Outdoors things to do in Edinburgh

We rank 51 outdoor things to do in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. The highest scoring is Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands with an Outty Ranking of 96 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $11 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Ranked experiences
51
In the 90+ Club
5
Available today
51
From
$11

Outdoors in Edinburgh compared

Top 10 outdoor things to do in Edinburgh by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands96$4312.5h4.9/5 (6,416)
Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour94$4612.5h4.8/5 (7,323)
Highland Lochs, Glens and Castles Small Group Tour from Edinburgh92$6110h4.9/5 (449)
Loch Ness & Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh with Cruise91$8912h4.7/5 (6,274)
Hairy Coos and Highland Views: A Short-Day Escape from Edinburgh90$426.5h4.9/5 (315)
Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour89$559.5h4.7/5 (1,393)
Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh88$6412h4.9/5 (204)
Loch Ness, Glencoe, the Highlands Guided Day Tour from Edinburgh88$5612h4.6/5 (2,555)
Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh88$5313h4.6/5 (2,943)
Stunning 90-Minute Firth of Forth Sightseeing Cruise Adventure87$111.5h4.8/5 (293)

Every outdoors experience we rank in Edinburgh

Outdoors in Edinburgh: common questions

What are the best outdoors things to do in Edinburgh?
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 96 out of 100 from 6,416 traveler reviews. Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour, Highland Lochs, Glens and Castles Small Group Tour from Edinburgh, Loch Ness & Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh with Cruise follow close behind. We rank 51 outdoors experiences in Edinburgh in total.
How much do outdoors activities in Edinburgh cost?
Expect around $234 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Stunning 90-Minute Firth of Forth Sightseeing Cruise Adventure from $11, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book outdoors activities in Edinburgh for today?
Yes. 51 of the 51 top-ranked outdoors experiences we track in Edinburgh currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank outdoors experiences in Edinburgh?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable outdoors options in Edinburgh, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
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