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Planning A Personal Intinerary In Scotland

Sean Brett
Itinerary: 8 days in Scotland

Itinerary: 8 days in Scotland

This Itinerary you are reading right now is a personal itinerary I wrote for someone that was travelling to Scotland. This was based on their likes and dislikes, the places they wanted to see, their budget and their time frame.

You can read this article to get advice to write and plan your own Itinerary, Maybe follow this. But for the best results, you can commission me to write you a personal article just like this one. There is a link at the end of the article.

Day 1- Edinburgh Arrival

Welcome to Scotland, Today is about going at your own pace. I understand you could be extremely tired from travelling or just wanting to get going and seeing what Scotland has to offer.

I will take you straight out of the city of Edinburgh so you can explore all the little castles, Manor houses, ruins, and small historic towns.

There is no must-see thing to do today but a list of places that are recommended for the area.

Today’s Accommodation is based on trying to get to stay in a castle.

Journey time today – 1 hour to 2 hours (not including time at stops)

This is the journey without stops. (Depending on which accommodation is chosen)

Pick up car at airport

These are some the car rentals at the airport. Look at booking one of these before you arrive for online discounts and piece of mind. Keep an eye on mileage allowance as your looking around 1000 miles round trip

The pictures below show rough prices for your trip size.

Pick up car at airport, explore towards Earlston Area

On route on I have mapped out a lot of interesting places that you should see on the way. Research these places beforehand so you can decide if you want to add any to your list or take them off.

Places that might be of interest

In order From North to South (Current travelling Direction)

Explore these places and the small villages on the way to your Accommodation. Don’t tire yourself out, rest from travel and take in some of Scotland there is much more to see.

Accommodation

Here are some of my picks of Accommodation, I would book these before you arrive due to the unique nature of the hotel and their likelihood to sell out.

Please Note: The accommodation is found near the furthest point of todays journey so please make sure you don’t travel straight here if you were planning on stopping on route.

Places to eat

For cafes head up to Tweedbank there are many small coffee shops. These normally close between 4-5pm

Day 2 – Wake up At Earlston

Hopefully you got a good sleep in one of the oldest buildings you have ever slept in. Today I take you on a journey crossing over into England to see a wall that was built to secure the Roman Empire’s north-western border in the province of Britannia.

You won’t need any extra visas and there will be no passport checks. Just a welcome to England sign which can be hard to miss.

Of course today’s do not miss is the wall itself but there are many historic places you can see on the way if you chose too.

The accommodation today has a bit of range, choose from a hotel, B&B (Bed&Breakfast) or a Budget Hotel to fit your financial needs

Journey time today –2 hours  (Leave Early to get the most out of your day)

Drive down to Hadrian’s Wall spend the day exploring the wall.

Places that may be of interest

Here are all the places you can visit.

A great walk is THE BIRDOSWALD ROMAN TRAIL

If you have seen enough of the wall

Accommodation

Places to eat

Mr Browns (Café near the wall) 17 Front St, Brampton CA8 1NG

For restaurants heads to Carlisle it has the most range. Fells Restaurant has good reviews

Day 3 – Wake up Carlisle

Today is all about books and great views, Showing you Scotland’s Book town and showing you some of the most untouched parts of Scotland at Bruce’s Stone in the Galloway national park.

Hopefully today your find your new favourite book to read at your favourite view.

Two must see places are Wigtown and Bruce’s stone.

As you are in one of Europe’s dark skies (meaning you can see the stars the best) the accommodation has been selected to match this.

Journey time today –2 hours (Leave Early to get the most out of your day)

Places of Interest

In order From East To West (Current travelling Direction)

Accommodation

Award winning off-grid shepherd’s hut  https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/33335625
This hut I personally stay here it’s part of my video https://youtu.be/kW9M2t3ietI, you will see and read about the fact it doesn’t have a shower. This might not be best but with correct planning if this may or may not be a problem

Creebridge House Hotel https://www.booking.com/hotel/gb/creebridge-house

Enterkine House Hotel https://www.booking.com/hotel/gb/enterkine-house

Places to eat

Day 4 – Wake up at Galloway Area

Today is about short stops on a bit of a driving day, I will give you lots of places you can see on this drive as you will be going past so much and I don’t want you too miss out.

You can choose from the list below and choose the places you really want to see or just see how the drive takes you.

Please note Glasgow is a beautiful city and when making this itinerary for you it was extremely hard to not have a day stay in this city. But I felt to fit your needs more it was best to use it as a stop so you could see more.

Must see is Loch Lomond, You cant miss it, you drive right around it. You will notice the change in Landscape.

Also, the drive though Glencoe where so many movies have been filmed like James Bond and Harry Potter. When you get to Glencoe, and you see all the beautiful mountains you’ll see why.

The accommodation today is 1-2 nights depending on if you want a day off driving on the 10/11 ( UK 11/10) With extra driving on the 10/12 (12/10 English)

Journey time today – 5 hours  (Not including stopping time)  You would be best to arrive at Fort William for 6pm as sunset is around this time. Some of the roads around Loch Lomond are not best to take in the dark. So If you want the most of this day leave early.

