Day Tours from Edinburgh
Explore Scotland beyond Edinburgh on a private day tour with an experienced chauffeur-guide. Choose a suggested journey to St Andrews and the Fife Coast, Stirling and Loch Lomond, Highland Perthshire, or the Scottish Borders and Northumberland Coast.
Explore Scotland beyond Edinburgh with an experienced chauffeur-guide.
Expert Chauffeur-Guide
Experienced local professionals who bring Scotland's landscapes, history and culture to life
Private Travel
Comfortable private touring at your own pace, with no groups to share your journey.
Tailored Itineraries
Thoughtfully planned journeys featuring some of Scotland's most rewarding places to explore.
Personal Planning
Friendly guidance from your first enquiry through to your final itinerary.
Tour Overview
Edinburgh is an excellent base for exploring beyond the city, with Scotland’s historic towns, lochs, coastlines and Highland landscapes all within reach. Our private tours give you the freedom to explore further with an experienced chauffeur-guide, travelling at a comfortable pace and with time to enjoy the places that interest you.
Choose from a range of suggested journeys, whether you are drawn to the historic university town of St Andrews, the scenery of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, the landscapes of Highland Perthshire, or the historic Scottish Borders and Northumberland coast.
If you have somewhere particular in mind, we can also adapt a journey around your interests and the time available.
Tour Highlights
Historic Scotland
Discover castles, ancient towns and places that reveal Scotland’s fascinating history.
Lochs & Landscapes
Enjoy the changing scenery of lochs, forests, hills and Highland countryside.
Coastal Journeys
Follow Scotland’s coastline through picturesque villages, beaches and dramatic coastal scenery.
Your Interests, Your Pace
With a private chauffeur-guide, you have the flexibility to spend more time exploring the places that appeal to you.
Looking for a broader Scottish touring experience? Explore our Classic Scotland Tour, combining Edinburgh, the Highlands and the Isle of Skye.
Suggested Day Tours from Edinburgh
Explore beyond Edinburgh on a choice of carefully considered private day tours. Each follows a different route, from the coast of Fife and the shores of Loch Lomond to Highland Perthshire and the Scottish Borders, with time to enjoy the places and landscapes along the way.
St Andrews & the Fife Coast
Discover the historic university town of St Andrews before continuing along the attractive Fife coast, with time to explore the places that interest you most.
Stirling & Loch Lomond
Combine Scotland’s royal and military history at Stirling with a scenic journey through the Trossachs to the shores of Loch Lomond.
Highland Perthshire & Pitlochry
Travel north into Highland Perthshire, with its wooded valleys, rivers and mountain scenery, and spend time exploring Pitlochry and the surrounding area.
Scottish Borders & Northumberland Coast
Head south through the Scottish Borders, discovering historic towns, abbeys and castles before continuing towards the dramatic Northumberland coast.
Suggested Itineraries
Each journey offers a different way to explore beyond Edinburgh, with a suggested route that can be adapted around the places and experiences you would most like to include.
St Andrews & the Fife Coast
St Andrews – Fife Coast – Fishing Villages
Begin with time to explore St Andrews, with its medieval streets, historic university and famous cathedral and castle. Continue along the Fife coast, travelling through picturesque fishing villages such as Crail, Anstruther and Elie, with opportunities to stop and explore along the way.
Stirling & Loch Lomond
Stirling – Trossachs – Loch Lomond
Travel west from Edinburgh to Stirling, with time to explore the castle and discover the city’s royal and military history. Continue through the Trossachs on a scenic route towards Loch Lomond, with opportunities to enjoy the landscape and spend time beside the loch.
Highland Perthshire & Pitlochry
Highland Perthshire – Pitlochry – Scenic Highlands
Head north from Edinburgh into Highland Perthshire, travelling through wooded valleys and mountain scenery. Spend time in Pitlochry before continuing into the surrounding countryside, with opportunities to explore historic sites, villages and some of the region’s most attractive landscapes.
Scottish Borders & Northumberland Coast
Scottish Borders – Historic Sites – Northumberland Coast
Travel south through the Scottish Borders, visiting historic towns, abbeys and castles before continuing across the border into Northumberland. Follow the coast towards Berwick-upon-Tweed, with time to explore its historic character and enjoy the dramatic coastal scenery.
Why Travel with MyUKtour?
A good day tour is about more than reaching a series of destinations. It is about choosing a route that works, knowing where to stop, and having the flexibility to spend time where you find something particularly interesting. We combine private travel with local knowledge to make the most of your time beyond Edinburgh.
- Experienced Chauffeur-Guide - Travel with a knowledgeable local professional who combines driving with guiding, allowing you to enjoy the journey without worrying about the roads or logistics.
- Thoughtfully Planned Routes - Our suggested journeys are planned with the realities of a day on the road in mind, balancing the places you want to see with time to enjoy them.
- Private & Personal – Travel privately rather than as part of a group, with the flexibility to shape the day around your interests and adjust the pace as you go.
- More Than the Main Attractions – We know that some of the most enjoyable parts of a journey can be the landscapes, villages, viewpoints and historic places encountered along the way. Our knowledge helps you experience more of Scotland beyond the obvious stops.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our suggested day tours include St Andrews and the Fife Coast, Stirling and Loch Lomond, Highland Perthshire and Pitlochry, and the Scottish Borders and Northumberland Coast. We can also discuss other destinations depending on your interests and the time available.
Yes. Each tour is private, with your own vehicle and an experienced chauffeur-guide. You are free to enjoy the day at your own pace, with the flexibility to adjust the route and time spent at different places.
Yes. Our suggested itineraries are starting points rather than fixed schedules. We can adapt the route and places visited around your interests, creating a day that suits you while keeping the journey comfortable and practical.
Your tour includes private transportation and an experienced chauffeur-guide throughout the day. We take care of the driving, route planning and logistics, while providing local knowledge and guiding along the way. Entrance tickets to the main attractions are included. Meals and personal expenses are not normally included.
Yes. We normally collect you from your Edinburgh hotel or another agreed location and return you there at the end of the tour. If you are arriving by train, cruise or another form of transport, we can discuss alternative collection arrangements.
Let’s Start Planning Your Day Tour from Edinburgh
Tell us which day tour interests you most, along with your preferred dates and number of travellers. If you have particular places, interests or experiences in mind, you can tell us about those too.