16 days in Scotland Itinerary

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Fly
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Edinburgh
— 5 nights
Drive
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Glasgow
— 3 nights
Drive
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Fort William
— 3 nights
Drive
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Inverness
— 4 nights
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Edinburgh — 5 nights

Athens of the North

World Heritage-listed Edinburgh combines ancient and modern in a uniquely Scottish atmosphere.
Edinburgh is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: step into the grandiose world of Edinburgh Castle, examine the collection at Royal Yacht Britannia, learn more about the world around you at National Museum of Scotland, and make a trip to The Royal Mile.

To find more things to do, maps, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Edinburgh online tour itinerary planner.

Calgary, Canada to Edinburgh is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. Traveling from Calgary to Edinburgh, you'll lose 7 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Calgary in March; daily highs in Edinburgh reach 9°C and lows reach 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to drive to Glasgow.
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Museums · Historic Sites · Tours · Parks
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Glasgow — 3 nights

Scotland's Style Capital

Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow is known for its cultural heritage and the friendliness of its people.
Change things up with these side-trips from Glasgow: Argaty Red Kites (in Doune) and Stirling Distillery (in Stirling). There's still lots to do: explore the world behind art at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, stroll around Kelvingrove Park, and join the crowd at Glasgow Tigers Speedway.

For reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Glasgow trip maker.

You can drive from Edinburgh to Glasgow in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. March in Glasgow sees daily highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) early enough to drive to Fort William.
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Fort William — 3 nights

Fort William is the second largest settlement in the Highlands of Scotland with around 10,000 inhabitants – and the largest town: only the city of Inverness is larger.Fort William is a major tourist centre, with Glen Coe just to the south, Aonach Mòr to the east and Glenfinnan to the west, on the Road to the Isles. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Fort William: Arisaig (Camusdarach Beach & Traigh Beach), Glen Etive (in Glencoe Village) and Highland Titles Nature Reserve (in Duror). There's still lots to do: stroll through Lost Valley Trail, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Mary & Saint Finnan Catholic Church, look for gifts at The Highland Bookshop, and brush up on your military savvy at The Commando Museum.

To see where to stay, reviews, maps, and tourist information, use the Fort William trip itinerary builder site.

Traveling by car from Glasgow to Fort William takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Inverness.
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Parks · Outdoors · Beaches · Nature
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Inverness — 4 nights

Gateway to the Highlands

Inverness, often described as the Gateway to the Highlands, is a thriving commercial and industrial center.
Get out of town with these interesting Inverness side-trips: Aviemore (Kilted Fudge Company Ltd, Cairngorm Brewery, &more), Dalwhinnie Distillery (in Dalwhinnie) and RZSS Highland Wildlife Park (in Kincraig). The adventure continues: make a trip to Culloden Battlefield, snap pictures at Greig Street Bridge, gain some tasty knowledge on a distillery tour, and contemplate the waterfront views at Loch Ness.

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You can drive from Fort William to Inverness in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In April in Inverness, expect temperatures between 13°C during the day and 2°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.
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Scotland travel guide

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Castles · Specialty Museums · Distilleries
A land packed with thousands of years of history, Scotland is home to numerous thriving cities and a vibrant population proud of its distinct culture, heritage, and art. The Scottish people are fond of saying "Good things come in small packages," and nowhere is that more true than in their compact homeland. Despite its relatively small size, the country is crammed full of attractions, not the least of which are numerous world-famous golf courses and whiskey distilleries. Though the sun may not always shine here, Scotland is a stunning country renowned for its dramatic scenery of mountains, valleys, hills, green fields, and rugged coastlines, guaranteeing a diverse holiday. While most tourists restrict their itinerary to the historic Highlands, where they search for the mysterious Loch Ness monster, you can also explore the Lowlands’ outstanding natural wonders and flourishing cultural scene.
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