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Relaxed 11-Day Scotland Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Inverness to Edinburgh and Glasgow

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Enjoy this 11-day relaxed road trip in Scotland, with Inverness, Glenfinnan, Banavie, Spean Bridge, Lewiston, Blair Atholl, Little Dunkeld, Perth, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Cambuskenneth, Stirling, and Doune showing you the beauty, culture, and peaceful moments that make this journey special!

Travel freely with this relaxed self-drive package in Scotland, designed for comfort and exploration. Spend 3 nights in Inverness, 4 nights in Edinburgh, and 3 nights in Glasgow, staying at top-rated hotels near the heart of each city. Between drives, indulge in local cuisine, sip refreshing drinks, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere at popular restaurants and bars along your road trip route in Scotland.

Your journey starts in Inverness, where your rental car with CDW insurance will be ready for pickup. Choose a vehicle that suits your style, then set off on your 11-day relaxed road trip in Scotland to explore its rich culture, fascinating history, and stunning landscapes.

Every stop on this leisurely self-drive holiday comes with handpicked accommodations that make relaxation effortless. Choose from elegant 5-star hotels with breathtaking views or comfortable 3-star stays that offer excellent value, all providing a welcoming retreat after a day on the road.

With your self-drive itinerary in Scotland already planned, you’ll enjoy the country’s most celebrated sights without the rush. Marvel at the stunning Edinburgh Castle and soak in the atmosphere of the magnificent National Museum Of Scotland.

Enjoy each stop as you explore the history, architecture, and character of each destination on this Scotland road trip itinerary for 11 days.

As you travel between destinations, you’ll have plenty of time to explore local markets and boutique shops. These stops give you the chance to find unique souvenirs, taste regional specialties, and experience everyday life in Scotland.

If you want to make your 11-day relaxed self-drive tour in Scotland even more memorable, add optional tours or activities. Join a guided excursion, discover hidden neighborhoods, or spend an afternoon in your favorite market. Each choice deepens your connection to the places you visit.

Alongside these experiences, your laid-back self-drive package in Scotland includes 10 nights in comfortable hotels, a rental car for 11 days, and convenient access to nearby dining options. You can also add flights and entry tickets to shape the trip exactly how you want it. With 24/7 travel support and a mobile app keeping your itinerary and documents organized, you can enjoy a relaxed drive and savor every mile of the road ahead.

Turn your travel plans into reality. Book your 11-day relaxed self-drive road trip in Scotland today and enjoy a journey filled with discovery, freedom, and unforgettable moments!

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Inverness - Arrival day
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  • Eden Court Inverness
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Your relaxed road trip through Scotland starts when you reach the incredible city of Inverness, where you'll stay for 2 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Inverness and begin your adventure in Scotland.

Inverness 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.

As afternoon approaches, head to your chosen hotel in Inverness. Check-in typically starts around 2 to 4 PM at hotels in Scotland. We recommend staying at a central location for easy access to key areas in the city.

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

After dinner, it’s time to fall in love with the amazing nightlife in Inverness and unwind at some of the best bars in the city.

Raise a toast as you look back on the highlights of today’s relaxed road trip in Scotland. Enjoy your first taste of Inverness as you soak in the city’s unique vibe.

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Inverness
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Drive 255 km, 4 hours 5 min

  • Glenfinnan Viaduct
  • Neptune's Staircase
  • Commando Memorial
  • Urquhart Castle
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On day 2 of your relaxed road trip across Scotland, you’ll explore the area around Inverness, where you’ll be staying for another 1 night. With so many fun and inspiring experiences to offer, a tour of Inverness will make you fall even more in love with the city and uniqueness of Scotland.

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

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture of Scotland. When you're not appreciating the best places to visit in Inverness, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

Experience the amazing nightlife in Inverness and unwind at the coolest bars in the city.

Toast to another unforgettable and relaxing road trip adventure in Scotland!

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Inverness
  • Edinburgh
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Drive 252 km, 3 hours 27 min

  • Blair Castle
  • The Hermitage
  • South Inch
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Day 3 of your leisurely self-drive tour in Scotland offers another chance for an in-depth travel experience. You’ll stay in Edinburgh for 4 nights.

You'll be staying in Edinburgh on this laid-back road trip through Scotland. You'll stay here for 4 nights.

Exploring the food culture in Edinburgh offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the city.

If you feel like it, head out to a bar to celebrate another fantastic day in Edinburgh and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate it.

Look back at an amazing day filled with adventure in Scotland. And don’t forget to get some rest so you can continue your relaxed holiday in Scotland tomorrow with new energy.

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Edinburgh
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Drive 2 km, 40 min

  • Calton Hill
  • The Royal Mile
  • The Real Mary King's Close
  • St Giles' Cathedral
  • National Museum of Scotland
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Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about Scotland. Check out all of the tours you can join this day of your leisurely self-drive holiday in Scotland and ensure the experience of a lifetime.

