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Awesome Scottish Drives
Lochgmarcp
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So choosing where you are going to spend your holiday, or weekend break, may have been the easy part! But what about the road you're going to take to get to your chosen destination? You can go direct.. or take a detour to discover some hidden gems in this stunning country!
There are many interesting, and beautiful roads in Scotland! Some passing through areas steeped in history, or following rivers as they snake there way down mountainous glens! Some of the roads may take you through ancient forests, over barren plateaus or alongside one of the many lochs in this country, but either way.. I doubt you will be disappointed!
There are so many roads I've driven in Scotland, and it would be impossible for me to select just one as my ultimate choice for a road trip! So what follows, are some images I have taken whilst driving some of my favourite routes! From times I've been scouting photo locations, or driving to a secluded beach for some much needed down time (even if it's cold at best) or simply just going a drive.. to take in the beautiful scenery to be viewed through my car windows..
Rounding the bend.. to see a mountain glowing in the setting suns warmth
Passing over the mountain plateau, not a sole in sight and the road all to yourself
This road can take you to the Isle of Skye.. but looks beautiful when viewed from a mountain top
Sometimes, when it snows, a road often travelled can look completely different
There are also a lot of nice little towns and villages to be found along many of the routes. Each have their own quaint characteristics and provide opportunities to rest and refuel both your car and yourself in nice little cafes! So many choices.. never enough time!
I could spend a long time telling you my thoughts, but what's your suggestions for a scenic drive? Or your favourite place to stop off whilst touring around Scotland?...
There are many interesting, and beautiful roads in Scotland! Some passing through areas steeped in history, or following rivers as they snake there way down mountainous glens! Some of the roads may take you through ancient forests, over barren plateaus or alongside one of the many lochs in this country, but either way.. I doubt you will be disappointed!
There are so many roads I've driven in Scotland, and it would be impossible for me to select just one as my ultimate choice for a road trip! So what follows, are some images I have taken whilst driving some of my favourite routes! From times I've been scouting photo locations, or driving to a secluded beach for some much needed down time (even if it's cold at best) or simply just going a drive.. to take in the beautiful scenery to be viewed through my car windows..
Rounding the bend.. to see a mountain glowing in the setting suns warmth
Passing over the mountain plateau, not a sole in sight and the road all to yourself
This road can take you to the Isle of Skye.. but looks beautiful when viewed from a mountain top
Sometimes, when it snows, a road often travelled can look completely different
There are also a lot of nice little towns and villages to be found along many of the routes. Each have their own quaint characteristics and provide opportunities to rest and refuel both your car and yourself in nice little cafes! So many choices.. never enough time!
I could spend a long time telling you my thoughts, but what's your suggestions for a scenic drive? Or your favourite place to stop off whilst touring around Scotland?...
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A drive along Loch Lomondside before taking the A83 through Arrochar, up Glen Croe to the Rest and Be Thankful, then rounding Loch Fyne to Inveraray is hard to beat.
However my favourite bit of road has to be heading west on the Road to the Isles (A830) when you go underneath the Loch Nan Uamh viaduct with those amazing views. I'd add a picture but it won't let me!
My favourites are generally the military roads and the B roads instead the A roads though they're not always best with passengers on board!
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I also love the East Lothian coastal route which skirts the Firth of Forth. Most people know we have amazing, unspoiled beaches in the Highlands but seem surprised that we also have them in the lowlands too. Seacliff, Ravensheugh, Tyninghame and Gullane are all gorgeous, unspoiled and all but deserted.
Lastly for me is the drive into Glen Affric. It's a wee bit hair raising at times, especially around the gaping chasm that is Dog Falls but the scenery in the glen is how I think most people imagine the Highlands of Scotland to look.
One of my local faves is:
East Lothian, the coastal drive and any road off the A1
It's great for lazy sunny days
Don't think there's a specific trail to follow (someone here might be able to help with that?), but I'd encourage a detour if you end up on the A1. As long as you head towards the sea you'll be heading in the right direction to the coastal villages and attractions eg: Muirfield Golf Course, Gullane golf course, Direlton Castle, Tantallon Castle and stunning clean beaches and dune! Use the distinctive Bass Rock as a beacon if you fancy fish and chips at the seaside in North Berwick
View from the side of the B1346 road towards North Berwick, the Bass Rock and Tantallon Castle
Does anyone have any tips for the west coast of Scotland?
Ben Nevis from the beach at Corpach
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I spent 3.5 weeks driving Scotland (my first visit). Hard to choose a favorite drive because there was so much variety from the Borders to Stirling to the Trossachs to Glencoe to Skye to Inverness to the Cairngorms and Speyside to St Andrews and back to Edinburgh (and just about everything in between), but I was "stranded" on the A851 Sleat Peninsula, Skye one day because of an accident just outside Broadford (took almost 8 hours to clear). I drove down roads I'm not sure even had names or numbers that looped around Tarskavaig and Tokavaig, by Dunscaith Castle and back to A851. Gorgeous scenery looking across the water to the Cuillins. I felt like I had the entire peninsula to myself.
Loved this little capture - I'm guessing they added the guardrail after one too many went into Loch Dhughaill at this particular "passing place"! ;-)
Looking forward to one day being back on the roads of Scotland!
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Here are a couple of shots from Portpatrick in Galloway. I think Portpatrick is a delightful wee harbour town, with friendly locals, great cliff-top walks either side of the village, good selection of eateries (a bit pricey though), super sunsets, and is very photogenic.
Pick up the A719 on the south side of Ayr, follow it until it joins the A77 just passed Maidens, then stay on the A77 all the way to Portpatrick, where it ends. You will be travelling on one of the best and beautiful sea coast roads in the country. A couple of shots from Portpatrick are below.
This one I call, "Arrival".
This shot is, "Exit To The Irish Sea".