SCOTLAND
Scotland's standouts.
The 10 most-booked shore excursions tours in Scotland. What each day actually includes, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
From Greenock to **Stirling Castle**, **Loch Lomond**, and the Trossachs, with a calm, time-safe cruise-port pickup and expert commentary.
“It’s a lot of time in the bus. The tour guide was delightful if a little hard to understand. Loved the castle and coos”
Small-group Highland shore tour from Invergordon to Cawdor Castle, Clava Cairns, Culloden, Loch Ness, and Highland cows, timed to your ship.
“Our guide was a delight. She was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. She provided us with an outstanding tour of the castle.”
Cruise-day Highlands from Greenock with Loch Lomond, castle ruins, Inveraray, and Luss. Full narration, timed to get you back on board.
“We enjoyed everything about the trip. Timing was just right. The Green Welly had decently priced souvenirs. Guide and driver were on point.”
Small-group Highlands day from Invergordon: Millionaires View, Dunrobin Castle falconry, Loch Fleet seals, Dornoch village, Balblair tasting.
“Best tour ever! Avril is a fun guide with lots of information. So much to see without information overload.”
Small-group Highland tour from Invergordon to Struie viewpoints, Dornoch Cathedral, Loch Fleet seals, and Dunrobin Castle falconry.
“We had a great excursion. He had a great itinerary. Lots of information. I would recommend this guide to anyone traveling in Scotland!”
Invergordon shore trip for Outlander and Loch Ness: Clava Cairns, Culloden, Urquhart Castle, gin tasting, and Beauly Priory.
“Our tour guide, George, was so very knowledgeable. He took us to all the places we really wanted to see and filled us in on all the local lore.”
Private Invergordon Highlands day with Culloden, Clava Cairns, Cawdor Castle, Inverness and Loch Ness, with stress-free pickup.
“Fin and Shel were terrific. They were very knowledgeable. We really enjoyed them, and this tour! We highly recommend the is tour!”
Edinburgh shore day: Royal Yacht Britannia, Holyrood photo stop, and Edinburgh Castle. Pickup and bus tour; attraction tickets extra.
“The boat tenders were taking a long time and 12 people who booked the excursion were left. They sent a van to pick us up to meet with the tour at the Royal Brittanica. We had limited time as we were late arriving so did not get to complete the tour they left 5 passengers…”
Invergordon’s Highlands day tour blends Struie views, Dunrobin Castle, Loch Fleet seals, Dornoch history, and Balblair whisky.
“this tour was the best! we saw everything and the guide was very knowledgeable and personable. he was charismatic and accommodating. would highly recommend”
Small-group Highlands day from Invergordon: Clava Cairns, Culloden, Loch Ness, Great Glen gin, and Urquhart Castle with port pickup.
“A great day and a great tour! Went to every place on the list plus a bunch of places the guide squeezed in! Felt like we got lucky with this tour and, after days of cruise ship-booked tours, had the best tour of them all! Small size of the group even made it better and…”
