Scotland Express: Edinburgh and the Highlands Like a Local
The trip in a nutshell
This is a trip designed and created entirely by an expert WeRoad Coordinator. The Coordinator takes care of the entire trip: from defining the itinerary to selecting accommodations and on-site experiences. Through WeRoad you can book the trip and manage it in your personal area, like any other WeRoad.
With this trip to Scotland created by our coordinator who lives in Edinburgh we will discover the best that Edinburgh and Scotland have to offer. Edinburgh is considered one of the most fascinating cities in the world and we will discover its main attractions, such as the medieval old town and the new town dating back to 1800, both a jewel of urban architecture and UNESCO world heritage . But we will also explore the less touristy corners, such as the Meadows and the village of Stockbridge , frequenting the most characteristic pubs and getting lost in the many vintage shops so loved by the Scots. But not only that, we will leave Edinburgh to get lost in the fairytale landscapes of the Highlands , among lochs (lakes), bens (mountains) and valleys populated by sheep and small long-haired cows . Here we can use our cars to search for the most panoramic roads or try some short treks through surreal landscapes. A thought for the weather: in Scotland it is unpredictable, but it rains much less than you tend to imagine and rarely for more than half an hour. In winter the days are short, but Scotland is still beautiful; the coordinator will organize the days to maximize the hours of daylight. And if you are lucky you might even see the Northern Lights!
Travel mood
This itinerary is a mix of all our moods, a destination to be discovered, a full immersion in a new culture, and the perfect travel companions to share all this.
Accommodations: We will change hotels almost every day
Luggage : backpack mandatory
Physical commitment
This itinerary has an INTERMEDIATE level of physical effort and the pace of the trip is to be considered sustained. Medium-long journeys (from 3 to 6 hours) and excursions or trekking that require good physical preparation are also planned. We will change structure almost every day and we expect from you a good spirit of adaptation.
What do you need to go to Scotland?
Passport: intact and with residual validity of at least 6 months on the date of exit from the country. Entry with an identity card is not permitted.
Visa : From 2 April 2025, Italian citizens will need to apply for an ETA visa, with applications possible from 5 March 2025. Details on the UK Government website.
Before booking, remember to check any updates onViaggiare Sicuri . If you do not have an Italian passport, check the entry requirements at the embassy of the country you are travelling to.
Meeting and greetings
This trip starts and ends in Edinburgh . On the first day we ask you to arrive by 6pm; on the last day you can leave in the morning. If you are looking for cheap flights, also consider airports in the north of Great Britain such as Manchester, Newcastle or Glasgow. For information and help with flights contact your coordinator.
What's included
4 nights in a room with private bathroom (double, triple or quadruple) shared with travel companions in 3 or 4 star facilities
Welcome drink in a typical Scottish pub
Car rental for 2 days
Entrance with tasting to a whisky distillery
2-hour guided tour in English to discover the Old Town in Edinburgh
Coordinator assistance
Free cancellation with 100% refund up to 31 days before departure
Itinerary
Edinburgh here we are!
Welcome to Scotland
Flights to/from Italy are not included in the package, so you can decide which airport to leave from, at what time and with the airline you prefer... This is to give you maximum freedom of choice!
Hotel check-in and welcome meeting, here's how the meeting works!
Arrivals day. If you arrive early, you can start exploring the city. We will all meet at 6pm and, over a pint in a typical pub in the city, we will start this WeRoad Scotland trip.
Included : Welcome drink
Not included : meals and drinks
Discovering Edinburgh
Old Town
We begin with a guided tour of the medieval Old Town with its imposing castle. Did you know that it stands on the crater of an ancient volcano? The Old Town is the oldest part of the city and the street names - Grassmarket, Cowgate, Lawnmarket - evoke the agricultural and commercial past of the city. While the old town now impresses with its medieval architecture , colorful buildings, many cafes and souvenir shops, before the construction of the New Town this was an overpopulated and unhealthy area - the narrow spaces forced the city to develop upwards, a sort of Manhattan of the Middle Ages ! From the castle we walk down the Royal Mile to the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Scottish Parliament, which we can visit to understand Scottish politics a little better and why we sometimes hear talk of independence.
