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Tour Scotland in 1 Week

Discover the highlights of Scotland in a week with these expert-crafted itineraries. Choose from self-drive, small group and privately guided tours, where you’ll uncover the historic capital of Edinburgh and beyond. Imagine experiencing Celtic culture, visiting ancient castles and exploring the dramatic Highlands.

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The best travel itinerary for one week in Scotland

Wondering about the best way to see Scotland in a week? Nordic Visitor offers plenty of options for getting the most out of a one-week tour in Scotland, with both self-drive and guided itineraries that can be customised to your liking.

Keep browsing below for trip ideas and suggestions of what to see and do during your 1 week in Scotland.

 

— WHY US?

Why book with Nordic Visitor

  • Hassle-free & seamless travel experience
  • Flexible tour options
  • Value for your money
  • Professional service from local experts

Experience Scotland on a road trip

Explore the Highlands and beyond on a self-drive tour. We handle your accommodation booking and route planning; you drive and experience Scotland at your own pace.

Scotland
Self-drive
7 days / 6 nights
4.9
Apr - Oct

Express Scotland

1367GBP

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7 days / 6 nights
Apr - Oct

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Scotland
Self-drive
7 days / 6 nights
Apr - Oct

The Outlander Trail

1258GBP

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7 days / 6 nights
Apr - Oct

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Scotland
Self-drive
7 days / 6 nights
Nov - Mar

Express Scotland - Winter

1318GBP

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7 days / 6 nights
Nov - Mar

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Travel on a private tour in Scotland

Enjoy flexible sightseeing and more Scottish cultural insights on a privately guided tour with a local driving you around in style.

Scotland
Privately Guided
7 days / 6 nights
5.0
Apr – Oct

Outlander Experience

3065GBP

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7 days / 6 nights
Apr – Oct

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Scotland
Privately Guided
7 days / 6 nights
Nov - Mar

Express Scotland Winter - Private

3386GBP

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7 days / 6 nights
Nov - Mar

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Privately Guided
7 days / 6 nights
Apr - Oct

Express Scotland - Private

3622GBP

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7 days / 6 nights
Apr - Oct

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Explore Scotland on a longer tour

Spend more time in the Highlands and isles in Scotland on a tour lasting longer than a week. We can customise your itinerary with extra days in select locations on request.

Scotland
Save up to 400 GBP
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Self-drive
10 days / 9 nights
4.8
Apr - Oct

Classic Scotland

1963GBP

1763GBP

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Save up to 400 GBP
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10 days / 9 nights
Apr - Oct

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Scotland
Save up to 400 GBP
Best seller
Guided Groups
10 days / 9 nights
4.8
Apr - Oct

Highlights of Scotland

Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness & Isle of Skye

Pace Level Level 2 (Classic)
Activity Level Level 2 (Moderate)

4514GBP

4314GBP

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10 days / 9 nights
Apr - Oct

4514GBP

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Scotland
Save up to 160 GBP
Best seller
Self-drive
8 days / 7 nights
4.7
Apr - Oct

Scottish Highlands & Isle of Skye

1639GBP

1559GBP

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Save up to 160 GBP
Best seller
8 days / 7 nights
Apr - Oct

1639GBP

1559GBP

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Scotland
Save up to 640 GBP
Best seller
Privately Guided
8 days / 7 nights
4.9
Apr - Oct

Scottish Highlands & Isle of Skye - Private

4267GBP

3947GBP

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Best seller
8 days / 7 nights
Apr - Oct

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Experience Scotland your way

We have tours for all varieties of travel styles and interests. See our options for exploring Scotland below.

How to spend one week in Scotland

You can fit so many popular attractions into a one-week trip to Scotland! You can experience both the historic charms of Edinburgh, the capital city, and the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands. For the best way to travel around Scotland in a week, we recommend an itinerary that starts and ends in Edinburgh and includes overnights in Highland locations such as Inverness, Fort William and the Loch Lomond area. On such a route you can experience top attractions such as Loch Ness, the picturesque valley of Glen Coe, ancient standing stones, Eilean Donan Castle, the Glenfinnan Viaduct (the “Harry Potter Bridge”) and some filming locations from the popular Outlander TV series.

Another possibility is to spend a night in the Fife area, nearby the historic golf and university city of St Andrews, in addition to a drive through the Highlands. On a 1-week itinerary in Scotland it’s also possible to spend a night on the Isle of Skye, though we highly recommend a giving yourself at least 8 days to take in all the wondrous highlights both on the island itself and on the drive there. All of Nordic Visitor’s Scotland tour packages can be tailored by our local experts with extra nights at select locations, alternative arrivals or departures from Glasgow, day tours in Edinburgh and more.

Touring Scotland by car for one week

Want to do the driving in Scotland and explore at your own pace? A one-week road trip of Scotland is the way to go if you want to take your time at popular photography sites or enjoy a bit of hiking on your route. With a week in Scotland by car, you’ll have the freedom to enjoy Scotland’s top attractions on your own terms -- even in wintertime! This is also a great option if you’re spending 1 week in Scotland with kids.

Nordic Visitor’s self-drive tour packages include a rental car of your choice and everything else you need for the best Scotland road trip experience. Take comfort in the fact that all accommodations on your 1-week self-drive tour in Scotland have been pre-arranged by your dedicated Nordic Visitor travel consultant in Edinburgh. And know exactly where you’re driving each day — and which optional attractions you can visit — with a personalised itinerary and Scotland travel guide booklet. We’ll also provide you with a hand-marked map of Scotland and our own 24/7 helpline.

