Private Shore Excursions from South Queensferry, Leith, Rosyth & Greenock
Your group only, met at the pier, and back at the port at least 1 hour before all-aboard — so you can enjoy Scotland without watching the clock.
A day in port is short, and big coach excursions spend much of it queuing and waiting for others. With a private shore excursion, your driver-guide meets you as you come ashore, your group has the minibus to itself, and the day is planned around your ship — not a coach timetable.
- Met at the tender pier or terminal by your driver-guide, with a sign showing your name
- Your group only (up to 8 guests), in a private, air-conditioned minibus
- A day planned around your ship's arrival and all-aboard times
- Free baby seat, child seat and booster seat (one of each), reserved in advance
Our promise
Back at the Port at Least 1 Hour Before All-Aboard
Getting you back to your ship is our first priority. We plan every shore excursion so you're back at the port with at least an hour to spare before your all-aboard time.
Choose Your Port
Ideas for each port — we'll tailor the day to the time you have ashore.
For Edinburgh
South Queensferry
Ships anchor in the Firth of Forth and bring passengers ashore by tender to South Queensferry, right beneath the famous Forth Bridges — a short drive from Edinburgh.
Edinburgh highlights
Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, Holyrood and Calton Hill — the capital at your own pace.
Outlander & royal palaces
Midhope Castle (Lallybroch), Blackness Castle and Linlithgow Palace — all close to the port.
Stirling & the Kelpies
The giant Kelpies, Old Stirling Bridge and the views from Stirling Castle.
For Edinburgh
Leith
Leith is Edinburgh's own historic port, the closest cruise berth to the city centre — and home to the Royal Yacht Britannia, moored at Ocean Terminal.
Edinburgh highlights
Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, Holyrood and Calton Hill — the capital at your own pace.
The Royal Yacht Britannia
The late Queen's former royal yacht, moored right here in Leith — easy to pair with Edinburgh's sights.
Stirling & the Kelpies
The giant Kelpies, Old Stirling Bridge and the views from Stirling Castle.
For Edinburgh & Fife
Rosyth
Rosyth sits on the Fife side of the Forth, perfectly placed for the Kingdom of Fife's historic villages and coast — and Edinburgh is just across the bridges.
St Andrews & Loch Leven
The Old Course and Swilcan Bridge, the cathedral ruins and Loch Leven, where Mary, Queen of Scots was imprisoned.
Culross & Falkland
Two of Fife's storybook villages — Outlander's Cranesmuir and 1940s Inverness — with Falkland Palace.
Edinburgh highlights
Cross the Forth for Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile and Holyrood.
For Glasgow & Loch Lomond
Greenock
Greenock, on the Firth of Clyde west of Glasgow, is the gateway to Loch Lomond and the start of the Highlands.
How It Works
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Send your ship details
Ship name, port, date, time ashore and all-aboard time, plus who's coming.
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Get your plan & quote
We suggest a day that fits your time in port, with a personal price for your group.
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Meet at the pier
Your driver-guide waits with your name sign — we confirm the exact spot by WhatsApp.
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Back with time to spare
At the port at least 1 hour before all-aboard, with memories of a day in Scotland.
Frequently Asked Questions
Make the Most of Your Day in Port
Send us your ship's details and we'll plan a private day around your time ashore.