New Town
After a quick lunch in one of the city's many cafes, we cross the magnificent Princes Gardens to discover the new town. The architecture here will be totally different; 19th century buildings in typical Georgian style with large windows, large boulevards and the North Sea on the horizon . We can decide whether to visit one of the many museums in the New Town, for example immersing ourselves in Scottish history at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery or discover the Gallery of Modern Art with its gardens. Alternatively, we can continue towards Stockbridge , one of the city's most fashionable residential areas, and do some low-cost shopping in one of the many vintage shops.
Common fund : guided tour of the city and any entrance fees
Not included : meals to be paid for by participants.
Let's set off to discover the Scottish Highlands
Stirling Castle
Today we get up early and pick up our rental cars and head off to the Highlands . We plan the day with our coordinator and, weather permitting, we can make our first stop at Stirling Castle . For some it is even more spectacular than Edinburgh Castle; its location, architecture, historical value and sweeping views make it a truly unique fortress.
Glen Coe o Glen Lyon?
And here we are in the Highlands. We will be greeted by landscapes that will leave us breathless: very green mountains, very white sheep, lakes and immense valleys. Glen in Gaelic means 'narrow valley' and Glen Coe is undoubtedly the most famous (and Instagrammed!) glen in Scotland. We can decide whether to park and go trekking through these breathtaking landscapes or continue towards the Glenfinnan bridge , which Harry Potter made famous. Glen Lyon, on the other hand, was defined by Sir Walter Scott as "The longest, loneliest and most picturesque of the glens". It is a little out of the way, but the effort to get there will certainly be rewarded! Afternoon tea like in the Queen's time?
Oban
We arrive in Oban just in time for dinner and if we are lucky we will be able to enjoy the sunset over the sea. Fish dinner is the order of the day!
Included : car rental
Common fund : entrance fees, fuel and parking
Not included : meals and drinks.
Islands, trekking or cities?
The West Coast
We can decide whether to take it easy and discover the beautiful town of Oban, tasting a good single malt whisky at the local distillery, and then take a ferry that will take us to Kerrera in just 5 minutes. Kerrera is the ideal place for an easy walk where we will try to meet the characteristic Soay sheep, but also wild goats, otters, eagles, hawks and seals. If we wake up early, the effort will certainly be rewarded. We embark early for the island of Mull , where the variety of the landscape will leave us speechless: steep mountains, white beaches and transparent sea await us! Oh, and since we are in Scotland, there is no shortage of distilleries and castles here too!
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
If we haven't been too late, on the way back to Edinburgh we can take it easy and explore this incredible region made of lakes, thick forests and mountains. Who wants to go for a swim after trekking? Here we can decide whether to walk part of the many long-distance walking routes - did you know that in Great Britain they are crazy about walking, and that in Scotland you can cross any private property without any problems?! - or take a boat trip on Loch Lomond , which after Loch Ness is the largest British lake.
Back to Edinburgh
If despite all these options we managed to return to Edinburgh early, we can take advantage of it to visit neighborhoods that we certainly haven't seen yet, such as the Leith neighborhood and Leith Walk, a street dotted with pubs and restaurants that descends from the city to the sea, or go to Portobello, Edinburgh's beach, where half the city moves as soon as the sun peeks out. In the evening we look for a local pub for a few pints and our last dinner together.
Included : car rental
Common fund : parking, fuel, any extra activities
Not included : meals and drinks
Time to say goodbye!
Goodbye Scotland!
After this short but intense journey, it won't be easy to say goodbye. It will only be a goodbye, see you at the next weroad!
