8 days in Scotland Itinerary
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Start: Valletta, Island of Malta
Fly to Edinburgh, Train to Aviemore
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Aviemore
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Isle of Skye
— 1 night
Drive
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Fort William
— 1 night
Drive
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Oban
— 1 night
Drive
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Edinburgh
— 3 nights
Fly
End: Valletta, Island of Malta
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Aviemore — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 28th (Fri): identify plant and animal life at Loch Garten Nature Reserve. On the 29th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: surround yourself with nature on Cairngorm Reindeer Centre, then stroll around RZSS Highland Wildlife Park, and then see the interesting displays at Highland Folk Museum.
To see more things to do, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Aviemore driving holiday planning site.
Valletta, Malta to Aviemore is an approximately 10-hour combination of flight and train. You can also do a combination of bus and train; or do a combination of bus and train. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Valletta to Aviemore due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Valletta in April, things will get slightly colder in Aviemore: highs are around 13°C and lows about 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Isle of Skye.
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To see more things to do, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Aviemore driving holiday planning site.
Valletta, Malta to Aviemore is an approximately 10-hour combination of flight and train. You can also do a combination of bus and train; or do a combination of bus and train. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Valletta to Aviemore due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Valletta in April, things will get slightly colder in Aviemore: highs are around 13°C and lows about 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Isle of Skye.
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Isle of Skye — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 30th (Sun): explore the striking landscape at The Old Man of Storr, explore the striking landscape at Kilt Rock, and then take in the dramatic natural features at The Quiraing.
For more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Isle of Skye online road trip planner.
Traveling by car from Aviemore to Isle of Skye takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 11°C in April, and nighttime lows around 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to drive to Fort William.
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For more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Isle of Skye online road trip planner.
Traveling by car from Aviemore to Isle of Skye takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 11°C in April, and nighttime lows around 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to drive to Fort William.
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Fort William — 1 night
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On the 1st (Mon), contemplate the long history of Glenfinnan Monument, snap pictures at Glenfinnan Viaduct, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Nevis Range Mountain Resort, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Steall Waterfall.
To see maps, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Fort William trip planner.
Traveling by car from Isle of Skye to Fort William takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) so you can drive to Oban.
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To see maps, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Fort William trip planner.
Traveling by car from Isle of Skye to Fort William takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) so you can drive to Oban.
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Oban — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Tue): brush up on your military savvy at Oban War & Peace Museum, then brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Oban Distillery, and then don't miss a visit to McCaig's Tower.
To see ratings, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, read our Oban trip planning site.
Traveling by car from Fort William to Oban takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In May, daily temperatures in Oban can reach 15°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Edinburgh.
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To see ratings, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, read our Oban trip planning site.
Traveling by car from Fort William to Oban takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In May, daily temperatures in Oban can reach 15°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh — 3 nights
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Athens of the North
Royal Yacht Britannia and National Museum of Scotland will appeal to museum buffs. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Edinburgh Castle and The Real Mary King's Close. The adventure continues: pause for some serene contemplation at Rosslyn Chapel, sample the fine beverages at The Scotch Whisky Experience, explore the historical opulence of Palace of Holyroodhouse, and contemplate the long history of Georgian House.
To find photos, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Edinburgh day trip app.
You can drive from Oban to Edinburgh in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Edinburgh can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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To find photos, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Edinburgh day trip app.
You can drive from Oban to Edinburgh in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Edinburgh can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight 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.
