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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

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

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

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
  • 6

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
  • 8

Palms, poets & pilgrims

See the landscape that inspired Scotland's National Bard, from his birthplace in Alloway to his final home in Dumfries.
  • 5 days
  • 9

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

The John Buchan Trail

This tour will visit many places mentioned in John Buchan's work, and introduce you to the scenery and history that inspired him.
  • 2 days
  • 5

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
  • 5

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
  • 7

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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