Start in Edinburgh or arrive from London on the east coast. Glasgow is a second city, not a separate flight. Inverness is the end of the useful passenger timetable for most visitors.
Edinburgh — three nights
Waverley between Old Town and New Town. Castle, Mile, and a day that does not need a car. Edinburgh stays · Edinburgh activities · arrival notes on London to Edinburgh.
Glasgow — one or two nights
Edinburgh to Glasgow in about fifty minutes to Queen Street. Merchant City and the West End. Glasgow stays · Glasgow activities.
Inverness — one or two nights
Highland railhead. Loch Ness as a tour or a hire-car day. Inverness guide.
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