Who doesn't love a road trip? Unleash your inner Clarkson with a few days zipping along the spectacular coastal roads and mountain highways that link Scotland's seaside resorts and inland villages, stopping for slap-up seafood lunches, whisky-tastings and bracing walks on gorgeous beaches. Or placate your eco-conscience with a trip by rail on the unique West Highland Line, up to the beautiful Isle of Skye. 
Recommended tour operator: McKinlay Kidd
McKinlay Kidd says
We specialise in tailor-made self-drive short breaks and longer holidays in Scotland, and have personally sampled everything we recommend so you can make the most of your time – however short it may be.
We’ve got a stunning range of fascinating short breaks to give you an unforgettable and uniquely Scottish experience.
The most popular choice is our nostalgic journey from Glasgow along the West Highland Line, including a ride on the Jacobite Steam Train. This three-night break culminates with a stay on the beautiful island of Skye and stylish hotels along the way.
The Seafood Trail sets out from Glasgow and takes in gourmet seafood feasts, seafood cookery demonstrations and the chance to join local fishermen as they haul in their creels. From Loch Linnhe to secluded Wester Ross, it’s a foodie’s dream.
Our three-night Islay Whisky Breaks, between February and November, take in two of the distilleries on Islay, staying in a luxurious small hotel on the edge of a loch.
The four-night Mull Wildlife Experience gives you the chance to see Minke Whales, otters, seals, porpoises and amazing sea birds on and around the island of Mull.
Travel under your own steam in one of our collection of classic cars – choose from the ever-popular Jaguar E-Type or the Austin Healey, Mini-Cooper or Aston Martin DB9, for example, and head for the open road. We’ll make sure there’s a fabulous hotel waiting for you each evening.
We were enormously proud to be awarded Best Small Tour Operator in the Guardian, Observer, Guardian.co.uk 2011 Travel Awards. Hats off to Edinburgh too, voted Favourite UK City in the same awards.
Find out more about our short breaks in Scotland (and our sister company’s choice of short breaks in Ireland).
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