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4.89 out of 5 average rating, 520 reviews

Explore Edinburgh Castle, with ticket included

Learn about the history of Edinburgh Castle, with entry ticket to the castle and guided tour inside the grounds included in the price.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 488 reviews

Celtic handfasting ceremony by Loch Ness

Join a traditional Celtic ritual with a Highlander, complete with hanging rings and altar.

4.56 out of 5 average rating, 228 reviews

Discover Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands

Soak in Scotland’s scenic highlights on this one-day coach trip from Edinburgh.

4.75 out of 5 average rating, 99 reviews

See the Stunning Isle of Skye

Tour the island's top attractions, from Loch Ness and Sye Bridge to Eilean Donan Castle.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 1228 reviews

The Dark Side of Edinburgh

Learn what tour guides leave out, hidden crimes and long-forgotten sadistic characters!

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 151 reviews

Cross tidal sands

Follow in St Cuthbert’s footsteps across the sands to Holy Island, see wildlife.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 3039 reviews

Small Group Size Harry Potter Tour

Discover the streets and secret alleyways where J.K. Rowling found her inspiration.

4.74 out of 5 average rating, 35 reviews

Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle

This Isle of Skye tour from Inverness, ventures through the rugged Highlands to the ‘Misty Isle’. It gives time to visit the photogenic Eilean Donan castle presiding over its dramatic setting.

4.63 out of 5 average rating, 16 reviews

Isle of Skye Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Explore the Isle of Skye with our GPS-triggered driving audio tour app. Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour. Go anytime, stop anywhere, listen offline, and enjoy lifetime access.

4.73 out of 5 average rating, 268 reviews

Edinburgh Magical Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour

Explore the real-life places that inspired Harry Potter’s world — right here in Edinburgh.

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Private walking tour of Stirling’s Old Royal Town

90 min walk exploring Stirling learning of its role in Scottish history - The Ice Age, Independence and and ancient Royal Capital. Hear tales of Wallace and Bruce and the Stuart King’s and Queens.

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Essential Edinburgh: Old Town tour – Spanish

Discover the highlights of Edinburgh's Old Town in Spanish. Explore its must-see places while we tell you about its history, fun facts and secrets in an intimate, entertaining and very engaging way.

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Comedy Cellar Edinburgh: Live Stand-Up

Meet the founder beneath The Canons’ Gait and get a glimpse of how an Edinburgh comedy night comes together. Then take your seat for 90 minutes of live stand-up, including a short interval.

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Doune Castle and Ben A'an Scotlands Mini-Mountain

A fantastic day combining history and spectacular views. Doune Castle, used in Outlander, Game of Thrones and Monty Python. Then Ben A'an in the Southern Highlands known as Scotland's Mini-Mountain

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Forge Celtic bangles with a craftsman

Use traditional jeweler's tools to cut, texture, and shape copper into unique wearable art inspired by Scottish heritage.

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Make Your Own Textured Silver Ring

Traditional jewellery techniques including forming, soldering, hammering, texturing and finishing. Starting by shaping silver wire into a unique ring embracing surface textures.

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Walk the Witches Maze by candlelight

Trace the stories of accused witches in the Witches Maze, hear ghost and cannibal legends from Lord Moncrieff, then follow lanterns along dark castle paths.

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Seaweed Taster

A 90-minute guided walk on the East Neuk shore. Learn the edible seaweeds growing there, taste them straight off the rock, then share seaweed snacks and dishes. Take home an ID chart and a recipe.

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On The Rocks Seaweed Experience

The flagship day, run on the big spring tides. Walk out onto rarely seen shore, learn to identify and cut the seaweeds, then eat five courses cooked over open fire on the beach. Ages 8 and over.

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Discover Durham city with an expert local guide

Hear about the fascinating history of Durham on an entertaining and informative walk of the City with a local guide.

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