19 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 sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the historical opulence of Edinburgh Castle, take in the local highlights with Walking tours, learn more about the world around you at National Museum of Scotland, and examine the collection at Royal Yacht Britannia.

To see where to stay, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Edinburgh holiday builder website.

Perth, Australia to Edinburgh is an approximately 23-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Perth to Edinburgh is minus 8 hours. Traveling from Perth in October, things will get a bit cooler in Edinburgh: highs are around 15°C and lows about 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Glasgow.

Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow is known for its cultural heritage and the friendliness of its people.

Change things up with a short trip to Blackstone Clydesdales & DIG-a-Day Experience in Cumnock (about 58 minutes away). There's lots more to do: admire the masterpieces at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, take in the spiritual surroundings of Glasgow Cathedral, contemplate the long history of City Chambers, and identify plant and animal life at Strathblane Falconry.

For traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Glasgow travel route builder app.

You can drive from Edinburgh to Glasgow in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In October in Glasgow, expect temperatures between 15°C during the day and 7°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) to allow enough 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. Kick off your visit on the 13th (Wed): identify plant and animal life at Highland Titles Nature Reserve, then explore the striking landscape of Glencoe National Nature Reserve, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Glen Etive. On the next day, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Nevis Range Mountain Resort, then take in the dramatic scenery at Steall Waterfall, then take in the awesome beauty at Ben Nevis, and finally steep yourself in history at Glenfinnan Viaduct.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, use the Fort William trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Glasgow to Fort William in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Kyle of Lochalsh.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Fri): head outdoors with Calum's Seal Trips, then take in the pleasant sights at Duirinish and Drumbuie Coastal Walk, and then take a peaceful walk through Reraig Forest. Keep things going the next day: step into the grandiose world of Eilean Donan Castle, admire the natural beauty at Attadale Gardens, and then explore the ancient world of Brochs at Glenelg - Dun Telve & Dun Troddan.

To see reviews, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Kyle of Lochalsh vacation maker app.

Getting from Fort William to Kyle of Lochalsh by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) early enough to drive to Inverness.

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

Explore Inverness' surroundings by going to Aviemore (Cairngorm Mountain & Highland Wildlife & Birdwatch Safaris), Carrbridge (The Old Packhorse Bridge & Landmark Forest Adventure Park) and RZSS Highland Wildlife Park (in Kincraig). There's still lots to do: learn insider's secrets on a distillery tour, sample the tasty concoctions at Black Isle Brewery, take in the history at Culloden Battlefield, and explore the historical opulence of Inverness Castle.

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Traveling by car from Kyle of Lochalsh to Inverness takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In October in Inverness, expect temperatures between 15°C during the day and 5°C at night. On the 21st (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.