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Great Scotland Tour – 9 Nights

An Ultimate Self-Drive Porsche Experience

This exceptional journey has been curated using years of experience exploring the Scottish Highlands. Designed for drivers who value iconic roads, dramatic landscapes, and refined comfort, this self-drive tour allows you to experience Scotland at your own pace, supported by expert planning throughout.

Your journey is guided by a comprehensive road book, including pre-planned routes, route links, timings, scenic viewpoints, and hand-picked attractions. Accommodation is a carefully selected mix of quality 3- and 4-star hotels, all personally tried and tested.

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    FULL TOUR DETAILS

    Trip Location

    Scotland

    Trip Duration

    10 days, 9 nights

    Hotels

    Included

    Lead car & tour guide

    Not Included

    THE ROUTE

    Take a look at the iconic destinations you’ll be driving to and stopping at each day. Every new location is filled with stunning views and exciting adventures.

    Day 1

    Edinburgh

    Day 2

    Cairngorms National Park & Royal Deeside

    Day 3

    East Coast & Northern Highlands

    Day 4

    Far North & John o’ Groats

    Day 5

    North Coast to the Northwest Highlands

    Day 6

    Remote Northwest Highlands

    Day 7

    Ullapool & Wester Ross

    Day 8

    Applecross, Bealach na Ba & Eilean Donan Castle

    Day 9

    Glencoe, The Trossachs

    THE FULL ITINERARY

    Check out the full day by day breakdown of this tour.

    Day 1 – Edinburgh

    Your tour begins in Scotland’s historic capital, where your Porsche will be delivered directly to your hotel. Spend the day exploring the city at your leisure, soaking up its rich history, architecture, and vibrant atmosphere.

    Highlights include:

    • Exploring the Old Town and Royal Mile
    • Visiting Edinburgh Castle for panoramic city views
    • Free time for shopping, cafés, and galleries
    • Evening dining at the iconic Dome

    Tonight’s stay: The George Hotel by IHG

    Day 2 – Cairngorms National Park & Royal Deeside

    Leaving Edinburgh behind, today’s drive takes you north into the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, offering some of the most scenic and enjoyable driving roads in Scotland.

    Today’s experience includes:

    • Driving through the Cairngorms National Park
    • Visit to Glenshee Ski Centre with optional cable car ride
    • Driving the historic Old Military Road
    • Time to explore Balmoral Castle and its grounds
    • Optional whisky distillery visit en route

    Tonight’s stay: Dalmunzie Castle Hotel

    Day 3 – East Coast & Northern Highlands

    A scenic coastal drive takes you further north into the Highlands. The day is intentionally flexible, allowing you to choose how adventurous or relaxed you wish to be.

    Optional activities include:

    • Boutique shopping and historic towns
    • Searching for the Loch Ness Monster
    • Falconry experiences
    • Scenic viewpoints and nature watching
    • Whisky distilleries and famous landmarks

    Tonight’s stay: Dornoch Castle Hotel

    Day 4 – Far North & John o’ Groats

    Today you reach the dramatic far north of mainland Scotland, combining castles, coastline, and iconic landmarks.

    Highlights include:

    • Visit to the fairytale Dunrobin Castle
    • Falconry display set against coastal scenery
    • Optional visits to Old Pulteney or Rock Rose Gin
    • John o’ Groats photo opportunity and souvenir stop
    • Optional wildlife boat trips to spot puffins, seals, and orcas

    Tonight’s stay: Forss House Hotel

    Day 5 – North Coast to the Northwest Highlands

    Travelling west along the North Coast, the scenery becomes increasingly dramatic, with rugged cliffs, open sea views, and vast Highland landscapes.

    Optional stops and activities include:

    • Exploring the impressive Smoo Cave
    • Treats at Cocoa Mountain
    • Arts and crafts village visits
    • Highland Coo farm experience (pre-booking required)
    • Adventure activities such as zip-lining or cliff jumping

    Tonight’s stay: Inver Lodge Hotel
    (Two-night stay)

    Day 6 – Remote Northwest Highlands

    A day dedicated to exploring the remote beauty of the Northwest Highlands, featuring some of Scotland’s most memorable single-track roads.

    Today’s experience includes:

    • Visit to the iconic Kylesku Bridge
    • Optional guided boat tour with a local skipper
    • Wildlife spotting, including seals
    • Lunch options featuring local pies or fresh seafood
    • Scenic single-track driving past lighthouses and coastal villages

    Tonight’s stay: Inver Lodge Hotel

    Day 7 – Ullapool & Wester Ross

    Today brings a mix of coastal villages, cultural stops, and striking Highland scenery as you continue south-west.

    Highlights include:

    • Stop at the fishing village of Ullapool
    • Harbour views, cafés, and souvenir shopping
    • Visit to the WWII Arctic Convoy Museum
    • Lunch at Inverewe Gardens
    • Scenic drive through rugged mountain and loch landscapes

    Tonight’s stay: Luxury country house hotel in the Southwest Highlands

    Day 8 – Applecross, Bealach na Ba & Eilean Donan Castle

    One of the most exhilarating driving days of the tour, featuring legendary mountain passes and iconic Scottish landmarks.

    Today’s highlights include:

    • Driving the famous Bealach na Ba pass to Applecross
    • Rewarding seafood lunch at the Applecross Inn
    • Coastal driving with Highland coos at the roadside
    • Visit to Eilean Donan Castle
    • Film locations from Highlander and James Bond

    Tonight’s stay: The Whispering Pine Lodge Hotel

    Day 9 – Glencoe, The Trossachs & Return to Edinburgh

    Your final driving day still delivers unforgettable scenery, iconic film locations, and engineering landmarks.

    Optional stops include:

    • Ben Nevis Distillery tour
    • Glenfinnan Viaduct from the Harry Potter films
    • Drive through the Glencoe mountain range
    • Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park
    • The Kelpies or the Falkirk Wheel

    On arrival back in Edinburgh, leave your car keys with hotel reception and our team will collect the vehicle.

    Tonight’s stay: Edinburgh Hotel

    Day 10 – Departure

    Your unforgettable ultimate driving adventure has now come to an end.

    Until next time.

    What’s Included

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION

    Here’s what you need to know before heading on this once in a lifetime tour.

    What's included?

    • Nine nights’ accommodation in hand-picked hotels
    • Daily breakfast throughout the tour
    • Nine-day Porsche rental
    • Vehicle delivered to your hotel and collected on return
    • Detailed road book with maps, routes, activities, and timings
    • Pre-planned route links
    • Breakdown cover within Scotland
    • On-call assistance throughout your journey

    PRICE

    £7,400

    Based on one car with two people sharing

    GET READY FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURE

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