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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.
7days
21stops
621km
Day 1: Old Town Edinburgh → Edinburgh Castle → Victoria Street
10min · 2.1km3 stops
Old Town Edinburgh
09:00 – 11:00
7min · 1.6km
Edinburgh Castle
12:00 – 14:00
3min · 0.5km
Victoria Street
15:00 – 17:00
Day 2: Palace of Holyroodhouse → Arthur's Seat → Calton Hill
16min · 4.3km3 stops
Palace of Holyroodhouse
09:00 – 11:00
6min · 1.8km
Arthur's Seat
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 2.5km
Calton Hill
15:00 – 17:00
Day 3: The Kelpies → Glencoe → Fort William
3h 1min · 190km3 stops
The Kelpies
09:00 – 11:00
50min · 41km
Glencoe
12:00 – 14:00
2h 11min · 149km
Fort William
15:00 – 17:00
Day 4: Glenfinnan Viaduct → Mallaig Ferry Terminal → Portree
1h 4min · 69km3 stops
Glenfinnan Viaduct
09:00 – 11:00
27min · 27km
Mallaig Ferry Terminal
12:00 – 14:00
37min · 42km
Portree
15:00 – 17:00
Day 5: Old Man of Storr → Kilt Rock & Mealt Falls → Quiraing Viewpoint
28min · 25km3 stops
Old Man of Storr
09:00 – 11:00
15min · 11km
Kilt Rock & Mealt Falls
12:00 – 14:00
13min · 14km
Quiraing Viewpoint
15:00 – 17:00
Day 6: Eilean Donan Castle → Urquhart Castle → Inverness City Centre
2h 43min · 187km3 stops
Eilean Donan Castle
09:00 – 11:00
1h 35min · 101km
Urquhart Castle
12:00 – 14:00
1h 8min · 86km
Inverness City Centre
15:00 – 17:00
Day 7: Culloden Battlefield → Pitlochry → Edinburgh City Center
1h 57min · 144km3 stops
Culloden Battlefield
09:00 – 11:00
14min · 8.7km
Pitlochry
12:00 – 14:00
1h 43min · 135km
Edinburgh City Center
15:00 – 17:00
Heads Up
- 1. Driving is on the left side of the road; many Highland routes are single-track with passing places.
- 2. Weather can change rapidly; waterproof layers and sturdy footwear are essential even in summer.
- 3. Advance booking is highly recommended for Edinburgh Castle and the Skye ferry.