3 day trip to scotland?

Three days isn't a lot of time and Skye is a long way from the central belt, so I'd concentrate on Glasgow and Edinburgh if I was you. Edinburgh is more tourist-oriented than Glasgow and is a lot more compact, so I would suggest making Edinburgh your based, but taking the train over to Glasgow one day for a few hours (it's only 45 minutes away). If you really do want to concentrate on scenery rather than towns etc, you'd probably be better hiring a car than using trains. Stirling, which is roughly half-way between Glasgow and Edinburgh has an awesome castle and is at the boundary between the lowlands and the start of the mountainous area so it is quite pretty, and well served by trains. Other suggestions would be Loch Lomond (15 miles north of Glasgow) or the Clyde estuary to the west of Glasgow, but you really would need a car.

I heard a lot about Glasgow. I want to go there! I don't have much information. but have a nice trip.

I would say concentrate on Edinburgh...there is lots to do and see.You will not have time to go to the Highlands but you should try the borders.They are beautiful too.I would avoid Glasgow.Only because it is sprawling and will be very tiring dragging your wee one around.

I do not think that you can do it without hiring a car. I would make my base in Edinburgh as there is so much to do there.

edinburgh is a lot nicer. its more touristy and friendly, with a lot more things to do. there is the castle to see, loads of places to eat and things to do. check out glasgow through the day, but to be honest...i personally hate the place. its unfriendly, full of alcoholics and not much to do. the isle of skye is great but its far away, i dont think 3 days will be nearly enough time to get there, see everything and get back. if your gonna go to glasgow then id look at the surrounding areas like helensburgh where its got great scenery and hills to walk and seaside cafe's etc.

1. Edinburgh, definitely. Although a touristy place, it's a pleasant and safe city. In comparison to Glasgow, there's no rough areas. Also, there's a lot more touristy places where you can sightsee. 2. From Edinburgh, the highlands would be AT least a 6-7 hour drive. To John O Groats from Edinburgh, it's at least a 6 hour drive. (And nearly 300 miles) I think you're cutting it a bit short if you're only in Scotland for 3 days. 3.-Bus Tours. - National Museum of Scotland - Edinburgh Castle - Scottish Parliament (Holyrood), although you may not want to cloud her mind with politics. - Botanic Gardens - Princes Garden 4. If you're taking a train, it's going to cost you a larger amount. The best form of travel you can get on short notice is by using National Express. You can purchase your tickets on their website, simply type "National Express" into google, and then you print off your tickets. (or have them sent to your phone) You can grab a single adult ticket via National Express from Manchester Coach Station right now for £30.30. And as a bonus kids under 5 travel free. From Manchester Picadilly there are a few left from M'chester Picadilly to Edinburgh via train (national rail enquiries) for £35 (adult). Kids under 5 also go free. Although by the time you read this they'll probably have ran out as cheapest fares are always booked fast. I doubt you'll read it, but if you do manage to catch the train at 10:16am, an adult fare will cost you £35. After this train until 12:16, train fares are £88 and then back to £35 at the 12:16 train. So there's a significant difference depending on what time you grab your train at. 5: Try visiting: Penicuik (20 minutes from Edinburgh) Moffat (An hour from Edinburgh, fantastic little town though, I recommend it.) Really hope this helps. Have a safe journey and enjoy your trip.