Classic Scotland Classic Your Detailed Itinerary Scotland will bring you to the A96 to the north- its prehistory, including the Standing This is the ‘outdoor capital’ of the UK. east. At Keith, you can enjoy a typical Stones at Calanais, a setting of great Nearby Nevis Range, for example, is a Day 1 distillery of the area, Strathisla. presence and mystery which draws ski centre in winter, while, without Day 13 From Jedburgh, with its abbey visitor many to puzzle over its meaning. snow, it has Britain’s longest downhill Glasgow, as Scotland’s largest city, centre, continue northbound to (Option here to stay for an extra day mountain bike track, from 2150 ft offers Scotland’s largest shopping experience the special Borders to explore the island.) Travel south to (655m), dropping 2000ft (610m) over choice, as well as museums, galleries, landscape of rolling hills and wooded Day 4/5 Tarbert in Harris for the ferry to Uig almost 2 miles (3km). It’s fierce and culture, nightlife, pubs and friendly river valley. Then continue to Go west to join the A9 at Inverness in Skye. demanding but there are plenty of locals. Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh, with its for the journey north to Scrabster, other gentler forest trails nearby. Fort choice of cultural and historic ferryport for Orkney. From Stromness, William also offers what is arguably attractions. Explore the Old Town, the Stone Age site of Skara Brae lies Scotland’s most scenic rail journey, the city’s historic heart, with its quaint north, on the island’s west coast. Take Day 9/10 to Mallaig. Day 14 alleys, called ‘closes’, leading off the time to explore the many other Skye, the Misty Isle, represents all Head south-west, down the Clyde Royal Mile. Sample some traditional prehistoric sites on these fascinating that’s dramatic about Scottish coast for Ayr, south of which is music in one of the many venues in islands, for example, Maes Howe. Highland scenery. Some rate the view Culzean Castle, one of the most the city. (Option here to stay for an extra day of the Cuillins on the way to Glen Day 12 magnificent castles in Scotland. to explore the island.) Brittle as the finest hill view in Continue south and east, through Scotland; others argue it’s the same Glencoe for Crianlarich, Lochearnhead range of peaks, but looking at them and the northern boundaries of the Day 2 from Elgol! Choose for yourself by Trossachs, now in the Loch Lomond Head for Fife, across the Forth Bridge. Day 6 travelling south from Uig, continuing and Trossachs National Park. Take the The fishing villages of the East Neuk Return to Scrabster to take the coast through Portree, the island's ‘capital’, A84/A821 west at Kilmahog, stop at are photogenic, the seafood road west to explore the northern then taking the A863 at Sligachan. A the carpark for a walk to the summit restaurants tempting, but if golf is coastline, turning south at Durness, minor road leads into Glen Brittle. of Ben A'an by Loch Achray.*. your sport, then you have to play at crossing the Kylesku Bridge, turning Retrace your steps and (next day) Continue over the Duke’s Pass in the St Andrews. west for Lochinver and taking the continue south. Near Broadford, take heart of the Trossachs, taking the minor road through Inverpolly. Rejoin the B8063 to Elgol. A821 south. Beyond Aberfoyle, turn the main road and continue south west to reach Drymen – superb view The information contained in this publication is as supplied to for Ullapool. of Loch Lomond from a little park in VisitScotland and to the best of VisitScotland’s knowledge is Day 3 correct at the time of going to press. VisitScotland can accept Day 11 the centre. Continue to Glasgow. no responsibility for any errors or omissions. April 2015. Take the Tay Bridge for Dundee and VisitScotland is committed to ensuring that our natural continue north-west on A923 for Leave Skye by the Skye bridge, * Until Autumn 2015 you may need environment and built heritage, upon which tourism is so Day 7/8 dependent, is safeguarded for future generations to enjoy. Blairgowrie, then north on A93 for admiring the Five Sisters of Kintail, to use alternative parking and route Cover: Sligachan and the Cuillin Hills, Isle of Skye the whisky and castles of Grampian. The ferry from Ullapool will take you the peaks which frame Glen Shiel, at Ben Venue. © Paul Tomkins, VisitScotland/Scottish Viewpoint On the way you can pass through the to Stornoway on the Outer Hebrides. then follow the main road (A87) east eastern section of "Cairngorms Famous for spectacular beaches, to the Great Glen at Invergarry, National Park". A choice of routes Lewis in particular is also notable for turning south for Fort William (A82). To search over 7,000 quality assured For information, inspiration and more accommodations, from bed and breakfasts itineraries online check out: to castles go to: www.visitscotland.com www.visitscotland.com What should you see and what should you do when you visit, so you can say you experienced the essence of Scotland? Naturally it depends on your own taste and interests – but here are a few suggestions. Breathtaking views, special food and drink, historic sites, culture, heritage and activities, too. Choose Classic from the Scottish menu knowing that so many great experiences await you! 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