Your grand tour of Scotland begins in the medieval city of Edinburgh. Spend the afternoon and early evening getting acquainted with Edinburgh. We recommend strolling the Royal Mile, the main thoroughfare through Edinburgh.
Visit Edinburgh Castle, the centerpiece of the city. Spend the middle of the day strolling the Royal Mile, visiting places like the Scotch Whisky Experience, St. Giles Cathedral, the Camera Obscura, Real Mary King’s Close, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse.Finish at Arthur’s Seat, an extinct volcano with some of the best views over Edinburgh.
Start your day at one of Edinburgh’s best museums. The National Museum of Scotland, The Surgeon’s Hall Museum, the Scottish National Gallery, or the Royal Yacht Britannia. Dean Village is a small, residential area in Edinburgh.
This is a great country for a road trip. Along the way visit Pitlochry, the home of Edradour, Scotland’s smallest whisky distillery. Your scenic drive then continues on to Invergarry with a detour to Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle. Continue on to Eilean Donan Castle, a castle & Isle of Skye that looks like it belongs in the pages of a fairy tale.
The Trotternish Loop contains the most popular, most epic scenery on the Isle of Skye. Today you will visit the Fairy Glen, the Quiraing, Mealt Falls, Brother’s Point, and the Old Man of Storr.
The Fairy Pools is an extremely popular place to visit on the Isle of Skye. After the Fairy Pools, visit Talisker Distillery, the only whisky distillery on the Isle of Skye. Spend the afternoon touring Dunvegan Castle and then watching the sunset at Neist Point.
Today, you have several options depending on your interests. You can choose to spend more time exploring the Isle of Skye or choose one of several hikes located on the Isle of Skye. Bla Bheinn is one of the most spectacular hikes on the Isle of Skye.
Spend most of the day exploring the gorgeous Glencoe Valley and Glen Etive. Scenic drives and short hikes will fill your day. In the afternoon, make the drive to Glasgow.
Glasgow is often an overlooked destination in Scotland. Whereas Edinburgh is perfect for tourists, with its castle, medieval architecture, and historical background, Glasgow is a city centered around the people who live and work here. There are tons of options to fill your time in Glasgow. Visit museums, explore the parks, and tour the art galleries.
Begin your travels home. Or, for those with more time, continue on to your next destination.