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A Taste of Scotland
An ideal self-drive option for first-time visitors to
Scotland. It covers all of the highlights including
famous historic castles and beautiful lochs whilst
learning of the history that helped create this
amazing country.
Isle of Skye © VisitScotland & Richard Elliot
7 days/6 nights Suggested Self-Drive
Isle of
Skye
Day 1: Edinburgh
Spend the day soaking up the atmosphere of this exciting city.
Mallaig
Day 2: Edinburgh – Stirling – Loch Lomond – Oban (197km)
Travel to Stirling Castle for fabulous views over Stirlingshire. Continue to
Loch Lomond, along Loch Fyne and its beautiful landscape passing by
Inveraray Castle.
Day 3: Isle of Mull & Isle of Iona
Enjoy the scenic ferry ride over to spend the day exploring the
picturesque islands of Mull and Iona. Overnight in Oban.
Day 4: Oban – Fort William – Mallaig – Isle of Skye (144km)
Leave Oban via Glencoe, one of Scotland’s most dramatic glens. Travel
through the West Highlands to Fort William, set in the shadow of Ben
Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain. Ferry over to stay the night on the Isle
of Skye, the largest, most scenic of the Hebridean Islands.
Day 5: Isle of Skye – Loch Ness – Inverness (196km)
Explore the iconic images of Eilean Donan Castle before continuing over
to Urquhart Castle, magnificently located on the banks of Loch Ness, and
on to Inverness.
Day 6: Inverness – Pitlochry – Perth (212km)
Start the day with a city tour of Inverness. A short detour takes you to
Cawdor Castle in Nairn, before you head south via Aviemore through
the impressive Cairngorm Mountains. In Pitlochry, stroll through the
Victorian city and visit the Eradour Whisky Distillery.
Day 7: Perth – St Andrews – Fife – Edinburgh (138km)
St Andrews is famous for its 15th century golf course. Continue along
the coast via the small fishing villages of Elie and Pittenweem. Cross the
Forth Bridge with spectacular views of the Firth of Forth.
Rental car: Hertz (Group B) from $39 per day
Our favourite places to stay:
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Oban Bay Hotel
•
Uig Lodge, Skye
•
Highland Apartments, Inverness
Pittenweem Harbour ©VisitScotland & Paul Tomkins
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Isle of Mull
Isle of Iona
Eilean
Donan
Castle
Inverness
Cawdor Castle
Loch
Ness
Fort
William
Glencoe
SCOTLAND
Pitlochry
Perth
Oban
Inveraray
Castle
St Andrews
Stirling
Fife
Loch
Lomond
Forth Bridge
EDINBURGH
Highlights worth seeing along the way
Visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse – Take an audio tour of the Royal
Family’s official residence in Edinburgh to experience the 14 magnificent
historic and State Apartments, the romantic ruins of the 12th century
Holyrood Abbey and the royal gardens.
Cruise on Loch Lomond – A great way to explore the largest loch in
Great Britain, known for the tranquil beauty of its wooded shores and
islands. Enjoy a walk through the picturesque village of Luss.
Have a cup of tea at Inveraray Castle – Set off the shores of Loch Fyne
against the backdrop of rugged highland scenery is this ancestral seat
of the Duke of Argyll, head of the Campbell Clan. Explore the famous
Armoury Hall and walk through the beautifully maintained estate gardens.
Ferry to the Isles – Isle of Iona is where St Columba landed in 563 and
founded the famous Iona Abbey the burial spot of many Scottish kings
including Macbeth.
Wander through the gardens of Cawdor Castle – There are three
pretty gardens set in carefully manicured grounds around this sumptuous
castle. Enter the impressive Drawing Room with its wall adorned with
portraits of generations of Campbells.
Explore St Andrews – Stroll along the medieval streets and shop for gifts
in the quaint shops, walk to the top of the 12th century St Rule’s Tower or
St Andrew’s Cathedral to enjoy the splendid views.
Forth Bridge ©VisitScotland & Kenny Lam
The Three Sisters, Glencoe ©VisitScotland & Kenny Lam
The price guide shown is per car hire based on 7+ day hire rate. Price shown does not include Earlybird or other discounted offers. Specials and surcharges may apply depending on travel date