20 days in Scotland Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Scotland journey planner
Start: London
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Edinburgh
— 5 nights
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Glencoe
— 2 nights
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Gairloch
— 2 nights
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Lochinver
— 1 night
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Durness
— 3 nights
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Dornoch
— 2 nights
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Inverness
— 4 nights
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End: London
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Edinburgh — 5 nights
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Athens of the North
World Heritage-listed Edinburgh combines ancient and modern in a uniquely Scottish atmosphere.Get some cultural insight at Edinburgh Castle and National Museum of Scotland. Popular historic sites such as The Real Mary King's Close and Edinburgh Old Town are in your itinerary. Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Royal Yacht Britannia, look for gifts at Celtic Craft Centre, step into the grandiose world of Palace of Holyroodhouse, and take some stellar pictures from Calton Hill.
Make your Edinburgh itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.
London to Edinburgh is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also take a train; or drive. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from London in August: high temperatures in Edinburgh hover around 21°C and lows are around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Glencoe.
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Glencoe — 2 nights
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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 8th (Wed): look for all kinds of wild species at Highland Titles Nature Reserve, look for gifts at Highland Soaps, and then don't miss a visit to Lime Tree An Ealdhain Gallery. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 9th (Thu): kick back and relax at Camusdarach Beach, then look for gifts at Ardshealach Smokehouse & Fine Foods, and then stop by Woodland Pottery & Crafts.
To find photos, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Glencoe visit planner.
You can drive from Edinburgh to Glencoe in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Glencoe are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) so you can go by car to Gairloch.
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To find photos, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Glencoe visit planner.
You can drive from Edinburgh to Glencoe in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Glencoe are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) so you can go by car to Gairloch.
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Highland Soaps, Lime Tree An Ealdhain Gallery, Camusdarach Beach, Holroyd Gallery, Ardshealach Smokehouse & Fine Foods
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Gairloch — 2 nights
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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 11th (Sat): look for gifts at Perfume Studio, stop by Treasure Chest, then identify plant and animal life at Shieldaig Falconry, and finally hike along Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve.
For where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, use the Gairloch trip itinerary builder tool.
Getting from Glencoe to Gairloch by car takes about 3.5 hours. In August in Gairloch, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 11°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can go by car to Lochinver.
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For where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, use the Gairloch trip itinerary builder tool.
Getting from Glencoe to Gairloch by car takes about 3.5 hours. In August in Gairloch, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 11°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can go by car to Lochinver.
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Lochinver — 1 night
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Lochinver is a village on the coast in the Assynt district of Sutherland, Highland, Scotland. Kick off your visit on the 12th (Sun): look for all kinds of wild species at Little Assynt Estate, look for gifts at Achins Bookshop, learn something new at An Talla Solais, then look for gifts at The Captain's Cabin, and finally stop by Made in Ullapool. On the next day, enjoy the sand and surf at Achmelvich Beach, then enjoy the sand and surf at Scourie Bay, then savor a hot drink at The Jammery Culkein, and finally look for gifts at Highland Stoneware, Baddidarroch.
For more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Lochinver route planner.
Traveling by car from Gairloch to Lochinver takes 2.5 hours. In August, daytime highs in Lochinver are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) so you can go by car to Durness.
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For more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Lochinver route planner.
Traveling by car from Gairloch to Lochinver takes 2.5 hours. In August, daytime highs in Lochinver are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) so you can go by car to Durness.
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Durness — 3 nights
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Durness is a village and civil parish in the north-west Highlands of Scotland. Get outdoors at Sango Bay and Balnakeil Beach. Change things up with a short trip to Sandwood Bay Beach in Kinlochbervie (about 38 minutes away). And it doesn't end there: kick back and relax at Durness Beach, view the masterpieces at Lotte Glob, contemplate the waterfront views at Balnakeil Bay, and explore the fascinating underground world of Smoo Cave.
To find photos, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Durness online visit planner.
Getting from Lochinver to Durness by car takes about 1.5 hours. In August, daily temperatures in Durness can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Dornoch.
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To find photos, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Durness online visit planner.
Getting from Lochinver to Durness by car takes about 1.5 hours. In August, daily temperatures in Durness can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Dornoch.
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Dornoch — 2 nights
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Dornoch is a town and seaside resort, and former Royal burgh in the Highlands of Scotland. On the 17th (Fri), stop by Coast Candle Co., stop by The Dornoch Bookshop, look for gifts at The Carnegie Whisky Cellars, then stop by Simply The Best Fair Trade Shop, then look for gifts at Orcadian Stone Exhibition and gift shop, and finally look for gifts at Pandora's Emporium. Here are some ideas for day two: look for gifts at The Cheese House, look for gifts at The Emporium Bookshop, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Dornoch Beach.
To find photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Dornoch holiday planning tool.
Getting from Durness to Dornoch by car takes about 2.5 hours. In August, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Inverness.
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To find photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Dornoch holiday planning tool.
Getting from Durness to Dornoch by car takes about 2.5 hours. In August, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Inverness.
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Inverness — 4 nights
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Gateway to the Highlands
Inverness, often described as the Gateway to the Highlands, is a thriving commercial and industrial center.Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Culloden Battlefield and Clava Cairns. Get in touch with nature at Aigas Field Centre and Loch Garten Nature Reserve. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Inverness: RZSS Highland Wildlife Park (in Kincraig), Embrace Gift Shop (in Strathpeffer) and Aviemore (The Potting Shed Tearoom Inshriach & Mountain Spirit). There's still lots to do: choose your vessel at Caley Cruisers, stop by Whisky Shop, pick up a one of a kind souvenir at Iain Marr Antiques, and browse the exhibits of Castle Gallery.
For other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Inverness route builder app.
You can drive from Dornoch to Inverness in an hour. In August in Inverness, expect temperatures between 21°C during the day and 10°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) so you can fly back home.
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Scotland travel guide
A land packed with thousands of years of history, Scotland is home to numerous thriving cities and a vibrant population proud of its distinct culture, heritage, and art. The Scottish people are fond of saying "Good things come in small packages," and nowhere is that more true than in their compact homeland. Despite its relatively small size, the country is crammed full of attractions, not the least of which are numerous world-famous golf courses and whiskey distilleries. Though the sun may not always shine here, Scotland is a stunning country renowned for its dramatic scenery of mountains, valleys, hills, green fields, and rugged coastlines, guaranteeing a diverse holiday. While most tourists restrict their itinerary to the historic Highlands, where they search for the mysterious Loch Ness monster, you can also explore the Lowlands’ outstanding natural wonders and flourishing cultural scene.
