The Heart of Scotland: Edinburgh and the Highlands

Experience the best of Scotland starting from the historic streets of Edinburgh. This route balances the capital's gothic charm with the dramatic landscapes of Glencoe, the Isle of Skye, and the serene waters of Loch Ness.

• Edinburgh Castle
• Arthur's Seat
• Glencoe Visitor Centre
• Glenfinnan Viaduct
• Old Man of Storr Parking
• Eilean Donan Castle
• Pitlochry

1. Royal Miles and Medieval Wynds

   • Old Town Edinburgh

     Old Town Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland, GB

   • Edinburgh Castle

     Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland, GB

   • Victoria Street

     Victoria Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, GB

2. Palaces and Panoramic City Views

   • Palace of Holyroodhouse

     Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, Scotland, GB

   • Arthur's Seat

     Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh, Scotland, GB

   • Calton Hill

     Calton Hill, Edinburgh, Scotland, GB

3. Gateway to the Dramatic Highlands

   • The Kelpies

     The Kelpies, Falkirk, Scotland, GB

   • Glencoe Visitor Centre

     Glencoe Visitor Centre, Glencoe, Scotland, GB

   • Fort William

     Fort William, Fort William, Scotland, GB

4. The Road to the Isles

   • Glenfinnan Viaduct

     Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glenfinnan, Scotland, GB

   • Mallaig Ferry Terminal

     Mallaig Ferry Terminal, Mallaig, Scotland, GB

   • Portree

     Portree, Portree, Isle of Skye, GB

5. Mystical Landscapes of Skye

   • Old Man of Storr Parking

     Old Man of Storr Parking, Portree, Isle of Skye, GB

   • Kilt Rock & Mealt Falls

     Kilt Rock & Mealt Falls, Staffin, Isle of Skye, GB

   • Quiraing Viewpoint

     Quiraing Viewpoint, Uig, Isle of Skye, GB

6. Castles and Loch Ness Legends

   • Eilean Donan Castle

     Eilean Donan Castle, Dornie, Scotland, GB

   • Urquhart Castle

     Urquhart Castle, Drumnadrochit, Scotland, GB

   • Inverness City Centre

     Inverness City Centre, Inverness, Scotland, GB

7. Cairngorms and the Return South

   • Culloden Battlefield

     Culloden Battlefield, Inverness, Scotland, GB

   • Pitlochry

     Pitlochry, Pitlochry, Scotland, GB

   • Edinburgh City Center

     Edinburgh City Center, Edinburgh, Scotland, GB

• Driving is on the left side of the road; many Highland routes are single-track with passing places.
• Weather can change rapidly; waterproof layers and sturdy footwear are essential even in summer.
• Advance booking is highly recommended for Edinburgh Castle and the Skye ferry.