Scotland Road Trip: 9-Day Itinerary

With a stay at Mercure Edinburgh Haymarket, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, just a 5-minute walk from Edinburgh International Conference Centre and 12 minutes by foot from Princes Street. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Royal Mile and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Princes Street Gardens. Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Make yourself at home in one of the 110 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.

Scotch Whisky Experience - Silver Tour

Ideal for first-time visitors and families! A guided tour with a tasting of a Single Malt or Blended Scotch Whisky in one of the world's largest collections of Scotch Whisky.

Visit the new Scotch Whisky Experience and embark on a sensational journey! Take a ride through a replica distillery and become part of the whisky-making process. Along the way, hear the stories behind this magical craft, and expert guides and whisky advisors will accompany you every sip of the way. They will help you discover the aromas and flavors that appeal to your palate and guide you to your perfect Single Malt Whisky.

With a stay at Copthorne Hotel Aberdeen, you'll be centrally located in Aberdeen, within a 10-minute walk of Aberdeen Music Hall and His Majesty's Theatre. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Union Square Shopping Centre and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Aberdeen Harbour. Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a television in a common area. Additional features at this hotel include a ballroom and bike parking. Stay in one of 87 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.

Explore the majestic Glamis Castle, the childhood home of the Queen Mother and the legendary setting of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Admire its grand architecture, lavish interiors, and beautifully landscaped gardens. Steeped in history and royal heritage, Glamis offers a captivating experience for history lovers and castle enthusiasts alike.

Situated in the Scottish Highlands, Kingsmills Hotel is a great place to stay for a short break or wedding. All guest rooms are equipped with a work area, Wi-Fi, television and tea/coffee making facilities, while upgraded rooms and suites have separate living areas. The hotel has two restaurants serving Scottish and international cuisine using fresh, local produce. You can make use of the Leisure Club's fitness center and swimming pool or indulge in beauty and body treatments at the spa. The surrounding area offers attractions and activities for all visitors, such as a guided tour to Loch Ness, the Outlander Experience Tour or shopping on Inverness High Street.

Cruise Loch Ness and visit the castle on this two-hour adventure. Your trip includes a one-hour cruise on the mysterious waters of Loch Ness. Plus, you'll go ashore for a one-hour visit to explore the historic Urquhart Castle and its turbulent past. Onboard audio commentary explains fascinating facts and legends that you can tune into during the cruise. And don't forget to look out for Nessie - with the help of our onboard sonar. 

The famous Urquhart Castle is one of Scotland's most popular attractions. Situated on the north-western shore of Loch Ness, it offers you fascinating insights into its dramatic history and spectacular views of the world-famous loch. It's easy to fall in love with the atmospheric beauty of Urquhart Castle, which sits on Strone Point, a rocky peninsula on Loch Ness.

When you stay at Glencoe House in Glencoe, you'll be near ski lifts, within a 15-minute walk of Glencoe Lochan and Glencoe Folk Museum. This luxury guesthouse is 23.7 mi (38.1 km) from Ben Nevis and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Loch Leven. Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Make yourself at home in one of the 8 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Digital programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and complimentary newspapers.

Experience the world-famous "Jacobite Express," often hailed as one of the most beautiful and scenic train rides anywhere. This 84-mile round trip, known as the most stunning rail journey in the world, takes you through a series of breathtaking landscapes. The ride begins near Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis, and travels to Britain's westernmost train station, Arisaig, passing Britain's deepest freshwater lake, Loch Morar, and Britain's shortest river, River Morar, before finally reaching Europe's deepest seawater lake, Loch Nevis.

The journey includes crossing the iconic 21-arched Glenfinnan Viaduct, made famous by the Harry Potter films, along with views of Loch Shiel and the Jacobite Memorial. If time allows, the train will pause on the viaduct to let you fully appreciate the magnificent views. A stop at Glenfinnan station may also be scheduled, where you can stretch your legs and visit the West Highland Railway Museum in the restored station building, if you wish. The Jacobite can stop at Arisaig upon request.

Beyond Glenfinnan, travel through the picturesque villages of Lochailort, Arisaig, Morar, and Mallaig. You can disembark at Arisaig if arranged with the conductor. On a clear summer day, from this point, you may catch a glimpse of the "Small Islands" of Rum, Eigg, Muck, Canna, and the southern tip of Skye.

With a stay at Dakota Glasgow, you'll be centrally located in Glasgow, a short 10-minute walk from Buchanan Street and 13 minutes by foot from Merchant City. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from George Square and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from University of Glasgow. Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Make yourself at home in one of the 83 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.

Glengoyne Distillery - Tour & Tasting

Visit one of Scotland's most beautiful whisky distilleries....

Glengoyne is a distillery like no other. With its whitewashed walls and pagoda roof, it is picture-perfect and nestles at the foot of Dumgoyne Hill, the famous volcanic rock that shimmers like a mirage for the inhabitants of Glasgow. It is a happy, thriving community where tenth-generation distillers live, who make no compromises and never deviate from the methods they have adopted from their forefathers. The distillery is also at the forefront when it comes to offering entertaining and detailed tours for whisky experts and beginners alike. There is something for everyone here, and as Richard Grindall writes in The Spirit Of Whisky, "there can be no better place in the world to drink a glass of malt whisky".