15 days in Scottish Highlands Itinerary

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

You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Loch Morlich and Rosemarkie Beach. Step off the beaten path and head to Zipline and Fairy Glen Falls. Venture out of the city with trips to Invermoriston Falls (in Invermoriston), Boat of Garten Golf Club (in Boat of Garten) and Rogie Falls (in Contin). And it doesn't end there: look for all kinds of wild species at Aigas Field Centre, tee off at Castle Stuart Golf Links, see Quad Bike Treks, and head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

For ratings, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, use the Inverness planning site.

Milton Keynes to Inverness is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Milton Keynes in July; daily highs in Inverness reach 22°C and lows reach 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Durness.

Durness is a village and civil parish in the north-west Highlands of Scotland. Start off your visit on the 5th (Thu): enjoy the sand and surf at Sango Bay, tour the pleasant surroundings at Durness Beach, Head underground at Smoo Cave, then don't miss a visit to Cairn House Gallery, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Rispond Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 6th (Fri): enjoy the sand and surf at Balnakeil Beach, tee off at Durness Golf Club, then contemplate the waterfront views at Balnakeil Bay, and finally take in the dramatic natural features at Kyle Of Tongue Tongue.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Durness trip builder app.

Traveling by combination of train and bus from Inverness to Durness takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In August, daily temperatures in Durness can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) early enough to drive to Lochinver.

Lochinver is a village on the coast in the Assynt district of Sutherland, Highland, Scotland. On the 7th (Sat), head outdoors with Drumbeg Loop, look for gifts at The Jammery Culkein, enjoy the sand and surf at Clachtoll Beach Campsite, then enjoy the sand and surf at Achmelvich Beach, and finally look for all kinds of wild species at Little Assynt Estate.

To see maps, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Lochinver route builder tool.

Drive from Durness to Lochinver in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in August, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) so you can go by car to Ullapool.

Ullapool is a village of around 1,500 inhabitants in Ross-shire, Scottish Highlands. Kick off your visit on the 8th (Sun): take in the exciting artwork at RhueArt, identify plant and animal life at Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve, then trek along The Bone Caves, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Ullapool Hill, and finally take in breathtaking views at Corrieshalloch Gorge. On the 9th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: play a few rounds at Ullapool Golf Club, then look for all kinds of wild species at Inverpolly Nature Reserve, then stroll through Lael Forest Walks, and finally take a tour by water with Shearwater Cruises.

To find ratings, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Ullapool online journey planner.

Getting from Lochinver to Ullapool by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive. August in Ullapool sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) early enough to drive to Gairloch.

Gairloch is a village, civil parish and community on the shores of Loch Gairloch in Wester Ross, in the North-West Highlands of Scotland. Start off your visit on the 10th (Tue): identify plant and animal life at Shieldaig Falconry, then add some adventure to your tour with Walking and Wildlife Adventures, then take in the dramatic scenery at Flowerdale Waterfall, and finally tee off at Gairloch Golf Club. On the 11th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, take a pleasant ride with Gairloch Trekking Center, tour the pleasant surroundings at Red Point Beach, then stop by Treasure Chest, and finally take an in-depth tour of Gairloch Museum.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Gairloch trip itinerary planning site.

Traveling by car from Ullapool to Gairloch takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. August in Gairloch sees daily highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Mallaig.

Mallaig ; is a port in Lochaber, on the west coast of the Highlands of Scotland. To find reviews, ratings, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Mallaig trip itinerary planning tool.

Traveling by car from Gairloch to Mallaig takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In August in Mallaig, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 13°C at night. On the 11th (Wed), you'll travel 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 12th (Thu): admire the sheer force of Inchree Waterfalls, explore the activities along Loch Linnhe, get engrossed in the history at Glencoe Folk Museum, then explore the striking landscape of Glencoe National Nature Reserve, and finally trek along Glencoe Lochan.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Fort William trip maker.

Getting from Mallaig to Fort William by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive. On the 13th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.