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Scotland Bucketlist: Aberdeen Highlands & Mystic Road Trip

10 days
Start and end in Edinburgh
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Edinburgh to Glasgow

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    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided sightseeing tour through Glasgow city center
    • Stroll through George Square to view monuments of Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, and James Watt
    Landmarks
    George Square
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  2. Day 2

    Glasgow - Glencoe

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    Optional Activities

    • Explore Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park
    • Hiking through rugged landscape in the park
    • Visit Glen Etive, the remote filming location for James Bond's Skyfall
    Landmarks
    Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park
    Glen Etive
    Glencoe
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  3. Day 3

    Glencoe

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    Optional Activities

    • Kayak across Loch Leven in Glencoe (payable locally)
    • Hiking along the Lochan Path through Glencoe countryside
    • Visit the Three Sisters of Glencoe mountain range
    Landmarks
    Loch Leven
    Three Sisters of Glencoe
  4. Day 4

    Glencoe to Fort William

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    Optional Activities

    • Hike up Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Great Britain
    • Ride the Jacobite Steam Train from Fort William to Mallaig (must book early, often fully booked)
    • Visit Glenfinnan Viaduct for photos
    • Hike the 4-kilometre trail around Glenfinnan Viaduct
    • Drink local beer at Grog & Gruel pub
    Landmarks
    Ben Nevis
    Glenfinnan Viaduct
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  5. Day 5

    Fort William to Inverness

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    Optional Activities

    • Hike Cow Hill from Fort William for views of Ben Nevis and Glen Nevis valley
    • Stop at Fort Augustus along Loch Ness
    • Visit Culloden Battlefield and memorial stones
    Landmarks
    Cow Hill
    Loch Ness
    Fort Augustus
    Culloden Battlefield
  6. Day 6

    Inverness

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    Optional Activities

    • Boat tour on Loch Ness to search for Nessie (payable locally)
    • Visit Loch Ness Center (payable locally)
    • Visit Urquhart Castle, a ruined castle from 1509 (payable locally)
    • Visit Plodda Falls
    • Explore Inverness city center and relax at a cozy pub
    Landmarks
    Loch Ness
    Loch Ness Center
    Urquhart Castle
    Plodda Falls
  7. Day 7

    Inverness to Aberdeen

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    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided exploration of Aberdeen's gray granite architecture
    • Enjoy fish & chips with harbor views in Aberdeen
    Landmarks
    Aberdeen Harbour
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  8. Day 8

    Aberdeen to Edinburgh

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    Optional Activities

    • Visit Dunnottar Castle with cliff views
    • Stroll through Edinburgh's Old Town
    • Visit St. Giles' Cathedral
    • Visit Edinburgh Castle (admission on site)
    • Walk the Royal Mile
    • Explore Edinburgh's New Town
    • Visit Greyfriars Bobby statue and bar
    • Watch sunset from Calton Hill
    Landmarks
    Dunnottar Castle
    Edinburgh Castle
    St Giles' Cathedral
    Royal Mile
    Greyfriars Bobby Statue
    Calton Hill
  9. Day 9

    Edinburgh

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    Optional Activities

    • Hike Arthur's Seat in Holyrood Park
    • Tour Holyrood Palace and royal gardens (admission on site)
    • Dine at The Witchery by the Castle
    Landmarks
    Arthur's Seat
    Holyrood Park
    Holyrood Palace
  10. Day 10

    Edinburgh

    Optional Activities

    • Additional exploration of Edinburgh city
    • Optional guided Harry Potter tour through Edinburgh
    • Optional Edinburgh bike tour
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