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The 15 most-booked scottish highlands day trips, all done in a single day and back by evening. Each one comes with the pickup point, how long you are away, what it costs and the company that runs it.
Glencoe, Fort William and Glenfinnan Viaduct in 12 hours from Edinburgh, with Harry Potter filming spots and Jacobite train views.
Most PopularGuided day trip from Edinburgh to Glencoe, Fort William, and Glenfinnan Viaduct. See Skyfall and Harry Potter spots plus the Jacobite train view.
“The day trip was great! We got to see a lot of the high lands and Glenfinnan viaduct. It was Scott’s first ever tour and he did a phenomenal job even with a few hiccups along the way. I wouldn’t change the day for anything thought. It was fabulous! And haggis and irn bru is…”
From Edinburgh, a 12-hour Highlands drive: Callander, Glencoe, Fort William, Glenfinnan Viaduct for the Jacobite train view.
“Fisher was amazing and his dad jokes were on point. We learned a lot and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. He even made the weather not rain the entire time. Thanks for a great tour!”
A 12-hour Inverness day trip that strings together Portree, Skye’s icons, Loch Ness views, and Eilean Donan Castle with live guide storytelling.
“Our trip was cut short due to bad weather (although we did not encounter any bad weather), it was very enjoyable. The driver was a great driver and he gave us lots of info.”
Take a coach through Callander, Glencoe, Fort William, Loch Ness and more from Edinburgh. Photo stops, stories, and optional cruise.
“This was a full-day tour with many beautiful stops along the way. We really enjoyed it—the tour guide was amazing and shared fun, interesting information throughout the day.”
Edinburgh day trip to Glenfinnan Viaduct, Loch Shiel, Glencoe and Fort William, with Harry Potter and Bond film stops plus guide stories.
Guided Scottish Highlands day trip from Edinburgh with Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle ruins, and optional Nessie cruise.
“The most breath taking views and the most amazing stories!! Jaqueline and Ben are incredible!! Loved the energy and the knowledge of Scottish history! I loved all the ancient history about the risings, witches, wars and the royal families! Amazing and fun!!”
Nessie, Glencoe, and the Highlands in one guided day from Edinburgh, with Loch Ness free time and optional cruises.
“Loved this all day tour through the Highlands, Glencoe and the Lochs, including Loch Ness. Shafiq, our guide, was phenomenal. Both knowledgeable and quick witted. Such beautiful scenery and landscapes.”
Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Scottish Highlands in one long day from Edinburgh, with guided comfort and optional Nessie cruise.
“This is a long day, but we enjoyed the cruise out onto Loch Ness, a great informational cruise is conducted with explanations of the sonar system, etc. Very well done. Do be prepared for a very long day.”
Glasgow day trip to Glencoe, Fort William, Glenfinnan Viaduct and Loch Lomond, with Jacobite stories and Harry Potter photos.
Small-group West Highlands day trip from Glasgow with Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Inveraray, Oban, castles, and dramatic scenery on a 16-seat coach.
“This was such a good tour. We would definitely reccomend it. The minibus was comfortable, our driver Nick was so knowledgeable, friendly and approachable. We were really lucky with the weather, being February we didn't expect much, but we had a dry day, with some sunshine thrown in. The scenery was stunning. There are frequent…”
Inverness to Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle in one long small-group day, with Loch Ness stops and Skye’s top viewpoints.
“We liked our tour of the isle of skye and Eilean Donan Castle with Craig, the scenery was beautiful. We wish Craig offered a little more historical and cultural context to the settings we visited.”
From Inverness, ride the Jacobite Steam Train and tour Loch Ness, Fort Augustus and the west Highlands. One guided day.
“It was a bit too long. The Hogwart express doesn't always use the steam engine. The views and the weather was amazing”
A small-group Highlands day from Glasgow with a **Loch Ness cruise**, Glencoe stops, and Cairngorms views, all on a 16-seat coach.
“The tour could have been excellent, but due the attitude of the tour guide, Gary, and his refusal to adjust the cabin temperature, no one was happy. We almost suffocated it was so hot. Many of us were sick from the heat. He had plenty of ac in the drivers seat but would not turn…”
Guided Isle of Skye day tour from Inverness with Loch Ness, Eilean Donan, Portree, Storr, Fairy Pools hike, and Loch Ness views.
“Wonderful time with Tim who provided a great experience touring the Highlands! We loved each stop and the fun history Tim provided.”
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