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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

“Would definitely recommend if your a fan of golf or just want to get out of the city for a day the guide was amazing possibly the best I’ve had on any tour great jokes and very interactive with the group his name was either…”

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3.From Edinburgh: The Outlander Experience Guided Tour

Explore iconic Outlander filming locations from Edinburgh on a full-day guided tour featuring castles, villages, and Scottish scenery.

★ 4.6

“We loved this tour and had a great time despite the weather being rainy and windy, but it kind of added to the Scotland experience. Dougie was a great tour guide! He was very knowledgeable about history and very friendly with a good sense of…”

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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

“Laurie Anderson was a great tour guide. She was knowledgeable, entertaining and a joy to be with. I would recommend this tour to any Outlander fan.”

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5.Loch Lomond, Kelpies & Stirling Castle Tour Including Admission

Discover Scotland's highlights on this small-group tour from Edinburgh, featuring Stirling Castle, the Kelpies, and Loch Lomond. Includes admission.

★ 4.5

“The trip was great, our tour guild had some great stories and history to share. Perfect amount of time to enjoy the stops and scenery.”

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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

“100% would recommend. It was such a great day seeing all the different outlander locations. Paul was amazing, really knowledgeable with tv show facts and the incredible history of Scotland.”

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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

“Neil was really great guide. He told us everything we needed to know and more. We learned a lot about Outlander and about history of Scotland. It was really entertaining and fun experience.”

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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

“Sam was the best tour guide we’ve had here in Scotland! Give him a raise! Good combination of history knowledge, comedy, great playlist and spot on recommendations. We will be asking for him next time we come to Scotland!”

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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

“Our guide and driver- Lyn - was amazing! Knowledgeable, friendly and funny. Unfortunately the weather was lousy but the day was great fun.”

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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

“Our guide Neal was great guid and driver. He had good stories and great Scottish music throughout the trip. And Neal was able to take us to see the Crile Harbor, that I so wanted to see!!! Tour was informative and enjoyable. Will highly recommend.”

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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

“Our guide was fantastic! Funny, witty and gave us a lot of great insights about Scottish history. The only improvement we would suggest is giving a little bit more time to enjoy Loch Lomond. But amazing overall!”

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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

“Absolutely fantastic trip, very comfortable small 16 seater bus. Definitely more personal that a large coach John our guide had a wealth of knowledge, funny stories and very helpful. A brilliant guide Had a fantastic days, seen some absolutely amazing sites and definitely recommend this…”

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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

“The tour was simply amazing! Our guide was very fun, attentive, and made sure everyone felt comfortable throughout the experience. The vehicle was super comfortable, which made the journey even more enjoyable. Everything was very well organized and exceeded my expectations. Next time, I will…”

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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

“Terrific fun! The guide did a fantastic job telling us about information on each stop…. And more. It was just the right amount of info and was very helpful in answering all questions.”

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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