Suggestions for 4 nights in Scotland

[Snappyteabread]

Looking for suggestions for a few days away. Ideally no more than around 3 hours drive from Glasgow area. With things suitable for 11-15 year olds (and parents) probably try to do AirBnB to keep costs down. Need some things to keep everyone entertained in all weathers. The brief is a bit vague, but open to suggestion. Have done Fort William, Arran, Crieff, Fife.

Newcastle is the best place. Absolutely love it and loads to do. Not too expensive, either.

@Snappyteabread The thing about Newcastle is that you’ve got options. Stop in the city centre and you’ve got all that it has or offer - great art galleries (free), the Quayside, cathedral / Uni, shopping, big open spaces, theatres etc etc. You can get the metro to Tynemouth (great market in the train station at the weekend) and go to the Beach if you want to. Get the metro to South Shields for the full seaside experience! Train to Durham in 5 mins etc etc

Also, Gretna Green outlet on your way up / down!

Can't see past Aviemore area - mountain biking in Rothiemurchus, watersports at Loch Insch and Loch Morlick. Loch Tay/ Aberfoyle also great with rafting and canyoning and Ll
loch sports too. Both been perfect for my teens.

We were booked to go to Oban then Covid hit so I will definitely consider that.

Also crossing the border, you could get to Keswick from Glasgow in three hours. It's worth a look.

Lake District if you are happy to cross the border, Liverpool for a city break, there is an activity centre at Loch Ken if you fancy Dumfries and Galloway?

What about Skye or Arran? Or Largs area where you can go trips to Dunoon, Millport etc.

Edinburgh and East Lothian. You could go to foxlake. Tonnes to do in Edinburgh.

Near either Callander or Melrose. Both lively villages and good hubs for the surrounding area.

Thank you

Great suggestions. Thank you

Have been to Skye many years ago. I'm put off by it being overrun with tourists these days. Been to Arran a few times which would be perfect but been fairly recently

Thank you. Will check that out

Went to North East England a couple of years ago.

Thank you all for some really good suggestions. We have done quite a few but there are lots to consider. Keep them coming!

Go on a Nessie Hunt. Stay at the old monastery in Fort Augustus

Have you decided yet op?

Not yet. Wed to discuss with family

Inverness. Jacobite cruise, Loch Ness Monster exhibition at Drumnadrochit, Culloden Battlefield, various beaches, nice walks.

Oban

Portobello just outside Edinburgh may be nice if you like beaches.

I love down by Coldingham/Eyemouhh way.