Days out in Scotland
Check out our five flexible day-out ideas for your Boundless membership
Choose an area to explore
Edinburgh | Glencoe | Ayrshire | Dumfries and Galloway | Aberdeenshire
Plan ahead and enjoy the day. Check opening times, availability and booking details before setting off, as queues and travel can affect timings. Full terms are on the linked benefit pages.
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Edinburgh
Discover Edinburgh’s elegant Georgian New Town, wildlife-filled zoo and surrounding countryside, with a mix of heritage, family-friendly attractions and an optional hotel stay.
10:00 AM
Edinburgh Zoo – Head to Edinburgh Zoo for an afternoon with more than 1000 animals, including penguins, koalas, chimpanzees. Book with Kids Pass and get up to 24% off.
1:00 PM
Lunch in Edinburgh – Walk into the New Town for lunch, with restaurant offers available through the tastecard app. Take time to explore the elegant Georgian streets and squares around Charlotte Square and George Street.
4:30 PM
Vue Edinburgh Omni Centre – Catch an afternoon or evening film and save on tickets with The Cinema Society. Located in the city centre, around a 10-minute walk from St Andrew Square, with restaurants, bars and parking nearby.
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Kids Pass | tastecard | The Cinema Society
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Glencoe
Experience the dramatic landscapes of Glencoe, combining highland scenery and walking trails with a relaxed lunch in the village and a gentle waterside walk.
10:00 AM
Glencoe National Nature Reserve – Start at the Glencoe Visitor Centre and explore the surrounding landscape, with panoramic highland views, exhibitions and walking routes to suit different abilities. The reserve is free to visit and is cared for by the National Trust for Scotland. Find out more about the reserve, visitor centre and walks on the National Trust for Scotland website.
1:00 PM
Lunch in Glencoe village – Head into Glencoe village for lunch, with the surrounding mountains providing a spectacular backdrop. Explore restaurant and dining offers on the tastecard app.
3:00 PM
Loch Leven shore walk – Finish with a gentle walk beside Loch Leven, taking in beautiful views of loch and surrounding countryside. Choose a route that suits your group and check local conditions before setting off.
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National Trust for Scotland | tastecard
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Ayrshire
Explore Ayrshire’s breathtaking coastline views, country-park landscapes and the birthplace of Scotland’s most famous poet, Robert Burns.
9:30 AM
Culzean Castle and Country Park – Explore Culzean’s clifftop castle, designed by Robert Adam, along with its gardens, woodland and extensive country park. Boundless Plus members get free entry through National Trust for Scotland.
1:00 PM
Lunch in Ayr – Head into Ayr for lunch and explore the town’s seafront setting, with restaurant offers available through the tastecard app.
3:00 PM
Ayr seafront – Take a leisurely stroll along Ayr beach and promenade, with views across the Firth of Clyde towards the Isle of Arran on a clear day.
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National Trust for Scotland | tastecard
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Dumfries and Galloway
Discover the gardens and wetlands of Dumfries and Galloway, moving from the landscaped beauty of Threave to the wild coastal habitats of Caerlaverock.
9:30 AM
Threave Garden and Estate – Explore Threave’s landscaped gardens, walled garden and wider estate. Boundless Plus members get free entry through National Trust for Scotland.
12:30 PM
Lunch in Castle Douglas – Head into Castle Douglas for lunch and explore the town, known as Scotland’s Food Town, before continuing towards the Solway coast. Explore restaurant and dining offers on the tastecard app.
2:00 PM
WWT Caerlaverock – After lunch, explore wetlands, hides and observatories along the Solway coast, with plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife across the reserve. Boundless members get free admission for one adult and up to five children, plus 50% off for an additional adult.
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National Trust for Scotland | WWT | tastecard
Note: Check the current opening days and last admission for WWT Caerlaverock before travelling.
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Aberdeenshire
Step into Aberdeenshire’s history at Fyvie Castle, then slow the pace with a walk through its lochside grounds and woodland estate.
10:00 AM
Fyvie Castle – Explore Fyvie Castle, its historic interiors, gardens and wider estate. Boundless Plus members get free entry through National Trust for Scotland.
1:00 PM
Lunch nearby – Head to Turriff or another nearby town for lunch, taking in the character of Aberdeenshire’s rural landscape along the way. Explore restaurant and dining offers on the tastecard app.
2:30 PM
Fyvie Castle grounds – Return to the estate for a quieter afternoon walk around the grounds, including the loch and woodland paths.
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National Trust for Scotland | tastecard
Note: Check current castle opening and tour arrangements before travelling, as access can vary.
Important information
Information correct at the time of publication. These flexible itineraries are provided for inspiration and are not guaranteed schedules. Times are approximate, and it may not be possible to complete every stop on every date. Visit and journey times will vary depending on opening hours, last admission, queues, availability, temporary closures, travel conditions, accessibility requirements and your pace. Check current venue, transport and booking information before travelling.
Benefits are available to eligible members with an active Boundless membership and, where required, an activated benefit or partner pass. Boundless Plus benefits are marked. Participating venues, offers and availability may change or be withdrawn. Exclusions, restricted dates and other limitations may apply.
Some benefits require advance booking, while others cannot be used to pre-book. Admission may be subject to availability or the next available time slot. Check the tastecard app for current participating locations, valid days and restrictions.
You may need to show your membership card, relevant pass and valid photo identification. See each linked benefit or provider page for full terms and conditions.
The venues, restaurants and transport services featured are operated by third parties. Boundless cannot guarantee their opening times, availability, admission, services or journey times and is not responsible for changes or disruption outside its reasonable control. Nothing in this notice excludes or limits liability where it cannot lawfully be excluded.
Information correct as of 10 September 2026