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Private Shore Excursions from Newhaven, Edinburgh

Dock at Newhaven, right on Edinburgh's doorstep, and head straight out to explore the very best of Scotland on a private shore excursion planned entirely around your day in port. From historic castles and the Highlands to lochs, coastline, and countryside further afield, every excursion is built around your interests, at your own pace, with a maximum of eight guests and no one else sharing the day.

Lesley and James run Tour Guide Scotland together and guide every excursion personally, so you're never passed between drivers. Lesley's 17 years as a police officer feeds into a genuine passion for Scottish history and wildlife, while James brings a hospitality background and his role as a Scottish Whisky Ambassador. Meeting you right at Newhaven, we'll have you back in good time for reboarding, built around your ship's own schedule.

Private shore excursions from Newhaven are priced at a fixed £695, covering your guide and vehicle for the full day with no additional costs. Any of the excursions below can be tailored, and we're always happy to design something bespoke if you have particular places in mind.

Whether it's castles, lochs, or the Highlands you're after, a private shore excursion from Newhaven Harbour is built entirely around your ship's schedule. Get in touch to start planning your day ashore in Edinburgh.

Scone Palace & The Stone of Destiny

Visit Scone Palace, historic seat of Scottish coronations, on a private day tour.

Stirling Castle in Scotland, with visitors walking through terraced gardens and countryside views in the background

Stirling Castle & The Trossachs

Explore Stirling Castle before heading into the Trossachs' lochs and glens on a relaxed private day out from Glasgow & Edinburgh.

The Kelpies, giant steel horse-head sculptures in Falkirk, Scotland, viewed from below against a blue sky

The Falkirk Wheel & Kelpies

See the Falkirk Wheel, the world's only rotating boat lift, alongside The Kelpies' towering steel horse heads on this private day tour.

St Andrews & The Fife Coast

Explore St Andrews, home of golf, and the fishing villages of the Fife Coast on a private day tour.

Midhope Castle, a stone tower house in Scotland, seen down a tree-lined path leading to its entrance

Outlander Day Tour

Visit Midhope Castle, known on- screen as Lallybroch, on a private day tour built around the show's real Scottish filming locations.

Stirling Castle & Bannockburn

Trace Scotland's fight for independence at Stirling Castle, the Wallace Monument, & the Battle of Bannockburn site on a private day tour.

What Our Newhaven Guests Say

From arriving at Newhaven Harbour to a private day taking in Scotland's castles, lochs and countryside, here's what guests have said about their time ashore with Lesley and James.