On arrival at Edinburgh Airport, collect your hire car before heading into the historic centre of the capital.

Spend this first day exploring the Royal Mile, Victoria Street, Grassmarket and Greyfriars Kirkyard, considered to be one of the most haunted cemeteries in the world.

As night falls, join a Ghost Tour of the famous Blair Street Vaults and discover the many ghost stories that still haunt Edinburgh’s underground passages.

Exclusive Brightside Experience

Take part in a private ghost-hunting evening with a specialist investigator. Discover the techniques used in paranormal investigations whilst exploring a historic venue reserved exclusively for your group.

Restaurant recommendations

• The Witchery by the Castle
• The Conan Doyle Pub
• Howies

Overnight in Edinburgh.

Leave Edinburgh behind and head to the famous Rosslyn Chapel, known for its enigmatic carvings, its Templar symbols and the many theories surrounding it.

Continue on to Falkland, a charming royal village where Scottish traditions are still very much alive.

In the afternoon, explore St Andrews, famous for its ruined cathedral, its medieval castle and its ancient cemetery overlooking the North Sea. Take the time to stroll through the historic streets before soaking up the peaceful atmosphere of this university town.

Restaurant recommendations

• Forgan's
• The Seafood Ristorante

Overnight stay in St Andrews or Dundee.

Explore the wild landscapes of the Cairngorms National Park, the UK’s largest national park.

Along the way, take in the mountains, the Caledonian pine forests and the lochs for which the Highlands are famous.

Next, discover Clava Cairns, a remarkable megalithic site dating back more than 4,000 years. These ancient burial circles are shrouded in numerous legends and are one of Scotland’s most fascinating Celtic sites.

Continue your exploration at the Culloden battlefield, where there are still numerous accounts today of strange, unexplained phenomena.

Restaurant recommendations

• The Mustard Seed
• Rocpool Restaurant

Overnight in Inverness.

Set off along the shores of the legendary Loch Ness.

Enjoy a boat trip in search of the famous Nessie before visiting the impressive ruins of Urquhart Castle, which offer one of the finest views of the loch.

Then continue your journey through the Highlands to the spectacular Glencoe Valley, the site of the massacre of the MacDonald clan in 1692.

Even today, many legends tell of how the spirits of the victims are said to still wander through this wild valley.

Restaurant recommendations

• Clachaig Inn
• Kingshouse Hotel

Overnight stay in Glencoe or Fort William.

Explore the stunning scenery of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park.

On the way, discover the vast moorlands of Rannoch Moor before reaching the charming village of Luss, renowned for its flower-bedecked cottages and views of the loch.

Depending on what takes your fancy, enjoy a walk in the woods or set off on a cruise on Britain’s largest lake.

Exclusive Brightside Experience

Join us for an immersive evening exploring Scottish Celtic legends. A local storyteller will introduce you to the myths of kelpies, selkies and bean nighe, as well as the ancient beliefs of the Highlands.

Restaurant recommendations

• Loch Lomond Arms
• Duck Bay Hotel

Overnight stay at Loch Lomond.

Before arriving in Edinburgh, stop off to admire the impressive Kelpies sculptures, depicting the famous water horses of Scottish mythology.

Depending on your flight timetable, make the most of your last few hours in the Scottish capital to go for a stroll or buy a few souvenirs.

You should then return your hire car before heading to the airport.

We hope this journey has allowed you to discover a mysterious Scotland, where Celtic legends, haunted castles, megalithic sites and ghost stories continue to capture the imagination of travellers.