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Best options for 5 day road trip
cj_gal
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Two friends planning a 5 day road trip to the Western Highlands (from Edinburgh). Would love suggestions on "must see" options, awesome places to stay/eat/drink, etc. We are looking to do some light hiking, so great options for hikes would be appreciated. Here are some of the places we're thinking about visiting, but we're definitely open to suggestions from those who have been before!
Day 1 - Edinburgh (tour around city including Castle and Greyfriar Kirk, etc.) - what are other must see options?
Day 2 - Drive to Glencoe area. Would love suggestions on best route / things to see along the way?
Day 3 - Tour around Glencoe / Fort William eventually making our way up to Mallaig for ferry across to Isle of Skye.
Day 4 - Tour around Skye. Some options include The Storr, The Quiraing, Kilt Rock, Neist Point, Dunvegan Castle.
Day 5 - Drive Skye to Inverness. Would love suggestions on best route / things to see along the way?
Would appreciate thoughts on this itinerary. Suggestions are most welcome!
Thanks
Day 1 - Edinburgh (tour around city including Castle and Greyfriar Kirk, etc.) - what are other must see options?
Day 2 - Drive to Glencoe area. Would love suggestions on best route / things to see along the way?
Day 3 - Tour around Glencoe / Fort William eventually making our way up to Mallaig for ferry across to Isle of Skye.
Day 4 - Tour around Skye. Some options include The Storr, The Quiraing, Kilt Rock, Neist Point, Dunvegan Castle.
Day 5 - Drive Skye to Inverness. Would love suggestions on best route / things to see along the way?
Would appreciate thoughts on this itinerary. Suggestions are most welcome!
Thanks
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For Edinburgh, a tour of the castle grounds is included in the ticket price and there are staff on hand to answer all types of questions. Also, for a few extra pounds you can get the audio guide on entry. Mercat Tours does a walking tour of the Old Town and castle and which incorporates fast-track entry to the castle.
For Greyfriars Kirk and Kirkyard, it is possible to just walk around by yourself but you can also book a tour of the Kirk and there is a choice of tour options of the graveyard:
https://www.visitscotland.com/info/tours/historic-edinburgh-tours-ltd-p994981
https://www.visitscotland.com/info/tours/city-of-the-dead-tours-black-hart-entertainment-p265581
https://www.visitscotland.com/info/tours/city-tours-edinburgh-p1071261
https://www.visitscotland.com/info/tours/edinburgh-tours-and-history-p1519971
https://www.visitscotland.com/info/tours/auld-reekie-tours-p266481
Take a look at the 72-hour guide to Edinburgh to make the most of your time:
When driving to Glencoe, it's great to make a stop off at Stirling (great views from the castle) or beautiful Loch Lomond & the Trassachs on the way.
There are so many wonderful walks to choose from. Walk Highlands is great for browsing and take a look at the walks guide below:
https://www.visitscotland.com/see-do/active/walking/routes-trails/