Itinerary
- Day 1
Edinburgh to Perthshire
You'll drive into Perthshire through some beautiful Scottish countryside after you arrive. There are a few filming locations worth stopping at along the way, like Glen Tilt or the spots connected to Rob Roy. If you want to add more to the day, Scone Palace and Perth Museum are both optional stops that work well with the route.
Optional Activities
- Explore Rob Roy film locations in Perthshire
- Visit Megginch Castle
- Visit Scone Palace
- Visit Perth Museum to see the Stone of Destiny
Landmarks Glen Tilt Megginch Castle Scone Palace Perth Museum 
- Day 2
Perthshire to Inverness
The drive heads north through Cairngorm National Park and into the Highlands proper. You'll visit the Clava Cairns, which fans of Outlander will recognize from the show. If you're interested in history, Culloden Battlefield and its visitor center tell the story of the 1746 battle and what happened to the Highlanders afterward.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit Culloden Battlefield and visitor center
Landmarks Cairngorm National Park Clava Cairns Culloden Battlefield 
- Day 3
Inverness to Isle of Skye
You're traveling through the Highlands today with chances to see Loch Ness if conditions work out. The area's known for the Nessie legend, and there's Urquhart Castle in ruins on the loch if you want to stop. Eilean Donan Castle is another option, featured in Highlander and some Bond films. By evening you'll reach the Isle of Skye.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Urquhart Castle ruins
- Visit Eilean Donan Castle
Landmarks Loch Ness Urquhart Castle Eilean Donan 
- Day 4
Isle of Skye
Skye's dramatic landscapes are the focus here, so you'll see the Old Man of Storr rock formations, walk through the Fairy Glen valley, and explore The Quaring where they filmed Macbeth and other movies. Dunvegan Castle with its gardens is optional if you want more time on the island. You'll end the day in Portree, the island's main town with colorful buildings.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Dunvegan Castle and gardens
Landmarks Old Man of Storr Fairy Glen The Quaring Staffin Dunvegan Castle Portree - Day 5
Isle of Skye to Oban
After taking the ferry from Armadale to Mallaig, you'll head south along the Road to the Isles. Glencoe is the main stop with its dramatic mountains and Harry Potter filming locations. You can also see the Jacobite Steam Train at Glenfinnan if timing works, and there's Loch Shiel and Loch Eilt nearby if you want to explore further.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing Isle of Skye Armadale to Mallaig
Optional Activities
- Visit Glenfinnan to see the Jacobite Steam Train
- Ride the historic Jacobite Steam Train across Glenfinnan Viaduct
- Explore Loch Shiel
- Visit Loch Eilt with Eilean na Moine island
Landmarks Glencoe Clachaig Gully Glenfinnan Glenfinnan Viaduct Loch Shiel Loch Eilt Eilean na Moine - Day 6
Oban
This is an optional day trip to the Hebridean islands of Mull and Iona. Mull has wildlife like eagles, deer, seals, and dolphins, and was used for filming Entrapment. Iona is where Christianity spread to the Highlands and has a monastery complex, plus you might see puffins there between April and July.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Day trip to Isle of Mull and Isle of Iona
Landmarks Isle of Mull Standing Stones of Dervaig Isle of Iona 
- Day 7
Oban to Trossachs
You'll drive through the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, which was Scotland's first national park and has connections to Rob Roy's story. Doune Castle is a main stop, famous for being Winterfell in Game of Thrones, Castle Leoch in Outlander, and appearing in Monty Python. Kilchurn Castle is another option if you want to see some beautiful ruins.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Included Activities
- Admission to Doune Castle
Optional Activities
- Visit Kilchurn Castle
Landmarks Loch Lomond Trossachs National Park Doune Castle Kilchurn Castle - Day 8
Trossachs to Edinburgh
Start at Bannockburn Battlefield where Robert the Bruce won against the English in 1314, then drive to Edinburgh. You'll walk through the Old Town and Royal Mile, stopping at places like Greyfriars Kirkyard which inspired Harry Potter characters, George Heriot's School which inspired Hogwarts, and Victoria Street which inspired Diagon Alley.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Landmarks Bannockburn Battlefield Edinburgh Royal Mile Cockburn Street Victoria Street Greyfriars Kirkyard George Heriot's School City Chambers - Day 9
Departure from Edinburgh
Your final morning includes breakfast before you head out for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
