Edinburgh Day Trip Castles St Andrews Optional Clay Shooting
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Edinburgh Day Trip Castles St Andrews Optional Clay Shooting is a 9-hour experience in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, from $220 per person. It scores 50 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
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- 50 / 100
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- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $220 per person
Three of Outlander's most famous locations sit within forty minutes of each other. Almost nobody does them in one day. We do - four guests to a car, from your door. Blackness Castle was Fort William. Culross was Cranesm
What you get
- Carbonated beverages
- Bottled water
- Snacks
About this experience
Three of Outlander's most famous locations sit within forty minutes of each other. Almost nobody does them in one day. We do - four guests to a car, from your door. Blackness Castle was Fort William. Culross was Cranesmuir, and that garden was Claire's. Falkland was 1945 Inverness - the fountain where Claire sees Jamie's ghost, and the palace where Mary Queen of Scots' father died six days after she was born. Then St Andrews: the Swilcan Bridge, the cathedral ruins and the Chariots of Fire beach. Something no other Edinburgh day trip offers: clay pigeon shooting on a private estate with a gamekeeper of thirty years. No licence, no experience, all kit provided. Most have never held a shotgun; nearly all break a clay within the hour. No coach. No meeting point. No forty strangers and a raised umbrella. Our Glencoe trip has 62 reviews check them out at: https://www.viator.com/tours/Edinburgh/Scottish-Highlands-Castles-Glencoe-Day-Trip-from-Edinburgh/d739-479367P2
What's included
Included
- Carbonated beverages
- Bottled water
- Snacks
Not included
- Admission fees
- Admission fees
- Clay Pigeon Shooting Payment due on site
What you'll see and do
Culross
One of the most complete 17th-century burghs in Scotland. Your guide takes you along the cobbled streets past the ochre-washed Palace, the Town House and the Mercat Cross, and up to the Abbey for the view out over the Forth. Outlander filmed Cranesmuir here, and the Palace garden was Claire's. Wandering the village is free and open all year; entry to Culross Palace and its terraced garden is optional, paid locally, and available April to October only.
60 minutes here
Blackness Castle
A 15th-century fortress built in the shape of a ship's hull and driven out into the Firth of Forth — known as the ship that never sailed. Outlander viewers will recognise it as Fort William. Your guide walks you round the curtain wall and out onto the stern tower, with the Forth bridges behind you, and explains how the castle served in turn as royal fortress, state prison and gunpowder magazine. The exterior, the foreshore and the views are free to enjoy; entry to the interior is optional and paid locally.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Falkland Palace & Garden
The palace where Mary Queen of Scots' father died - six days after she was born. James IV and James V turned an old castle into this between 1501 and 1541, one of only two true Renaissance palaces in Scotland. It was here in December 1542, broken after defeat at Solway Moss, that James V took to his bed and died at thirty - days after hearing his wife had borne a daughter, not the son he needed. Tradition gives him a last word on the crown: "It cam wi' a lass, it will gang wi' a lass." The lass was Mary, six days old and already Queen. Outlander viewers know Falkland as 1945 Inverness. The Bruce Fountain in the square is where Claire first sees Jamie's ghost, and the Covenanter Hotel facing it played Mrs Baird's. In the grounds is the tennis court James V built in 1539 - the oldest in the world still in play. He used it barely a year. Your guide walks you round the village and palace exterior; entry inside is optional and paid locally.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
St. Andrews
Free time in the home of golf. Your guide shows you the medieval street plan, the university quads where student life has run since 1413, and the best of Market Street and South Street, then leaves you to explore at your own pace. There is no entry fee for the town itself.
120 minutes here
Old Course at St Andrews Links
The most famous golf course in the world. We walk out towards the 18th fairway and the Swilcan Bridge, with the R&A clubhouse and the red sandstone Hamilton Grand behind you — the view every golfer recognises. No tee time and no green fee are needed to stand and photograph it. The Old Course is closed to golf on Sundays and open to the public for walking, so a Sunday visit gets you furthest onto the course.
60 minutes here
St Andrews West Sands Beach
Two miles of open sand running north from the Old Course, and the beach used for the opening scene of Chariots of Fire. A short walk with the dunes on one side and the North Sea on the other — a good place to finish the day before the drive back to Edinburgh.
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Edinburgh
We will be parked right across from caffe Nero within the parking area.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations.
Ends at
We will be parked right across from caffe Nero within the parking area.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, fa
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 4 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Scottish Coast Tours
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Private Range Rover Vogue — air conditioning, privacy glass, panoramic sunroof Native Scottish driver-guide Door-to-door Edinburgh hotel pickup and drop-off and a wee dram of whisky at the end of the day
- Minimum age must be 18+
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Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 13+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $220 to $260
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 50
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Edinburgh Day Trip Castles St Andrews Optional Clay Shooting: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Edinburgh.
How much does Edinburgh Day Trip Castles St Andrews Optional Clay Shooting cost?
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Prices start at $220 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Edinburgh usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Edinburgh Day Trip Castles St Andrews Optional Clay Shooting take?
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Plan for about 9 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Edinburgh is not rushed.
Is Edinburgh Day Trip Castles St Andrews Optional Clay Shooting worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 50 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Edinburgh, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Edinburgh Day Trip Castles St Andrews Optional Clay Shooting?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Edinburgh Day Trip Castles St Andrews Optional Clay Shooting suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 13. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 9-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Edinburgh Day Trip Castles St Andrews Optional Clay Shooting?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Edinburgh can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Edinburgh and add a light layer if any part of the 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Edinburgh Day Trip Castles St Andrews Optional Clay Shooting start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Edinburgh within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Edinburgh?
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On Outty we rank every Edinburgh experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands, Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William, Edinburgh Ghost Tour: Mysteries, Legends and Murders. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Edinburgh?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Edinburgh?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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