7-Day Scotland road trip from Edinburgh to Aberdeen and Glasgow

Your road trip adventure in Scotland begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Edinburgh. You’ll stay in Edinburgh for 3 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Edinburgh has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Dean Village. This attraction is a village and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,727 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Edinburgh, Makars Gourmet Mash Bar (Edinburgh). The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,814 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Edinburgh is The Edinburgh Larder. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,804 customers.

Locals recommend Bramble Bar & Lounge as one of the best restaurants in the city of Edinburgh. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 743 customers.

Edinburgh also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Edinburgh is Panda & Sons. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,617 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Edinburgh is The Dome. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,433 customers.

Locals also enjoy Whiski Bar & Restaurant. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,669 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 7-day vacation in Scotland!

Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Edinburgh has to offer. Cherish the 2 nights you have left in Edinburgh by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Edinburgh. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of Edinburgh, like the extraordinary Holyrood Park. This attraction is an archaeological site and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 12,119 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Edinburgh is the spectacular Holyrood Palace. This attraction is an official residence and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 17,746 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Scottish National Gallery. This art museum has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,079 visitors. Up to 660,741 people visit this popular attraction every year.

Camera Obscura is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This visitor centre is a popular destination among visitors in Edinburgh. Rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,536 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh Castle is a castle and popular attraction in Edinburgh. More than 90,949 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Your discovery of Edinburgh does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Edinburgh on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Scotland, be sure to eat at Dishoom Edinburgh, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Edinburgh. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,852 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Edinburgh is the popular Miller & Carter Edinburgh City Centre. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,950 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Edinburgh is Cafe Andaluz. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,019 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Chaophraya Thai Restaurant is one of the best bars in the city of Edinburgh for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,238 customers.

The Ivy On The Square Edinburgh is another of the most popular bars in the city of Edinburgh. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,314 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Edinburgh is Cafe Royal. Cafe Royal has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,216 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Edinburgh!

Day 3 of your road trip through Scotland gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Edinburgh and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Aberdeen. You will stay in Aberdeen for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Edinburgh is the amazing Royal Mile. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,405 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible must-see tourist destination, The Real Mary King's Close. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 10,638 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Edinburgh is the outstanding National Museum of Scotland. This popular national museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 45,476 visitors.

The spectacular HMY Britannia is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating royal yacht and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 9,023 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. This attraction is a popular botanical garden that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 20,765 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Edinburgh by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Scotland. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Aberdeen, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Maggie's Grill, one of the best restaurants in the city of Aberdeen. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 587 customers.

Locals also recommend Miller & Carter Aberdeen as one of the best restaurants in the city of Aberdeen. Miller & Carter Aberdeen is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,026 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Aberdeen is COSMO All You Can Eat World Buffet Restaurant | Aberdeen. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,555 customers.

After dinner, visit Prince Of Wales, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Aberdeen. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,166 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The Grill. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 881 customers.

Alternatively, BrewDog Aberdeen is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Aberdeen. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 870 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Scotland!

Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in Scotland. Today, you'll wake up in Aberdeen and embark on a scenic drive to Glasgow, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 2 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Aberdeen and Stirling before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Aberdeen. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Dunnottar Castle. This attraction is a rock castle that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 10,220 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Stonehaven and continue your journey by car. If you want to break up today’s drive into two, take the opportunity to stop and discover what the city of Stirling has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Stirling Castle. This attraction is a castle that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 26,632 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park. This zoo and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 7,922 reviews.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Stirling, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Glasgow. When you arrive in Glasgow you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Paesano Pizza. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 5,948 customers.

Locals also recommend The Willow Tea Rooms, another of the best restaurants in Glasgow. The Willow Tea Rooms is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,255 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Stereo. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,954 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit The Anchor Line to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Glasgow, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,659 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Mono. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Mono has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,446 customers.

The Citizen Glasgow is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,260 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Scotland, and look forward to more great days to come!

On day 5 of your road trip across Scotland, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Glasgow. You’ll stay in Glasgow for 1 night, meaning you have plenty of time to discover the best things to see and do in the area.

We recommend you stay at the YOTEL Glasgow, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Glasgow. This hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 15,249 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Glasgow is the 5-star Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel. The hotel is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,451 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Glasgow is the 3-star Point A Hotel, Glasgow. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 8,586 guests.

Our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best alternatives if these hotels are not available.

You'll have easy access to popular travel destinations in the city of Glasgow, like the outstanding Glasgow Botanic Gardens. This attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,594 visitors.

Kelvingrove Park is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Glasgow. This incredible attraction is a park and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 13,336 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Glasgow is the extraordinary Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. This art museum gets more than 1,037,594 visitors on an annual basis and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 19,580 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Riverside Museum. Around 16,799 visitors have given this museum an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Today you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time at the fantastic Pollok Country Park. Pollok Country Park is a popular park, rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,112 travelers.

Come to Glasgow prepared by adding some tours and tickets to your vacation package. Book a popular and budget-friendly activity you can do on this day in Glasgow.

After a day of exploring, try one of the best restaurants in the city of Glasgow.

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like The Piper Whisky Bar, after your day of exploring the city of Glasgow. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,323 customers.

Elia Greek Restaurant is another of the best restaurants in the city of Glasgow. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,187 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Glasgow is The Ivy Buchanan Street, Glasgow. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,179 customers.

Locals recommend Santa Lucia Merchant City Glasgow, one of the best bars in the city of Glasgow, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,038 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Glasgow, Alston Bar & Beef. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 785 customers.

Max's Bar & Grill is also one of the best bars in the city of Glasgow. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 831 customers.

It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy another amazing evening in Scotland.

Day 6 of your road trip will take you to the city of Glasgow and the city of Skinflats. You’ll stay in Edinburgh for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Glasgow today is George Square. This excellent attraction is a square that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 20,066 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Glasgow Cathedral, an outstanding cathedral, in the city of Glasgow. Around 6,737 travelers rated this attraction with 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Glasgow is Glasgow Green. This amazing attraction is a stadium and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,762 visitors.

To experience the local culture, see more of Scotland, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the city, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Scotland. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to The Kelpies for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Skinflats. This popular attraction is a sculpture and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 27,904 visitors.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Edinburgh.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Edinburgh, The Witchery by the Castle. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,766 customers.

Locals recommend The Kitchin as one of the best restaurants in the city of Edinburgh. The Kitchin is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,577 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Edinburgh is Tigerlily. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,369 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Edinburgh, The Bow Bar. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,813 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Albanach. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,018 customers.

The Ensign Ewart is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Edinburgh. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,604 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Scotland with a toast!

Day 7 of your road trip in Scotland is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Edinburgh before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Calton Hill is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Edinburgh. This mountain and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 4,517 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Edinburgh and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Scotland.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Edinburgh at Howies Restaurant before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,817 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Howies Restaurant for your last chance at a meal in the city of Edinburgh. The Howies Restaurant restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,828 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Edinburgh. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Scotland!