Day tours from Edinburgh , Scotland are incredibly popular with visitors from America and Europe due to Scotland’s rich history, stunning landscapes, castles and cultural heritage. Here are some key attractions that make these tours appealing:
1. Castles and Historic Sites
- Stirling Castle – One of Scotland’s grandest castles, linked to William Wallace and Robert the Bruce.
- Doune Castle – Famous from Monty Python and the Holy Grail and Outlander.
- Linlithgow Palace – Birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots.
- Rosslyn Chapel – A mysterious 15th-century chapel, made famous by The Da Vinci Code.
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2. Scottish Highlands and Scenic Landscapes
- Glencoe – Day tours from Edinburgh Scotland of the dramatic mountains and haunting beauty, with a tragic history.
- Black Mount – A perfect mix of a loch and mountains.
- Buachaille Etive Mor – iconic mountain
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3. Whisky Distilleries
- Glenturret Distillery – The oldest whisky distillery in Scotland .
- Deanston Distillery – Near Stirling, offering tours and tastings.
- Highland Distilleries (e.g., Dalwhinnie, Macallan, Glenlivet) – For visitors looking for a classic whisky experience.
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4. Outlander and Game of Thrones Filming Locations
- Midhope Castle (Lallybroch in Outlander)
- Doune Castle ( Castle Leoch in Outlander and Winterfell in Game of Thrones ) .
- Drummond Castle ( ( the Palace of Versailles in Outlander )
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5. The Kelpies & The Falkirk Wheel
- The Kelpies – Massive 30-meter horse-head sculptures, perfect for photography.
- The Falkirk Wheel – An engineering marvel, linking two canals in a unique rotating boat lift.
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6. St Andrews & Fife Coastal Villages
- St Andrews – The “Home of Golf” and the beautiful ruins of St Andrews Cathedral.
- Anstruther & Pittenweem – Charming fishing villages with great seafood.
- Falkland Palace – A Renaissance palace and an Outlander filming location.
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For visitors from America and Europe, Scotland’s combination of history, natural beauty, and pop culture connections makes day tours from Edinburgh a top choice. Book online or phone / Whatsapp +447305294773 .
Visitors to Scotland love to tour Outlander locations like Lallybroch and Castle Leoch. Other options include a tour of 4 Scottish castles or the Braveheart tour.
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Doune Castle Game of Thrones tours and day tours to the Kelpies and Stirling Castle are popular with the fans .