Two-Week Scotland Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Aberdeen traveling south to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling, and Dundee

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Escape the ordinary with this exciting 15-day road trip through Scotland. Explore diverse landscapes, discover lively cities, and prepare for an unforgettable journey!

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in Scotland. You will spend 3 nights in Aberdeen, 5 nights in Edinburgh, 3 nights in Glasgow, 1 night in Stirling, and 2 nights in Dundee. 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 Aberdeen, 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 Aberdeen, St Andrews, Falkland, Crosshill, Dunfermline, Edinburgh, Linlithgow, Coatbridge, Motherwell, Glasgow, Larbert, Skinflats, Stirling, Cambuskenneth, Doune, Dundee, Glamis, and Stonehaven, 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

  • Aberdeen - Arrival day
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  • Queens Links Leisure Park
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Say hello to Aberdeen! Your exciting road trip through Scotland is just about to start. Navigating the top places to see in the region is a breeze with a car. The rental vehicle of your choice will be ready for pickup upon your arrival in the city. You will stay in Aberdeen for 2 nights before you continue your adventure!

Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen. 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 Aberdeen, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Raise a toast to the start of your 15-day road trip in Scotland!

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Aberdeen
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Drive 22 km, 1 hour 5 min

  • Hazlehead Park
  • Duthie Park
  • Aberdeen Maritime Museum
  • Seaton Park
  • Donmouth Local Nature Reserve
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Day 2 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Aberdeen. You’ll stay in Aberdeen for 1 night 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.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Aberdeen's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

As the sun sets, rest up and recharge for the next leg of your road trip in Scotland.

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Aberdeen
  • Edinburgh
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Drive 236 km, 3 hours 59 min

  • St Andrews Castle
  • Old Course
  • Falkland Palace & Garden
  • Lochore Meadows
  • Pittencrieff Park
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Your itinerary for day 3 of your road trip in Scotland includes 4 stops and features some of the highlights of St Andrews, Falkland, Crosshill, and Dunfermline. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Edinburgh, where you'll spend 5 nights.

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

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.

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.

Get a good night's sleep and look forward to another great day on the road in Scotland!

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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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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.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Edinburgh
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Drive 15 km, 1 hour 30 min

  • HMY Britannia
  • Calton Hill
  • Holyrood Palace
  • Holyrood Park
  • Arthur's Seat
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You’ll stay in Edinburgh for 3 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.

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.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day of your road trip in Scotland!

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Edinburgh
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Drive 2 km, 29 min

  • Greyfriars Kirkyard
  • National Museum of Scotland
  • St Giles' Cathedral
  • The Real Mary King's Close
  • The Royal Mile
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You have 2 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.

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

Get a good night's sleep and look forward to another great day on the road in Scotland!

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Edinburgh
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Drive 20 km, 1 hour 4 min

  • Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
  • Dean Village
  • Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Modern One)
  • Edinburgh Zoo
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Day 7 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Aberdeen. You’ll stay in Edinburgh for 1 night 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.

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 Edinburgh, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

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

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Edinburgh
  • Glasgow
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Drive 116 km, 2 hours 13 min

  • Linlithgow Palace
  • The Cross Well
  • Beecraigs Country Park
  • Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life
  • Strathclyde Country Park
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On day 8 of your road trip in Scotland, your travel plans include 3 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Linlithgow, Coatbridge, and Motherwell are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Glasgow, where you will stay for 3 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.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Glasgow
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Drive 18 km, 1 hour 8 min

  • Victoria Park Pond
  • Riverside Museum
  • Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
  • Kelvingrove Park
  • Glasgow Botanic Gardens
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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.

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.

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

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Glasgow
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Drive 30 km, 1 hour 19 min

  • Tollcross Park
  • Glasgow Green
  • People's Palace
  • Glasgow Science Centre
  • Pollok Country Park
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You’ll stay in Glasgow for 1 night.

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.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Glasgow's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

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

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Glasgow
  • Stirling
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Drive 68 km, 1 hour 40 min

  • George Square
  • Glasgow Cathedral
  • Seven Lochs Wetland Park
  • Falkirk Wheel
  • The Kelpies
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Dive into day 11 of your remarkable road trip in Scotland. Today you'll explore 3 destinations, including Glasgow, Larbert, and Skinflats. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Stirling, where you'll spend 1 night.

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

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

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

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Stirling
  • Dundee
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Drive 108 km, 2 hours 3 min

  • Stirling Old Town Jail
  • Stirling Castle
  • The National Wallace Monument
  • Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park
  • Doune Castle
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On day 12 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Scotland, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 3 destinations, including Stirling, Cambuskenneth, and Doune. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Dundee, where you’ll be staying for 2 nights.

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.

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

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Dundee
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Drive 8 km, 47 min

  • Dundee Law
  • The McManus Art Gallery & Museum
  • Slessor Gardens
  • RRS Discovery
  • Dundee Contemporary Arts
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You have 1 night left in Dundee. 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.

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

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 14

Day 14

  • Dundee
  • Aberdeen
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Drive 117 km, 1 hour 56 min

  • Glamis Castle
  • Dunnottar Castle
  • Stonehaven War Memorial
  • Stonehaven Harbour
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 14 of your road trip in Scotland. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 2 places, which are Glamis and Stonehaven. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Aberdeen, where will spend 1 night.

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

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

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

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Day 15

Day 15

  • Aberdeen - Departure day
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  • William Wallace Statue
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Day 15 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.
Easily make changes
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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