The final instalment in our Scottish road trips series takes us to perhaps the most famous landscapes of all: the Highlands. The Highlands Tourist Route includes stunning scenery, amazing outdoor activities, a more than generous dose of castles, a dash of rather bloody history and, of course, a distillery or two. The 116-mile journey (187km) is one of the longer road trips in Scotland and comes jam-packed with one delight after another.
Along with tartan, bagpipes and thistles, castles represent one of the most iconic symbols of Scotland. The Scottish landscape is dotted with castles at almost every turn. In fact there are more than 1,500 castles in Scotland with their architecture and styles reflecting the country’s history. Many lie in ruins while many others continue to be used as homes or as castle stays in Scotland.
Who doesn’t love a named connection, a celebrity tie-in, a famous face to associate with? Admittedly not everyone, but castles with royal connections are certainly high on the hit list for those looking to stay in a castle.
The Perthshire Tourist Route might be short, but it’s certainly sweet and offers almost everything. While you drive the 43 miles (69km), you’ll take in simply gorgeous scenery, plenty of distilleries, golf courses and history with a good dose of castles.
Next up in our Scottish road trips series, we explore the north-west coast, home to some of the wildest landscapes in Great Britain. The North and West Highlands Route meanders around the coastline from Ullapool to John o’Groats along 158 miles (254km).
There is no denying that we treat our beloved pets like part of our family, with most of the little (or large) critters now entitled to more freedom and rights around our houses than our kids! (Ahem… sleeping at the end of your bed!) It has been recently estimated that around 46% of UK households have a pet of some kind, with 24% of these being a dog. That is estimated to be around 9 million pet dogs!
Google Stirling in Scotland and you’ll discover everything from ancient history to a contemporary arts scene. With more than a handful of activities and attractions stretched along this spectrum there are plentiful reasons to visit Stirling as part of your stay in a castle.
Planning a successful party is all about organisation. First of all you’ll need a venue for your house party and we’ve got plenty of party houses to stimulate your thinking.
In the next of our series of road trips around Scotland, we drive the most epic of them all: North Coast 500 Route. Also known as the NC500, this biggie ranks as one of the world’s best road trips.
The next in our series of Scottish road trips ventures to the Northern Highlands to explore one of the most remote parts of the country. The Moray Firth Tourist Route follows no less than three stunning firths, takes in some simply glorious views and gives you the chance to discover Scottish drinks, castles and ancient woodlands.
