17 days in Scotland Itinerary

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Inverness
— 1 night
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Ullapool
— 1 night
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Stornoway, Lewis and Harris
— 1 night
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Isle of Harris, Lewis and Harris
— 4 nights
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Aberdeen
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Lerwick, Mainland
— 4 nights
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Kirkwall, Mainland
— 3 nights
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Inverness
— 1 night
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Inverness — 1 night

Gateway to the Highlands

To find other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Inverness route planning tool.

Zurich, Switzerland to Inverness is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Zurich to Inverness is minus 1 hour. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Zurich in July: high temperatures in Inverness hover around 22°C and lows are around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Ullapool.
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Ullapool — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 15th (Sat): enjoy the sand and surf at Ullapool Sea Front.

To see more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, read Ullapool itinerary planner.

Drive from Inverness to Ullapool in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in July, and nighttime lows around 11°C. You'll have a few hours on the 16th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling to Stornoway.
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Stornoway, Lewis and Harris — 1 night

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sun): explore the historical opulence of Lews Castle.

To find other places to visit, reviews, maps, and tourist information, read Stornoway travel planner.

Traveling by car from Ullapool to Stornoway takes 3.5 hours. In July, daily temperatures in Stornoway can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can drive to Isle of Harris.
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Isle of Harris, Lewis and Harris — 4 nights

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Hebscape Gallery and Harris Tweed Isle of Harris. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Huisinis Beach and Grannie Annie's. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Isle of Harris: Flora Macdonald's Birthplace (in Askernish), Our Lady of the Isles (in South Uist) and Kildonan Museum (in Kildonan).

To see ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Isle of Harris online day trip planner.

Getting from Stornoway to Isle of Harris by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive. In July, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 11°C. On the 21st (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Aberdeen.
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Aberdeen

Flower of Scotland

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Fri): view the masterpieces at Teasel & Tweed and then stroll through Aberdeen beach.

For traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Aberdeen tour planning site.

Traveling by car from Isle of Harris to Aberdeen takes 8 hours. In July, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) early enough to drive to Lerwick.
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Lerwick, Mainland — 4 nights

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Sumburgh Head Lighthouse and Scalloway Castle. Explore hidden gems such as Clickimin Broch and Shetland Soap Company.

To see reviews, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Lerwick trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Aberdeen to Lerwick in 12.5 hours. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Aberdeen in July: highs in Lerwick hover around 16°C, while lows dip to 11°C. You will have some time to spend on the 26th (Wed) before leaving for Kirkwall.
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Kirkwall, Mainland — 3 nights

On the next day, delve into the distant past at Barnhouse Neolithic Settlement.

To see where to stay, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Kirkwall trip itinerary app.

You can travel from Lerwick to Kirkwall in 8.5 hours. July in Kirkwall sees daily highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C at night. You'll have a few hours on the 29th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling to Inverness.
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Inverness — 1 night

Gateway to the Highlands

On the 29th (Sat), take in the exciting artwork at Castle Gallery, witness the site of a historic battle at Battlefield Select Tours, steep yourself in history at Beauly Priory, then indulge your thirst for a good beer at Black Isle Brewery, then indulge your senses at Highland Malt Whisky Experience, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at St Mary's Catholic Church.

For photos, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, read Inverness holiday tool.

You can fly from Kirkwall to Inverness in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry; or do a combination of bus, ferry, taxi, and train. On the 30th (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading 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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