Scotland 9-Day Tours & Itineraries

Explore 8 trips designed by local kimkim specialists to get ideas for your trip to Scotland.
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The Old Man of Storr overlooking Skye's coast.
Map of Hike Scotland's Highlands & Islands: Glen Coe, Ben Nevis & the Isle of Skye - 9 Days
Hike Scotland's Highlands & Islands: Glen Coe, Ben Nevis & the Isle of Skye - 9 Days

This active 9-day hiking itinerary travels through some of Scotland’s most spectacular landscapes. Starting in the heart of the Highlands, you’ll walk along the West Highland Way, experiencing the wild beauty of Rannoch Moor and Glen Coe. The first leg of your walking journey ends at the adventure capital of Fort William, where you’ll get the chance to scale Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest peak. After a memorable ride on the historic Jacobite Express Steam Train, board a ferry for the Isle of Skye, where you’ll have three days to explore the rugged mountains, secluded coves, and idyllic villages of the Inner Hebrides.

Glenfinnan Viaduct
Map of Discover the Scottish Highlands: Perthshire, Cairngorms National Park, Ben Nevis & Edinburgh - 9 Days
Discover the Scottish Highlands: Perthshire, Cairngorms National Park, Ben Nevis & Edinburgh - 9 Days

Begin your scenic Highlands tour in the rolling hills of Perthshire and head to Cairngorms National Park, famed for its royal summer visitors.  Meander through the Spey River Valley and its world-famous distilleries to the rugged coastline of the Moray Firth.  Next up is Torridon, an ancient wilderness that embodies the quintessential Highlands landscape.  The return journey takes you to the Great Glen and the majesty of Ben Nevis before ending your adventure in Edinburgh.

Ruins of St Andrews Castle in Fife, Scotland
Map of Discover Scotland - 9 Days
Discover Scotland - 9 Days

With historic cities, quaint towns and villages, beautiful countryside, and some of the best whisky distilleries in the world, Scotland makes for a wonderfully diverse and relaxing vacation. Combining day trips to Glasgow, St Andrews, and Loch Ness, you'll spend eight nights in Edinburgh, taking in everything this historic capital has to offer. Wander centuries-old castles, tour modern galleries, and visit medieval seaside villages.

Time your trip right to catch the Highland Games
Map of Simply Scotland: Edinburgh, Cairngorms National Park & Loch Lomond - 9 Days
Simply Scotland: Edinburgh, Cairngorms National Park & Loch Lomond - 9 Days

This nine-day Scotland highlights itinerary squeezes just the right amount of fun into each day, moving at a more moderate pace. You'll explore Edinburgh, Cairngorms National Park, and Loch Lomond deeper, with almost three days in each destination. Discover history and Scottish food in the capital, then rent a car for your road trip north. In Pitlochry, you'll taste whisky and join a wildlife safari; then, it's on to Trossachs National Park for canoeing and horseback riding.

You'll explore some of Skye's most dramatic scenery by e-bike
Map of Scotland Fast-Paced Outdoor Adventures - 9 Days
Scotland Fast-Paced Outdoor Adventures - 9 Days

This nine-day Scotland road trip ticks off the country's greatest outdoor adventures in just over a week. You'll gallop from Edinburgh into Cairngorms National Park for canyoning at Bruar Falls and an off-road wildlife safari. Then switch gears on the Isle of Skye when you pedal the Trotternish Peninsula on an e-bike. Board a ferry to the mainland for a wildlife boat tour to meet furry and feathered west coast locals, then spend a day hiking in Glen Coe and discover the vibrant street art scene of Glasgow.

The colorful town of Tobermory on the Isle of Mull
Map of Island Hopping in Scotland - 9 Days
Island Hopping in Scotland - 9 Days

Get off the beaten path with this nine-day Scottish adventure that unlocks a handful of lesser-known islands. Grab the keys to a rental car and set off to explore the beauty of the Isle of Arran, then return to the mainland for a whisky-tasting and traditional Scottish ceilidh in Oban. Bounce over to the Isle of Mull for three days of exploration, then drive to Loch Lomond to cruise across the water in a private yacht. End in Glasgow with an evening of traditional folk music.

Kick off your nine-day tasting adventure in Edinburgh
Map of Edinburgh & Scottish Highlands Whisky Adventure - 9 Days
Edinburgh & Scottish Highlands Whisky Adventure - 9 Days

Explore Scotland's top single malts at the source with this nine-day self-drive whisky itinerary. The journey begins in Edinburgh with tastings and a hike up Arthur's Seat before you drive north to Speyside, the heart of Scotch whisky. Here you'll visit two distilleries and a historic cooperage workshop, then drive to Fort William, where the mountains, lochs, and malt whisky meet. Taste the local tipple and seek adventure on mountain biking trails before returning to Edinburgh.

Hike through the remarkable vistas of Glen Coe
Map of Scotland Highlights & West Highland Way - 9 Days
Scotland Highlights & West Highland Way - 9 Days

History and hiking collide on this nine-day Scotland trip that includes three days of trekking on the West Highland Way. Explore Glasgow, then take a train to beautiful Loch Lomond for an equine adventure and time in nature. From there, journey north to Oban for island exploration and history lessons, then make your way to Fort William. Here you'll begin the West Highland Way, hiking Scotland's most scenic long-distance walk for three challenging days before returning to Glasgow.

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