31 days in Scotland Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Scotland trip planner
Start: Johannesburg
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Inverness
— 6 nights
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Durness
— 4 nights
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Ullapool
— 4 nights
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Gairloch
— 4 nights
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Glencoe
— 6 nights
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Edinburgh
— 6 nights
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End: Johannesburg
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Inverness — 6 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.Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Culloden Battlefield and Urquhart Castle. Dunrobin Castle and Gardens and Corrimony Chambered Cairn will appeal to history buffs. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Inverness: RZSS Highland Wildlife Park (in Kincraig), Cairngorm Reindeer Centre (in Glenmore) and Loch Garten Nature Reserve (in Boat of Garten). There's still lots to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Aigas Field Centre, pause for some serene contemplation at St Mary's Catholic Church, cast your line with Fish Loch Ness, and cruise along General Wade’s Military Roads.
For where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Inverness trip itinerary tool.
Johannesburg, South Africa to Inverness is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from South Africa Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time is minus 2 hours. Traveling from Johannesburg in June, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Inverness, with lows of 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) so you can go by car to Durness.
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Durness — 4 nights
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Durness is a village and civil parish in the north-west Highlands of Scotland. Take a break from the city and head to Balnakeil Beach and Sandwood Bay Beach. Get out of town with these interesting Durness side-trips: Handa Island Wildlife Reserve (in Handa Island), Kinlochbervie (Oldshoremore Beach & Polin Beach) and North Coast Sea Tours (in Lochinver). There's much more to do: stroll through Sango Bay, make a trip to Cairn House Gallery, tee off at Durness Golf Club, and kick back and relax at Durness Beach.
To find photos, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Durness day trip site.
Traveling by car from Inverness to Durness takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In June, daily temperatures in Durness can reach 18°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Ullapool.
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To find photos, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Durness day trip site.
Traveling by car from Inverness to Durness takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In June, daily temperatures in Durness can reach 18°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Ullapool.
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Ullapool — 4 nights
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Ullapool is a village of around 1,500 inhabitants in Ross-shire, Scottish Highlands. Get a sense of the local culture at Ardvreck Castle and Inchnadamph Old Parish Church Mausoleum. Get in touch with nature at Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve and Suilven Sea Charters. Change things up with these side-trips from Ullapool: Clachtoll Beach Campsite (in Clachtoll) and Lochinver (Little Assynt Estate & Culag Woods). The adventure continues: identify plant and animal life at Inverpolly Nature Reserve, trek along Lael Forest Walks, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Stac Pollaidh Mountain, and enjoy the sand and surf at Ullapool Sea Front.
To find where to stay, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Ullapool trip itinerary tool.
You can drive from Durness to Ullapool in 2 hours. In June in Ullapool, expect temperatures between 18°C during the day and 9°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Gairloch.
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To find where to stay, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Ullapool trip itinerary tool.
You can drive from Durness to Ullapool in 2 hours. In June in Ullapool, expect temperatures between 18°C during the day and 9°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Gairloch.
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Gairloch — 4 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. Get a sense of the local culture at Eilean Donan Castle and Brochs at Glenelg - Dun Telve & Dun Troddan. Take a break from the city and head to Calum's Seal Trips and Shieldaig Falconry. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Gairloch: Strome Castle (in Lochcarron), Kishorn Selfie Box (in Strathcarron) and Glen Torridon (in Shieldaig). There's lots more to do: stroll through Red Point Beach, stop by Treasure Chest, enjoy the sand and surf at Mellon Udrigle Beach, and identify plant and animal life at Loch Maree.
To find other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Gairloch sightseeing planner.
Traveling by car from Ullapool to Gairloch takes 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in June, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can drive to Glencoe.
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To find other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Gairloch sightseeing planner.
Traveling by car from Ullapool to Gairloch takes 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in June, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can drive to Glencoe.
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Glencoe — 6 nights
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Glencoe or Glencoe Village is the main settlement in Glen Coe in the Lochaber area of the Scottish Highlands. Step out of the city life by going to Glencoe National Nature Reserve and Highland Titles Nature Reserve. Change things up with these side-trips from Glencoe: Wreckspeditions (in Dunoon), Camas an Lighe (Singing Sands) (in Gorteneorn) and Puck's Glen (in Benmore). The adventure continues: tour the pleasant surroundings at Glencoe Lochan, identify plant and animal life at Glencoe & Dalness, contemplate the waterfront views at Loch Linnhe, and take an exotic tour of Glen Coe Photography Safari.
For maps, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Glencoe online trip planner.
Drive from Gairloch to Glencoe in 3.5 hours. In July, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Edinburgh.
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For maps, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Glencoe online trip planner.
Drive from Gairloch to Glencoe in 3.5 hours. In July, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Edinburgh.
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Wreckspeditions, Loch Linnhe Picnic Area, Camas an Lighe (Singing Sands), Highland Titles Nature Reserve, Puck's Glen
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Edinburgh — 6 nights
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Athens of the North
World Heritage-listed Edinburgh combines ancient and modern in a uniquely Scottish atmosphere.Visiting Arthur's Seat and Dalhousie Castle Falconry will get you outdoors. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Yacht Britannia are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Take a break from Edinburgh with a short trip to St Fillans Church in Aberdour, about 36 minutes away. The adventure continues: take a stroll through Edinburgh Old Town, take in the local highlights with Walking tours, don't miss a visit to The Royal Mile, and contemplate the long history of The Real Mary King's Close.
For ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Edinburgh online trip itinerary maker.
Drive from Glencoe to Edinburgh in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) 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.
