About this trip
Eight days across Scotland, from Glasgow to Edinburgh, taking in castles, lochs and cliffs along the way. You travel mostly by public transport, moving between cities and wilder, quieter corners of the country.
The middle of the trip is where the landscape opens up, Loch Ness, Inverness and the Isle of Skye bring the folklore and history, with a moderate hike near Fort William thrown in. It's a mix of guided exploring and time to wander on your own.
You finish in Edinburgh, with its Old Town and New Town sitting side by side, and a walking tour that covers the city's hills and cobbled closes on foot.
What you'll do
- Explore Glasgow's streets before heading north
- Visit Loch Ness and historic Inverness
- Explore the Isle of Skye
- Moderate hike near Fort William with some uneven, wet terrain
- Walking tour of Edinburgh's Old and New Town
- See castles set against lochs and cliffside waterfalls
- Requires a reasonable level of fitness, you'll carry your own luggage on public transport, up stairs and across cobbles, so pack light
- The Fort William hike is moderate with uneven or wet ground, but it's optional
- The Edinburgh walking tour runs about 3 hours over hilly, cobbled streets, comfortable shoes recommended
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Departing in Aug is cheapest — from £2,510, about 16% below the priciest month (Sep).
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Glasgow · 13 Aug – 14 Aug
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