What to do in Scotland

Activities, attractions and tours

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Activities

Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer

AU$37
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer
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Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland

AU$131
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland
The Edinburgh Dungeon Tour

The Edinburgh Dungeon Tour

AU$46
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
The Edinburgh Dungeon Tour
Loch Lomond: Scottish Highlands Sightseeing Cruise

Loch Lomond: Scottish Highlands Sightseeing Cruise

AU$38
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Loch Lomond: Scottish Highlands Sightseeing Cruise
Countryside in Edinburgh

Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & Borders from Edinburgh

AU$201
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & Borders from Edinburgh
Small-Group Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside from Aberdeen

Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside from Aberdeen

AU$140
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside from Aberdeen
Edinburgh: Comedy Horror Ghost Bus Tour

Edinburgh: Comedy Horror Ghost Bus Tour

AU$40
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Comedy Horror Ghost Bus Tour
Big Bus Edinburgh Hop on Hop off

Big Bus Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour

AU$36
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Big Bus Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour
Edinburgh: Pub Crawl with Free Shots & Discounts

Edinburgh: 7 Bar Pub Crawl with 7 Shots & Discounts

AU$23
per adult
Edinburgh: 7 Bar Pub Crawl with 7 Shots & Discounts
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Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 1843 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$78 per adult
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Edinburgh Airport: Bus Transfer

Edinburgh Airport: Bus Transfer

9.6 out of 10 with 2594 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$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 472 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$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 AU$46 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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Queensferry: Maid of the Forth Three Bridges Experience

Queensferry: Maid of the Forth Three Bridges Experience

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 364 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$34 per adult
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What to do in Scotland

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Royal Mile

9.4/10 (9,742 reviews)
With its historic buildings, museums, shops and restaurants, this stretch of Edinburgh's Old Town is a much-loved haunt.
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Old Town Edinburgh

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Royal Mile to Princes Street – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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Edinburgh City Centre

If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Royal Mile or Princes Street and hop on the metro to see more of 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.

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New Town

Travellers 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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