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Make your way from Glasgow all the way up to the Isle of Skye and back down to Edinburgh to truly get to know the best of Scotland.

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About Glasgow

<p>The founder and patron saint of the city of Glasgow was Kentigern (better known as Mungo,) who was a missionary in the in the late sixth century. He was made a patron saint because he performed four miracles. The symbols of the four miracles were included in Glasgow&rsquo;s coat of arms.&nbsp;</p>

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Glasgow

Scotland, United Kingdom

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About Fort William

<p>A major tourist center, Fort William is one of the largest towns in Scotland's Highlands. <a href="https://www.routeperfect.com/united-kingdom/glen-coe">Glen Coe</a> is just to the south, Aonach Mor to the east and Glenfinnan to the west, on the Road to the Isles. Fort William, as its name suggests, was an army fort built by the English forces on the banks of Loch Linnhe, reason being that they could control the local Scottish clans. The town is boasts to have the highest mountain in the <a href="https://www.routeperfect.com/united-kingdom">UK</a>, <a href="https://www.routeperfect.com/united-kingdom/ben-nevis">Ben Nevis</a> 1,345 meters, making it very popular resort for many year-round activities. In the winter the town is a center for ski and snow activities on the slopes of Ben Nevis and in the summer the same slopes become biking and hiking trails.&nbsp;</p>

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Fort William

Scotland, United Kingdom

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About Isle of Skye

<p>Off the mainland of the west coast of <a href="https://www.routeperfect.com/united-kingdom/scotland">Scotland</a> are the Hebrides, an archipelago with two groups of islands - those that are close to the mainland, the Inner Hebrides and those that are further away, the Outer Hebrides. The Isle of Skye is the biggest island of the Inner Hebrides and has a bridge connecting the island to mainland Scotland with no toll fees. The Isle of Skye is a perfect getaway for nature lovers.</p>

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Isle of Skye

Scotland, United Kingdom

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About Inverness

<p>Inverness, meaning "Mouth of the River Ness" is the capital of the Scottish Highlands. The river Ness which flows from <a href="https://www.routeperfect.com/united-kingdom/loch-ness">Loch Ness</a> into the Beauly Firth divides this city. The city is the largest in the area and is dominated by the 19th century red-stone Inverness Castle (listed as a Category A building) which was built on the site of an older castle. Immortalized by Shakespeare&rsquo;s Macbeth, Inverness was a fortress but served as a government building in the last few decades. However, the castle is closed due to renovations and hopefully the castle will reopen to the public sometime in 2025.</p>

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Inverness

Scotland, United Kingdom

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About Aberdeen

Aberdeen is Scotland's third most populous city. The area around Aberdeen has been settled since at least 8,000 years ago, when prehistoric villages lay around the mouths of the rivers Dee and Don. The city has a long, sandy coastline and a wide range of cultural activities, amenities and museums, like the Aberdeen Maritime Museum and the King's Museum.

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Aberdeen

Scotland, United Kingdom

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About Edinburgh

<p>Edinburgh, although not the largest, actually the second largest city in <a href="https://www.routeperfect.com/united-kingdom/scotland/">Scotland</a>, is the capital city. It is on the eastern side of the country not far from the Firth of Forth (the forth being a river and firth is an estuary). It meets the North Sea with Fife on the north coast and Lothian on the south. A moniker for Edinburgh is &ldquo;The Auld Reekie&rdquo; which means &ldquo;Old Smokey&ldquo; (from the days when black smoke draped the city in a gray fog).</p>

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Edinburgh

Scotland, United Kingdom

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Joshua Bassett

Joshua Bassett is an American actor, singer, and songwriter who gained prominence for his role in the Disney+ series "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series." His music career features heartfelt pop songs with catchy melodies and relatable lyrics, showcasing his talent as both a performer and a songwriter. Bassett's charismatic presence and versatile artistry have quickly made him a rising star in the entertainment industry.

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Sauchiehall Street's Sunday Story Time

Each Sunday, a thrilling family reading exploit unfolds, hosted by professional booksellers who take participants through a vibrant tale from their eclectic array of picture books. Tailored for families, this journey tagged with enchanting stories promises to fascinate readers across all age lines.

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Scotland's Best Cities
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City name
Date
Nights
1.
Glasgow, United Kingdom
1 nights

En-route: Attaractions on the way.

1.1
Dalwhinnie Distillery
1.2
Queen's View
1.3
Culross
1.4
Scone Palace
1.5
Oban
1.6
Polphail Village
1.7
Huntingtower Castle
1.8
Elcho Castle
1.9
Falkirk
1.10
Scottish Vintage Bus Museum
2.
Fort William, United Kingdom
1 nights

En-route: Attaractions on the way.

2.1
Dalwhinnie Distillery
2.2
Loch Broom
2.3
Kilchurn Castle
2.4
Loch Awe
2.5
Isle of Staffa
2.6
Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve
2.7
Iona Abbey
2.8
Cairngorm Panorama
2.9
Stoer Peninsula
2.10
Loch Assynt
3.
Isle of Skye, United Kingdom
2 nights

En-route: Attaractions on the way.

3.1
Cairngorm Panorama
3.2
Ben Nevis
3.3
Dalwhinnie Distillery
3.4
Sueno's Stone
3.5
Glen Coe
3.6
Sanna Beach
3.7
Ardnamurchan Peninsula
3.8
Sandwood Beach
3.9
Massacre Cave
3.10
Scottish Sea Life Sanctuary
4.
Inverness, United Kingdom
2 nights

En-route: Attaractions on the way.

4.1
The Pleasance
4.2
Urquhart Castle
4.3
Dalwhinnie Distillery
4.4
Queen's View
4.5
Slains Castle
4.6
Glenmorangie Distillery
4.7
Camperdown Country Park
4.8
Scone Palace
4.9
Blair Atholl
4.10
Perth
5.
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
2 nights

En-route: Attaractions on the way.

5.1
Scone Palace
5.2
Scottish Vintage Bus Museum
5.3
Rosslyn Chapel
5.4
Stirling
5.5
Elcho Castle
5.6
Lennoxlove House
5.7
Queen's View
5.8
Huntingtower Castle
5.9
Cairngorms National Park
5.10
Craigievar Castle
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
3 nights