SCOTLAND AND HIGHLANDS (Self-guided)

ITINERARY

• Day 1

  Glasgow:

  Transfer from France to reach Glasgow, gateway to Scotland. Hotel check-in and free time to discover the city at your own pace: its historic center, the shopping district of Buchanan Street, or the lively banks of the River Clyde.

• Day 1

  Glasgow – Fort William (171 km):

  Discovery of the center of Glasgow and the Riverside Museum, before taking the road toward the grand landscapes of the Highlands. Along the way, passing by the famous Neptune’s Staircase locks, the mythical Glencoe valley, and Ben Nevis, the highest peak in the United Kingdom. Arrival in Fort William, nestled in the heart of the mountains.

• Day 3

  Fort William – Strathpeffer (222 km):

  Magnificent day through Scottish lochs and mountains.
  You will ride along Loch Lomond, admire the Glenfinnan Viaduct, made famous by the Harry Potter films, and stop at the Commando Memorial in Spean Bridge. Discovery of Loch Ness and the ruins of Urquhart Castle, before reaching the wild nature of Loch Affric.

• Day 4

  Strathpeffer – John O’Groats (189 km):

  Route toward the far north of Scotland. Visit of a traditional whisky distillery (Glenmorangie or Balblair), then discovery of Dunrobin Castle and the rugged coast leading to Sinclair Castle and the Noss Head headland.
  You will then reach John O’Groats, the northernmost point of the United Kingdom, facing the Orkney Islands.

• Day 5

  John O’Groats – Ullapool (257 km):

  Spectacular stage through the wildest landscapes of Scotland. Passing by the remote beaches of Tongue Bay, Loch Eriboll, the ruins of Ardvreck Castle on Loch Assynt, before reaching the charming port of Ullapool, on the shores of Loch Broom.

• Day 6

  Ullapool – Isle of Skye (256 km):

  Heading toward the mythical Isle of Skye. Stop at the Measach waterfalls, then panoramic ride via Applecross, the Glen Torridon valley, and the spectacular Bealach na Bà pass, offering breathtaking views over the west coast. Passing by Gruinard Bay and Loch Ewe before arriving on the island.

• Day 7

  Isle of Skye (loop – 207 km):

  Day dedicated to discovering the island’s emblematic landscapes: the rock formations of the Quiraing, the peaks of the Old Man of Storr, the Kilt Rock waterfall, the charming port of Portree, and the ruins of Duntulm Castle, facing the Hebrides Sea.

• Day 8

  Isle of Skye – Nairn (190 km):

  Return to the mainland via Eilean Donan Castle, one of the most photographed in Scotland. Visit of the Highland Folk Museum, the Ruthven Barracks, and the Cairngorms National Park. The day ends at the historic site of Culloden, an emblematic place of Scottish memory.

• Day 9

  Nairn – Pitlochry (204 km):

  Crossing of the whisky route and Glenlivet, then discovery of the villages of Ballater and Braemar, in the heart of the Deeside mountains. Stop at Corgarff Castle and Blair Castle, before crossing the spectacular Devil’s Elbow pass.

• Day 10

  Pitlochry – Edinburgh (160 km):

  Final stage through the southern lowlands. Passing by the UNESCO-listed Forth Bridge, then visit of the historic center of Stirling, the impressive Kelpies sculptures, and Linlithgow Palace, before arrival in Edinburgh.

• Day 11

  Edinburgh:

  Free day to explore the Scottish capital: the majestic Edinburgh Castle, the famous Princes Street, Calton Hill, Holyrood Palace, and the Royal Mile, not forgetting the National Museum of Scotland.

• Day 12

  Edinburgh:

  End of your trip. Return to France via a free transfer stage, with your head full of grand images and unforgettable memories of Scotland.