18 days in Scotland Itinerary

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Fly
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Inverness
— 1 night
Drive
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Arisaig
— 1 night
Drive
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Mallaig
— 2 nights
Drive
4
Isle of Eigg
— 1 night
Drive
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Fort William
— 8 nights
Drive
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Edinburgh
— 4 nights
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Inverness — 1 night

Gateway to the Highlands

Inverness, often described as the Gateway to the Highlands, is a thriving commercial and industrial center.
Start off your visit on the 27th (Mon): explore the historical opulence of Urquhart Castle, explore the activities along River Ness, and then stop by WoodWinters Wines & Whiskies. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 28th (Tue): savor the flavors at Food & Drink.

To find more things to do, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Inverness itinerary planner.

Manchester to Inverness is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. In March, plan for daily highs up to 9°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) so you can go by car to Arisaig.
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Arisaig — 1 night

Arisaig is a village in Lochaber, Inverness-shire, on the west coast of the Scottish Highlands, within the Rough Bounds. On the 29th (Wed), delve into the distant past at Castle Tioram, then kick back and relax at Camusdarach Beach, and then kick back and relax at Traigh Beach.

To see traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Arisaig sightseeing planner.

Traveling by car from Inverness to Arisaig takes 2.5 hours. Traveling from Inverness in March, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Arisaig, with lows of 4°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Mallaig.
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Mallaig — 2 nights

Mallaig ; is a port in Lochaber, on the west coast of the Highlands of Scotland. Start off your visit on the 30th (Thu): cast your line with Minch Adventures, then stop by Haggard Alley, and then take an in-depth tour of Mallaig Heritage Centre. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the striking landscape at Loch Morar, then take a memorable drive along Morar Beach, and then trek along Circular Walk.

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Mallaig is very close to Arisaig. In March, daily temperatures in Mallaig can reach 10°C, while at night they dip to 4°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Fri) early enough to go by car to Isle of Eigg.
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Isle of Eigg — 1 night

Eigg is one of the Small Isles, in the Scottish Inner Hebrides. Kick off your visit on the 1st (Sat): tour the pleasant surroundings at Singing Sands and then browse the fresh offerings at Isle of Eigg Shop.

To find other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Isle of Eigg online vacation planner.

Getting from Mallaig to Isle of Eigg by car takes about 2 hours. March in Isle of Eigg sees daily highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) to allow time to drive to Fort William.
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Fort William — 8 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. Change things up with these side-trips from Fort William: Glen Etive (in Glencoe Village), Fort Augustus (General Wade’s Military Roads, Fort Augustus Abbey, &more) and Oban (Pulpit Hill, Oban Distillery, &more). Spend the 4th (Tue) exploring nature at Glencoe National Nature Reserve. There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of Glenfinnan Viaduct, take in the dramatic scenery at Steall Waterfall, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saint Andrew's Church, and examine the collection at West Highland Museum.

To see other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, use the Fort William trip planning tool.

You can drive from Isle of Eigg to Fort William in 3 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to drive to Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh — 4 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, don't miss a visit to The Royal Mile, learn more about the world around you at National Museum of Scotland, and take in the dramatic natural features at Arthur's Seat.

To see ratings, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Edinburgh trip builder site.

Drive from Fort William to Edinburgh in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 13°C in April, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can catch the train 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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