15 days in Scotland Itinerary

World Heritage-listed Edinburgh combines ancient and modern in a uniquely Scottish atmosphere.

Edinburgh is known for historic sites, museums, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the historical opulence of Edinburgh Castle, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, don't miss a visit to The Real Mary King's Close, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at St Giles' Cathedral.

To see traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read our Edinburgh road trip website.

Palermo, Italy to Edinburgh is an approximately 10-hour flight. You can also take a train; or do a combination of bus, ferry, and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Palermo to Edinburgh. In October in Edinburgh, expect temperatures between °C during the day and °C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Fort William.

Fort William is the second largest settlement in the Highlands of Scotland with around 10,000 inhabitants – and the largest town: only the city of Inverness is larger.Fort William is a major tourist centre, with Glen Coe just to the south, Aonach Mòr to the east and Glenfinnan to the west, on the Road to the Isles. Start off your visit on the 21st (Mon): appreciate the views at Glen Coe, hike along Glencoe Lochan, thenidentify plant and animal life at Highland Titles Nature Reserve, and finally explore the activities along Loch Shiel. On the 22nd (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: tee off at Fort Augustus Golf Club, explore the striking landscape at Glen Roy National Nature Reserve, and then pause for some photo ops at Commando Monument.

To find where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Fort William online itinerary maker.

Drive from Edinburgh to Fort William in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) early enough to travel to Lochinver.

Lochinver is a village on the coast in the Assynt district of Sutherland, Highland, Scotland. Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Wed): look for all kinds of wild species at Little Assynt Estate, thenexplore the activities along Achmelvich Bay, thenadmire the striking features of Hermit's Castle, and finally look for all kinds of wild species at Culag Woods. Keep things going the next day: take in the dramatic scenery at Falls of Kirkaig, explore the activities along Achnahaird Bay, and then make a trip to Clachtoll Broch.

To find other places to visit, photos, ratings, and tourist information, read Lochinver travel planner.

Getting from Fort William to Lochinver by car takes about 3.5 hours. In October, plan for daily highs up to °C, and evening lows to °C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Gairloch.

Gairloch is a village, civil parish and community on the shores of Loch Gairloch in Wester Ross, in the North-West Highlands of Scotland. Step out of Gairloch with an excursion to Coire Mhic Fhearchair in Torridon--about 52 minutes away. There's still lots to do: get outside with Walking and Wildlife Adventures, look for all kinds of wild species at Shieldaig Falconry, hike along Beinn Eighe Mountain Trail, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Mellon Udrigle Beach.

To find reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Gairloch tour itinerary planner.

Drive from Lochinver to Gairloch in 2.5 hours. In October, plan for daily highs up to °C, and evening lows to °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Inverness.

Inverness, often described as the Gateway to the Highlands, is a thriving commercial and industrial center.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Inverness: Tollie Red Kites (in Dingwall), Aigas Field Centre (in Beauly) and Blackmuir Woods (in Strathpeffer). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the waterfront views at River Foyers, hike along Speyside Way Long Distance Trail, look for all kinds of wild species at Meall Fuar-Mhonaidh, and experience rural life at Robertsons.

To find where to stay, maps, photos, and tourist information, go to the Inverness trip planning app.

Traveling by car from Gairloch to Inverness takes 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around °C in October, and nighttime lows around °C. On the 31st (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.