This 6- or 7-day scenic road trip follows a classic route with a bit of everything. It runs counter-clockwise around central and northern Scotland and keeps driving to a minimum while providing an excellent taster of the country's finest assets.

That means: inspiring landscapes, outdoor activities, castles, landscaped gardens, wildlife, distilleries, historic attractions, and time to explore two vibrant cities. There's a also bit of flexibility along the way if one or another option doesn't appeal.

The tour described below starts and ends in Edinburgh, but it would be as easy to start and finish in Glasgow.

Day 1: Edinburgh

Follow the Edinburgh-in-a-Day itinerary to take in the capital’s highlights which include the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, the National Museum of Scotland and the New Town.

Day 2: Perthshire