CASTLE DAY TRIPS IN EDINBURGH
Every trip has one free day too few. These 10 castle day trips in Edinburgh justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get on with the packing.
Review of Edinburgh’s Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and Kelpies tour, with timing, costs, guide quality, transport, stops and practical tips.
“We had a brilliant day. It was a comfortable coach and John our tour guide was very good. His historical knowledge was great, also his choice of music and humour. I would recommend this tour as you see so much. 😃”
Explore the West Highlands from Edinburgh with lochs, castles, Highland tales, Doune Castle admission, and a small-group Mercedes mini-coach ride.
“We had a memorable time on this day tour. Sterling Castle was very interesting, and stopping by a couple of the lochs was beautiful. The highlands are really breathtaking. Highland cows are not really plentiful to see, but our driver made sure we had that opportunity - and she shared a lot of interesting facts along the drive! The tour took a little longer than advertised, but it was definitely worth the day trip. We would recommend it!”
Review of the Rosslyn Chapel, Dunfermline Abbey and Stirling Castle tour from Edinburgh, with costs, timing, highlights and practical advice.
“Great time visiting Dunfermline, Sterling Castle and Rosslyn chapel. It has to be experienced. Paul is a storyteller and shares his stories and his advice on our trip which was greatly appreciated! Hope to book another adventure soon!”
Review of Edinburgh’s Loch Lomond and Stirling day trip, with Kelpies, live commentary, optional castle entry, tips, costs, and drawbacks.
“Thomas, our guide, was great! We had him on two different tours and just thought he was amazing! He went out of his way for us to see the Falkirk Wheel and the William Wallace Monument! He also helped us find a tour your company doesn’t do! Thank you Thomas.”
Review of Timberbush’s 10-hour West Highland tour from Edinburgh, with castles, lochs, Inveraray, mountain views, and practical booking advice.
“This tour exceeded my expectations! We had the chance to visit many historical and natural landmarks throughout the day. Everything was well-organized, and we had enough time at each stop. Our guide, Sean, truly made the experience unforgettable. He was extremely knowledgeable, energetic, and helpful. He created a warm and enjoyable atmosphere by engaging personally with everyone in the group. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to explore Scotland. I learned a lot and left with unforgettable memories!”
Review of the Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders day trip from Edinburgh, with Bamburgh views, Harry Potter sites, costs, timing, and tips.
“Connor was fantastic! So funny and knowledgeable. Highly recommend if you are a Harry Potter fan or simply a Scotland /England castle lover.”
Review of Edinburgh’s full-day Highland tour, with Loch Lomond, Doune Castle, Inveraray, scenic stops, guide tips, pricing, and practical advice.
“Cameron was an incredible and knowledgeable tour guide. Great driver with a genuine passion for his country. We loved it!”
Review of the Edinburgh to Bamburgh and Alnwick Castle day trip, with timing, costs, transport advice, and tips for Harry Potter fans.
“The trip to Bamburg & Alnwick was wonderful. The guide was so fun and informative about the history and places we passed along our trip. It would have been better to have a little longer in Bamburg (maybe 1.5 hours instead of 1 hour). The instructions on where to meet for the tour were not correct - 2 addresses were listed, but only the 2nd address was correct.”
Review of the Edinburgh Viking Coast and Alnwick Castle tour, with Holy Island, castle tips, costs, timing, transport, and practical advice.
“The scenery was breathtaking and our driver/guide, Kevin, was amazing! So professional, personable, and knowledgeable. This was a fantastic day trip from Inverness that we’d highly recommend.”
Review of a private Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond tour from Edinburgh, with a kilted guide, scenic stops, castle visits, and practical tips.
“This private tour was just great! Ben, our guide and driver was polite, on time, knowledgeable, and wore a kilt. We went to places we wanted to be and the unexpected final stop to Falkland was just awesome!”
A keep, a citadel, a palace with battlements, or a day trip to reach one.
