Scottish Castles, best tours and attractions
Skye and Eilean Donan Castle full day tour from Inverness
Discover the beauty of the Isle of Skye and more breathtaking scenery that Western Scotland has to offer on this day trip from Inverness.
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Highland day tour with Edinburgh Tattoo admission
Book your Highland day tour with Edinburgh Tattoo admission and sample a dram of whisky at a local distillery and explore the Highlands.
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Alnwick Castle and the Borders tour from Edinburgh
Book this tour of Alnwick Castle and the Borders now to journey south over from Scotland into England, to Alnwick and the famous Harry Potter castle.
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Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond and Whisky tour from Glasgow
Embark on a journey through time on this trip to Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond with a stop for some whisky along the way!
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Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond and whisky tour
Book this Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond and whisky tour to get to know Scotland with three simple ingredients: castles, lochs and whisky.
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Torridon, Applecross and Eilean Donan Castle tour from Inverness
Join this tour to Torridon, Applecross and Eilean Donan Castle to explore the beautiful and varied landscapes of the Highlands.
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Loch Lomond, the Highlands and Stirling Castle day trip
Get tickets for Loch Lomond, the Highlands and Stirling Castle bus tour. Spend an amazing time in Scotland on this day trip from Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh Castle to Arthur’s Seat with a Local - 100% personalized and private walking tour
Enjoy a walk from Edinburgh Castle to Arthur's Seat guided by a local passing through the historic Old Town and many must-sees
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Alnwick Castle, the Northumberland Coast and the Borders tour from Edinburgh
Book your Alnwick Castle, the Northumberland Coast and the Borders tour from Edinburgh and dive into the history and beauty of Scotland and England.
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Culzean Castle, Burns Country and the Ayrshire Coast tour from Glasgow
Book tickets for this tour and visit Culzean Castle, Burns Country, the Ayrshire Coast and much more!
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Top attractions in Edinburgh
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The Edinburgh witches and history guided walking tour
Book this guided walking tour, discover the wicked history of the Witches of Scotland and visit places where mysterious and sinister events occurred within the Old Town.
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The Silver Whisky Tour with tasting
Book your Silver Whisky Tour with tasting and dive into the history and alchemy of blending the perfect dram of Scottish whisky while sipping a dram.
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Highlights of Scotland and England multi-day tour
Join this multi-day tour for a first introduction to Scotland and England's treasures and must-see cities including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Liverpool, London and more!
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Firth of Forth and the Trossachs tour
Book your Firth of Forth and the Trossachs tour and soak up the movie magic of Outlander and Game of Thrones at Doune Castle and dive into the history.
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Private Edinburgh history and culture tour
Book your Private Edinburgh history and culture tour and discover the hidden secrets that only true locals know with your expert guide.
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St Andrews, Falkland Palace and fishing villages tour
Book this tour of St Andrews, Falkland and the surrounding fishing villages to discover the history of Scottish Kings, golf and filming locations.
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The Edinburgh Haunted Vaults tour
Book this haunted Vaults tour of Edinburgh to visit its spooky underworld, hear about paranormal activity and maybe even experience some first-hand.
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3 day Speyside whisky tour from Edinburgh
Book your tickets for this 3 day Speyside whisky tour from Edinburgh and start your whisky pilgrimage to the heart of Scotch whisky country.
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Islay whisky 4 day tour from Edinburgh
Grab you ticket for this Islay whisky 4 day tour from Edinburgh and sample some of Scotland's most famous whiskies while taking in the views.
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Jacobite Steam Train and Scottish Highlands tour
Book your Jacobite Steam Train and Scottish Highlands tour and discover Edinburgh's connections to Harry Potter as you check out the scenery.
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Highland Games tour from Edinburgh
Book your Highland Games tour and enjoy a memorable day celebrating Scottish scenery and culture, mingling with locals and sampling dishes.
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Discover Edinburgh’s Dean Village on a self-guided audio tour
Enjoy a self-guided audio tour through Dean Village, admire traces of its past and learn about the picturesque village
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City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour of Edinburgh
Book your 24-hour Edinburgh bus pass with unlimited hop-on hop-off access and 360º panoramic views of the city on a flexible ticket
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Edinburgh shore excursion: City highlights tour
Book your seats on this Edinburgh shore excursion: City highlights tour and see the very best of Scotland's capital!
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The inside story
With thick walls of stone and tall tower turrets, the castles of Scotland have guarded the Highlands for centuries. Many were built for defense, helping kings and dukes establish their rule over the land, while others were lavish country homes, built more for style than practical defense. Several castles have seen bloody battles and turned the tides in epic wars. They have become a steadfast part of Scottish history and are something you can’t miss!
Edinburgh Castle is one of the most famous, looming over the city on a mighty hilltop. Fans of the TV series Game of Thrones will recognize Doune Castle and watchers of Downton Abbey will have seen Inveraray Castle in a Christmas Episode. Stirling Castle is another important castle to visit, large and impressive in one of the most strategic points in the country.