14-Day Scotland Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Dundee traveling south to Edinburgh, Dumfries and Galloway, and Glasgow

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Experience the freedom of the open road on an unforgettable 14-day road trip in Scotland! Embark on a self-drive tour that caters to every traveler, featuring destinations like Dundee, Edinburgh, Dunfermline, Crosshill, Falkland, St Andrews, Linlithgow, Dumfries and Galloway, Balloch, Glasgow, Coatbridge, Motherwell, Ferniegair, New Lanark, Doune, Stirling, Cambuskenneth, Larbert, Falkirk, Skinflats, and Blackness.

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in Scotland. You will spend 2 nights in Dundee, 5 nights in Edinburgh, 1 night in Dumfries and Galloway, and 5 nights in Glasgow. Anticipate well-spent days sightseeing, eating delicious food, and experiencing the highlights of each destination!

With this travel package, you can choose from an extensive selection of accommodations along your road trip route in Scotland. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, including options for each budget. Whether you are in the mood for luxurious 5-star hotels or budget-friendly bed and breakfasts, we have you covered.

Upon arriving in Dundee, the rental vehicle of your choice will be ready for collection. From there, the road trip can begin! Experience the ultimate freedom and uncover Scotland on your own terms.

An expertly curated travel plan makes sure you don’t miss out on any of the best things to see and do on your road trip in Scotland. Edinburgh Castle and National Museum Of Scotland are just a couple of the bucket-list attractions that await your discovery.

As you hit the open road and drive through Dundee, Edinburgh, Dunfermline, Crosshill, Falkland, St Andrews, Linlithgow, Dumfries and Galloway, Balloch, Glasgow, Coatbridge, Motherwell, Ferniegair, New Lanark, Doune, Stirling, Cambuskenneth, Larbert, Falkirk, Skinflats, and Blackness, you will also enjoy plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Scotland. Whether you are exploring enchanting towns and villages, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there is always something new and exciting to experience in Scotland.

Throughout your road trip in Scotland, take breaks from sightseeing to explore your favorite destinations' top shopping streets and markets. Discover unique souvenirs that will forever remind you of your self-drive adventure in Scotland.

This package offers an all-in-one solution for your trip planning - choose flights, a rental car, accommodations, attractions, and tours that suit your needs and desires. You can customize each day of your road trip itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking.

The best services in Scotland fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your road trip in Scotland today!

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Dundee - Arrival day
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  • Dundee Contemporary Arts
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Welcome to Dundee, the perfect starting point for your road trip in Scotland! Pick up your rental car and let the adventure begin. You will spend 1 night discovering what to see in Dundee before embarking on the next leg of your journey.

Dundee is a beautiful city with plenty to discover. Taking a stroll in the city center is a great alternative. Soak in the lovely atmosphere and sit down for a bit to eat or drink.

When you're ready for some downtime, make your way to your chosen hotel. Check-in typically starts between 2 and 4 PM in Dundee. Make yourself at home and unwind before heading out again.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Dundee, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Raise a toast to the start of your 14-day road trip in Scotland!

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Dundee
  • Edinburgh
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Drive 109 km, 1 hour 59 min

  • The McManus Art Gallery & Museum
  • Desperate Dan Statue
  • RRS Discovery
  • Baxter Park
  • Dundee Law
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On day 2 of your road trip in Scotland, your travel plans include 1 stop at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Dundee are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Edinburgh, where you will stay for 5 nights.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Edinburgh, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Edinburgh's best restaurants.

As the day draws to a close, take a moment to unwind and prepare for the next exciting chapter of your road trip in Scotland.

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Edinburgh
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Drive 193 km, 3 hours 47 min

  • Pittencrieff Park
  • Lochore Meadows
  • Falkland Palace & Garden
  • Craigtoun Country Park
  • St Andrews Castle
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On day 3 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Edinburgh, where you still have 4 nights left. You'll spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city, including Dunfermline, Crosshill, Falkland, and St Andrews.

Throughout the day, make sure to take breaks to appreciate the surroundings.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Edinburgh.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Edinburgh's best restaurants.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Edinburgh
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Drive 2 km, 39 min

  • Edinburgh Castle
  • Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre
  • Camera Obscura
  • Scottish National Gallery
  • Scott Monument
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You have 3 nights left in Edinburgh. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Scotland. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

Edinburgh is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Edinburgh.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Edinburgh
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Drive 2 km, 42 min

  • National Museum of Scotland
  • St Giles' Cathedral
  • The Real Mary King's Close
  • The Royal Mile
  • Calton Hill
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You’ll stay in Edinburgh for 2 nights.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Scotland. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Edinburgh. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Take some time to reflect on your day and savor another beautiful night in Scotland.

