If you’re touring Scotland you’ll be glad to hear that there are a great choice of routes that will take you to every nook and cranny of this wonderful country. You can take a quick circular tour and get to see some of the main highlights like Edinburgh Castle, Loch Ness, the Isle of Skye and the mountains around Ben Nevis and Glencoe. Or you can take your time and explore your chosen coast and take in everything that area has to offer.
North, south, east or west – wherever you decide to go you’ll not be disappointed as there is so much to see, do and discover in this wonderful country.
You decide which route suits you.
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Glasgow to Oban via the A82 and A85
Warmed by the Gulf Stream, Oban’s air is so clear and pure that painters come from all around the world to see their subjects in a new light.
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Route 2: |
Oban to Fort William via Mull, Iona and Ardnamurchan
The west coast of Scotland is a magical land – stunning seascapes, lochs, mountains and glens all waiting to be discovered.
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Fort William to Isle of Skye via the A830
This is a particularly popular part of the West Highlands and as you're touring around this area you’ll soon find out why thousands of people flock here every year from all around the world.
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Fort William to Inverness via the A82
This is a well-trodden path for many an intrepid explorer to the Highlands of Scotland and you’ll find this route can get particularly busy in the height of the summer.
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Fort William to Inverness via the A86 Spey Valley
This is an area famous for all things Scottish; mountain peaks, rushing rivers, spectacular scenery, every kind of outdoor activity imaginable, warm friendly people and a great history and heritage that can only be found in the ancient land of Scotland.
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Isle of Skye and Lochalsh (Plockton, Applecross and Gairloch)
To take this tour requires a bit of effort on your part – the area is remote, the roads are mainly single track and you’ll really get the sense that you are miles away from anywhere. But as with everything in life - you put the effort in and the rewards are tremendous.
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Isle of Skye to Inverness via the A87
The Isle of Skye and Lochalsh is without a doubt an extremely popular destination for tourists to appreciate the true beauty that Scotland has to offer. It can be a place for total relaxation and romance or for the energetic it offers a great variety of outdoor activities.
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Edinburgh to Perth via Stirling on the M9
The capital city Edinburgh is a fantastic place to start your visit in Scotland. It has a remarkable setting that is unlike any other city in the world.
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Perth to Inverness on the A9
A town with an upbeat air and has plenty of shops, restaurants and bars to relax in. Perth is distinctly Scottish, however it has a slight dash of European Style.
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Inverness to Wick via the A9
This route discovers the northern east coast of Scotland and focuses around three of the most picturesque inlets that Britain has to offer.
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Inverness to Ullapool on the A835
Travelling from Inverness to Ullapool is relaxing and romantic...sit back and enjoy what the Northern Highlands has to offer – stunning scenery, miles and miles of sandy beaches, high mountain peaks and clear blue waters.
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Route 12a: |
Ullapool to John O'Groats via the A9
An archaeologists paradise where you can uncover the history and heritage of the most Northern tip of Scotland.
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Route 12b: |
Ullapool to John O'Groats via the A838 (West Coast)
Caves, stacks, beaches, mountains and the great outdoors…
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Route 13: |
Inverness to Fort William
The Loch Ness Monster, The Great Glen, Ben Nevis and more waiting to be discovered on this well trodden path.
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Route 14: |
Fort William to Glasgow
The largest town in the Highlands to Scotland’s largest city – a magical journey through Glencoe then along the Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond to the heart of Scottish life.
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Glasgow to Edinburgh via Falkirk and the Forth Road Bridge
This route lets you explore the best that central Scotland has to offer. You have a chance to discover the secrets of the two largest cities in Scotland as well as visiting quaint towns and seeing the best in Scotland’s most recent mechanical and architectural achievements.
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Route 16a: |
Inverness to Aberdeen via the A96
This is an enjoyable and rapid route to the East Coast City of Aberdeen, through the traditional fishing county of Moray.
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Route 16b: |
Inverness to Aberdeen via the A98 & A90 (Coastal Route)
This route takes you on a less direct road, from Inverness to Aberdeen, but the beautiful east coast scenery is well worth the effort. On your journey you will pass through many of the little fishing villages that this area has to offer. So take your time, and enjoy the views, culture and history that you will find along the way. Find out more
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Aberdeen to Perth via the A92 (Coastal Route)
From The Granite City take this route down the East Coast to enjoy the clean, Scottish Sea air.
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Route 17b: |
Aberdeen to Perth via the A93
This leisurely route Southward to Perth from the Eastcoast City of Aberdeen, may take a little longer than more direct paths, but the beautiful scenery and quaint villages of inland Scotland make this journey easy to enjoy.
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Glasgow to Campbeltown via Loch Lomond
From the bright lights of Scotland’s largest city, this route will take you on a meandering road to Campbeltown in the South of the Kintyre Peninsula.
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Route 19: |
Campbeltown to Arran Ferry Route (Summer Only)
The route from Campbeltown in Southern Kintyre takes you on a road less travelled up the east coast to Claonaig.
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Dumfries to Stranraer via the A75
The rolling hills, enchanting forests and moorland can truly spark your sense of imagination as you travel this route from Dumfries to Stranraer.
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Stranraer to Glasgow via A77 and A78
The Gulf Stream's warm current blesses Ayrshire with a mild climate which you will enjoy on this route which takes you from Stranraer to Scotland's largest city, Glasgow.
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Arran
Arran is a beautiful island, often described as 'Scotland in Miniature'. At 20 miles long and 56 miles around, the island lies right on top of the Highland Boundary Fault.
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Edinburgh and the Borders
Follow the picturesque countryside full of gentle rolling hills, wild moorlands and peaceful river valleys, from Edinburgh to Dumfries.
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Dumfries to Edinburgh
Dumfries, often known as the Queen of the South, is the largest town in the South West of Scotland. Originally a market town, there is plenty to see and do here from shopping and relaxing to delving into the town's long and interesting history. |