Touring Scotland by car for three weeks: where to go
Most 3-week tours of Scotland begin with a day in Edinburgh, where you can explore such landmarks as The Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. From there, travel north along the beautiful cliffs of the east coast, with a stop in the ancient city of St Andrews, to the Castle Trail area of Aberdeenshire. Then head into the Scottish Highlands, crossing Cairngorms National Park and the city of Inverness on your way to the scenic North Coast 500 route, nicknamed “Scotland’s Route 66”.
While driving around the coastline of the northern Highlands, take a detour first to the Orkney Islands, with its abundant neolithic ruins. Back on the Scottish mainland, make your way down along the northwest coast and over to the naturally pristine islands of Lewis and Harris in the Outer Hebrides.
For even more island-hopping on your 3-week Scotland road trip, head next to the Isle of Skye, one of Scotland’s most popular destinations. From Skye, travel down Scotland’s west coast to the seaside town of Oban and Isle of Mull, a major whisky-producing area. Then make your way back across the Highlands to the capital city, traversing the picturesque Trossachs National Park and Loch Lomond area on your way.
On such an all-encompassing driving tour of Scotland in three weeks you'll experience plenty of top attractions. For instance, you could visit iconic spots like Loch Ness, Glen Coe and Eilean Donan Castle. Not to mention Glenfinnan Viaduct, made famous by the Harry Potter films, and many more.
Customisations for tours of Scotland in 3 weeks
With so many things to see and do in Scotland, it’s good to have itineraries designed by Nordic Visitor’s local travel experts.
Plus, you can easily tailor your trip to suit your needs when you book online. For example, you could customise your tour with extra nights, alternative departures or arrivals in Glasgow, day trips from Edinburgh, and more. You’ll also get everything you need for the best Scotland driving experience, including accommodation, maps, and a detailed itinerary.
What’s more, a dedicated travel consultant will organise your trip so you’re free to relax and experience Scotland at your own pace.