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Edinburgh
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Drive 20 km, 1 hour 20 min

  • HMY Britannia
  • Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
  • Holyrood Palace
  • Dean Village
  • Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Modern One)
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Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Scotland. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Edinburgh. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Say good night to Edinburgh and look forward to another great day of your road trip in Scotland!

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Edinburgh
  • Dumfries and Galloway
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Drive 185 km, 3 hours 3 min

  • Holyrood Park
  • Arthur's Seat
  • Edinburgh Zoo
  • Linlithgow Palace
  • Beecraigs Country Park
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 7 of your road trip in Scotland. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 2 places, which are Edinburgh and Linlithgow. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Dumfries and Galloway, where will spend 1 night.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Dumfries and Galloway. Dumfries and Galloway offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

Dumfries and Galloway is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Dumfries and Galloway.

Say good night to Dumfries and Galloway and look forward to another great day of your road trip in Scotland!

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Dumfries and Galloway
  • Glasgow
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Drive 206 km, 2 hours 54 min

  • Balloch Castle & Country Park
  • SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium
  • Maid of The Loch
  • Loch Lomond Shores
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Dive into day 8 of your remarkable road trip in Scotland. Today you'll explore 1 destination, including Balloch. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Glasgow, where you'll spend 5 nights.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Glasgow. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the city.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Glasgow. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Celebrate another amazing day of your road trip adventure in Scotland!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Glasgow
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Drive 102 km, 2 hours 10 min

  • Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life
  • Strathclyde Country Park
  • Chatelherault Country Park
  • New Lanark
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On day 9 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Glasgow, where you have 4 nights left to stay.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Glasgow and your accommodation.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Glasgow, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in Scotland!

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Glasgow
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Drive 13 km, 56 min

  • Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
  • Kelvingrove Park
  • Glasgow Cathedral
  • George Square
  • Glasgow Green
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Day 10 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Dundee. You’ll stay in Glasgow for 3 nights more, offering you enough time to explore at a relaxed pace.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Scotland. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Glasgow's best restaurants.

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in Scotland!

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Glasgow
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Drive 32 km, 1 hour 35 min

  • Pollok Country Park
  • Glasgow Science Centre
  • Riverside Museum
  • Glasgow Botanic Gardens
  • Seven Lochs Wetland Park
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You have 2 nights left in Glasgow. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

Throughout the day, make sure to take breaks to appreciate the surroundings.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Scotland. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Glasgow, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

As the day draws to a close, take a moment to unwind and prepare for the next exciting chapter of your road trip in Scotland.

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Glasgow
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Drive 121 km, 2 hours 7 min

  • Doune Castle
  • Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park
  • Stirling Castle
  • Stirling Old Town Jail
  • The National Wallace Monument
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Greet day 12 of your road trip in Scotland with a smile and start your day with a hearty breakfast. You have 1 night to stay in Glasgow, so get ready to make the most of your time in the region. On the agenda for this day, you’ll find only the best things to see and do in Doune, Stirling, and Cambuskenneth.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Glasgow.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Glasgow. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Celebrate another amazing day of your road trip adventure in Scotland!

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Glasgow
  • Dundee
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Drive 151 km, 2 hours 38 min

  • Falkirk Wheel
  • Callendar House
  • The Kelpies
  • Blackness Castle
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Your itinerary for day 13 of your road trip in Scotland includes 4 stops and features some of the highlights of Larbert, Falkirk, Skinflats, and Blackness. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Dundee, where you'll spend 1 night.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Dundee, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Dundee, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Head back to your accommodation in Dundee and get some rest to prepare for another magical day of your road trip in Scotland.

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Day 14

Day 14

  • Dundee - Departure day
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  • Slessor Gardens
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Day 14 of your road trip in Scotland is your departure day. If you've still got time left, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

Drive to the airport, return your car, and take the opportunity to get some last-minute souvenirs before you board your flight home. We wish you a pleasant journey and hope you leave with many wonderful memories of your road trip in Scotland!

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Shortly after booking, you’ll receive your full itinerary, including schedules, locations, and everything you need for a stress-free trip.
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Each package includes a professionally crafted itinerary you can tailor to your travel style. A dedicated travel expert will make sure every detail fits your needs perfectly.
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Need to update plans? No problem. Whether before your trip or mid-journey, we’re just seconds away to help with quick adjustments.
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With everything from accommodations to activities pre-arranged, our packages save you hours of research—so you can spend more time enjoying your trip, not planning it.
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