New places of interest including Japanese Garden (near Dollar), Macallan Distillery centre, Moat Brae (Dumfries) and Scottish submarine centre (Helensburgh)

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You can also ride on the Jacobite Steam train, which is the one used for the film and which goes straight over the viaduct! The train goes from Fort William to Mallaig and does get booked up well in advance, so be sure to book early! The gorgeous Loch Lomond and Trossachs lie to the south, Glasgow and Clyde Valley sit near its centre, and the northern section extends into Argyll & Bute – all of which are some of the finest tourist destinations in Britain. Highlights of the Inner Hebrides are the stunning scenery of Skye and the whisky distilleries of Islay. The Outer Hebrides, meanwhile, are famous for the ancient stone circle at Callanish on Lewis and the white sand beaches of Barra. Make sure to also visit Urquhart Castle that’s around 20 miles away from Inverness and don’t forget to try some traditional Scottish foodswhilst you’re in the area.So, how DO you narrow down all the ‘must-visit’ places into a reasonable itinerary, especially if you only have a few days for your Scottish road trip?

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Likewise, if you have longer, you can either travel more scenic routes around Scotland (especially on the Highlands tourist route), see more incredible places, do some more tours around Scotland, taste more whisky or just take your time and linger a while over your favourite places. Make sure to spend half a day discovering its beautiful history and sprawling estate. Balmoral Castle is open to us public between April and July every year, so plan your visit around this. There’s also a whole heap of free things to do in the city and a huge array of delicious restaurants and bars to visit, too.Complied after years of experience touring and exploring Scotland, it contains all the best things to see and do, plus everything you need for incredible Scottish road trips for years to come. TOP TIP– If you’re not from the UK and you don’t really understand football (soccer!), don’t mention football in Glasgow. If you enjoy food- you’re in for a real treat- Edinburgh has some FANTASTIC eating places. Here are 10 vegan-friendly restaurants in Edinburgh for everyone to enjoy. Where to stay Loch Lomond is actually part of the TrossachsNational Park, which has 22 lochs! Loch Lomond is the biggest. You can kayak, paddleboard, canoe and even hire jet-skis in the summer. There are 30 islands on Loch Lomond alone to explore- plenty to keep you occupied if you want to stay for a few days. Scotland is known for golf and there are some world class links courses here including St Andrews, Turnberry and Muirfield.