East Scotland, The Cairngorms, The Great Glen, Mull & Argyll: 9 Days
A grand nine-day circuit taking in the full diversity of Scotland – the Angus glens and Aberdeenshire coast, the Cairngorms wilderness, Loch Ness and the Great Glen, then west to Mull, Iona and the Argyll coast.
Distance & Duration
Approx. 850–1,050 miles including ferry crossings. Allow 9 days / 8 nights.
Key Highlights
- Angus Glens – Glen Clova, Glen Doll and the Cairn o’ Mount pass
- Dunnottar Castle on the Aberdeenshire coast
- Cairngorms – osprey watching at Loch Garten
- Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle
- Glencoe and the Buachaille Etive Mòr
- Isle of Mull – Tobermory and Iona Abbey
- Loch Fyne and Inveraray Castle
Suggested Stops
- Dundee & Angus Glens
- Stonehaven & Dunnottar
- Speyside
- Cairngorms
- Inverness & Loch Ness
- Fort William
- Glencoe
- Oban & Mull ferry
- Tobermory
- Iona
- Inveraray & Loch Fyne
Where to Stay / Camp
Nine nights across a huge geographic spread. The Angus glens and Deeside offer great formal sites; the Cairngorms forest edge is perfect for a night under ancient pines; Mull’s west coast and Iona are magical wild camping territory. Plan your fuel and supplies carefully as you move between the east and west.
Driving Tips
- The Cairn o’ Mount road (B974) over the Mounth is one of Scotland’s great hidden drives
- Timing the Mull ferry from Oban allows a relaxed two-island (Mull + Iona) experience
- Loch Fyne oysters are a must – stop at the Loch Fyne Oyster Bar near Cairndow
- The A82 along Loch Lomond can be very slow in summer – use the B837 as an alternative
Best Time to Visit
May to September. The variety of landscapes means almost any condition offers something spectacular. September and October are particularly good for Deeside and the Cairngorms.
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