When you’re not driving and exploring some of the best places in Scotland, it’s time to make your relaxed road trip even more comforting. Sit down for a lovely meal at one of the best restaurants in Edinburgh.

As the day is coming to an end, retreat to your hotel for some rest, or head out to a bar to celebrate your time in Edinburgh. The bars in Edinburgh make the perfect setting for a laid-back drink and chilled hangout with your travel companions.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in Scotland!

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Edinburgh
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Drive 14 km, 1 hour 20 min

  • HMY Britannia
  • Museum of Edinburgh
  • Holyrood Palace
  • Holyrood Park
  • Arthur's Seat
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Gain a one-of-a-kind experience on your unhurried and relaxed road trip across Scotland by joining a traveler-approved tour in Inverness. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Inverness that will make your slow-paced self-drive tour in Scotland more memorable.

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture of Scotland. When you're not appreciating the best places to visit in Edinburgh, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

After dinner, it’s time to fall in love with the amazing nightlife in Edinburgh and unwind at some of the best bars in the city.

Savor the rest of the night and celebrate another incredible, relaxed road trip adventure in the magical Edinburgh!

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Day 6

Day 6

  • 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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Another way to make your easygoing and relaxed road trip in Scotland more special is by joining unique tours and activities.

When it’s time to eat, the city has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Edinburgh, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

Before calling it a day, visit one of the best bars in Edinburgh. There, you can look back on the highlights of today’s pleasant and invigorating travel experiences, have friendly conversations with locals, and unwind.

Raise your glass and toast to another unforgettable, laid-back road trip adventure in Scotland!

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Edinburgh
  • Glasgow
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Drive 77 km, 1 hour 24 min

  • Scott Monument
  • Scottish National Gallery
  • Camera Obscura
  • Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre
  • Edinburgh Castle
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On day 7 of your laid-back road trip adventure in Scotland, you can visit several remarkable places. With the freedom and flexibility of a self-drive tour, you decide how much time to spend in each, making the most of these memorable destinations.

In Glasgow, you’ll find plenty of places to unwind after a day on the road. Our top recommendations go perfectly with your laid-back road trip in Scotland.

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture of Scotland. When you're not appreciating the best places to visit in Glasgow, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

Before calling it a day, visit one of the best bars in Glasgow. There, you can look back on the highlights of today’s pleasant and invigorating travel experiences, have friendly conversations with locals, and unwind.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in Scotland!

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Day 8

Day 8

  • 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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Scotland makes the perfect setting for a calming but fun road trip experience. Aside from amazing sights, Scotland also offers plenty of tours to enhance your relaxed road trip experience.

Exploring the food culture in Glasgow offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the city.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Glasgow’s best bars to celebrate this day of your slow-paced adventure in Scotland.

Toast to another unforgettable and relaxing road trip adventure in Scotland!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Glasgow
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Drive 24 km, 1 hour 25 min

  • Glasgow Botanic Gardens
  • Riverside Museum
  • Glasgow Science Centre
  • Pollok Country Park
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Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about Scotland. Check out all of the tours you can join this day of your leisurely self-drive holiday in Scotland and ensure the experience of a lifetime.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Glasgow has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

Experience the amazing nightlife in Glasgow and unwind at the coolest bars in the city.

Soak in the unique atmosphere of Glasgow as you commemorate this day of your relaxed road trip with a toast. Cheers to a memorable, leisurely self-drive holiday in Scotland!

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Glasgow
  • Inverness
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Drive 293 km, 3 hours 59 min

  • The National Wallace Monument
  • Stirling Castle
  • Stirling Old Town Jail
  • Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park
  • Doune Castle
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Day 10 of your relaxed road trip across Scotland offers a day of exciting discoveries. You’ll end your day in Inverness, where you’ll stay for 1 night.

After a day of exploration, relax at one of the top hotels or accommodations in Inverness. Staying in the city gives you a comfortable, welcoming place to recharge during your laid-back road trip in Scotland.

When it’s time to eat, the city has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Inverness, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

As the day is coming to an end, retreat to your hotel for some rest, or head out to a bar to celebrate your time in Inverness. The bars in Inverness make the perfect setting for a laid-back drink and chilled hangout with your travel companions.

Free your mind of worries as you enjoy the taste of freedom on your laid-back road trip adventure across Scotland.

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Inverness - Departure day
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  • Bellfield Park
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Day 11 of your relaxed road trip in Scotland is your departure day. If you’re flying home, return your rental car with time to spare.

Over a good meal, take a moment to unwind and reflect on the past 11 days of your relaxed road trip.

The unforgettable experiences you’ve collected along your 11-day relaxed road trip in Scotland is a story you will tell for the rest of your life.

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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.
Personalize your itinerary
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.
Enjoy seamless planning
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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