7 days in Scotland Itinerary

Aviemore is a town and tourist resort, situated within the Cairngorms National Park in the Highlands of Scotland. Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Fri): kick back and relax at Loch Morlich. Here are some ideas for day two: identify plant and animal life at Cairngorm Reindeer Centre, thendon't miss a visit to Culloden Battlefield, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Aigas Field Centre.

Plan my day in Aviemore using traveler tips and tourist information provided by Inspirock.

London to Aviemore is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also take a train; or drive. Traveling from London in August, expect Aviemore to be little chillier, temps between 21°C and 10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Glencoe.

Glencoe or Glencoe Village is the main settlement in Glen Coe in the Lochaber area of the Scottish Highlands. Start off your visit on the 6th (Mon): look for all kinds of wild species at Highland Titles Nature Reserve and then appreciate the views at Glen Coe.

To find traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Glencoe online attractions planner.

Traveling by car from Aviemore to Glencoe takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In August in Glencoe, expect temperatures between 21°C during the day and 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Edinburgh.

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

Edinburgh Castle and Royal Yacht Britannia are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Take a break from the city and head to Arthur's Seat and Calton Hill. There's much more to do: make a trip to Palace of Holyroodhouse, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St Giles' Cathedral, take a stroll through Edinburgh Old Town, and steep yourself in history at The Real Mary King's Close.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Edinburgh trip planner.

Getting from Glencoe to Edinburgh by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. August in Edinburgh sees daily highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.