One week in Scotland without a car

Don’t want to do the driving on your week-long tour of Scotland? Nordic Visitor’s privately-guided tours offer the flexibility of a self-drive tour but with the ease of riding in a premium 4x4 vehicle driven by a professional local guide. Private tours are a great option for those who are tracing Scottish roots, have a specific interest in Scotland’s historical sites or want an Outlander-themed trip, for example. What’s more, all guided tours operated by Nordic Visitor include quality accommodations and opportunities to taste Scotch whisky at renowned distilleries.

If you’re flexible with your length of stay in Scotland, another great option is a guided small group tour by Nordic Visitor. Unlike a standard bus tour, our tour groups are limited to 16 travellers so that you can enjoy more personal interactions with your local driver-guide and fellow adventurers while travelling in a comfy mini-coach. Extra nights in Edinburgh can be added to these tours to give you extra time for exploring the city’s landmarks, like The Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, on your own.

 

What do our customers say?

The reviews speak for themselves. See what Nordic Visitor travellers said about their experience with us.

Sharon, United States
Wonders of Scotland, September 2023

Highly recommend Nordic Visitor

This is our second tour with Nordic Visitor. Agents used before the tour were always very prompt with responses to our questions. During the tour, we found the accommodation perfect, guide very informative and friendly, and the driver got used to where we needed to go without any problems. We would definitely use Nordic Visitor again!

Alan, United States
Highlights of Scotland, May 2023

Smooth experience

Throughout the years we have travelled a lot, but never with a group tour. This trip was our first time and it did not disappoint. The tour guide, the bus driver, our fellow passengers, the weather, accommodation, variety of activities, and how smoothly everything went makes me question why we never toured like this before!

David, United States
Scottish Highlands & Isle of Skye, September 2023

An unforgettable holiday

It was an unforgettable holiday. They took care of everything, and we got to wonder and explore with little hassle. If you want to visit Scotland (or anywhere else Nordic Visitor has tours) they are the way to do it. Already talking about our next adventure with Nordic Visitor.

Carol, United States
Scottish Highlands & Isle of Skye - Private, May 2023

An indescribably fantastic experience!

We are two middle-aged women who had never been to the UK before. My sister-in-law always wanted to go to Scotland, so I started researching and came upon Nordic Visitor through internet searches. I checked for reviews and found the company to be highly recommended. I started corresponding with Kirsten. She was extremely kind, very helpful and was able to put my nervous mind at ease. The package she put together for us was perfect! From my first email, the airport pick up and drop off service, and the tour with Dave, it was an indescribably fantastic experience!

Andrew, United States
Classic Scotland, June 2023

Top notch

The tour package materials were top notch. Spiral bound itinerary, recommended activities, restaurant recommendations and the large-scale road map of Scotland were a nice touch. Magdalena, our Nordic Visitor representative, responded promptly to our questions. Accomodation was all great.

Bethany, United States
Classic Scotland, May 2023

Perfect vacation!

For our 50th wedding anniversary, we trusted Nordic Visitor to make our vacation a memorable one, and they made it beyond special. Chris, our tour planner, did everything to accommodate our needs and answered our questions quickly. It was an absolutely perfect vacation!

Barbara, United States
Best of Edinburgh - Loch Ness & Highlands, June 2023

We were in good hands

As first-time visitors to Edinburgh, and senior citizens, our choice to use Nordic Visitor was an excellent one. The welcome package we received at the hotel was really helpful, with our tour vouchers, maps and restaurant recommendations. We would not have known what hotel to select and the one selected for us was perfect. The choice of tours offered was perfect for a 5-day visit. So glad to learn about the Royal Mile and visit the castle. The trip through the Highlands and Loch Ness was beautiful. Our travel agent, Rebecca, always quickly responded to email questions prior to departure. Thank you! Nordic Visitor made our trip easy and rewarding. We were in good hands.

Noreen, United States
Complete Scotland & Ireland, April 2023

Highly professional service

Nordic Visitor is a highly professional tour company. From beginning to end, we have no complaints. Our travel consultant, Chris, was very quick to answer all our questions from start to finish. Could not be more pleased.

Scotland Travel Guide

Start preparing for your trip by doing some research before your Scottish adventure.

Flights to Scotland

The two biggest international airports in Scotland are in Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city, and in Edinburgh, the capital city and usual starting point for Nordic Visitor tours. Flight times to Scotland are, for example, 6.5 hours from New York City and 1.5 hours from London. Major international airlines with flights to Scotland include (but are not limited to) British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta and KLM.

Scotland and the rest of the UK is on GMT time. If your journey to Scotland involves one or more connecting flights, or if you're crossing several time zones to get here, your dedicated Nordic Visitor travel consultant can add extra nights in Edinburgh to your package so you can rest up after arrival.

Please note that flights to Scotland are not included in Nordic Visitor packages.

Our Services

Whether you travel independently or with a guide in your Nordic Visitor package, you will receive personalised service from a designated travel consultant and high-quality travel documents. What's more, all self-drive clients receive a hand-marked map that outlines the driving route, overnights and highlights along the way. Travel with ease knowing that Nordic Visitor has close professional relationships with local service providers, which are carefully selected by our staff for their consistently high standards.

Book With Confidence

  • Protect your money & plans with our flexible booking terms  .
  • 97% of customers say they’d recommend us to friends.
  • We work closely with trusted, high-quality suppliers.
  • Enjoy personal service from Scotland travel experts.
  • Get peace of mind with a 24/7 helpline during your stay.
  • We’re here for you in case of unforeseen circumstances.

Contact us

Whether you’re looking to add a night in Edinburgh, want restaurant recommendations or have questions about your tour, we’re happy to help so get in touch with our friendly team to answer any of your travel queries.

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