond Tour from Edinburgh

Discover Scotland’s stunning castles, lochs, and Highlands on this 1-day small-group tour from Edinburgh, led by knowledgeable guides for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“We had an amazing young lady named Charlie as our tour guide. I true treat to have spent time with her.”

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More Day Trips from Edinburgh

4.5Rosslyn Chapel and Scottish Borders Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh6 hours 45 minutes (approx.)$47.88 5.0Rosslyn Chapel and Hadrian’s Wall Small Group Tour from Edinburgh10 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$123.44 4.5Rosslyn Chapel, Dunfermline Abbey and Stirling Castle Day Tour9 hours (approx.)$77.67 5.0Day Trip to Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park with Optional Stirling Castle Tour from Edinburgh9 hours (approx.)$76.87 4.7Rosslyn Chapel & Scottish Borders Tour from Edinburgh7 hours$38 5.0The Outlander 1 Day Experience8 hours (approx.)$81.83 4.5Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle, & Kelpies Tour from Edinburgh8.5 hours$55 5.0Edinburgh: The Outlander, Palaces & Jacobites Tour9 hours (approx.)$77.36 4.5Edinburgh: St Andrews & The Fishing Villages of Fife8 hours 45 minutes (approx.)$73.62 5.0Stirling Castle and Whisky Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh10 hours (approx.)$95.66 4.8Rosslyn Chapel, Stirling Castle & Dunfermline Abbey Tour9 hours$87 4.6Edinburgh: “Outlander” Filming Locations Guided Tour9 hours$64 5.0Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish$76 4.8Rosslyn Chapel and Hadrian’s Wall Small Group Day Tour10.5 hours$120 5.0Stirling Castle, Kelpies and Loch Lomond from Edinburgh10 hours (approx.)$62.72 4.5From Edinburgh: Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond & Whisky Tour10 hours$75 4.8Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery8 hours$64 4.7Stirling Castle, Highland Lochs & Whisky Tour from Edinburgh10 hours$94 4.7Edinburgh: St Andrews, Dunnottar Castle & Falkland Tour11 hours$87 5.0St Andrews & Cliffs and Dunnottar Castle in Spanish.$89.51 4.5Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery8 hours (approx.)$66.67 4.2Loch Lomond, Highlands & Stirling Castle Tour from Edinburgh9 hours$80 4.5Loch Lomond, Stirling and Whisky Tour from Edinburgh10 hours (approx.)$77.78 4.7From Edinburgh: Outlander Experience 2-Day Tour33 hours$312