Sourcing luggage that is strong, hardwearing and lightweight is going to be highly beneficial, as the weight saving means you can pack more, and you have no need to worry about your luggage breaking mid trip. Don’t sacrifice style over functionality, as extra pockets or reinforced zips are favourable over patterns and colours. Be sure to check on your luggage allowance, and if you are permitted hand luggage on your flight.

There is a high probability that this one has crossed your mind, and so it should, after all if you are packing and this one isn’t on your list you are in for an adventure! When it comes to sorting what clothes you will be taking there a few rules to go by; only take what you need as you are limited, take clothes suitable for the locations you are visiting and the activities you will be undertaking, and remember when you are travelling it is not uncommon to lose items, or damage them so leave your designer gear at home for this trip. If you plan on making memories on this trip, then check consider having some personalised clothing made for your trip. Banana Moon Clothing are the personalised clothing experts, but you can check out any that are local to you.

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Starting at Inverness (near Loch Ness, the abode of the fabled monster) and driving clockwise, you’ll pass Muir of Ord, Applecross, Gairloch, Ullapool, Scourie, Durness, Thurso, John O’Groats, Wick, Dunrobin Castle, Dingwall and then drive back through Muir of Ord to Inverness.

An ancient Pictish area, Easter Ross oozes history and romance – from the three Seaboard Villages of Shandwick, Ballintore and Hilton to the unusual hilltop Fyrish Monument near Alness, which will reward you with brilliant views, it’ll set your pulse racing.
This is also one of the heartlands of whisky and is home to the famous Glenmorangie, Dalmore and Balblair distilleries.

You can hire a UK car online from Enjoy Travel and Check skyscanner.net for the best prices on flights to Scotland.