Scotland - weekend

[thebullettrain]

Long story short. I’m in Edinburgh overnight friday. On Saturday, I was planning a day trip. However, I am now able to devote two days.

So what would you suggest - I’m willing to drive a few hours and then stay the night.

I would need to on Sunday drive down to Manchester.

One option was to stay around Balmoral and the other even five up to John O Groats but I’m told it’s grotty. Any suggestions? For completeness, I’m in Edinburgh from Tuesday for various things.

[sherman]

Head west. You should be able to get to Fort William/Tyndrum area from Edinburgh. Then Sunday drive down the other side of Loch lomond past Glasgow and down to Manchester.

[Pilotguy]

https://heart200.scot/the-route/

I’d be looking at heading up to Loch Tay, maybe a stop in Stirling for the monuments and castle. Overnight at the hotel in Kenmore or nearer to Killin for the Falls of Dochart. A827 to Aberfeldy, Dewars distillery or a kayaking taster at Beyond Adventure just over the road from the distillery.

[thebullettrain]

Thanks, would Stirling Castle and Balmoral be possible in one day ending with a night at Aviemore and then onwards to Loch Ness and Inverness the next day?

[sherman]

No chance if you actually want a look around inside the castles.
Edinburgh- stirling 1hr ish driving
Stirling castle 2 +hours
Stirling- balmoral 2 hours+ driving
Balmoral 2+hours
Balmoral - aviemore 1.5 hours

Your next day to Inverness and loch ness is mofe than doable but it will leave you a long drive from home

Edited by sherman on Thursday 15th July 23:39

Edited by sherman on Thursday 15th July 23:42

[thebullettrain]

Thanks all. Plan will be confirmed this weekend.

As an aide for a day trip from Edinburgh, to Loch Lomand, would you recommend going via Glasgow on the M8 and then the A83 or the M9 via Sterling and then the A811?

[gca117]

A811 everytime. Also consider the loop Stirling - A84 via Callander - A85 to Crainlarich (can pop down to Killen) - A82 Loch Lomond down to Balloch and then A811 back to Stirling. Although be prepared for bumper to bumper slow moving traffic on some stretches at this time of year.