Taste of Scotland | 8 Days Self-Drive Tour

Welcome to Scotland! Depending on your arrival time, you can explore Glasgow, Scotland's largest city, renowned for its impressive architecture, vibrant culture, and thriving music scene. Alternatively, you can visit Stirling and marvel at its majestic castle. Overnight stay will be in Glasgow.

Today, we head north towards Fort William, driving past the largest Loch of Scotland, Loch Lomond. As we leave Loch Lomond behind, the landscape transforms into windy roads and steep mountains, leading us to the breathtaking Glencoe Valley. Make sure to take advantage of the different parking facilities along the road to capture the stunning views. We will spend the next two nights in the Fort William area.

Fort William is a paradise for adventurers and hikers. Today, you can either explore the area and go for a hike or venture west towards Mallaig. We will almost drive parallel to the Jacobite Steam Train, stopping at Glenfinnan, where you can visit an interesting visitor centre, the Glenfinnan Viaduct, and the Glenfinnan Monument. We then continue to Mallaig, a small village surrounded by lovely white sandy beaches, before returning to Fort William.

Today, we embark on a hunt for the mystical monster of Loch Ness, Nessie. We pass the quaint town of Fort Augustus and continue towards Inverness. Stop at the Clansman Hotel for a traditional Cream Tea with a unique view over Loch Ness, followed by a relaxing cruise. You will have the chance to experience Loch Ness from a different angle and even see the famous Urquhart Castle. If you're lucky, Nessie might even make an appearance. We also visit the capital of the Highlands, Inverness, where we recommend a relaxing walk along the river Ness. We will spend the next two nights in the Inverness area.

Today, we explore Speyside, home to over 60 distilleries. You will have the chance to attend a distillery tour, including a tasting session. We also suggest a visit to the Speyside Cooperage, the only working cooperage in the UK where you can experience the ancient art of coopering.

Today, we make our way down south, noticing the rugged mountains slowly turning into green hills and forests. For souvenir shopping, we recommend a stop at the 'House of Bruar', a department store that focuses on Scottish products. In Pitlochry, you should visit the Blair Castle and its gardens. We then continue our journey to Edinburgh, where we will spend the next two nights.

Today, you have the chance to visit Edinburgh. Take a stroll along the Royal Mile and visit the Edinburgh Castle, proudly sitting on top of Castle Rock. Listen to one of the many pipers in Old Town, enjoy the scenic view from Carlton Hill, and visit one of the many boutiques on George Street.

It's time to say goodbye to beautiful Scotland. We hope that you had an unforgettable time and look forward to welcoming you back soon.