34 days in Scotland Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Scotland itinerary builder
Start: New York City
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Inverness
— 3 nights
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Golspie
— 3 nights
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Durness
— 4 nights
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Stromness, Mainland
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Lerwick, Mainland
— 2 nights
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Isle of Lewis, Lewis and Harris
— 2 nights
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Taxi to Tarbert, Ferry to Uig Pier, Bus to Isle of Skye
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Isle of Skye
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Fort William
— 3 nights
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Ayr
— 3 nights
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Edinburgh
— 4 nights
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End: New York City
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Inverness — 3 nights
Gateway to the Highlands
Inverness, often described as the Gateway to the Highlands, is a thriving commercial and industrial center.Get in touch with nature at RZSS Highland Wildlife Park and Nairn Beach. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Culloden Battlefield and Highland Folk Museum. Get out of town with these interesting Inverness side-trips: Cairngorm Reindeer Centre (in Glenmore), Aviemore (Rothiemurchus & Loch an Eilein) and Fort Augustus Abbey (in Fort Augustus). There's much more to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Loch Garten Nature Reserve, steep yourself in history at Fort George, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Old High Church, Inverness, and contemplate the waterfront views at River Ness.
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New York City, USA to Inverness is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time, which is usually a 5 hour difference. Traveling from New York City in June, things will get slightly colder in Inverness: highs are around 62°F and lows about 47°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Golspie.
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Golspie — 3 nights
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Golspie is a village in Sutherland, Highland, Scotland, which lies on the North Sea coast in the shadow of Ben Bhraggie . You'll discover tucked-away gems like Dunrobin Castle and Gardens and Tarbat Discovery Centre. Dunbeath Preservation Trust and Dornoch Cathedral will appeal to history buffs. Venture out of the city with trips to Tarbat Ness Lighthouse (in Portmahomack), Grey Cairns of Camster (in Roster) and Nigg Old Church (in Nigg). There's more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Dornoch Beach and stroll through Helmsdale Beach.
To find where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Golspie travel planner.
Getting from Inverness to Golspie by car takes about 1.5 hours. June in Golspie sees daily highs of 60°F and lows of 47°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Durness.
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Getting from Inverness to Golspie by car takes about 1.5 hours. June in Golspie sees daily highs of 60°F and lows of 47°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to 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. Wee Gallery and Mudness Ceramics will appeal to museum buffs. Visiting Smoo Cave and Handa Island Wildlife Reserve will get you outdoors. Change things up with these side-trips from Durness: Achmelvich Beach (in Lochinver) and Kinlochbervie (Oldshoremore Beach, Sandwood Bay Beach, &more). There's more to do: stroll through Balnakeil Beach and enjoy the sand and surf at Durness Beach.
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You can drive from Golspie to Durness in 2 hours. In June in Durness, expect temperatures between 60°F during the day and 47°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can drive to Stromness.
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You can drive from Golspie to Durness in 2 hours. In June in Durness, expect temperatures between 60°F during the day and 47°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can drive to Stromness.
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Stromness, Mainland — 2 nights
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Stromness is the second-most populated town in Orkney, Scotland. Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Italian Chapel on Lamb Holm, take in the spiritual surroundings of Saint Magnus Cathedral, delve into the distant past at Maeshowe Chambered Cairn, then explore the ancient world of Ring of Brodgar, and finally explore the ancient world of Skara Brae. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun): get engrossed in the history at Broch of Gurness, head off the coast to Brough Of Birsay, then contemplate the long history of Barony Mill, then delve into the distant past at Barnhouse Neolithic Settlement, and finally contemplate the long history of Standing Stones of Stenness.
To see more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Stromness driving holiday site.
You can drive from Durness to Stromness in 4.5 hours. June in Stromness sees daily highs of 57°F and lows of 47°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to travel to Lerwick.
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You can drive from Durness to Stromness in 4.5 hours. June in Stromness sees daily highs of 57°F and lows of 47°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to travel to Lerwick.
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Lerwick, Mainland — 2 nights
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Lerwick is the main port of the Shetland Islands, Scotland centred 123mi off the north coast of mainland Scotland on the east coast of the Shetland Mainland. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Shetland Museum and Archives and Scalloway Museum. Step off the beaten path and head to Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement and Tangwick Haa Museum. Change things up with these side-trips from Lerwick: Michaelswood (in Aith), Sumburgh Head Lighthouse (in Sumburgh) and Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary (in Hillswick). There's still lots to do: head off the coast to St Ninian's Isle.
