Day 1 - Arrive in Glasgow
Arrive at your accommodation in Glasgow
Day 2 – Glasgow → Loch Lomond → Inveraray → Oban
Distance: ~95 miles / 150 km
Driving Time: 3.5–4 hrs (plus stops)
Morning:
Depart Glasgow and drive north along the A82 into the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park
Stop at Luss Village, a postcard-perfect lochside spot for a short walk and coffee by the water
Midday:
Continue via the Rest and Be Thankful Pass, one of Scotland’s most scenic roads
Arrive at Inveraray Castle, seat of the Duke of Argyll. Explore its grand rooms and gardens
Afternoon:
Continue to Oban, the “Gateway to the Isles”
Visit the Oban Distillery, one of Scotland’s oldest single malt producers, for a tasting tour
Walk up to McCaig’s Tower at sunset for panoramic views of the harbour and islands
Dinner:
Ee-Usk or Coast Restaurant – fresh local seafood
Day 3 - Oban → Glenfinnan → Mallaig → Ferry to Isle of Skye
Distance: ~115 miles / 185 km
Driving Time: 4.5–5 hrs (plus ferry)
Morning
Drive north along the A828 to Fort William, passing Castle Stalker Viewpoint (a must-stop photo spot!)
Visit Glenfinnan Viaduct – the iconic Harry Potter bridge. Time your stop to see the Jacobite Steam Train crossing (usually around 10:45 am)
Midday:
Visit the Glenfinnan Monument and enjoy a short lochside walk
Continue to Mallaig, a pretty fishing village and ferry terminal for Skye
Afternoon:
Take the CalMac ferry from Mallaig to Armadale (Isle of Skye) – about 45 minutes
Drive to your accommodation in Portree, the island’s colourful capital
Dinner:
Sea Breezes or The Rosedale – seafood with harbour views
Day 4 - Exploring the Isle of Skye
Distance: ~90 miles / 145 km (loop)
Driving Time: 4–5 hrs (with sightseeing)
Morning:
Visit Dunvegan Castle, home of Clan MacLeod for 800 years. Explore the castle, gardens, and seal colony boat trips
Continue to Neist Point Lighthouse for dramatic sea cliffs and ocean views (great for photographers)
Midday:
Head to Talisker Distillery in Carbost for a whisky tasting with a view of Loch Harport
Optional short hike to Fairy Pools near Glenbrittle – crystal-clear cascades in a mountain setting
Afternoon:
Drive the Trotternish Peninsula Loop north from Portree:
– Old Man of Storr – iconic pinnacle rock formation
– Kilt Rock & Mealt Falls viewpoint
– Quiraing – otherworldly landscapes and epic hiking opportunities
Dinner: Scorrybreac (Portree fine dining) or The Isles Inn (cosy pub fare)
Day 5 – Isle of Skye → Eilean Donan Castle → Loch Ness → Inverness
Distance: ~130 miles / 210 km
Driving Time: 5 hrs (with scenic stops)
Morning:
Cross the Skye Bridge at Kyle of Lochalsh back to the mainland
Visit Eilean Donan Castle, one of Scotland’s most photographed castles (featured in Highlander and James Bond)
Midday:
Drive through Glen Shiel and along Loch Cluanie, both incredibly scenic Highland routes
Stop in Fort Augustus to see boats navigating the Caledonian Canal locks
Afternoon:
Continue north along Loch Ness, keeping your eyes peeled for “Nessie”
Visit Urquhart Castle, perched on the loch’s edge
Arrive in Inverness by evening
Dinner:
The Mustard Seed or River House Restaurant (Inverness)
Day 6 – Inverness → Cairngorms → Pitlochry → Edinburgh/Glasgow
Distance: ~180 miles / 290 km
Driving Time: 4.5–5 hrs
Morning:
Head south through the Cairngorms National Park, stopping in Aviemore for a forest walk
Optional detour to Dalwhinnie Distillery, one of Scotland’s highest-altitude whisky producers
Midday:
Continue to Pitlochry, a charming town famous for its distilleries and Victorian architecture
Visit Edradour Distillery (Scotland’s smallest traditional distillery) or Blair Athol Distillery
Walk to the Pitlochry Dam & Fish Ladder viewpoint
Afternoon:
Drive back to Edinburgh or Glasgow for your final evening in Scotland
Dinner:
Edinburgh: The Scran & Scallie
Glasgow: Ubiquitous Chip
The trip ends at the end of the journey unless you have booked extra nights or other optional services with us.
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