57 days in Scottish Highlands Itinerary

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

Get out of town with these interesting Inverness side-trips: Aviemore (Cairngorm Mountain, Loch Morlich, &more), Carrbridge (Sluggan Bridge & Carrbridge Golf Club) and Kincraig (Frank Bruce Sculpture Trail & RZSS Highland Wildlife Park). Spend the 15th (Sun) exploring nature at Cairngorms National Park. Next up on the itinerary: savor the flavors at Food & Drink, contemplate the waterfront views at River Ness, take some stellar pictures from An Lochan Uaine (Green Loch), and steep yourself in history at Urquhart Castle.

To see more things to do, photos, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Inverness trip itinerary app.

London to Inverness is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or drive. January in Inverness sees daily highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Golspie.

Golspie is a village in Sutherland, Highland, Scotland, which lies on the North Sea coast in the shadow of Ben Bhraggie . Take a break from Golspie with a short trip to River Helmsdale in Helmsdale, about 44 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: pause for some photo ops at To The Unknown Artist, make a trip to Carn Liath Broch, contemplate the waterfront views at Loch Brora, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Big Burn Walk.

To see reviews, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Golspie trip website.

Getting from Inverness to Golspie by car takes about 1.5 hours. In January, daytime highs in Golspie are 7°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Thurso.

Thurso is a town and former burgh on the north coast of the Highland council area of Scotland.

Explore Thurso's surroundings by going to John O' Groats (in Airor), John O'Groats (Duncansby Head, The Gallery at John O'Groats, &more) and Nucleus: The Nuclear and Caithness Archives (in Wick). Next up on the itinerary: take in the local highlights with Above and Beyond Tours of Caithness, learn more about the world around you at Seadrift Visitor Centre, steep yourself in history at Grey Cairns of Camster, and take an in-depth tour of Castlehill Heritage Centre.

For photos, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Thurso trip itinerary tool.

You can drive from Golspie to Thurso in 1.5 hours. January in Thurso sees daily highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) so you can drive to Durness.

Durness is a village and civil parish in the north-west Highlands of Scotland. Explore Durness' surroundings by going to Sandwood Bay Beach (in Kinlochbervie), North Coast Sea Tours (in Lochinver) and Tongue (Castle Varrich & Kyle Of Tongue Tongue). The adventure continues: get a new perspective on nature at Durness Deep Time, explore the galleries of Wee Gallery, play a few rounds at Durness Golf Club, and kick back and relax at Balnakeil Beach.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Durness online trip planner.

Getting from Thurso to Durness by car takes about 2.5 hours. January in Durness sees daily highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) so you can drive to Ullapool.

Ullapool is a village of around 1,500 inhabitants in Ross-shire, Scottish Highlands. Explore Ullapool's surroundings by going to Lochinver (Clachtoll Broch, Rockpool, &more), Clashnessie Falls (in Clashnessie) and Inchnadamph Old Parish Church Mausoleum (in Assynt). Next up on the itinerary: kick back and relax at Ardmair Beach, take in the exciting artwork at RhueArt, take in the dramatic scenery at Falls of Measach, and identify plant and animal life at Inverpolly Nature Reserve.

To see traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Ullapool tour planner.

You can drive from Durness to Ullapool in 2 hours. In February, plan for daily highs up to 8°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) so you can go by car to Gairloch.

Gairloch is a village, civil parish and community on the shores of Loch Gairloch in Wester Ross, in the North-West Highlands of Scotland. Change things up with these side-trips from Gairloch: Mellon Udrigle Beach (in Laide), Torridon (in Achnasheen) and Beinn Liath Mhor (in Strathcarron). Next up on the itinerary: indulge in some personalized pampering at Beautopia, stop by Treasure Chest, stroll through Red Point Beach, and take in the awesome beauty at Beinn Alligin.

For photos, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Gairloch trip itinerary tool.

Drive from Ullapool to Gairloch in 1.5 hours. February in Gairloch sees daily highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Kyle of Lochalsh.

Venture out of the city with trips to See The Highlands (in Lochcarron), Strathcarron (Reraig Forest & Fuar Tholl) and Ratagan Pass Viewpoint (in Ratagan).

To find maps, ratings, and more tourist information, read Kyle of Lochalsh trip maker website.

Traveling by car from Gairloch to Kyle of Lochalsh takes 1.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) early enough 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. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Fort William: Ballachulish (The Golf Course @ Woodlands Glencoe, Buachaille Etive Mor, &more), Highland Titles Nature Reserve (in Duror) and Arisaig (Maelrubha's Chapel & Traigh Beach). Spend the 25th (Sat) exploring nature at Glencoe National Nature Reserve. There's still lots to do: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Nevis Range Mountain Resort, stroll around Lochaber Geopark Visitor Centre, hike along Lost Valley Trail, and make a trip to Ballachulish Slate Quarry.

For maps, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read Fort William online travel planner.

Traveling by car from Kyle of Lochalsh to Fort William takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.