For where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Lerwick tour planner.
Getting from Stromness to Lerwick by journey takes about 8.5 hours. In June in Lerwick, expect temperatures between 54°F during the day and 47°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can travel to Isle of Lewis.
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For where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Lerwick tour planner.
Getting from Stromness to Lerwick by journey takes about 8.5 hours. In June in Lerwick, expect temperatures between 54°F during the day and 47°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can travel to Isle of Lewis.
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Isle of Lewis, Lewis and Harris — 2 nights
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Forming the northern part of Lewis and Harris, the largest island in the Outer Hebrides archipelago, Isle of Lewis offers scenery consisting of fertile pastures and a meandering, rocky coastline.We've included these beaches for you: Luskentyre Beach and Traigh Bhostadh (Bosta Beach). Museum-lovers will get to explore Hebscape Gallery and Blue Pig Studio. Change things up with a short trip to Huisinis Beach in Isle of Harris (about 1h 10 min away). Next up on the itinerary: steep yourself in history at Gearannan Blackhouse Village, visit a coastal fixture at Butt of Lewis Lighthouse, explore the ancient world of Bosta (Bostadh) Iron Age House, and get engrossed in the history at Uig Museum.
For ratings, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Isle of Lewis online tour planner.
Getting from Lerwick to Isle of Lewis by journey takes about 17 hours. In June, plan for daily highs up to 58°F, and evening lows to 48°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to travel to Isle of Skye.
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Isle of Skye — 4 nights
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Blessed with picturesque lochs and a dramatic, rocky coastline, the far-flung Isle of Skye remains one of Scotland's most beloved destinations.Do some cultural sightseeing at Dunvegan Castle & Gardens and St. Columba's Isle. Take a break from the city and head to The Fairy Pools, Glen Brittle, Isle of Skye and The Old Man of Storr. There's lots more to do: take in the dramatic natural features at The Quiraing, browse the exhibits of Trotternish Art Gallery, make a trip to Neist Point, and take an in-depth tour of Skye Museum of Island Life.
To find reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Isle of Skye online trip planner.
You can do a combination of taxi, ferry, and bus from Isle of Lewis to Isle of Skye in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. In June in Isle of Skye, expect temperatures between 59°F during the day and 49°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) so you can drive to Fort William.
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Fort William — 3 nights
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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. Escape the urban bustle at Ben Nevis and Steall Waterfall. Popular historic sites such as Glenfinnan Viaduct and Old Inverlochy Castle are in your itinerary. Venture out of the city with trips to Highland Titles Nature Reserve (in Duror), Morar Beach (in Morar) and Camusdarach Beach (in Arisaig). And it doesn't end there: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Glencoe National Nature Reserve, take in the awesome beauty at Nevis Range Mountain Resort, and take an in-depth tour of Glencoe Folk Museum.
To find where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Fort William trip itinerary maker tool.
You can drive from Isle of Skye to Fort William in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Ayr.
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You can drive from Isle of Skye to Fort William in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Ayr.
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Ayr — 3 nights
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Museum-lovers will appreciate Drumlanrig Castle and Robert Burns Birthplace Museum. Visit Culzean Castle and Blairquhan Castle for their historical value. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Ayr: Little Turnberry Farm & Chicken Nest (in Maidens), Galloway Activity Centre (in Castle Douglas) and Loch Trool (in Galloway Forest Park).
To find traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Ayr itinerary builder tool.
You can drive from Fort William to Ayr in 3 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In July, daily temperatures in Ayr can reach 66°F, while at night they dip to 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Edinburgh.
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You can drive from Fort William to Ayr in 3 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In July, daily temperatures in Ayr can reach 66°F, while at night they dip to 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Edinburgh.
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Maybole, Little Turnberry Farm & Chicken Nest, Galloway Activity Centre, Loch Trool, Drumlanrig Castle
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Edinburgh — 4 nights
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Athens of the North
World Heritage-listed Edinburgh combines ancient and modern in a uniquely Scottish atmosphere.You'll discover tucked-away gems like Rosslyn Chapel and McEwan Hall. Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh Old Town will appeal to history buffs. There's much more to do: examine the collection at Royal Yacht Britannia, don't miss a visit to The Real Mary King's Close, walk around Holyrood Park, and explore the striking landscape at Arthur's Seat.
For more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Edinburgh trip builder.
Drive from Ayr to Edinburgh in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. July in Edinburgh sees daily highs of 66°F and lows of 51°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) to allow time to 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.
