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Day 1 Edinburgh/Glasgow
- Oban Area
 On
arrival at Edinburgh or Glasgow Airport, pick up your self-drive
car and start your journey. You will drive through the area known
as the Trossachs in the heart of Scotland. Make a stop at Stirling
Castle Continue around scenic Loch Lomond and through the Argyll
Forest. Make a stop at Inveraray to visit Inveraray Castle or
Inveraray Jail. Continue north through Kilmartin Glen to the
Oban area for overnight.
Day 2 Oban - Fort William
- Loch Ness - Inverness
 After breakfast
explore Oban making a visit to McCaigs Tower from where you can
see the island of Mull and beyond on a clear day. Journey north
to Fort William passing Dunstaffnage Castle and Castle Stuart
set on its own island. Fort William nestles at the foot of Ben
Nevis, the highest mountain in Scotland. From Fort William travel
northeast along the Caledonian Canal through the Great Glen along
Loch Ness towards Inverness. Keep an eye open for "Nessie".
Overnight in the Inverness area
Day 3 Inverness - Royal
Deeside - Perth
 Start your day with
a stop at Culloden Moor, site of the very last land battle on
British soil when the Jacobites, lead by Bonnie Prince Charlie,
were finally defeated by the English army. Continue now into
the heart of Speyside and whisky country. There are a large number
of whisky distilleries in the area who welcome visitors and are
happy to give you a "wee dram".
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here to view distillery visitor information
Travel down to Braemar in the heart of Royal Deeside. During
May, June and July you can visit Balmoral Castle, highland estate
of the Royal Family. Alternatively visit Braemar Castle or further
south near Perth, stop at Scone Palace. Travel south over the
"Spittal of Glenshee", a road affording dramatic views
before continuing towards the Perth area for your overnight accommodation.
Day 4 Edinburgh/Glasgow
Departure
From Perth return to Edinburgh or Glasgow Airport, return your
car and check in for your flight.
If time permits, visit St Andrews,
named after Scotland's patron saint. Visit the impressive ruins
of the cathedral, the University, castle, or take a walk on the
Old Course where golf has been played since the 15th century.
Cross the Forth road bridge with its spectacular views of the
Firth of Forth before returning your car to Edinburgh or Glasgow
Airport. Check in for your flight or add on a few days in Edinburgh
or Glasgow.
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