What to do for 3 days in Scotland?

[Jock Scot]

Thanks for the input. I figured that might be the case about the weather. I'll probably get another few free days in July when the weather's better, and maybe tackle a long walk then.

A few more points:
1. I won't be able to drive. I've been in the UK long enough that I can't drive with my US license anymore.
2. Once the Jacobite steam train starts running in a few months, we're going to go visit Fort William for that, so no matter what I'll be sure to get up that way.

So I'm starting to think islands whisky trip this time around. Do you think that'd be doable without a car?

I can't give you too much advice about what goes on on the Islands these days, but there used to be a very modest bus service on most of them. Be warned that depending on which island, or maybe the personal view of the bus driver, not much happens on a Sunday and that may include no bus service. Check it out if you are planning venturing out on a Sunday.

OK save FW for another time. Then, if you wish, go to the East coast (Inverness side by train)Culloden is just outside the city as is Fort George, Urquhart Castle, Loch Ness etc.. Or, go further East but a bit South to Aberdeen and venture out from there.