Places of Interest

In order From South To North (Current travelling Direction)

Please note these are just some of the places that I recommend, this route is beautiful and you will end up stopping and just taking photos or taking in the beautiful scenery. Please allow as much time as possible and take your time.

Places to eat

Accommodation ( book these for one or two days depending on your plan)

Day 5 – Wake up At Fort William

Cho- Cho, All Aboard. You might be a fan of trains and know of the world-famous Jacobite. Or maybe you’re Harry potter fan and you want to see ride upon the Hogwarts Express over the Glenfinnan Viaduct as seen in all the films.

Take it easy today and relax on the train, Return ticket to Mallaig ( Ma-lay-guh) please! Leave at 10am and back for 4pm just in time for tea.

You might of booked two nights in fort William if so relax and unwind, finish your tea and take a bit of tomorrow’s journey.

One must see thing is the Jacobite!

Book your tickets here and do so before they sell out.

Accommodation (if you have decided to move on, if you did book these for 2 days)

Day 6 – Wake up At Dornie ( or Fort William)

Today, is all about Skye. If you Went to Dornie you have a little bit more of a lay in, if you Stayed in Fort William, you have a bit of an earlier Start today but don’t worry whatever you have picked you won’t miss out.

Today there is a must-see bakery on this list, A hansel and Gretel style Bakehouse with delicious food. Other than that, is the Fairy pools. I hope you get some good weather today but it is Scotland after all.

Accommodation today is Staying at a place near Dornie, You might be already staying here or you might be booking your 1st night, this is what you chose when you were at Fort William.

Things to do

Explore the Eilean Donan Castle, this castle has a brilliant moody look to it.

Then move on the check out Manuela’s Wee Bakery, this is on the list of places to see as it’s a unique bakery, its food is delightful, but the fairytale style buildings make it a must go to place.

Head towards Skye and cross over the bridge and take time to drive around this beautiful island stopping where you see fit.

Journey time today – 6 ½ hours if you travel from Fort William to and around Skye and see all the sights listed. I would recommend leaving around 8am to get the most from this day around the Isle

There are a couple of must-see places on this list

Here is my video on the Isle of Skye and this area https://youtu.be/blCSbS0lqeQ

Places to eat

Accommodation

Head back to Accommodation Dornie (or book for 1st night)

Day 7 – Wake up At Donnie

Today is another driving day, we need to back to Edinburgh for 1 o’clock tomorrow, but there is still so much to see.

We head up to Loch Ness and try and find the Monster,

long driving day to see loch ness and the castles and some small beautiful towns on the way.

Must see the loch ness Monster.

Accommodation is the biggest range yet and I recommend booking close to the airport for the last night, but out of ease that might be best to book two nights at an airport accommodation or you might feel like you want to go out with a bang and head to the posh Balmoral hotel.  Just be aware parking is not included with all the accommodation below and you might need to use city parking.

Journey time today – 5 ½ hours travel time there is a lot of stops again. I recommend spending more time at the small town of Pitlochry.

Things to do

Places to eat

Accommodation

Day 8 – Wake up At Edinburgh (Edin-bruh)

Today is your last full day and you need to explore the beautiful city of Edinburgh there is so much to see here but one thing is a must climb up the Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle for the 1oclock gun.

Again there is a lot of places to see on this list but take it at your own pace. Enjoy your final day

I would highly recommend heading to an airport hotel tonight if you are not already at one. As you will need to get up early and catch your flight.

Things to do in Edinburgh

There is only one thing on this list that needs to be done at a certain time and that’s seeing the Edinburgh castle make sure your in castle for 1 o’clock. Maybe head there 12 or half 12 latest. You want to see the cannon!

This Website has some great information on it things to do and places to eat.

Where To eat and drink

Accommodation

Moxy Edinburgh Airport https://www.booking.com/hotel/gb/moxy-edinburgh-airport

Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club https://www.booking.com/hotel/gb/marriott-dalmahoy-country-club

Day 9 – Wake up near the Airport

Today you leave I really hope you enjoyed your time in Scotland, make sure you pick up some goodies at the airport.

Must see, getting on the plane.

Would recommend getting to the airport 4/5 hours beforehand just in case in delays in security.

Must do things in scotland

Ways to save money when travelling in Scotland

Things to do before you go

If you want your own personal Intinerary

As i said at the start of the article I make, custom made Scotland Intineraries. These can be anything from a weekend away in Scotland, a short holiday or a life changing backpacking trip.

These itineraries can be budget for you guys that want to live out of hostels and want to hike the mountains or expensive for you guys that want to go up in smoke on the Jacobite express.

I will take in all your interests, you may like history, books and trains like the personal intinerary above or maybe your more into hikes, beaches and food. They are tailored around you.

If there is places that you want to see. Maybe you want to find the Loch Ness Monster, or maybe you want to see the Isle of Arran and all its beauty, I can help plan this.

Check out my Gig on Fiverr here: https://www.fiverr.com/prawnbutt/plan-an-amazing-tripin-scotland-for-you

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