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FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
Round-trip flights are not included in any of our trips because we like to give you autonomy and flexibility: you can choose the airline you want to fly with, the departure airport that suits you best, and how many and which stops you want to make.
Since flights are not included, you also have more flexibility with your travel dates: if possible, you can arrive at your destination a few days earlier or return home a bit later – or even continue independently to a nearby destination!
This is the question of all questions, and here’s the answer, broken down into points!
The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all tour participants and managed by your Travel Coordinator.
It is used to streamline paymentsfor extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do and to guarantee flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group.
It is typically collected on the first day of the trip in local currency, although at times, the Travel Coordinator may ask for it to be paid before departure.
You’ll find the amount of the money pot on the website under the section ‘What’s included in the money pot’ – how do you get there? Look for ‘What’s included’, scroll down to ‘Money pot? Click here’, and you’ll find the details.
The amount varies depending on the destination chosen.
It is used exclusively for group expenses that ALL participants decide to take part in.
It is estimated based on the experiences of other groups but can vary depending on the needs of the group itself. As such, the Travel Coordinator may need to increase the amount during the trip.
If not all of the money pot is used, the difference will be returned to all participants at the end of the trip in equal amounts.
The Money Pot also covers the Travel Coordinator’s share of the activities included in the money pot, except for those activities that are free for the Travel Coordinator.
If you pay in advance part of the money pot before the trip for certain non-refundable optional activities, unfortunately, the amount cannot be refunded in case of trip cancellation.
We offer several payment methods to meet all needs:
1. Credit or debit card from Visa, Mastercard, or American Express.
2. Installment payments for certain countries only
If you choose the deposit and balance option, you can pay the balance from your MyWeRoad Personal Area via bank transfer.
Anyone who books a WeRoad trip has the option to cancel or modify the trip – including both the dates and the destination – free of charge up to 31 days before departure. In case of cancellation, you will receive a 100% refund of the WeRoad trip price. (Deposits will be refunded in the form of a gift card valid for 365 days from issue date.) If you make a change, a price adjustment will be applied to the new trip chosen – meaning, if the new trip is cheaper, we will refund the difference; if it’s more expensive, you will need to pay the difference.
If you’ve purchased the Flexible Cancellation Option (which you can add in the first step of the booking process), you can request a cancellation or trip change until 8 days before departure. In case of cancellation, you’ll receive a 100% refund of the WeRoad trip price, minus the cost of the Flexible Cancellation option. Deposits will be refunded in the form of a gift card valid for 365 days from issue date.
How to request a cancellation or change to your trip? Send us an email at [email protected] or a WhatsApp on +447716573700. Please share the booking reference for the trip you want to cancel or change, and, in case of a change, the new trip you would like to join.
In general, we always choose local accommodations, avoiding large hotel chains, because we love to experience the culture of the place and, whenever possible, contribute to the local economy. Typically, our accommodations are hotels, apartments, guesthouses, and hostels run by local entrepreneurs, with the same standard maintained across all trips in the same destination.
For our Collection trips, which are our premium category, the accommodations are always 4 or 5-star or carefully selected boutique hotels.
The list of accommodations for your trip will be shared with you by your Travel Coordinator between 5 and 3 days before departure, along with other useful details for your adventure!
If you're wondering why WeRoad trips have a money pot, we’re assuming you already know what it is. If not, or if you have any doubts, we invite you to read all the information here!
Let’s quickly recap: The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all tour participants and managed by your Travel Coordinator. It’s used to speed up payments for extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do and to guarantee flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group.
But let’s get to the point: why the money pot? First of all: it gives us a lot of flexibility. In all WeRoad trips you will have a bunch of Must See/Must Do activities already included - these are experiences, places or activities that simply cannot be missed! Any extra activities is decided by the group, why? Because each group is unique and may have particular wants or desires and the Money Pot allows each group to customise their trip to make it perfect for their requirements!
