Inverness - Nairn - Elgin - Cairngorms National Park (Self Drive)
❮Inverness - Nairn - Elgin - Cairngorms National Park (Self Drive)
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This 11 night sample itinerary includes:
- Rental a Car for 12 days
- Hotel for 3 nights in Inverness
- Hotel for 2 nights in Nairn
- Hotel for 2 nights in Elgin
- Hotel for 2 nights in Grantown on Spey
- Hotel for 2 nights in Aviemore
Driving Time
Inverness- Nairn: 23 mins. approx.
Nairn- Elgin: 29 min approx.
Elgin - Grantown on Spey: 48 mins. approx.
Grantown on Spey- Aviemore: 22 min approx.
Aviemore - Inverness: 40 mins. Approx.
A popular vacation through Scotland`s cities by car!. Start in Inverness (known as 'The Capital of the Highlands' and is a great base for travellers wishing to explore the Scottish Highlands), then drive to Nairn, Elgin (lies on the south coast of the Moray Firth roughly midway between Inverness and Aberdeen and straddles the River Lossie. The town offers many pleasant characteristics, breathtaking scenery and a number of local distilleries including Glen Moray, Gordon and MacPhail and Glen Elgin, most of which have open days for the public and whisky trails), Grantown on Spey and finally, go to Aviemore (best known for its great selection of ski locations, secluded lochs, enchanting forests and cycle trails. This resort is popular among winter sports enthusiasts due to it's close proximity to the Cairn Gorm mountain). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Flexible Itinerary
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Inverness
Day 1Arrive to Inverness
Overnight in InvernessDay 2Overnight in InvernessDay 3Overnight in InvernessDay 4Departing from Inverness
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Nairn
Day 4Arrive to Nairn
Overnight in NairnDay 5Overnight in NairnDay 6Departing from Nairn
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Elgin
Day 6Arrive to Elgin
Overnight in ElginDay 7Overnight in ElginDay 8Departing from Elgin
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Grantown-on-Spey
Day 8Arrive to Grantown-on-Spey
Overnight in Grantown-on-SpeyDay 9Overnight in Grantown-on-SpeyDay 10Departing from Grantown-on-Spey
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Aviemore
Day 10Arrive to Aviemore
Overnight in AviemoreDay 11Overnight in AviemoreDay 12Departing from Aviemore
Scotland
A vacation to the isle of Britain would be incomplete without stopping in Scotland. Edinburgh and Glasgow are some of the most cosmopolitan cities in the United Kingdom, set in an urban landscape with many historic buildings dating from the Victorian era and even earlier, impressive considering Scotland was not spared from the Blitz of World War II. Further afield, rivers flow through beautiful valleys that reach the peaks of the Highlands, an area with its own authentic cultural traditions. Whether you are in mainland Scotland or on one of the offshore islands, this nation offers so many charming experiences for the traveler, from fairytale castles to abbeys in ruins to picturesque villages.
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Inverness
The capital of the Highlands, Inverness is one of the oldest inhabited sites in Scotland. Don't miss the oldest church, Old High Church, on St Michael's Mount by the riverside, a site used for worship since Celtic times. Other interesting sights include Inverness Castle, from which Mary, Queen of Scots was infamously barred; and Urquhart Castle, south of the city, which was a formidable fortress in the Middle Ages. Inverness is a good base for exploring the Highlands. Visit Inverness Castle, The Steeple, Ness Islands, Inverness Castle, Abertarff House, Cawdor Castle, Urquhart Castle, Culloden Battlefield, and so much more!
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Nairn
Nairn is a relaxing and friendly seaside resort in the Scottish Highlands. People really like to explore the town and uncover more of its interesting history then get yourself a copy of the Treasure Trail and head-off on a murder/mystery quest. One of the sunniest and driest places in Scotland, Nairn is a popular family holiday destination and an ideal base for walking, cycling, touring the Highlands and golfing.
Enjoy Nairn Beach, The Nairn Golf Club, Nairn Museum, Brodie Castle, East Beach Nairn, Rait Castle, Kilravock Castle, Loch Flemington and much more. -
Elgin
Elgin is a town and formerly a Royal Burgh in Moray, Scotland. It is the administrative and commercial centre for Moray. The town originated to the south of the River Lossie on the higher ground above the floodplain where the town of Birnie is. The origin of the name Elgin is likely to be Celtic. It may derive from 'Aille' literally signifying beauty, but in topography a beautiful place or valley. Another possibility is ealg, meaning both Ireland and worthy.
Explore Elgin Cathedral, Elgin Museum, Spynie Palace Remains, Moray Motor Museum, Duffus Castle Ruins, Glen Moray Distillery and much more. -
Grantown-on-Spey
Grantown on Spey is a thriving bustling High Street surrounded by a plethora of plays to stay from a bunk house, caravan site, self catering sleeping from 2 to 22 and beyond, plus a large selection of Bed and Breakfast not to mention the hotels too. Grantown is located in the heart of the Cairngorms and you can walk, hike, mountain climb, ski, play golf, go fishing, jump on your bike and explore the trails in the woods, nature watching, bird watching and much more.
Visit Grantown Museum, Bird Watching and Wildlife Club, Anagach Woods, The River Spey, Lochindorb and much more. -
Aviemore
Aviemore is the nearest tourist resort to the Cairngorm Mountains offering accessibility to some of the most beautiful scenery in the Highlands, known for its skiing in winter and hiking in summer. It is the first skiing resort to be established in Scotland and is also notable for being near the freely grazing reindeer herd at Glen More, unique in the United Kingdom. The town offers a wide variety of activities including: husky racing, golf, horse riding, bird watching, fishing and water sports.
Explore Cairngorm Mountain, Rothiemurchus Estate, Loch Morlich, Landmark Forest Adventure Park, Aviemore Village, Cairngorm Reindeer Centre, and so much more!
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Visit Inverness Castle, The Steeple, Ness Islands, Inverness Castle, Abertarff House, Cawdor Castle, Urquhart Castle, Culloden Battlefield, and so much more!
Enjoy Nairn Beach, The Nairn Golf Club, Nairn Museum, Brodie Castle, East Beach Nairn, Rait Castle, Kilravock Castle, Loch Flemington and much more.
Explore Elgin Cathedral, Elgin Museum, Spynie Palace Remains, Moray Motor Museum, Duffus Castle Ruins, Glen Moray Distillery and much more.
Visit Grantown Museum, Bird Watching and Wildlife Club, Anagach Woods, The River Spey, Lochindorb and much more.
Explore Cairngorm Mountain, Rothiemurchus Estate, Loch Morlich, Landmark Forest Adventure Park, Aviemore Village, Cairngorm Reindeer Centre, and so much more!