Arrive in Edinburgh, where your accommodation awaits. Your self-drive or chauffeured car will be ready at the airport. Spend the afternoon leisurely exploring the city. Stroll along the historic Royal Mile, visit Edinburgh Castle, and discover the charm of the UNESCO-listed Old and New Towns.
Rest for the night in Edinburgh.
Head north to Fife, stopping at Falkland to explore its Renaissance palace. Continue to St Andrews, the birthplace of golf, then drive through Dundee, a UNESCO City of Design. Take the scenic coastal route past St. Cyrus National Nature Reserve and Dunnottar Castle.
Rest for the night in Aberdeen.
Drive the Deeside Tourist Route through Cairngorms National Park, visiting Crathes Castle and Balmoral Castle. Continue into Speyside, renowned for whisky distilleries like Glenfiddich and Aberlour.
Rest for the night in the Aberdeen area.
Travel across the Black Isle Peninsula to Scrabster, visiting Dunrobin Castle. Take a 1.5-hour ferry to Orkney, offering views of the Old Man of Hoy. Explore Kirkwall, the historic capital, and St Magnus Cathedral.
Rest for the night in Kirkwall.
Ferry from Scrabster to Orkney: 1.5 hours
Explore Orkney’s UNESCO-listed “Heart of Neolithic Orkney,” including Skara Brae, the Ring of Brodgar, and Maeshowe. Discover the ancient Standing Stones of Stenness and Norse runic inscriptions at Maeshowe.
Rest for the night in Kirkwall.
Return to the mainland and begin your journey along the North Coast 500, Scotland’s equivalent of Route 66. Stop at Smoo Cave, Durness, Ardvreck Castle, and the village of Ullapool.
Rest for the night in Ullapool.
Ferry from Orkney to Scrabster: 1.5 hours
Take the ferry to Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis. Visit the Stornoway Museum and the historic Lewis Chessmen. Explore the Callanish Standing Stones and the Black Arnol Museum to learn about island life.
Rest for the night in Lewis or Harris.
Ferry from Ullapool to Stornoway: 2.5 hours
Explore the Isle of Harris, visiting Tarbert, the Golden Road, Rodel, and Luskentyre Beach. Learn about Harris Tweed craftsmanship and enjoy the pristine beauty of the island.
Rest for the night in Lewis or Harris.
Travel via ferry from Tarbert to Uig on the Isle of Skye. Explore the Trotternish Peninsula, including the Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock Waterfall, and the Quiraing.
Rest for the night on Isle of Skye.
Ferry from Tarbert to Uig: 1 hour 40 min
Visit the village of Portree and explore the Fairy Pools at the foot of the Black Cuillin Hills. Consider visiting the Talisker Distillery or the romantic Dunvegan Castle.
Rest for the night on Isle of Skye.
Visit the iconic Eilean Donan Castle before continuing to Loch Ness. Explore the Loch Ness Centre and take a boat tour, or visit the atmospheric ruins of Urquhart Castle.
Rest for the night in Fort William.
Drive through Glen Coe, stopping at Rob Roy’s grave and the Falls of Dochart in Killin. Alternatively, take the scenic route via Oban and Kilmartin Glen to discover Neolithic and Bronze Age sites.
Rest for the night in Trossachs National Park.
Journey through Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Consider a steamship tour on Loch Katrine or a visit to a whisky distillery. Stop by Doune Castle and Stirling Castle for a photo opportunity.
Rest for the night in Edinburgh.
On your final day, enjoy some last-minute shopping or explore Edinburgh’s museums before returning your self-drive or chauffeured car at the airport.
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