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Themed Itineraries
Whether you are born to be wild or looking for adventure, our themed itineraries take you on a trip into the true heart of Scotland. Our itinerary suggestions in this section provide a selection of themed routes all around the country for you to follow and enjoy at your own pace. Follow our handy step-by-step guides to all the attractions along the route, and use the links to find out more about what to see and do along the way.
Themed Itineraries
National Tourist Routes
Off-the-beaten-track routes as diverse as the Scottish landscape itself, selected not only because they are attractive in their own right but also because they offer a variety of things to see and do on the way to your chosen destination.- 4 days
Whisky Country
A warm welcome awaits you in Speyside - home to more than half of Scotland's distilleries.- 4 days
A Mackintosh Trail
A walking tour exploring some of Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s most memorable architectural work in Glasgow and includes visits to permanent exhibitions of his work.- 2 days
Explore Dumfries & Galloway
Discover Dumfries & Galloway, a region rich in history, culture and activities and the perfect get-away-from-it-all destination for both long and short breaks.- 4 days
Scotland's Castle Trail
Scotland’s only dedicated Castle Trail lets you discover the dramatic stories of 16 of Aberdeenshire’s most famous castles.- 4 days
Explore the Scottish Borders
Explore The Scottish Borders and you'll discover a rich and varied landscape, packed with reminders of its dramatic past and brought up to date with thoroughly modern attractions and activities.- 4 days
Explore the Kingdom of Fife
Historic home of monarchs, world-renowned for its golf and with some of Scotland's best scenic attractions, Fife enjoys a distinct identity well worth discovering.- 2 days
Cairngorms National Park
Britain’s largest National Park is a living, working landscape with wild land at its heart, where there is an unrivalled range of outdoor activities to enjoy and so much to see and do in a relatively small area.- 4 days
More National Tourist Routes
Off-the-beaten-track routes as diverse as the Scottish landscape itself, selected not only because they are attractive in their own right but also because they offer a variety of things to see and do on the way to your chosen destination.- 4 days
Magical isles & peninsulas
Take a magical journey around some of Scotland's most romantic isles and peninsulas, with a guaranteed spectacular view at every turn.- 4 days
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Making Scotland's history
Scotland's history over the last millennium is told through visitor centres, exhibitions and tours bringing to life tales and stories of the past.- 3 days
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Castles & history
With illustrious names like Braemar, Balmoral and Blair Castle, discover some fascinating Scottish history in a majestic setting on a visit to Cairngorms National Park.- 3 days
Golf in the Cairngorms National Park
Highland golf has a character of its own and within the Cairngorms National Park you can choose from over a dozen great courses.- 3 days
Scotland's first National Park
Visited and enjoyed by many for its recreational value, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park encompasses around 720 square miles.- 3 days
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Castles, coast and countryside
Discover castles, historic villages and miles of glorious coastline as you journey through East Lothian's and Scottish Borders' coast and countryside.- 3 days
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Even more National Tourist Routes
Off-the-beaten-track routes as diverse as the Scottish landscape itself, selected not only because they are attractive in their own right but also because they offer a variety of things to see and do.- 4 days
Wildlife watching in Cairngorms National Park
If you’re looking for the special flora and fauna of Scotland, then the Cairngorms National Park is the place to come.- 4 days
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