A logical route covering major cities and iconic landscapes.
Scotland rewards a slow, well-planned road trip more than almost anywhere else in the UK. This ten-day route balances city culture in Edinburgh with the wild scenery of Glencoe, the Isle of Skye and the Highlands — the same regions covered in more depth on our Scottish Highlands & Isle of Skye tour.
Renting a car in Edinburgh gives the most flexibility for this route. Late spring to early autumn is the best time to go, with the longest daylight hours and the best chance of clear Highland views.
Explore Edinburgh Castle, walk the Royal Mile, and take in the city's museums and closes before heading north.
Drive through Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park before reaching the dramatic Glencoe valley for hiking and photography.
Cross to Skye for the Fairy Pools and the Old Man of Storr — two of the most photographed landscapes in Scotland.
Base yourself in Inverness and take a cruise on Loch Ness, with a stop at Eilean Donan Castle en route.
Drive through the Cairngorms National Park, keeping an eye out for Highland cattle, before returning south to conclude the trip.
