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Rosslyn Chapel
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- Popularly known as the Collegiate Chapel of St. Matthew, Rosslyn Chapel is a beautiful church to visit on day trips from Edinburgh.
- It is an architectural masterpiece of Scotland that attracts visitors with its intricate carving on the exteriors and pillars, and arches made of stone.
- People admire this architectural beauty for its postulating connection to freemasonry and the Holy Grail that rose to popularity from Dan Brown’s best-selling novel, The Da Vinci Code.
Location: Chapel Loan, Roslin EH25 9PU, United Kingdom.
Getting There:
By Bus- To reach Rosslyn Chapel, you are required to catch a bus from Edinburgh and travel for about 50 minutes to Rosslyn Inn. From there, you can take a walk to the Rosslyn Chapel.
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Glasgow
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- Visitors can plan a day trip from Edinburgh to Glasgow, which is the largest city in Scotland renowned for its friendly residents and plenty of museums and attractions.
- This city is a perfect weekend getaway for art lovers as they will find some amazing street art here.
- You can also pay a visit to the different distilleries and breweries in the city.
Location: Scotland
Getting There:
By Train- ScotRail and Trainline have some of the best rail connectivity between Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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Loch Lomond
- Loch Lomond is considered to be the largest inland water body in terms of surface area in the United Kingdom, thereby offering a perfect place for day trips from Edinburgh.
- It is an iconic place to explore historic villages, adventure parks, boat cruises, and scenic viewpoints.
- The visitors can even go biking, camping, hiking, and indulging in numerous water sports activities in Loch Lomond.
Location: West Dunbartonshire, Central Scotland, United Kingdom.
Getting There:
By Train- Balloch and Tarbet are some of the best train lines to travel to Loch Lomond from Edinburgh.
- 3H
$ 32.66
$ 31.57
per adult
- 1H
$ 38.10
$ 37.01
per adult
- 2H
$ 51.78
$ 21.36
per adult
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Stirling
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- Stirling is a miniature version of Edinburgh that is renowned for its historic architecture, cobbled streets, and an ancient castle on the rugged hill.
- Also known as the Gateway to the Highlands, it is a beautiful place for Edinburgh day trips that consists of the famous Stirling Castle Bordered by the forest and the panoramic views of the hill.
- If you are a nature lover or a history buff, this place will keep you entertained all the time.
Location: Scotland, United Kingdom.
Getting There:
By Public Transportation- To reach Stirling from Edinburgh, you are required to catch a train to Falkirk, whose travel time is 30 minutes. From there, you can take a local bus to travel to the different tourist attractions of Stirling.
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St. Andrews
- Among the other day trips from Edinburgh, St. Andrews is an ancient town that is renowned for its red-brick university, which is also the birthplace of modern golf.
- You will also discover innumerable museums, shops, and well-rated restaurants to keep yourself entertained all day in St. Andrews.
- St. Andrews is home to the North Point Cafe, the place where Prince William first met Kate Middleton.
Location: Scotland, United Kingdom.
Getting There:
By Bus- Bus services are very well connected to St. Andrews from different parts of Scotland, including Edinburgh. To reach St. Andrews from Edinburgh will take you around two hours.
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St. Abbs
- St. Abbs is a tiny fishing village that offers an ultimate serene getaway from Edinburgh.
- It provides some of the gorgeous coastal views of Scotland with headlands and heathered covered cliffs for remarkable photography opportunities.
- In this village, you can either indulge in surfing on the world-class waves or simply soak in the captivating views of the seabirds and sea air.
Location: Scotland, United Kingdom.
Getting There:
By Public Transportation- The nearest railway station to St. Abbs is Berwick-Upon-Tweed. After traveling to this station from Edinburgh, you can take a taxi or bus number 235 to St Abbs.
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Windermere
- If you wish to go on some of the best day trips from Edinburgh, Windermere is a favorable option to travel to a popular tourist destination.
- Windermere is a town in the pretty Lake District that allows you to soak in the beautiful views of the largest lake in England, Lake Windermere.
- Strolling around the blue and green dreamscape of Windermere is the best activity to relax and connect with nature.
Location: Lake District National Park, United Kingdom.
Getting There:
By Train- When you are traveling from Edinburgh to Windermere by train, you should take the Northern Services to Windermere station.
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Elie
- Elie is another beautiful coastal town near St Andrews that serves as one of the remarkable day trips from Edinburgh.
- This place remains crowded by tourists throughout the year to admire the aesthetic charms of the golden sand beaches and the 16th-century harbor.
- The Elie Lighthouse is the fundamental attraction of this place, which offers some of the most captivating views in the entire country.
- You can take a scenic tour of the harbor on yachts in Elie or partake in golf at the reputable golf courses of the town.
Location: Scotland
Getting There:
By Bus- To reach Elie, you can take a direct X60 bus from Princess Street in Edinburgh and drop off at High Street, Elie stop
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Wemyss Bay
- Wemyss Bay is a beautiful traditional village dating back to Victorian times that is worth considering while planning your Edinburgh day trips.
- It is renowned for its architecturally pleasing railway station, which was constructed in the 19th century and has been well-preserved until now.
- Offering intriguing views of the countryside, this place is a perfect escapade to explore the beauty of the Isle of Bute and Rothesay port.
Location: Scotland
Getting There:
By Bus- You can take a bus from Princess Street in Edinburgh to Wemyss Bay through Buchanan Bus Station, which will take you around three hours to reach your final destination.
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Dean Village
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- Dean Village is a perfect quaint village on the outskirts of the city that serves as a wonderful day trip from Edinburgh.
- It is a fairytale place with long and heavy hanging branches that provides you a chance to see herons, kingfishers, and otters near the rivers.
- You can also stand a chance to see Victorian cottages on the twisting alleys lining the waters of the Dean Village.
Location: United Kingdom
Getting There:
By Train- You can take Scotrail train lines and drop off at Belford Bridge to reach Dean Village.
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