7N/8D – Scotland

07 Nights / 08 Days – Scotland

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Destinations Covered

Edinburgh, Perthshire, Aberdeenshire, Inverness, Oban, Glasgow

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival Edinburgh

Welcome to Edinburgh! After you pick up your car at the Car Rental Company desk, transfer to your accommodation Spend the remainder of the day soaking up the atmosphere of this exciting city. Discover the secrets of the “water of life” with a visit to the Scotch Whisky Experience which is located on the Royal Mile. Explore some of Edinburgh’s many attractions such as famous Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the royal family’s official residence in Scotland. Overnight: Edinburgh.

Day 02: Perthshire

This morning leave Edinburgh via the Firth of Forth Bridge towards Perth, the former capital of Scotland. North of Perth lays Scone Palace, once the crowning place of the Kings of Scots. Continue on to the small town of Grieff. Visit Scotland’s oldest working distillery Glenturret Distillery. home of the Famous Grouse, one of Scotland’s most famous whiskies. Overnight: Perth or area.

Day 03: Perthshire – Aberdeenshire

Travel north today to Pitlochry, a picturesque highland town. Visit the smallest distillery in Scotland, the Edradour Whisky Distillery. Afterwards, why not stroll through the Victorian city before continuing north to Braemer via the very scenic and dramatic road over the Spittal of Glenshee one of the highest points in Scotland. Descend into Braemer which sits in the heart of Royal Deeside, the magnificient valley of the river Dee and home to the Royal Family’s Highland retreat Balmoral Castle. Overnight: Aberdeenshire.

Day 04: Royal Deeside

Spend this day exploring the beautiful landscape of Royal Deeside which overlaps the Cairngorms National Park. Why not visit Balmoral Castle (only open if the Royal Family is not there) or Crathie Church where the Royal Family attend Sunday Service when in residence at Balmoral. One of the most important distilleries in this area is the Royal Lochnagar Distillery situated on the south side of the River Dee. Overnight: Aberdeenshire.

Day 05: Aberdeenshire – Inverness (Malt Whisky Trail)

Travel northwards towards Inverness. Follow the Malt Whisky Trail and visit some of the many famous distilleries in the area. Stop at Dufftown, the capital of Scottish Whisky. Visit Glenfiddich Distillery just north of Dufftown. It is the home of Glenfiddich Single Malt, one of the world’s most famous Scotch Whiskies. Continue towards Inverness via Nairn, with its beautiful sandy beaches. End the day with a glass of Scottish whisky in one of the many pubs of Inverness. Overnight: Inverness or area.

Day 06: Inverness – Oban

Leave Inverness and travel along the legendary Loch Ness to Urquhart Castle which dates back to the 12th century and is magnificently situated on the banks of Loch Ness. Follow the Caledonian Canal along Loch Lochy to Fort William, set in the shadow of Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain. Continue on the west coast to the fishing village of Oban. Overnight: Oban.

Day 07: Oban – Glasgow

Before leaving Oban visit Oban Distillery, one of the few distilleries to be built prior to the actual town which grew around the distillery. Travel through the beautiful landscape surrounding Loch Fyne to Inverary and its charming castle. Home to the Duke of Argyll, the head of the Campbell Clan the castle testifies the power and wealth of the Campbells, one of the most powerful of the Highland Clans. Continue on to Loch Lomond, the largest lake in whole Great Britain and known for the tranquil beauty of its wooded shores and islands. Overnight: Glasgow or area.

Day 08: Departure

Return to Edinburgh Airport and take your flight home.