17 days in Scotland Itinerary

World Heritage-listed Edinburgh combines ancient and modern in a uniquely Scottish atmosphere.

Edinburgh is known for historic sites, museums, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the historical opulence of Edinburgh Castle, get great views at Calton Hill, contemplate the long history of The Real Mary King's Close, and get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

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London to Edinburgh is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around °C in December, and nighttime lows around °C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) so you can drive to Fort William.

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. Get out of town with these interesting Fort William side-trips: Ice Factor (in Kinlochleven), Falls of Glomach (in Kyle of Lochalsh) and Highland Titles Nature Reserve (in Duror). And it doesn't end there: enjoy some diversion at Crombie Clay Shooting, stroll around Lochaber Geopark Visitor Centre, contemplate the waterfront views at Loch Linnhe Picnic Area, and head outdoors with Vertical Fever - Day Adventures.

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You can drive from Edinburgh to Fort William in 3 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Gairloch.

Gairloch is a village, civil parish and community on the shores of Loch Gairloch in Wester Ross, in the North-West Highlands of Scotland. Kick off your visit on the 27th (Fri): take in the awesome beauty at Glen Torridon, admire the sheer force of Victoria Falls, thenenjoy the sand and surf at Red Point Beach, and finally look for gifts at Treasure Chest. On the 28th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: kick back and relax at Mellon Udrigle Beach, thentake an in-depth tour of Russian Arctic Convoy Museum, thenmake a trip to Russian Arctic Convoy Exhibition, and finally take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Beinn Alligin.

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Drive from Fort William to Gairloch in 3 hours. December in Gairloch sees daily highs of °C and lows of °C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Lochinver.

Lochinver is a village on the coast in the Assynt district of Sutherland, Highland, Scotland. Get out of town with these interesting Lochinver side-trips: Kylesku (Kylesku Bridge & Maryck Memories of Childhood), Scourie Bay (in Scourie) and Ullapool (Made in Ullapool & Ullapool Museum). There's still lots to do: don't miss a visit to Clachtoll Broch, pause for some serene contemplation at Inchnadamph Old Parish Church Museum, Kirkton, Assynt, take in the awesome beauty at Stac Pollaidh Mountain, and enjoy the sea views from Stoer Lighthouse.

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Getting from Gairloch to Lochinver by car takes about 2.5 hours. December in Lochinver sees daily highs of °C and lows of °C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) to allow time to drive to Durness.

Durness is a village and civil parish in the north-west Highlands of Scotland. On the 1st (Wed), kick back and relax at Polin Beach and then engage your brain at Durness Deep Time. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: kick back and relax at Sandwood Bay Beach, stop by Mudness Ceramics, tour the pleasant surroundings at Rispond Beach, thenbrowse the exhibits of Lotte Glob, and finally make a trip to Cairn House Gallery.

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Traveling by car from Lochinver to Durness takes 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around °C in December, and nighttime lows around °C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) so you can go by car to Inverness.

Inverness, often described as the Gateway to the Highlands, is a thriving commercial and industrial center.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Inverness: Cromarty Courthouse (in Cromarty), Nairn (Dulsie Bridge, Nairn Leisure Centre, &more) and Beauly (Aigas Field Centre & Kilmorack Gallery). The adventure continues: have some family-friendly fun at Wildwoodz, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Cairngorm Brewery, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and examine the collection at Nairn Museum.

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You can drive from Durness to Inverness in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In January, daytime highs in Inverness are °C, while nighttime lows are °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.