3 days in Glencoe, Fort William & Isle of Skye Itinerary

Glencoe or Glencoe Village is the main settlement in Glen Coe in the Lochaber area of the Scottish Highlands. For photos, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Glencoe trip itinerary builder website.

Dundee to Glencoe is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Traveling from Dundee in September, expect a bit cooler with lows of 9°C in Glencoe. On the 12th (Sat), you're off to Fort William.

Fort William is the second largest settlement in the Highlands of Scotland with around 10,000 inhabitants – and the largest town: only the city of Inverness is larger.Fort William is a major tourist centre, with Glen Coe just to the south, Aonach Mòr to the east and Glenfinnan to the west, on the Road to the Isles. Your day by day itinerary now includes Loch Faskally, Highland Wildlife & Birdwatch Safaris, Loch Morar, and other attractions you added. Start off your visit on the 12th (Sat): identify plant and animal life at Cairngorm Reindeer Centre, add some adventure to your tour with Rockhopper Sea Kayaking - Day Tours, hike along Loch Affric Circular Walk, see exotic creatures in open habitats at Highland Wildlife & Birdwatch Safaris, then relax and float downstream with G2 Outdoor - Day Activities, and finally take in the dramatic natural features at Loch Morar. On the 13th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: hit the slopes at Cairngorm Mountain.

Plan trip to Fort William with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.

Fort William is just a stone's throw from Glencoe. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Isle of Skye.

Blessed with picturesque lochs and a dramatic, rocky coastline, the far-flung Isle of Skye remains one of Scotland's most beloved destinations.

On the 14th (Mon), explore the striking landscape at The Old Man of Storr and then take in the dramatic natural features at The Quiraing.

To see maps, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Isle of Skye holiday maker app.

You can drive from Fort William to Isle of Skye in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 17°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) so you can go by car back home.