Best Road Trips in Scotland

Scotland has all the essential ingredients for the perfect road trip. Beautiful ever-changing scenery, incredible attractions and welcoming towns and villages. All you need is a vehicle, an amazing playlist and some great company!

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Road Trip Ideas

Plan a road trip around Scotland to see some of our most awesome sights. Explore the dramatic mountains of Glen Coe, skirt the eastern coastline to Dunnottar Castle or wind your way along the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond!

Scotland's Six Best Driving Routes

Prep the GPS system, grab some roadside picnic goodies and jump in the car – your great Scottish road trip starts here!

11 Unforgettable Moments from a Scottish Family Motorhome

Discover how to travel in a motorhome or caravan with a family.

Best Weekend Road Trips in Scotland

Hit the road and discover an endless supply of stunning scenery and things to see and do for an unforgettable road trip.

Scotland’s Most Scenic Driving Routes

Experience some of Scotland’s most epic road trips, including 12 stunning National Tourist Routes and the breath-taking North Coast 500.

The Queensferry Crossing

© VisitScotland / Kenny Lam

Epic Adventures

When touring Scotland by car (or camper or bike), your route can vary in length. Check out these epic route ideas.

Short Road Trips

Whether you've got a couple of days or a whole week, get inspired and head out on the road.

Charging point outside Poolewe House accommodation

© VisitScotland / Kenny Lam

Advice on Driving in Scotland

You can find all the practical information and advice you need for driving in Scotland here, with details of speed limits, license and insurance, hire companies and how to plan your route.

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Advice & Hire

If you're planning a UK road trip, adding Scotland to your travel plans would not go amiss! If you're touring the north of England, stop by our southern regions to admire incredible landscapes, bags of ancient history, fascinating culture and more.