Edinburgh is perfectly positioned as a base for Scotland's greatest landscapes. Loch Ness, the Cairngorms, St Andrews and the whisky distilleries of Speyside are all within reach. Browse Edinburgh day trips on Viator — all with coach transport included.
Top Day Trips from Edinburgh — Ranked
🏆 #1
Scottish Highlands & Loch Ness Day Trip
⭐ 4.8 · 28,700 reviews · ⏱ Full day
From £45 per person
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⛳ #2
St Andrews & Kingdom of Fife Tour
⭐ 4.7 · 8,200 reviews · ⏱ Full day
From £38 per person
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⭐ #3
Rosslyn Chapel & Scottish Borders
⭐ 4.8 · 11,400 reviews · ⏱ Half day
From £25 per person
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🔥 #4
Stirling Castle & Loch Lomond
⭐ 4.8 · 12,100 reviews · ⏱ Full day
From £42 per person
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🥃 #5
Whisky Distillery Tour Speyside
⭐ 4.9 · 6,200 reviews · ⏱ Full day
From £68 per person
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🏔️ #6
Glencoe & West Highlands Day Trip
⭐ 4.9 · 14,400 reviews · ⏱ Full day
From £48 per person
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Edinburgh Day Trip Distances & Times
| Destination | Distance | Coach Time | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loch Ness & Highlands | 175km | 2.5hrs | Urquhart Castle, Nessie, Cairngorms |
| Glencoe | 200km | 2.5hrs | Scotland's most dramatic glen |
| St Andrews | 55km | 1hr | Home of golf, cathedral ruins |
| Stirling Castle | 45km | 45mins | Wallace Monument, Bannockburn |
| Rosslyn Chapel | 10km | 20mins | Da Vinci Code chapel, exquisite carvings |
| Loch Lomond | 100km | 1.5hrs | National Park, boat trips, Ben Lomond |
| Whisky Trail Speyside | 200km | 2.5hrs | Glenfiddich, Macallan, Strathisla |
| Cairngorms National Park | 150km | 2hrs | Reindeer, red squirrels, ski resort |
💡 Pro Tip: The Loch Ness day trip is the most booked Scottish experience on Viator globally — book at least 2 weeks ahead in summer. Coaches from Edinburgh depart early (typically 8am) so stay near Waverley Station the night before.
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