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Castles, Glens & Distilleries – 5 Nights – Scotland Driving

May, June, July, Aug, Sept£599 pp

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Castles, Glens & Distilleries – 5 Nights – Scotland Driving

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Over five days, you’ll traverse from the historic capital to the rugged Highlands, with highlights including Stirling Castle, the scenic landscapes of Glencoe, the mystery of Loch Ness, and perhaps a taste of Scotland’s famous whisky.  

Quick Facts

  • Route: Edinburgh → Glencoe → Loch Ness → Speyside → Royal Deeside → Perthshire → Edinburgh
  • Total Distance: ~600 miles / 965 km
  • Best Season: May – September
  • Pace: Moderate (3–5 hours driving per day)

About & Details

A journey through Scotland’s heart:  This five-day road trip is an opportunity to experience the diversity of Scotland, from its historic cities to its untamed natural beauty. You will delve into Scotland’s rich past by visiting iconic castles like Stirling and exploring historic sites, while simultaneously immersing yourself in the breathtaking scenery of the Highlands. 
The route is designed to showcase the best of Scotland, including the majestic peaks of Glencoe, the deep waters of Loch Ness, and the tranquillity of Loch Lomond.Beyond the landscapes, the trip includes opportunities to experience Scotland’s unique culture, from whisky distilleries to the historic streets of Edinburgh.
As a self-drive tour, you have the freedom to explore at your own pace, stop for photos, and discover hidden gems along the way. 

Inclusions

  • 5 nights’ accommodation in good quality B&Bs or hotels with ensuite or private bathroom and breakfast
  • Expert local knowledge and 24 hour emergency assistance during your trip
  • Professional event organisation
Exclusions
  • Transport
  • Lunches and evening meals
  • Personal insurance (for cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of or damage to baggage and personal effects)

Optional extras

  • Single room supplement £65 per person per night (subject to availability)
  • Solo traveller supplement £65 per person per night
  • Odd number group supplement £65 per group per night may apply if a single room is required
  • Extra night prior to the start (single room) £170 per person
  • Extra night prior to the start (twin room, needs 2 people) £90 per person
  • Extra night at the end of the event (single room) £170 per person
  • Extra night at the end of the event (twin room, needs 2 people) £90 per person

Please select from Optional Extras at checkout.

Getting there and back

By road: Edinburgh is approx 42 miles east of Glasgow via the M8 motorway.

By public transport: There are regular trains to/from Edinburgh. Check traveline.info for the latest public transport information.

By air: There are flights to/from Manchester, London and Inverness airport.

If you chose to hire a car you can collect/drop off at the airport.

Evening meals and lunches

You can purchase evening meals either at the accommodation or nearby. When our adventure travel planners send you the schedule with your itinerary you could prearrange directly with the accommodation or during the trip.

For lunches we would suggest bringing some of your own favourite snack bars and then asking the accommodation for a packed lunch for the following day and also supplementing that at stops en-route.

Accommodation

Accommodation is generally at B&B, guest houses and small hotels. Once booked in, your adventure planner will send you a list of your booked accommodation. It is possible to adjust according to preference at this stage so please mention it if you wish to change.

Dog friendly

If you would like to bring your four legged friend, then we will do our best to source dog friendly accommodation. It is usually possible but if it were not, then we would suggest a change of date to enable it. There may be a small surcharge for the overnight stays. Therefore, once booked in, please alert your adventure travel planner that you would like to bring your dog and we can proceed from there.

Dates and prices

For available dates please click on the ‘book now’ option on the left hand side on desktops or at the bottom on mobiles. You can reserve your space via this route.

After you book

After placing your booking with us, you will in the first instance receive an automated email from our system confirming receipt of your reservation. If you don’t receive it, it is worth checking your spam/clutter folder.

In the process of placing your booking, you will generally set up an access password to our online gateway where you can review the details of the booking.

Your personal adventure travel planner will then be in touch with you to start to confirm the details. This contact will usually be taken up in the working day after receipt of your booking, but may, in busy times, take a little longer. The adventure travel planner will then liaise with you regarding the details of the course. If you have any specific requirements, please do mention it at this stage.

At the end of your trip

Unfortunately, all good things come to an end at some point and when you arrive at your final destination, some people like to treat themselves to a night’s stay at the end. And why not? You’ve earned it. You can arrange this as an optional extra with your adventure travel planner.

