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Castles and historic landmarks to visit from Edinburgh

Castles and historic landmarks to visit from Edinburgh

“I fell in love with Edinburgh the first time I walked the cobblestone streets of the Old Town, but nothing surprised or amazed me more than its imposing 1,000-year-old castle perched high above the city. It made me want to visit Scotland’s other historical landmarks. I found Edinburgh was the perfect base for exploring them — from even older castles to iconic trains and Highland bridges that will impress everyone, not just Harry Potter fans. I now tell all my friends and followers to take a day trip or three from Edinburgh when they visit.”

Angie's favorite experiences

  1. From Edinburgh: Hogwarts Express and Scottish Highlands Tour

    4.5(336)
    From £185.00 per person

    Escape the city for a day and head to the Scottish Highlands. Follow in the footsteps of the world’s most famous wizard, Harry Potter, and hop aboard the Hogwarts Express on the Jacobite Steam Train.

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  2. From Edinburgh: West Highland Lochs and Castles Day Trip

    4.6(484)
    From £59.00 per personFrom £56.05 per person

    Enjoy a taste of all things Scottish on a fascinating adventure through the Highlands. Experience scenic lochs, impressive mountains, historic castles, and explore the Lochside town of Inveraray.

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  3. Edinburgh: Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk & Whisky Tour

    4.9(53)
    From £90.00 per person

    Visit Stirling Castle to learn all about ancient Scottish history. Drink whisky at a Highland scotch distillery and enjoy a fully guided short hike in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.

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  4. Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip

    4.8(2,670)
    From £65.00 per personFrom £61.75 per person

    See the best of the Isle of Skye on a day tour from Inverness. Discover the island's capital of Portree, explore Lealt Falls, and admire Loch Ness and Eilean Donan Castle along the way.

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  5. Edinburgh Castle: Guided Tour with Live Guide

    4.8(7,091)
    From £36.00 per person

    Join this engaging English-language guided tour of Edinburgh Castle to discover its incredible 3,000-year history and the significant role it has played in shaping Scotland.

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  6. Hadrian's Wall & Roman Britain 1-Day Tour from Edinburgh

    4.8(460)
    From £85.00 per personFrom £76.50 per person

    Explore Roman Britain and Hadrian’s Wall on an Edinburgh tour. Venture through Scottish Borders, unravelling 2,000 years of history to reach the final frontier of the Roman Empire.

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