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Bangkok to Britain: London, Edinburgh and the Isle of Skye

Bangkok → London → Edinburgh → Isle of Skye

London
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Flag of the Isle of Skye (Isle Of Skye)
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Britain & Highlands Best season (general guide): May–Sep

This route travels from the capital to the Highlands, by train and road. It spends eight nights in the UK. From Bangkok you'll fly to London.

London's South Bank is a good first walk. The British Museum, Covent Garden and the Tower of London or the galleries fill the next days.

Take the train north to Edinburgh. The Royal Mile runs from the castle down to Holyrood, and Arthur's Seat, an old volcano, gives views over the city.

Drive through Glencoe to the Isle of Skye. On the Trotternish peninsula, the Old Man of Storr and the Quiraing are famous walks. The Cuillin mountains rise above the island, and Portree is the main town. The Talisker distillery, on Loch Harport, offers tours.

May to September is the best season, according to VisitScotland. Midges are common in summer, so bring repellent.

Pacing: London is big, so group your sightseeing by area and use the Underground or buses between neighbourhoods rather than criss-crossing the city. Book timed tickets for the Tower ahead in summer.

The train from London to Edinburgh runs up the east coast in a few hours, a relaxing way to arrive. For Skye, a hire car gives the most freedom, but the island's single-track roads have passing places, and you should pull in to let others overtake. Accommodation on Skye fills up months ahead in summer, so book it first and build the rest of the trip around it.

Weather in the Highlands changes fast. Bring waterproof layers and proper walking shoes for the Storr and Quiraing paths, which can be muddy and exposed to the wind.

If you have an extra day, the Highland road between Edinburgh and Skye is worth breaking at Glencoe, where short trails lead into the glen. Portree's harbour, with its painted houses, is a good place for a slow last evening on the island.

Suggested outline

  1. Bangkok

    Start

  2. London

    By air · 3 nights suggested

    South Bank, the British Museum and the Tower of London.

  3. Edinburgh

    Overland · 2 nights suggested

    The Royal Mile, the castle and Arthur's Seat.

    Edinburgh
    "Skyline_of_Edinburgh.jpg" by Andrew Colin, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons· licence

  4. Isle of Skye

    Overland · 3 nights suggested

    The Old Man of Storr, the Quiraing and the Cuillin.

    Old Man of Storr
    "The_Storr_by_Grinner.jpg" by Grinner, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons· licence

Day by day

  1. Day 1 · London — Arrive; South Bank· Bangkok → London (by air) — long-haul; may arrive the next calendar day
  2. Day 2 · London — British Museum and Covent Garden
  3. Day 3 · London — Tower of London or galleries
  4. Day 4 · Edinburgh — Train north; Royal Mile· London → Edinburgh (overland)
  5. Day 5 · Edinburgh — Castle and Arthur's Seat
  6. Day 6 · Isle of Skye — Through Glencoe to Skye· Edinburgh → Isle of Skye (overland)
  7. Day 7 · Isle of Skye — Trotternish: Old Man of Storr and Quiraing
  8. Day 8 · Isle of Skye — Cuillin views and Portree
  9. Day 9 · Isle of Skye — Travel home from Isle of Skye· Isle of Skye → Edinburgh (overland), then Edinburgh → Bangkok (by air)

A suggested pace only; expedition days are set by the operator.

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