14 days in Scotland Itinerary

Inverness, often described as the Gateway to the Highlands, is a thriving commercial and industrial center.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Highland Folk Museum and Culloden Battlefield. Get in touch with nature at Cairngorm Reindeer Centre and River Ness. Change things up with these side-trips from Inverness: Loch Garten Nature Reserve (in Boat of Garten), Cairngorm Mountain (in Aviemore) and RZSS Highland Wildlife Park (in Kingussie).

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Tampa, USA to Inverness is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight; or do a combination of flight and train. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time is 5 hours. In April, Inverness is cooler than Tampa - with highs of 52°F and lows of 36°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Stromness.

Stromness is the second-most populated town in Orkney, Scotland. Start off your visit on the 26th (Sun): explore the ancient world of Earl's Bu, explore the ancient world of Maeshowe, explore the ancient world of Ring of Brodgar, then take an unorthodox tour of Standing Stones of Stenness, then delve into the distant past at Barnhouse Neolithic Settlement, and finally delve into the distant past at Skara Brae.

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Traveling by flight from Inverness to Stromness takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and flight. In April, daytime highs in Stromness are 48°F, while nighttime lows are 38°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Stornoway.

On the 27th (Mon), make a trip to The Blackhouse, explore the ancient world of Calanais Standing Stones, then examine the collection at Story of Harris Tweed at Stornoway Town Hall, then explore the historical opulence of Lews Castle, and finally delve into the distant past at Steinacleit Stone Circle.

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Explore your travel options from Stromness to Stornoway with the Route module. In April in Stornoway, expect temperatures between 50°F during the day and 38°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Isle of Skye.

Blessed with picturesque lochs and a dramatic, rocky coastline, the far-flung Isle of Skye remains one of Scotland's most beloved destinations.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Tue): explore the striking landscape at Kilt Rock, explore the striking landscape at The Quiraing, then take in the dramatic natural features at The Old Man of Storr, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Lealt Falls. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the activities along Portree Harbour, then experience rural life at The Oyster Shed, and then stroll through Neist Point.

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Traveling by car from Stornoway to Isle of Skye takes 4 hours. April in Isle of Skye sees daily highs of 50°F and lows of 39°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to drive to Fort William.

Fort William is the second largest settlement in the Highlands of Scotland with around 10,000 inhabitants – and the largest town: only the city of Inverness is larger.Fort William is a major tourist centre, with Glen Coe just to the south, Aonach Mòr to the east and Glenfinnan to the west, on the Road to the Isles. Start off your visit on the 30th (Thu): take in the dramatic scenery at Steall Waterfall, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Ben Nevis, then take in the awesome beauty at Nevis Range Mountain Resort, and finally contemplate the long history of Glenfinnan Viaduct. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 1st (Fri): contemplate the long history of Fort Augustus Abbey, contemplate the long history of Glenfinnan Monument, and then admire the verdant scenery at Glen Coe.

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Traveling by car from Isle of Skye to Fort William takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) so you can go by car to Glasgow.

Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow is known for its cultural heritage and the friendliness of its people.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Mount Stuart and St Michaels Chapel Ruins. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Culzean Castle and Doune Castle. Get out of town with these interesting Glasgow side-trips: National Wallace Monument (in Stirling), Rosslyn Chapel (in Roslin) and Inveraray Castle (in Inveraray). There's more to do: stroll the grounds of The Necropolis.

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Drive from Fort William to Glasgow in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In May, daytime highs in Glasgow are 59°F, while nighttime lows are 44°F. You'll set off for home on the 5th (Tue).