Escape the city with our handpicked selection of 11 guided excursions. Explore ancient castles, dramatic Highland valleys, mystical lochs, and cinematic filming locations — all departing from the heart of Edinburgh.
Experience Falkirk's giant Kelpies, walk the towering Douglas firs of the Hermitage, explore Dunkeld Cathedral, and attend the legendary Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
Embark on Scotland's quintessential Highlands loop, traversing Glencoe pass, Rannoch Moor, Fort Augustus, and hunting for Nessie on Loch Ness.
Cross the Forth Bridge to St Andrews, explore ancient cathedral ruins, stand on the Swilcan Bridge, and visit East Neuk fishing villages.
Explore Stirling Castle crag, drive through the rugged Trossachs, and cruise the peaceful waters of Loch Lomond.
Cross the English border to Alnwick Castle (Harry Potter filming site) and visit the tidal Holy Island of Lindisfarne.
Explore Doune Castle (Outlander site), Kilchurn Castle ruins on Loch Awe, and the beautiful white Georgian town of Inveraray.
Uncover Da Vinci Code mysteries at Rosslyn Chapel, explore Melrose Abbey, and visit a traditional Borders whisky distillery.
Visit the real-life historical sites that stood in for Lallybroch, Castle Leoch, and Fort William in the Outlander TV series.
Ride the Jacobite Steam Train ('Hogwarts Express') across the Glenfinnan Viaduct and explore Glencoe.
Explore the Roman Empire's northern frontier at Hadrian's Wall and tour the excavations of Vindolanda fort.
Travel through Glencoe to the beautiful seafood capital of Oban, and view the iconic ruins of Kilchurn Castle.
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