Scotland Shorts - 7 Days in the East of Scotland
What would seven days on Scotland’s east coast look like? Filled with cities, coastline, castles and much more besides, this part of the country is perfect for an unforgettable road trip.
Starting in Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital, you can see incredible historic attractions before heading north to Fife to see the fishing villages of the East Neuk and the charming university town of St Andrews.
Soak up the pioneering spirit of Dundee, a UNESCO City of Design. On its waterfront, admire the old and the new – the RRS Discovery, a 116 year-old ship used for early polar expeditions stands side by side with the newly constructed V&A Museum of Design Dundee.
On the stretch from Dundee to Aberdeen, you won’t want to miss the chance to take in one of Scotland’s most breathtaking ruins, Dunnottar Castle. This cliff-top ruin looks like a scene from the pages of a fairy tale. Don’t forget to take you camera!
After an overnight stay in Aberdeen, your journey will take you inland, through the land of Speyside, one of Scotland’s whisky producing regions. Plan a stop at a distillery to take a tour and see how uisge beatha, ‘the water of life’, is made.
Driving through the majestic countryside of Royal Deeside and the east side of the Cairngorms National Park is bound to be a highlight of the journey. Take time for a scenic walk in Highland Perthshire to see enchanting woodlands with tumbling waters and towering trees before returning back to Edinburgh.
Ready to hit to road? Pack your bags, buckle up and follow our 7 days in the east of Scotland itinerary.
7 days in the east of Scotland itinerary: https://www.visitscotland.com/see-do/tours/driving-road-trips/7-days-east-scotland/
Edinburgh: https://www.visitscotland.com/destinations-maps/edinburgh/
Fife: https://www.visitscotland.com/destinations-maps/kingdom-fife/
Dundee: https://www.visitscotland.com/destinations-maps/dundee/
Aberdeen: https://www.visitscotland.com/destinations-maps/aberdeen/
Speyside whisky region: http://ebooks.visitscotland.com/whisky-distilleries-guides/7/
Moray Speyside: https://www.morayspeyside.com/
Royal Deeside: https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/royal-deeside-p237731
Cairngorms National Park: https://www.visitscotland.com/see-do/landscapes-nature/national-parks-gardens/cairngorms/
Perthshire: https://www.visitscotland.com/destinations-maps/perthshire/
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