What to do in Scotland

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

Loch Ness viewed from Fort Augustus

Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands

CA $109
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands
Loch Ness 1-Hour Cruise with Urquhart Castle Views

Loch Ness 1-Hour Cruise with Urquhart Castle Views

CA $51
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Loch Ness 1-Hour Cruise with Urquhart Castle Views
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

CA $77
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour

Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour

CA $115
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour
mountain view in edinburgh

Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland

CA $129
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland
Inverness: The Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle

Inverness: The Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle

CA $144
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Inverness: The Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle
Royal Mile and Old Town Walking Tour

Royal Mile and Old Town Walking Tour

CA $66
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Royal Mile and Old Town Walking Tour
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Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

Activity duration is 12 hours and 30 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 2512 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $155 per adult
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Edinburgh Airport: Bus Transfer

Edinburgh Airport: Bus Transfer

9.6 out of 10 with 2587 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $11 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh

The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 412 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $61 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Glasgow: Highland Cow Caravan Tour with home baking

Glasgow: Highland Cow Caravan Tour with home baking

Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $45 per adult
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Loch Lomond: Island Discovery 2-Hour Cruise

Loch Lomond: Island Discovery 2-Hour Cruise

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 720 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $57 per adult
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What to do in Scotland

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A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, including a Gothic church and a classical building with arches.

Royal Mile

9.4/10 (9,742 reviews)
Explore this area in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town to find ancient buildings, historic relics, shops, museums and range of dining options.
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Where to stay in Scotland

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Old Town Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights in the area like Royal Mile and Princes Street.
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Edinburgh City Centre

While you're in Edinburgh City Centre, take in top sights like Royal Mile or Princes Street, and hop on the metro to see more the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.
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City Centre Glasgow

Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in City Centre Glasgow. Check out top attractions like Buchanan Street and Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, and jump on the metro at Buchanan Street Station or St Enoch Station to see more of the city.
A Gothic-style clock tower with a statue at its base, illuminated by warm lights.

New Town

Travelers love New Town for its popular shops, and you can see more of Edinburgh by jumping on the metro at Princes Street Tram Stop or St Andrew Square Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Princes Street and Assembly Rooms.
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Inverness City Centre

The fantastic nightlife and stunning river views are just a few highlights of Inverness City Centre. Make a stop by Inverness Castle or Victorian Market while you're exploring the area.

 

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Day trip destinations from Scotland

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Isle of Barra

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Campbeltown

A coastal town with historic buildings and a waterfront.

Dundee

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Edinburgh

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Glasgow

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Islay Island

A historic stone castle ruin with a lake in the background.

Inverness

A historic church with a prominent tower and a surrounding graveyard.

Kirkwall

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