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Private Day Tours from Edinburgh – Outlander, Castles & Loch Lomond

Private day tours from Edinburgh with a local driver-guide in a Mercedes vehicle. Visit Outlander filming locations, castles, and scenic stops at your own pace.

Edinburgh is an excellent base for private touring across the Central Belt and southern Highlands. We run fully private day tours with a local driver-guide and Mercedes vehicle, with pickup from your hotel, apartment, or airport.

One of the most requested routes is our Outlander-focused day, with stops such as Midhope Castle (Lallybroch exterior), Blackness Castle, Hopetoun House estate area, Linlithgow, and additional filming locations depending on opening times and your pace. We can also include the Kelpies and the Falkirk Wheel as part of a Central Scotland touring day.

If you prefer a stronger history-and-scenery route, we offer a Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond day from Edinburgh, combining major Scottish history with lochside viewpoints and village stops. This is a strong option for guests who want a full day out without the longer drive to the far north.

Every tour is private to your group only. No shared coaches, no fixed large-group timetable, and no rushed stop pattern. We plan realistic timings in advance and adjust on the day for weather, traffic, and your preferences.

Popular Edinburgh private day tour themes:

  • Outlander filming locations (Midhope, Blackness, Hopetoun area, Linlithgow, Falkland on request)
  • Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond
  • Kelpies and Falkirk Wheel with castle stops
  • Custom combinations based on interests, mobility, and available time

If you share your date and priorities, we will confirm the best route and timings for your day.

Key Highlights
  • Fully private day tour from Edinburgh
  • Local driver-guide and Mercedes transport
  • Outlander filming location options
  • Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond route available
  • Kelpies and Falkirk Wheel can be included
  • Door-to-door Edinburgh pickup
What’s Included
  • Private vehicle and driver-guide
  • Edinburgh city pickup and drop-off
  • Flexible stop planning
  • Comfort breaks and lunch timing built into the route
Not Included
  • Attraction entry tickets
  • Meals and refreshments


Price on Request


Departure days

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday

January — December

Contact details

Venture Highland

67a
Castle Street
Inverness
Highland
Scotland
Iv2 3DU

Tour information

Starting

  • Edinburgh
  • Edinburgh & The Lothians
  • Edinburgh - City Centre
  • Edinburgh Airport

Length

1 Day

Transport

  • Driver guide
  • Minibus

Type

  • Bespoke
  • Private
  • Small Group (1-16)

Languages

  • English

Tour Stops

Venture Highland

Tour company information

Venture Highland

Venture Highland is a private tour and chauffeur service based in Inverness, covering the Scottish Highlands, Isle of Skye, and North Coast 500. We run private day tours, multi-day tours, whisky tours, golf transfers, airport transfers, and shore excursions from Invergordon and Ullapool. All tours are fully private in a Mercedes vehicle with a local Highland driver-guide. No coaches, no sharing, no fixed schedules.

Opening times

7 Days, 365 days a year opening.

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Key facilities

  • Disabled Parking

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