what to see in 1 week in scotland

Open Road Odysseys

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Day 1 EDINBURGH

The capital of Scotland has so much to see and do, including museums, cathedrals, and the famous castle. Spend the day walking around and seeing as much as possible.

Day 2 EDINBURGH TO PITLOCHRY

Visit Linlithgow Palace, the Kelpies, and Stirling Castle before calling it a night in the charming town of Pitlochry.

Day 3 PITLOCHRY TO INVERNESS

Hike out to the Cairngorm Reindeer herd where you can feed and pet them. Marvel at the Clava Cairns. Pay your respects at the Culloden Battlefield.

Day 4 INVERNESS TO ISLE OF SKYE

Check out Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle, explore the stunning Eilean Donan Castle, and spend the evening enjoying Portree, the main hub for the Isle of Skye.

Day 5 ISLE OF SKYE

The Isle of Skye has so much to offer, so get up early and see as much as you can! Some can't miss places include the Fairy Pools, Fairy Glen, Mealt Falls and Kilt Rock, and the Old Man of Storr.

Take the ferry from Armadale to Mallaig, see the Glenfinnan Viaduct, and gape at the stunning landscapes of Glencoe.

Day 6 ISLE OF SKYE TO GLENCOE

Day 7 GLENCOE TO EDINBURGH

Spend your last day driving around Loch Lomond until you have to head back to Edinburgh.

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