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, parks, nightlife, and childrens museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the historical opulence of Edinburgh Castle, get curious at Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, explore the galleries of Royal Yacht Britannia, and wander the streets of Edinburgh Old Town.

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London to Edinburgh is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight; or drive. In December in Edinburgh, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and 2°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon) to allow time to 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. Explore Fort William's surroundings by going to Highland Titles Nature Reserve (in Duror), Ice Factor (in Kinlochleven) and Falls of Glomach (in Kyle of Lochalsh). Next up on the itinerary: hike along Glencoe Lochan, brush up on your military savvy at The Commando Museum, take a memorable drive along Ratagan to Glenelg, and contemplate the waterfront views at Loch Linnhe Picnic Area.

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Traveling by car from Edinburgh to Fort William takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) so you can go by car 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. Start off your visit on the 27th (Fri): take in the awesome beauty at Glen Torridon, take in the dramatic scenery at Victoria Falls, then kick back and relax at Red Point Beach, and finally stop by Treasure Chest. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 28th (Sat): enjoy the sand and surf at Mellon Udrigle Beach, then brush up on your military savvy at Russian Arctic Convoy Museum, then make a trip to Russian Arctic Convoy Exhibition, and finally take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Beinn Alligin.

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Getting from Fort William to Gairloch by car takes about 3 hours. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in December, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) so you can go by car to Lochinver.

Lochinver is a village on the coast in the Assynt district of Sutherland, Highland, Scotland. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Lochinver: Scourie Bay (in Scourie) and Ullapool (Made in Ullapool & Ullapool Museum). There's much more to do: take in the awesome beauty at Stac Pollaidh Mountain, admire the landmark architecture of Inchnadamph Old Parish Church Museum, Kirkton, Assynt, don't miss a visit to Kylesku Bridge, and see the interesting displays at Maryck Memories of Childhood.

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You can drive from Gairloch to Lochinver in 2.5 hours. In December in Lochinver, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and 3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) early enough to drive to Durness.

Durness is a village and civil parish in the north-west Highlands of Scotland. On the 1st (Wed), tour the pleasant surroundings at Polin Beach and then get a new perspective on nature at Durness Deep Time. Here are some ideas for day two: kick back and relax at Sandwood Bay Beach, view the masterpieces at Mudness Ceramics, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Rispond Beach, then view the masterpieces at Lotte Glob, and finally don't miss a visit to Cairn House Gallery.

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You can drive from Lochinver to Durness in 1.5 hours. December in Durness sees daily highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) to allow time to drive to Inverness.

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: Beauly (Aigas Field Centre & Kilmorack Gallery), Cromarty Courthouse (in Cromarty) and Nairn (Dulsie Bridge, Nairn Leisure Centre, & more). And it doesn't end there: get your game on at Wildwoodz, sample the tasty concoctions at Cairngorm Brewery, get all the information you need at Culloden Battlefield, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

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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 in Inverness, expect temperatures between 7°C during the day and 0°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.