It also helps us speed up payments – imagine being in the subway in New York City, one by one purchasing the ticket...a nightmare right? Thanks to the Money Pot, the Travel Coordinator can simply purchase the tickets for everyone making the entire processes smoother! Any leftover money will be returned at the end of the trip and split equally amongst all participants.
In some destinations, buying goods or services on site is more economical as you are able to negotiate the price - places like Morocco, or South East Asia, bargaining is part of the culture. As such, our Travel Coordinators will be able to secure the best deal for all participants.
The amount of the money pot is specified in each trip – look for this button
which will take you to a detailed breakdown for each trip, like this:
WeRoad is not authorised to provide this information due to privacy reasons.
However, there is a solution - you can connect with your travel buddies by joining our Facebook group. Look for a post related to your trip, or ask the group admins for help in connecting with your future travel companions!
If a Travel Coordinator has already been assigned to the trip you're interested in, you can easily find their introduction post in the group via the website: in the tour list, click on 'Ask the coordinator', or in the trip details page, in the coordinator section, click on 'Ask [coordinator's name] for information on this trip in our Facebook group'. For both cases, see the screenshots below!
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In all our groups, the Travel Coordinator and participants speak English – knowing how to speak and understand English is therefore a fundamental requirement to participate in our trips.
On average the groups are made up of 6-15 people, with a minimum of 3/4 participants and a maximum of 15.
All our travellers are in theirs 20s, 30s and 40s. If you're very curios to know the age range of the group for a tour you're interested in, you can contact us by WhatsApp at +447716573700
Regarding the male-female ratio, this is not guaranteed and varies trip by trip.
Yes! If you're curious, you can take a sneak peek at the group before booking – although, in our opinion, that kind of spoils the surprise! You’ll find the info in the ‘Group’ section for each trip on the departures page, showing how many WeRoaders have already booked. Click the little arrow and you’ll even see their gender and ages – but hey, that’s exclusive info, so we’ll ask you to log in or sign up to see that!
You can spot this info in the screenshots below:
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Yes, in all our trips you will share a room with other same-sex travellers, and the bathroom will either be private or shared only with fellow participants of the trip. The rooms we select can be doubles, triples, quadruples, or multi-bed (up to 8 people in exceptional cases), depending on the destination and availability.
There are never dorms with people outside the WeRoad group, except in certain cases for local experiences, which are specifically mentioned in the itinerary or communicated before booking. These typically involve specific nights in unique accommodations like tents, homestays, or camping, offering a more adventurous travel experience in exchange for some comfort.
During the booking process, you can also choose to opt for a mixed room: in this case, if needed, only those who have agreed to this option may share a room with travellers of a different sex. If you are booking for multiple people together and select this option, the room will not be exclusive to your group but may be shared with other travellers in the group.
The WeRoad Travel Coordinator is an experienced and skilled traveller and will be the perfect companion for your trip. They will be available for any eventuality and will manage all the logistical aspects of the itinerary (transports, timings, accommodations, meeting points, etc.), so you can enjoy the trip without any worries!
You will have the chance to get to know them when the WhatsApp group is created approximately 2 weeks before departure - this will be the moment to ask any pre-departure questions and get to know the rest of the group! If the trip you are interested in already has a Travel Coordinator assigned, you can contact them before booking – their details will be specified in the schedule or on the trip page, or you can search for their name here. After booking, you will find their contact details in your Personal Area, under ‘Bookings and Trips’ > ‘Your Upcoming Trips’ > ‘Trip Details’.
When you set off on a WeRoad trip, you’re officially a WeRoader – and as we often say, 'Once a WeRoader, always a WeRoader'. This means that once you’re part of the community, a little piece of WeRoad will always stay with you, even if you no longer travel with us.
But you’re not just a WeRoader during your trips, far from it! The community is alive and active all year round: you can stay in touch by following and interacting on our social media channels, like the Facebook group or the Instagram profile. We can also meet up for a dinner or a trek together at one of the events organised by our coordinators around the world!