Scotland · Itinerary
5-Day Scotland Football Tour
Six stadiums. Three cities. Ibrox, Celtic Park, Hampden, Easter Road, Tynecastle, and Pittodrie — the complete Scottish football experience in five days.
Quick facts
Duration
5 days / 4 nights
Cities
Glasgow → Edinburgh → Aberdeen
Stadiums
6 (all major Scottish grounds)
Best time
Aug–May (Scottish Premiership season)
Travel
All by train — no car needed
Budget
Tours from £15–25 each
Day-by-day itinerary
Arrive Glasgow · Ibrox Stadium Tour
Arrive Glasgow. Check in near the city centre.
Ibrox Stadium Tour — 90 minutes, home dressing room, Trophy Room, Archibald Leitch Main Stand. Book in advance.
West End for dinner — Finnieston is 15 minutes from Ibrox. Glasgow has some of the best restaurants in Scotland.
Celtic Park · Hampden Park
Celtic Park Stadium Tour — 60 minutes, Paradise dressing room, manager's office, Lisbon Lions corridor. Book separately.
Hampden Park and Scottish Football Museum — 2 hours. Scotland's national stadium, home of the Hampden Roar. Museum included with tour.
Old Firm evening — find a pub in the city centre showing European or Scottish Premiership football.
Travel to Edinburgh · Easter Road · Tynecastle
Glasgow to Edinburgh by train — 45–50 minutes, services every 15 minutes from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley. From £6.
Easter Road Stadium Tour — home of Hibernian FC since 1893. First British club to enter European competition. Leith area of Edinburgh.
Tynecastle Park Stadium Tour — home of Hearts since 1886. Compact, steep, atmospheric. First World War memorial story included.
Old Town or New Town for dinner. Edinburgh is 20 minutes walk from Waverley station.
Travel to Aberdeen · Pittodrie Stadium Tour
Edinburgh to Aberdeen by ScotRail — around 2h 30m direct. Trains run hourly from Edinburgh Waverley. From £15.
Pittodrie Stadium Tour — home of Aberdeen FC since 1903. The world's first all-seated, all-covered stadium. Trophy room includes the 1983 European Cup Winners' Cup, won against Real Madrid under Alex Ferguson.
Aberdeen city centre. The Granite City has a compact centre with good pubs and restaurants — Union Street is a 20-minute walk from Pittodrie.
Aberdeen · Depart
Aberdeen FC Club Shop if open. Walk the city — the architecture around Union Street and the harbour is worth seeing.
Depart from Aberdeen. Trains to Edinburgh take 2h 30m, to Glasgow 2h 45m. Aberdeen Airport has direct flights to London, Dublin, and Amsterdam.
Booking tips
- Book all stadium tours in advance — Ibrox and Celtic Park sell out, especially at weekends
- Check that tour dates don't fall on match days — tours are suspended on home game days
- Ibrox and Celtic Park tours can be booked via GetYourGuide with free cancellation up to 24 hours
- Easter Road (Hibs) books via Universe.com · Tynecastle (Hearts) books direct via heartsfc.co.uk · Pittodrie books via afc.co.uk
- Train tickets are cheapest booked 4–6 weeks ahead via ScotRail or Trainline
- If a match falls during your visit, check availability — watching a live game at any of these grounds is unforgettable
Just doing Glasgow?
If you only have 3 days, the Glasgow-only version covers Ibrox, Celtic Park, and Hampden with more time at each. The Old Firm rivalry alone is worth the trip.
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