Events in Edinburgh in August 2026

Slip into a world of history and folklore on a day trip to the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh. Visit the glens and lochs of this vast region and taste Scottish whisky at Dewar's Whisky Distillery.

Discover the lochs and castles of Scotland’s Western Highlands on a scenic day tour from Edinburgh. See Doune Castle, Callander, and Loch Lomond as you learn about Scotland’s folklore and history.

This fascinating tour of Scotland's Highlands will take you behind the scenes of Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code as you visit some of the country's most beautiful buildings and historical landmarks.

Visit Loch Ness, Glencoe, and Rannoch Moor on a full-day tour from Edinburgh and discover the area's history. Take a boat ride on Loch Ness and look for the legendary monster.

Explore some of Scotland's fascinating history and culture on a day tour from Edinburgh. Learn about the myths of the Holy Grail and Rosslyn Chapel and travel to Melrose to see its 12th-century abbey.

Enjoy a day in the medieval kingdom of Fife on this day trip from Edinburgh. Visit its fishing villages, the town of St. Andrews, and the picturesque Falkland and its formal royal palace.

Discover the Scottish Highlands on a day tour and see forests, lochs, and stunning mountains. Learn about Scotland's history with visits to Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, and Kelpies.

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.

Head out from Edinburgh and enjoy a scenic full-day Scottish Highlands tour to Loch Ness and the landscapes of Glencoe. Select either the cruise version or the whisky distillery version when booking.

Embark on a guided 2-day trip from Edinburgh to explore the mystery of Loch Ness, the wilderness of the Highlands, and the stunning scenery of the Cairngorms National Park.