We are flying into/out of Inverness and are thinking about making a tour through Scotland similar to Rick's best 2 week trip with a car. We have been to Edinburgh for a week previously and are interested in the sights between Inverness and Glasgow including Isle of Skye. Can this be done via train/bus with ease or would we be much better off with a car? We have 9 days and 9 nights. TIA!
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Isle of Skye, Scotland
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You will find exploring Skye without a car to be highly frustrating. There are bus routes on the island, but some well known tourist sites such as Neist Point, Coral Beach and Fairy pools have no bus access. Buses are also not that frequent.
Posted by
Chicagoland
2677 posts
Due to logistics, Skye is best seen by car. However, most of the rest of Rick's itinerary is doable by public transportation. But, it may be a bit rushed for 9 days.
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Mid-Atlantic area
8824 posts
I’m an advocate for renting a car when you want to visit off the beaten path locations or where public transportation schedules don’t mesh well with your plans.
For example, in 2022 we were staying in Nairn. On one day trip we visited Fort George, Clava Cairns, and Inverness. Afterwards we stopped for pastries and coffee at a cafe between Inverness and Nairn. On the same trip when driving between Edinburgh and Stirling we made stops to see the Forth Bridge, the Kelpies, and the Falkirk Wheel. While there probably was a public transportation option in each instance, waiting for buses would have used significantly more time.
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OP
USA
945 posts
I managed to find a flight into Edinburgh. We will spend the first few nights in Glasgow and rent a car to drive the rest of the trip to Inverness. Thanks for the help!