Experience classic Scotland on a 10-day itinerary

You’ll be surprised by how many incredible attractions you can fit in a Scotland itinerary in 10 days! The local travel experts at Nordic Visitor will make the most out of your 10 days in Scotland with a tour specially tailored to your interests.

Your options include self-guided road trips, small group tours with 16 people maximum, or even your own personal tour guide. 

Need some trip ideas and suggestions for what to see during your 10 days in Scotland? Keep browsing below.

What to see in Scotland in 10 days

On a 10-day trip to Scotland it’s easy to experience many of the country’s most famous sights and scenic routes. Starting from Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city, the most popular Scotland itineraries for 10 days usually include a trip up the beautiful east coast to Aberdeenshire, a journey through the rugged Scottish Highlands and some time to explore the main attractions on the Isle of Skye.

On this type of classic Scotland trip, you can visit the following highlights:

• The city of St Andrews
• Cairngorms National Park
• The city of Inverness
• The ancient Clava Cairns standing stones
• Loch Ness, home of the famous Loch Ness Monster
• The iconic Eilean Donan Castle
• The beautiful valley of Glen Coe
• Glenfinnan Viaduct (the “Harry Potter Bridge”)
• Doune Castle, featured in the Outlander TV series

If you’re a whisky lover, another idea for a 10-day tour of Scotland is to travel to popular whisky producing regions, such as the Isle of Islay and the charming town of Oban on the west coast. Nordic Visitor’s Scotland tour packages can be tailored by our local experts with extra nights at select locations, alternative arrivals or departures from Glasgow, day tours in Edinburgh and more. 

Go on an incredible 10-day Scotland road trip

Want to do the driving in Scotland and explore at your own pace? A road trip through Scotland in 10 days is the way to go if you want to take your time at popular photography sites or enjoy a bit of hiking on your route. With a longer tour by car in Scotland, for example 14 days or more, you could also drive to lesser-travelled regions such as the Orkney Islands or the far-flung isles of the Outer Hebrides.

Nordic Visitor’s self-drive tour packages include a rental car of your choice and everything else you need for the best Scotland road trip experience. Take comfort in the fact that all accommodations on your 10-day road trip in Scotland have been pre-arranged by your dedicated Nordic Visitor travel consultant in Edinburgh. And know exactly where you’re driving each day — and which optional attractions you can visit — with a personalised itinerary and Scotland travel guide booklet. We’ll also provide you with a hand-marked map of Scotland and our own 24/7 helpline.

See the best of Scotland in 10 days on a guided tour

Don’t want to do the driving on your 10-day tour of Scotland? A Nordic Visitor small group tour with a local guide and dedicated driver is the way to go. Unlike a standard bus tour, our tour groups are limited to 15 travellers. This way, you can enjoy more personal interactions with your knowledgeable guide and fellow travellers while exploring in a comfortable minibus.

What’s more, all guided tours operated by Nordic Visitor include quality accommodation and opportunities to taste local cuisine and Scotch whisky at renowned distilleries.

Looking for an upgraded experience? Nordic Visitor’s privately guided tours offer the flexibility of a self-drive tour but with the ease of riding in a premium vehicle driven by a professional local guide. Private tours are a great option if you’re tracing Scottish roots or have an interest in specific heritage sites.