Create your perfect Scotland vacation by booking any one of our Great Day Out 1-day tours. Guaranteed departures and daily operation brings you the best of Scotland with these great tours. Day tours depart from Edinburgh.
Great Day Out - Book one or more of these 1-day tours to enjoy Scotland at it's best!
Choose from:
- Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands
- Loch Lomond National Park & Stirling Castle
- Highland Lochs, Glens & Whisky
- West Highland Lochs & Castles
- St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife
- Rosslyn Chapel & the Scottish Borders
- Alnwick Castle, Berwick and the Borders
- Hadrian's Wall and Scottish Borders
- Discover Malt Whisky
- Outlander Adventure Tour
Additional Notes
Not operating: Dec 24-27, Dec 31-Jan 2. Other blackout dates may apply and all tours subject to availability.
Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands
Daily departures - Departs 7:45 am, Returns 8:00 pm. "Scotland in a Day" tour covering the magnificent beauty of Rannoch moor, Glencoe, the Great Glen, Loch Ness and Pitlochry. Departure Point: from Edinburgh Bus Station, St. Andrews Square, Edinburgh. Includes a 50-minute circular cruise on Loch Ness.
Loch Lomond National Park, Kelpies & Stirling Castle
Daily departures - Departs 9:15 am, Returns 6:30 pm. Envision gory battles thrashing against the grand walls of Stirling Castle. Follow in the footsteps of the outlaws that hid amongst the hills of Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. And relive the journeys taken by Rob Roy and William Wallace. This tour is perfect for anyone who wants to admire beautiful scenery and learn about the heroes, tragedies, and landscapes that defined Scottish history. Departure Point: from Edinburgh Bus Station, St. Andrews Square, Edinburgh. Includes entrance fee to Stirling Castle.
Highland Lochs, Glens & Whisky
Daily departures from April 1 – Oct 31 - Departs 9:00 am, Returns 6:30 pm. Nov-March does not operate on Sunday. A journey through the Celtic heartlands in the central Highlands taking in the waterfalls in Birnam forest, Pitlochry, the Queen's View and the splendor of Loch Tay, an area abundant with standing stone circles. Departure Point: Edinburgh Bus Station, St. Andrews Square, Edinburgh. Includes Aberfeldy tour and tasting (with 2 drams and a cocktail) and tour/tasting at either Dewars Whisky Distillery or Glenturret Distillery (depending on their operating times).
West Highland Lochs & Castles
Daily departures - Departs 8:15 am, Returns 6:30 pm. A fantastic day out in the heart of the scenic Western Highlands taking in the superb ruins of Kilchurn Castle, stunningly situated at the head of Loch Awe and Inveraray Castle, home to the Duke of Argyll. Departure Point: Edinburgh Bus Station, St. Andrews Square, Edinburgh. Includes admission to Doune Castle.
St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife
Daily departures - Departs 9:45 am, Returns 6:00 pm. A day out with lots of free time in the medieval city of St. Andrews, home of golf, and the picturesque old fishing villages in the East Neuk (corner) of the Kingdom of Fife. Departure Point: Edinburgh Bus Station, St. Andrews Square, Edinburgh.
Rosslyn Chapel & the Scottish Borders
Daily departures - Departs 10:00 am, Returns 5 pm. Uncover the myths and legends around the Da Vinci code, the Knights Templar and the burial place of Robert the Bruce's heart at Melrose Abbey, in the heart of the Scottish Borders. Half Day Tour visiting Rosslyn Chapel, Temple & Melrose Abbey. Departure Point: Edinburgh Bus Station, St. Andrews Square, Edinburgh.
Hadrian's Wall & Scottish Borders
Daily departures - Departs 8:15 am, Returns 7:00 pm. A fantastic day out, stepping back into history. We visit Hadrian's Wall, Northumberland National Park and the Scottish Borders. Departure Point: Edinburgh Bus Station, St. Andrews Square, Edinburgh. Includes admission to Vindolanda and Roman Army Museum (Housesteads Roman Fort when Vindolanda closed).
Discover Malt Whisky
Daily departures - Departs 9:30 am, Returns 6:15 pm. Come and experience Scotland's "Water of Life" - single malt Scotch whiskey - with visits to two fascinating distilleries situated right on the edge of the highlands. Departure Point: Edinburgh Bus Station, St. Andrews Square, Edinburgh. Includes admission to Glengoyne Distillery and Deanston Distillery
Outlander Adventure
Daily departures - Departs 9:30, Returns 5:45 pm. Step back in time on your very own Outlander Adventure. Visit fictional town of Cranesmuirhe and see Claire's herb garden. Journey past Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument to Doune Castle, also known as Castle Leoch. Visit the fictional headquarters of Jack Randall and enjoy a photo op at Jamie's home Lallybroch. Departure Point: Edinburgh Bus Station, St. Andrews Square, Edinburgh. Includes admission to Blackness and Doune.
Note: No day tours offered Dec 24, 25, 26, 31 or Jan 01 - other blackout dates may apply
MISCELLANEOUS INFO
Pricing
Children ages 5-15 are welcome on all tours, with the exception of whiskey tours, at discounted prices.
This tour does not include:
- Items not noted on itinerary
- Lunches
- Dinners
- Tips to driver/guide
Airfare
At this time, Celtic Tours is offering land only (and booking airfare only for groups of 15 or more). Please go to airline websites directly to book your airfare. Please make sure you book the proper arrival and departure date for your tour.
Departures & Transfers
Departure date is the date the tour starts in Edinburgh. Please book your air one day before to accommodate overnight flights.