How long does it take to travel from one end of Scotland to the other?

The two furthest points apart on the mainland UK are Land's End (Cornwall, England) and John O'Groats (North East Scotland). Google maps says the distance by road between the two is 837 miles (1,346 km). Travelling by car will take 14 hours.



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This road trip is all about the journey rather than the destination. In total, the driving distance from Land's End to John o'Groats is 837 miles. You could squeeze it into a week, but we'd recommend taking 10 days to do it justice!

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We recommend you allow 9 - 10 days in Scotland for a satisfying tour of the country's diverse scenery and history. A 10 day itinerary, such as the Best of Scotland tour plan, would let you spend: 2 days in Edinburgh walking the historical streets and enjoying the cosmopolitan buzz.

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Serene loch views, enchanting castles, and Scotch whisky are some of the most famous things about this Celtic country. Yet there's so much more to see and do. And on a visit to this proud nation, you can explore Scotland's surprises and charms for yourself.

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Caledonia is an old Latin name for Scotland, deriving from the Caledonii tribe. It is unknown what name the Caledonians used of themselves, although it was possibly based on a Brythonic word for hard or tough (represented by the modern Welsh caled).

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One week in Scotland gives you enough time to see the famous places without feeling too rushed. An itinerary for 7 days in Scotland could comfortably include visits to Edinburgh, Culloden, Loch Ness, Skye, Glencoe, and Loch Lomond.

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Most beautiful places in Scotland
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  • Ben Nevis and the Caledonian Canal, Highlands. ...
  • Great train journeys, Highlands. ...
  • The Cairngorms, Highlands and Aberdeenshire. ...
  • Big Tree Country, Perthshire. ...
  • The Neuk of Fife, Fife. ...
  • Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, Argyll/Stirling. ...
  • Edinburgh, Lothian.


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  • Scotch Pies.
  • Scottish Porridge.
  • Cullen Skink.
  • Deep-Fried Mars Bars.
  • Haggis.
  • Neeps and Tatties.
  • Traditional Scottish Tablet.
  • Cranachan.


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