How to Travel Scotland in 7 Days

How to Road Trip Scotland in 7 Days!

The global pandemic may have halted a lot of international travel, so instead of flying, it’s time to hit the road! Here is your guide to how to plan and route your itinerary Scotland road trip itinerary. In today’s video, I cover the top sites and cities in Scotland that you cannot miss on your road trip. This itinerary is a round trip route starting in Edinburgh. Here are the top places to see on your road trip in Scotland:

1. Edinburgh
2. Stirling
3. Glencoe
4. Isle of Skye
- Hike the Quiraing
- Mealt Waterfall
- Fairy Glen
- Fairy Pools of Glenbrittle
- Old Man of Storr hike
- Neist Point Lighthouse
- Portree
- Eilean Donan Castle
5. Loch Ness
6. Urquart Castle
7. Inverness
8. Aberfeldy (if you want to detour for Scotch whisky tasting at Dewar’s Distillery)

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[kirsteneasdale]

My father who died at the age of 94 said that he could live 3 lifetimes and never see all of Scotland. As someone who lives and travels all over Scotland for a living, I can tell you that you may be able to see most of the tourist hot spots that you may have heard of but that is only a tiny fraction of Scotland, which is on the main routes. Most of the most beautiful, secret and special places in Scotland, are not on those well known routes.

[Saor_Alba]

I was born on An t-Eilean Sgitheanach/ the Isle of Skye, I've seen most if not all of the UK. I've travelled half my life around the world, but I've never seen a more beautiful magical and diverse country than Alba/Scotland. I'm retired now and glad to be back home in the land that calls you back, and the home you never forget.

Alba gu Brath,

[mossparkman]

Fantastic video. I live in Scotland, and it’s a brilliant place. If you have longer to visit, try and see Dumfries and Galloway, and the Scottish Borders, two beautiful places that don’t always make the typical tourist hitlist, but absolutely worth it. In the highlands, Oban and glenfinnan are also a couple of personal favourites

[FYP]

Love your channel Haley. Just found you. Wanted to visit Scotland thru travel vloggers today. Great job. I've been to Scotland 7 or 8 times now. Lost count. My heritage. I was last there in June of 2019. Had my entire trip planned for June 2020 but alas had to cancel. I am a photographer and artist and find Scotland incredibly beautiful and inspirational. It is not only the unrivaled, gorgeous landscapes, forests, nature, critters and the little villages everywhere but IT IS THE PEOPLE. They are amazingly kind, friendly and gracious - not to mention funny.This culture KNOWS its history and who they are as a people. Highly recommend.

[sueKay]

As a Scot, I love everywhere in your video, but so many people miss so many gems. Next time you're here, you need to visit Loch Lomond, the Trossachs, Argyll, the Oban area and Mull (try to visit Iona and Staffa while you're there, they're both magical). All these places are comfortably doable within a week, starting and finishing from Glasgow, which is a totally underrated city! I'm hoping to do the North Coast 500 up to the top of Scotland later this month, but all the places I've just mentioned are my favourites and these days are more off the beaten path.

[BenKTravels]

I was there two years ago. Only did the southern part of Scotland, but I am going back soon to check out the Highlands and Isle of Skye! I am from the US...

[Danielle-txes]

finally somebody that tells me how to do the route..thanks

[panda_]

I love Scotland and I have been wanting to go there for quite a long time now.

[tipperarymick]

Scotland is truly beautiful. Did a road trip around the UK last November, spent 4 days in Scotland and can't wait to go back. Can actually get into my car here in Ireland in the morning and be in Scotland in a few hours!

[serduncanthetall]

Ive been 2 Years ago with my Friends. Almost the same trip. Quiraing was one of the best hikes ever. Damn i miss Scotland!

[h-Qalziel]

Would also highly recommend Orkney and Shetland! They have an amazing history and some of the best neolithic structures in Europe.

[ysabellpp]

Not sure why I’m watching this - i been living in Scotland for 4 years now but there is still so many places here i want to see! Scotland is an amazing place for people who love adventures and are interested in art/history. I go sea kayaking, hiking, backpacking, wild camping, rock climbing etc. This place is like a gigantic wild playground for adults as long as you get used to the rain haha. Cheers from Edinburgh- my amazing adopted city :)

[christineabigail]

I love Scotland! The Highlands’ breathtaking ! We did a road trip to Scotland 6 years ago and we visited almost every Castles there including the Queens Balmoral Castle. We also started our road trip in Edinburgh. I love Edinburgh too.

[azzi]

Great advert for my wee country! It truely is the most beautiful place on gods green earth! Slainté 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[damboocalixto]

I have no idea how incredibly beautiful Scotland. Thank you for opening my eyes!

[lauderdale]

Going this July. My ancestors have a castle called Maitland Castle. I’m excited. Thanks for the video.

[gerardeconnolly]

Love that you get most of the names right, shame you never mentioned fort William as it comes up twice in your video 😊 but a great video one of my new fav's 👍👍👍

[capybara]

Thanks for visiting our wee country.

Haste ye back. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[ritam]

I'm from Puerto Rico, if this Pandemic ever ends, I hope to visit Scotland as mu bucket list of places to visit. 😀

[Psmeaton]

Im from Glasgow and i have barely seen scotland. Once rhe restrictions were lifted a bit earlier in the year i saw arran for the first time and was amazed