 

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Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrive in Edinburgh

    Arrive at your accommodation in Edinburgh

  • Day 2 – Edinburgh → Stirling → Glencoe

    Driving Distance: ~150 miles / 240 km
    Driving Time: ~4.5 hrs (with stops)

    Highlights:

    Edinburgh Castle – start your morning exploring Scotland’s most iconic fortress

    Stirling Castle – one of Scotland’s grandest castles and key to its medieval history

    Doune Castle – featured in Outlander and Monty Python and the Holy Grail

    Scenic drive through Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park en route to the Highlands

    Distillery Stop: Deanston Distillery (near Doune) – riverside tastings and tours

    Dinner Tip: The Laroch Restaurant – locally sourced Highland cuisine

  • Day 3 - Glencoe → Fort William → Loch Ness / Inverness

    Driving Distance: ~120 miles / 190 km
    Driving Time: ~4 hrs

    Highlights:

    Glencoe Valley – dramatic peaks and waterfalls (stop at Three Sisters viewpoint)

    Fort William – gateway to Ben Nevis, UK’s highest mountain

    Urquhart Castle – ruins overlooking the mysterious waters of Loch Ness

    Optional boat cruise on Loch Ness

    Distillery Stop: Ben Nevis Distillery (Fort William)

    Dinner Tip: The Mustard Seed (Inverness) – modern Scottish bistro

  • Day 4 - Inverness → Speyside (Malt Whisky Trail)

    Driving Distance: ~90 miles / 145 km
    Driving Time: ~3 hrs (plus stops for tastings!)

    Highlights:

    Culloden Battlefield & Clava Cairns – history and mystery from the Jacobite era

    Cawdor Castle – beautiful gardens and Macbeth connections

    Enter Speyside, Scotland’s whisky heartland

    Distillery Stops (choose 2–3):

    Glenfiddich (Dufftown) – world-famous tours & tastings

    Aberlour – classic Speyside smoothness

    The Macallan – cutting-edge visitor centre and tasting experiences

    Glen Grant – lovely gardens for a stroll post-dram

    Dinner Tip: Copper Dog Pub (Craigellachie)

  • Day 5 – Speyside → Royal Deeside (Balmoral Castle)

    Driving Distance: ~120 miles / 190 km
    Driving Time: ~4 hrs

    Highlights:

    Scenic drive through the Cairngorms National Park

    Ballindalloch Castle (known as the “Pearl of the North”)

    Glenlivet Distillery – historic site and tasting tours

    Balmoral Castle – the King’s Scottish residence (open seasonally)

    Explore Braemar village and nearby walks along the River Dee

    Dinner Tip: The Bothy Braemar – cosy Highland cooking

  • Day 6 – Royal Deeside → Perthshire → Edinburgh

    Driving Distance: ~150 miles / 240 km
    Driving Time: ~4.5 hrs

    Highlights:

    Glamis Castle – childhood home of the late Queen Mother, near Forfar

    Scone Palace (Perth) – where Scottish kings were crowned

    Drive through Highland Perthshire with its forests and waterfalls

    Optional stop in Pitlochry – charming town with:

    – Edradour Distillery (smallest traditional distillery in Scotland)

    – Blair Athol Distillery

    Return to Edinburgh for evening departure or final overnight

    Dinner Tip: The Scran & Scallie – modern Scottish gastropub

    The trip ends at the end of the journey unless you have booked extra nights or other optional services with us.

Notes:

Timings and mileages are approximate. 

We will always endeavour to accommodate you in the locations detailed in the above itinerary. Due to very high demand, some accommodation providers may occasionally have limited availability and so we may need to accommodate you in an alternative location, nearby. 

 

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Why book with us

We know you have a choice of companies providing trips for your next adventures. Here are some of the reasons you should choose to travel with Maximum Adventure:

  • We are an established adventure travel business
  • We have been trading since 2002
  • We are financially protected in accordance with the 1992 travel regulation
  • Knowledgeable and available office staff
  • Qualified leaders and guides with ascents ranging from Ben Nevis to Mount Everest
  • All activities are risk assessed
  • We will provide you with the best service available
  • We are aware this is your holiday/your challenge and will do our best to make it an enjoyable and rewarding experience
  • We have many repeat clients stretching back over a number of years
20+ years adventure organisation experience
Full liability & financial protection
Leading provider of high quality adventure challenges
Great team of staff to support you