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10 Best Central Scotland Tours

Scotland's standouts.

The 10 most-booked central scotland tours in Scotland. What each day actually includes, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.

10 Best Central Scotland Tours

Glencoe, Scenic Walk & Scottish Highlands Tour starting Balloch

Glencoe, Scenic Walk & Scottish Highlands Tour starting Balloch - Loch Lomond and Luss: more than one lake photo

1.Glencoe, Scenic Walk & Scottish Highlands Tour starting Balloch

Most Popular★ 5.0

Active small-group day trip from Balloch through Loch Lomond, Glencoe and Rannoch Moor. Short walks, expert guide, great value.

“This was a great tour and very reasonably priced. Our guide Derrick was engaging, informative and personable from the start. All guests met at an easy to find location next to the local visitor center and assembled at the bus where he described the travel route of our tour and outlined the activities and sites…”

117 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $118.06by Experience Scotland's Wild

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Standing Stones, Inveraray and Kilchurn Castle & Highlands Tour starting Balloch

Standing Stones, Inveraray and Kilchurn Castle & Highlands Tour starting Balloch - Nether Largie Standing Stones: more circles, more cairns

2.Standing Stones, Inveraray and Kilchurn Castle & Highlands Tour starting Balloch

★ 5.0

Balloch-based Highlands tour packing Loch Lomond views, Inveraray Castle, and ancient standing stones, plus Kilchurn Castle on Loch Awe.

“Jim was a great guide. We enjoyed seeing some of the highlands. The highlight for us were the standing stones. However, we also enjoyed Inveraray Castle and Gardens.”

35 reviews8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $89.08by Experience Scotland's Wild

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West Coast Lochs & Castles Tour – from Glasgow

West Coast Lochs & Castles Tour - from Glasgow - Rest and Be Thankful: The 10-Minute View That Pays Off

3.West Coast Lochs & Castles Tour – from Glasgow

★ 5.0

Private West Coast Lochs & Castles day trip from Glasgow with a guided route, lochs and castles, and flexible planning around weather.

“Amazing! Imran gave us a fun, extensive, and beautiful tour! He was flexible on the schedule and was able to pivot if weather wasn’t cooperating. The van was spacious and he provided plenty of water and local snacks. He really embodies Scottish hospitality. What an amazing way to see the beautiful highlands when we were…”

20 reviews10 hours (approx.)From $742.10by Stonebank Travel

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Twin Kayak Hire

Twin Kayak Hire - The Loch Lomond route: islands, timing, and why the return can be tricky

4.Twin Kayak Hire

★ 4.5

Twin kayak hire on Loch Lomond for up to 2 people. Gear and buoyancy aids included, explore islands, friendly staff, 2 hours.

“Had a lovely time on Kayaks with famiky. Staff were brilliant made the day very enjoyable. What a lovely experience and weather was perfect”

19 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $68.71by Loch Lomond Leisure

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Discover Canyoning in Dollar Glen

Discover Canyoning in Dollar Glen - Before You Enter the Canyon: Gear That Actually Helps and a Real Safety Brief

5.Discover Canyoning in Dollar Glen

★ 5.0

Dollar Glen canyoning near Edinburgh mixes big-water thrills, warm gear, and expert guidance, with jumps up to 5m and waterfalls galore.

“The canyon was challenging and fun with loads of opportunities for abseiling and jumping. Ben, Emilia and Josh were a great and very professional team! All the necessary equipment was provided. Would highly recommend to anyone thinking about going canyoning.”

16 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $164.77by The Canyoning Company

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Tea with Naughty Sheep

Tea with Naughty Sheep - The sheep part: feeding, cuddling, and learning their personalities

6.Tea with Naughty Sheep

★ 5.0

Afternoon tea with Herdwick sheep in Central Scotland. Small group, vegetarian options, and outdoor fun near Loch Lomond.

“If you're looking for a unique and heartwarming experience, I cannot recommend Tea with Naughty Sheep's enough! My partner and I traveled all the way from NYC to Scotland, and this experience quickly became the highlight of our entire trip.”

16 reviews1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)From $102.98by Tea with Naughty Sheep

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Edinburgh Luxury Private Day Tour | The Royal Experience

Edinburgh Luxury Private Day Tour | The Royal Experience - Price and Logistics: When $720 Per Person Makes Sense

7.Edinburgh Luxury Private Day Tour | The Royal Experience

★ 4.5

Private chauffeur day in Edinburgh: Grassmarket, Castle, Royal Mile, Holyrood, Calton Hill and Britannia with door-to-door pickup from Glasgow.

“Our guide was the nicest and most wonderful person. But she knew absolutely nothing about Edinburgh. It was a $1300 chauffeur ride. Uber drivers knew more than she did. It was a bespoke tour and I had asked to go to Loch Lamond-she recommended not going there bRead more”

11 reviewsFrom $720.07by Aura Journeys

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Private Tour – Edinburgh to St Andrews, Dunnottar Castle & Dundee

Private Tour - Edinburgh to St Andrews, Dunnottar Castle & Dundee - St Andrews: ruins, Scotland’s first university, and the oldest golf links

8.Private Tour – Edinburgh to St Andrews, Dunnottar Castle & Dundee

★ 5.0

Private Edinburgh day trip to St Andrews, Dunnottar Castle, and Dundee with pickup, snacks, and guide-shot photos.

“Lewis was fantastic! Knowledgeable, friendly and very accommodating, he made sure we were able to visit many areas, and provided excellent information throughout the day. I would highly recommend this tour, and would absolutely rebook.”

9 reviews9 to 12 hours (approx.)From $795.59by Anderson Tours Scotland

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Glasgow; Stirling & Loch Lomond Private Tour

Glasgow; Stirling & Loch Lomond Private Tour - Stirling Castle: The Big Historic Anchor

9.Glasgow; Stirling & Loch Lomond Private Tour

★ 5.0

Private Glasgow tour to Stirling Castle, Wallace Monument, Loch Lomond and Glengoyne distillery with flexible stops and hotel pickup.

“Mike was an excellent tour guide. We were only in the area for the day, and he made sure we packed as much in as we could. Whether in city or countryside, Mike was able to provide history from Vikings to movie shoots. His local passion for Read more”

9 reviewsFrom $466.33by Private Scottish Tours

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Discovery Wildlife Safari

Discovery Wildlife Safari - Getting remote fast: the Land Rover style off-road route

10.Discovery Wildlife Safari

★ 5.0

3-hour Loch Lomond and Trossachs wildlife safari from Lochearnhead with off-road viewpoints, hot drinks, scopes, and ID guides.

“This was my second safari with Gareth and Kestrel Safaris and I’ll likely be back for a third next year! Gareth is very knowledgeable of the local area and I have learnt a lot about the flora and fauna but also conservation within the Trossachs. Last year there was an abundance of deer to see…”

8 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $82.27

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