6 days in United Kingdom Itinerary
6 days in United Kingdom Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Scotland journey planner
Start: Manchester
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St. Andrews
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Dundee
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Pitlochry
— 1 night
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Aviemore
— 3 nights
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End: Manchester
Sun, Aug 16 - Fri, Aug 21
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Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sun): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St Andrews Cathedral, explore the historical opulence of St Andrews Castle, and then tee off at St Andrews Links.
For photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our St. Andrews trip maker.
Manchester to St. Andrews is an approximately 5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of train and bus; or fly. In August in St. Andrews, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to drive to Dundee.
For photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our St. Andrews trip maker.
Manchester to St. Andrews is an approximately 5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of train and bus; or fly. In August in St. Andrews, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to drive to Dundee.
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Dundee, officially the City of Dundee, is the fourth-largest city in Scotland.On the 17th (Mon), pause for some photo ops at Burns Statue, get engrossed in the history at Discovery Point, admire the masterpieces at V&A Dundee, then race across the water with Pirate Boats, and finally pause for some photo ops at Desperate Dan Statue.
For traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Dundee itinerary planner.
Dundee is very close to St. Andrews. Expect a daytime high around 21°C in August, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Pitlochry.
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Pitlochry is a burgh in the county of Perthshire in Scotland, lying on the River Tummel. Start off your visit on the 18th (Tue): look for all kinds of wild species at Birnam Oak, then don't miss a visit to Queen's View Visitor Centre, then step into the grandiose world of Blair Castle and Hercules Gardens, and finally see human ingenuity at work at Pitlochry Dam Power Station And Fish Ladder.
To see where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Pitlochry trip builder website.
You can drive from Dundee to Pitlochry in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to drive to Aviemore.
To see where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Pitlochry trip builder website.
You can drive from Dundee to Pitlochry in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to drive to Aviemore.
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Aviemore is a town and tourist resort, situated within the Cairngorms National Park in the Highlands of Scotland. Bring the kids along to Landmark Forest Adventure Park and Loch an Eilein. There's lots more to do: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Cairngorm Mountain, enjoy the sand and surf at Loch Morlich, browse for treasures at Grantown Antiques and Collectables, and walk around RZSS Highland Wildlife Park.
For more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Aviemore online travel planner.
Getting from Pitlochry to Aviemore by car takes about 1.5 hours. August in Aviemore sees daily highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) early enough to drive back home.
For more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Aviemore online travel planner.
Getting from Pitlochry to Aviemore by car takes about 1.5 hours. August in Aviemore sees daily highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) early enough to drive back home.
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Home to an impressive 25 World Heritage sites, the United Kingdom, which includes England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, has hundreds of museums to explore, thousands of parks and gardens to stroll through, and tens of thousands of communities to discover. From Land’s End in the south to John O’Groats in the north, the country is packed with tourist attractions that can fill a range of itineraries. With nearly 30 million tourists visiting every year, the UK is ranked among the top ten holiday destinations in the world. Known for its royalty, this country also represents a diverse patchwork of native and immigrant cultures. Although Britannia no longer rules the waves, it possesses a captivating history and a dynamic modern culture, both of which remain hugely influential on the rest of the world.
Perth and Kinross travel guide
Perth and Kinross have one of the most developed bus networks in the country, making even the remotest corners of the region easily accessible. The area offers visitors a variety of scenic landscapes, including bleak moors, snaking lochs, tiny picturesque villages, and ancient forests. The wild beauty of this part of Scotland attracts travelers from around the world, most of whom begin their Scottish adventure in the historic town of Perth. This relaxed town is largely known for being the site of historic Scone Palace, which can be reached from the city center in minutes by car or on foot. If you venture farther out into the countryside, you can explore wooded slopes, rolling hills, and verdant river valleys.