7-Nights Highlands and Whisky Trail Self-Drive

Inverness

Inverness is an excellent tourism destination. With its suspension bridges across the River Ness and old stone buildings, it is a pretty place well-known for its floral displays. Walk along the river banks and to the Ness Islands for an escape from the hustle and bustle of the shops. Cross the river on little bridges and visit Bught Park. The Floral Hall has a sub-tropical horticultural extravaganza with a small waterfall, fish and all sorts of plants and trees. Walk up the river in the other direction and see Ben Wyvis on the skyline. Inverness has an excellent museum and art gallery. Local history talks take place here. Eden Court Theater, situated near the cathedral, has events listings and incorporates part of the old Bishop's Palace and is said to be haunted by the 'Green Lady' ghost of a wife of one of the bishops who hanged herself there. Also check out art.tm which is an art gallery and studio. The Spectrum Centre has a cafe and is the meeting place for local clubs and education classes. Look out for Scottish Showtime music and dance performances during the summer.

Aberdeen

An extraordinary symphony in grey, almost everything in Aberdeen is built of granite - even the roads. When drenched with sun and rain, the silvery stone has a fairy-tale shine; when under a cloud it can be a wee bit depressing. Brimming with civic pride, Aberdeen services one of the world's largest offshore oilfields.

Perthshire (Perth)

Perthshire, the Ancient County of Perth Scotland, straddles the Scottish Highlands and Lowlands - glens, lochs, mountains and open spaces in the Breadalbane, Atholl & Balquhidder - rich farmland and market towns in Strathearn, Menteith & Gowrie. The City of Perth Scotland, compact by most standards, is the county town also known as St John's Town or the Fair City. The city center is compact with two large and open public parks - the North and South Inches on each flank and the mighty River Tay along side. Many streets around the centre are comprised of elegant Georgian terraced houses. Shops, galleries and theatre abound in the town centre. Scenery, castles, history, walks and attractions in the country are plentiful. Scone offers the Palace and Perth Race Course. From Perth and the towns and villages Aberfeldy, Auchterarder, Blairgowrie, Crieff, Killin & Pitlochry to the rolling hills of the southern Highlands all of Scotland can be seen in one place.

Edinburgh

Dominated by the ramparts of Edinburgh Castle, this picturesque city offers shopping on Princes Street, the grandeur of the Royal Mile, St. Giles Cathedral and historic Palace of Holyrood House, where Queen Mary lived and many Scottish kings were wed. Or venture across the moors to marvel at the scenic Highlands.