🗓 Suggested Duration: 5–7 Days
🚆 Travel Type: Train or Car
- Train: Comfortable and scenic. London to Edinburgh takes ~4.5 hours via LNER.
- Car: Offers flexibility and access to remote areas (e.g., Highlands, Isle of Skye).
Day 1: London to Edinburgh
- Morning: Depart from London King’s Cross (train) or drive via M1 and A1(M)
- Afternoon: Arrive in Edinburgh
- Check-in at accommodation
- Walk the Royal Mile
- Visit Edinburgh Castle
- Evening: Dinner in Grassmarket or Victoria Street
Day 2: Explore Edinburgh
- Arthur’s Seat hike (panoramic view of the city)
- National Museum of Scotland
- Holyrood Palace
- Whisky tasting at The Scotch Whisky Experience
- Optional: Ghost tour at night
Day 3: Edinburgh to Inverness (via Pitlochry or Cairngorms)
- Drive or train through the Highlands
- Stop at:
- Pitlochry (small town with charm)
- Cairngorms National Park (for scenic spots and wildlife)
- Evening: Arrive in Inverness
Day 4: Loch Ness & Highlands
- Day trip:
- Loch Ness (try a boat cruise)
- Urquhart Castle
- Explore Glen Affric or other Highland trails
- Evening: Dinner in Inverness
Day 5: Inverness to Isle of Skye (optional) or Glasgow
Option A: Drive to Isle of Skye
- Stop at Eilean Donan Castle
- Explore Portree, Fairy Pools, Quiraing
Option B: Head to Glasgow
- Explore George Square, Kelvingrove Art Gallery
- Enjoy Glasgow nightlife and live music scene
Day 6: Glasgow
- Riverside Museum
- Glasgow Cathedral
- Walk along the River Clyde
- Shopping at Buchanan Street
Day 7: Return to London
- Train from Glasgow Central to London Euston (~4.5–5 hrs)
- Or drive back with optional stop in Lake District
✍️ Tips:
- Book train tickets in advance (e.g., via Trainline or National Rail)
- Consider a BritRail pass if doing multiple train journeys
- Weather can be unpredictable – pack layers and waterproofs
- If driving, be cautious on Highland roads (narrow, winding)