Absorb stunning mountain landscapes and glittering loch views as you travel through the majestic west coast scenery of
Argyll.
Look out for the famous
Rest and Be
Thankful viewpoint, fine views across the
Firth of Lorn to the
Inner Hebrides, the towering peaks of
Ben Nevis and the Outdoor
Capital of the UK,
Fort William, which is just a short drive from
Ballachulish.
Start: Tarbet
Finish: Ballachulish
Length: 149 miles (
238 km)
Nearby towns:
Inveraray,
Lochgilphead,
Oban
Nearby attractions:
Loch Lomond, the Rest and Be Thankful viewpoint,
Loch Fyne,
Crinan Canal,
Connel Bridge, Ben Nevis
Borders Historic
Route
Abbotsford House garden exterior
Discover the lush scenery of the
Scottish Borders on this historic route through the south of
Scotland. Take in the peaceful countryside that inspired
Sir Walter Scott's romantic novels, discover the unique
Border textiles that are produced in the area and buy tasty treats and
Scottish crafts in nearby towns.
Start:
Carlisle
Finish:
Edinburgh
Length: 95 miles (142 km)
Nearby towns:
Langholm,
Hawick,
Selkirk,
Galashiels,
Newtongrange
Nearby attractions:
Scots Dyke, Borders Textile
Towerhouse, Abbotsford House,
National Mining Museum Scotland
Clyde Valley Tourist Route
Strathclyde Country Park Dinghy
Follow the River Clyde through lush farmland and rolling hills as you journey up through the south of Scotland to the bustling town of
Hamilton, close to
Glasgow.
Start:
Abington
Finish: Hamilton
Length: 42 miles (67 km)
Nearby towns:
Biggar,
Lanark,
New Lanark,
Blantyre
Nearby attractions:
River Clyde, New Lanark
World Heritage Site,
Chatelherault Country Park, Strathclyde Country Park,
David Livingstone Centre
Deeside Tourist Route
Ballater River Dee aerial
Travel along
Britain's highest main road - the
A93 - from the
Fair City of
Perth, via the
Cairngorms National Park, to
Aberdeen, the
Granite City. Take in views of soft fruit fields near Blairgowrie, majestic mountains in the
Cairngorms and the lush splendour of
Royal Deeside.
Start: Perth
Finish: Aberdeen
Length: 107 miles (171 km)
Nearby towns:
Scone, Blairgowrie,
Braemar, Ballater,
Aboyne,
Banchory
Nearby attractions:
Scone Palace,
Glenshee Ski Centre,
Balmoral Castle,
Royal Lochnagar Distillery, Deeside
Activity Park,
Drum Castle
Fife Coastal Route
Fife aerial coast village
Enjoy views of the impressive
Forth bridges as you drive along Fife's sparkling coastline. On route you'll pass rolling farmland, picturesque seaside towns, and beautiful beaches. Why not finish your trip by crossing the
Tay Bridge into
Dundee and enjoy the many attractions in this fantastic city?
Start:
Kincardine
Finish:
Newport on Tay
Length: 85 miles (136 km)
Nearby towns:
Dunfermline,
Dalgety Bay,
Elie,
Anstruther,
St Andrews
Nearby attractions:
Royal Burgh of
Culross,
Deep Sea World,
Dunfermline Abbey,
Aberdour Silversands beach,
Kingsbarns Distillery,
Old Course at St Andrews
Forth Valley Tourist Route
Blue skies over
The Falkirk Wheel
Take in views of rolling hills and sprawling farmland on this route through central Scotland.
Explore the historic towns you pass through and discover their fantastic attractions.
Start: Edinburgh
Finish:
Stirling
Length: 40 miles (64 km)
Nearby towns:
South Queensferry,
Linlithgow,
Bo'ness,
Grangemouth,
Falkirk
Nearby attractions: Forth bridges,
Hopetoun House,
Linlithgow Palace, Bo'ness and Kinneil
Steam Railway, The Falkirk Wheel,
The Kelpies at
Helix Park,
The Battle of Bannockburn Visitor Centre
Galloway Tourist Route
Burns Birthplace Museum and statue
Explore the land that inspired
Scotland's National Bard,
Robert Burns, on this route through the south west of Scotland. Look out for Burns attractions in
Dumfries and
Alloway in
Ayrshire and take in the beauty of the
Galloway Forest Park.
Start:
Gretna
Finish: Ayr
Length: 96 miles (
154 km)
Nearby towns: Dumfries,
Dalbeattie,
Castle Douglas,
Carsphairn,
Dalmellington, Alloway
Nearby attractions:
Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths
Shop,
Burns House Museum,
Threave Gardens,
Threave Castle, Galloway Forest Park,
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
Highland
Everything in life is somewhere else, and you get there in a car
- published: 20 Nov 2015
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