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Itinerary check/advice

Posted by (NYC) on

Hi all. Planning a solo trip to Scotland end of May and wanted to check the feasibility of my plan. Maybe too much driving? But first time there and not sure when I can come come back, so motivated to cover some ground! Interests are street photography in Edinburgh, birds (puffins!) and a bit of hiking (Glencoe and skye).

5/24 - Arrive Edinburgh 10am (flight from NYC)

5/25 - tour Edinburgh

5/26 - pick up car Edinburgh, drive to Oban

5/27 - Oban - three isle tour (puffins!!)

5/28- drive from Oban to Glencoe, hike and stay
overnight at Glencoe

5/29 - AM drive to isle of skye, tour afternoon

5/30 - tour isle of skye

5/31 drive Edinburgh AM, tour Edinburgh PM

6/1 - fly out of Edinburgh in AM

Posted by
2712 posts

This is a very fast itinerary, but I like all your stops, and it will give you a quick overview, which I think is what you are after. It all depends on how much you like to drive. It can be slow going in the highlands.

Skye is a big island, you will have to be selective in choosing where to go. It’s a long drive from there back to Edinburgh, so you’ll have to get up really early if you want to spend the afternoon in the city. Don’t forget, you may need to stop for gas, restroom breaks, and lunch, plus you’ll need time to turn in the car and get to your hotel.

Posted by
5740 posts

On 5/29 you don't say if you are routeing to Skye via the Armadale ferry or the bridge. If the former you need to get the ferry booked with CalMac.
From the timings on 5/31 you are clearly returning via the Bridge.

Likewise on 5/27 (which is a Holiday weekend) you need to book your tour from Oban, if you haven't already.

This seems faster paced than many would prefer, but if that's the time you have available, and you are happy with the hours of driving, then it can certainly work.

Posted by
604 posts

Lunga will have lots and lots and lots of puffins. You could do the Isle of May while you're in Edinburgh if you needed more puffins (from North Berwick).

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