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10-Day Scotland Roadtrip Itinerary (Edinburgh and Highlands)

Scotland is a country filled with immense natural beauty and a long and fascinating history. There’s so much to see and do when visiting Scotland that you would need more than ten days to see everything. That’s why we’ll focus on a few areas that we think will give you the best sampling of what this beautiful country has to offer, such as the Isle of Skye, the Glen Coe region, the coastal town of Oban, and the capital of...

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7 of the Best Castles to Visit In Scotland

Scotland is truly a dream destination for castle lovers, with an estimated 1,500 castles scattered across the country (though it’s been estimated that at one time there may have been as many as 3000 castles). The oldest structures date from the early 12 century, many of which are mostly in ruins, but many have also been restored or renovated. Some are still lived in, while others are living museums, and some have large manicured gardens. Some are built up on...

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Best Scenic Drives and Routes Through the Scottish Highlands

The Scottish Highlands are an area of unspoilt natural beauty. The scenery is simply spectacular around every corner, making it a perfect place for an epic road trip. You really can’t go wrong and pick a bad route. Sure, some are quicker than others and may appear less scenic, but you undoubtedly will cross beautiful lochs (lakes), glens (valleys) or bens (mountains). To give you a taste of the stunning drives that the highlands have to offer, below we present...

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How to Spend a Day in Edinburgh (1-day itinerary)

Edinburgh is a lovely city and one of our favorites to visit in Europe. With so much to see and do, it can be difficult to prioritize certain attractions and activities, especially if you don’t have much time to explore this fascinating city. For those who can only spend a day, fortunately, the historic part of the city is very compact, meaning that you can easily pack a lot of sightseeing into a day if you want to. To help...

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Best Stops and Attractions Between Skye and Edinburgh (or Glasgow)

There are several beautiful and scenic routes you can take between Skye and Edinburgh (or Glasgow). Even though you would ideally break up the drive with an overnight stay somewhere in between, you still can make the entire trip in one day. If you plan to make the journey within a single day and are not in a rush, we recommend making a few stops to break up the drive into smaller portions but also to allow you to experience...

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Best Day Trips from Fort William (Scotland)

If you are spending a few days in Fort William, you might want to use one (or several) of them to visit some nearby towns, attractions, and hiking trails in the Scottish Highlands. You definitely won’t lack options, as there are several cute towns, unique locations and stunning landscapes. Below we present our Best Day Trips from Fort William Guide to help you get the most out of your time when visiting this area of Scotland. Disclosure: This page (Best Day Trips...

Best Things to See and Do in Edinburgh

Without a doubt, Edinburgh is one of our favorite cities to visit in Europe. Here you will find an eclectic mix of architecture, winding cobbled streets, atmospheric alleyways and, of course, its iconic hilltop castle. It’s also a very vibrant city, with lots of green spaces and enchanting neighbourhoods. It’s full of myths, legends and steeped in a rich and diverse history., and quite frankly a truly enchanting city to discover. It’s not surprising that JK Rowling was deeply inspired...

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7 of the Best Hiking Trails in the Scottish Highlands

The Scottish Highlands are a paradise for outdoor adventurers. Although the mountains found here don’t quite reach the same elevated altitudes seen elsewhere in the world, they more than make up for it with beautiful, dramatic, and otherworldly landscapes. Below we present our guide to what we believe are 7 of the Best Hiking Trails in the Scottish Highlands, with a focus on trails that best maximize the effort-to-reward ratio. Therefore we won’t be covering trails that are excessively long...

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Best Things to See and Do in the Scottish Highlands

The Scottish Highlands are the perfect place to enjoy a memorable road trip, where you will seemingly encounter one postcard scene after the next. Lovely coastal towns, otherworldly landscapes, stunning medieval castles, amazing hiking trails, and scenic lochs are just some of the beautiful attractions that await you. Once you have travelled through the Highlands, places like Skye and Glen Coe are truly hard to forget, and you will just want to see more. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in...

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Best Day Trips from Edinburgh

If you are spending a few days in Edinburgh, you might want to use one (or several) of them to visit some nearby towns and attractions. You definitely won’t lack options, as there are several cute towns, castles, unique locations and, if you are willing to drive a bit further, some beautiful lochs and great hiking options. Below we present our Best Day Trips from Edinburgh Guide to help you get the most out of your time when visiting this...