we did this a few years ago used travel lodge nr Edinburgh for a few days to tour the city then went up to Arrochar on loch Long for a few days great B&B 4 Star Bed & Breakfast in Arrochar by Loch Lomond | Scotland 2000 its next door to the pub.
def for Glen Coe , Oban Fort William, a quick stop at the Falls of falloch for photos and a piknic.
if we saw any signs that said coffee shop, gift shop or visitors welcome at side of road.We stopped. Some of the most beutifull places we found that you will not find in any book or guide
Skye, Skye, Skye, Skye, Awesome Skye.
You need a week there minimum, by an order of magnitude the Cuillins are the most dramatic mountain range in Britain. Take the narrow road to Elgol and marvel at the best view in Scotland.
Recommend coastal route round Fife - Pittenweem, Anstruther, Crail and St Andrews..then head inland to Blair Atholl (Perthshire), overnight.
2nd day up to Aviemore and then double back over to Fort William.
3rd day down through Glencoe and Lomond-side, then take in the Galloway forest park on the way to Carlisle.
Scotland in a nutshell