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Forth Valley Tourist Route | Scottish Road Trips #7

In the next of our series of road trips around Scotland, we drive along the famous Forth of Firth. On this road trip we discover some of the country’s most ingenious engineering feats from Roman times to the 21st century. The Forth Valley Route offers history and modernity as well as some of the prettiest waterside driving on any Scottish road trip along with spectacular views. The 43-mile route (69 km) might be one of the shortest Scottish road trips, but it certainly packs in the attractions as it makes its way from South Queensferry to Stirling.

In the next of our series of road trips around Scotland, we drive along the famous Forth of Firth. On this road trip we discover some of the country’s most ingenious engineering feats from Roman times to the 21st century. The Forth Valley Tourist Route offers history and modernity as well as some of the prettiest waterside driving on any Scottish road trip along with spectacular views. The 43-mile route (69 km) might be one of the shortest Scottish road trips, but it certainly packs in the attractions as it makes its way from South Queensferry to Stirling.

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Deeside Tourist Route | Scottish Road Trips #6

Deeside Tourist Route

Next up in our series of road trips around Scotland, we go to one of the country’s most spectacular natural spots and discover its highest mountains. But the Deeside Tourist Route isn’t just about height – this Scottish road trip includes picturesque scenery along two lush rivers, a good dose of castles and one big granite cauldron. The 108-mile route (174km) offers plenty to do for all the family as it travels from the market town of Perth to the great city of Aberdeen.

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Clyde Valley Historic Route | Great Scottish Road Trips #5

Clyde Valley Route - Scottish Road trips

The next route in our series of great Scottish road trips follows one of the country’s most emblematic rivers, the Clyde. This is one of the shortest designated road trips in Scotland. With just 38 miles (61km) the Clyde Valley Route makes an easy day out. But while it’s short, it’s also sweet and showcases plenty of stunning countryside with rolling hills and lush woodlands accompanying you almost all the way.

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Borders Historic Route | Great Scottish Road Trips #4

Drive the Borders Historic Route This is a Scottish road trip for lovers of truly scenic landscapes.

Next up in our road trip around Scotland, we go as far south as you can to explore the stunning Borders Historic Route. Less rugged and remote than other Scottish road trips, this one is nevertheless packed to the brim with stunning scenery and offers plenty to do along the way. Join us as we travel along 89 miles (143km) of lovely Scottish countryside through the Borders.

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Argyll Coastal Route | Great Scottish Road Trips #3

Argyll Coastal Route, this road trip covers 129 miles (208km) – one of the longest Scottish road trips – with almost all of them hugging shorelines.

Next in our guide to the best Scottish road trips, we head for the rugged western coast and follow Scotland’s lochs and islands between Loch Lomond and Fort William. Known as the Argyll Coastal Route, this road trip covers 129 miles (208km) – one of the longest Scottish road trips – with almost all of them hugging shorelines.

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The Angus Coastal Route – Great Scottish Road Trips #2

Angus Coastal Route great Scottish road trips

Next in our guide to great Scottish road trips, we take the eastern coastal way and follow Scotland’s cliffs and coves between two historic cities, Dundee and Aberdeen. Known as the Angus Coastal Route, this road trip covers 68 miles (109km), almost all of them following the contours of the coastline.

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Your Guide to the Open Championship Courses in Scotland

Open Championship Courses in Scotland

The Open needs no introduction when it comes to major golf championships. Not only does it rank as the oldest in golfing history, this annual tournament always showcases the best in world golf when players compete for the famous Claret Jug. Founded in Scotland, The Open is still held at five top courses in the country, all of which offer challenging play in stunning surroundings. Read on to discover the Open championship courses in Scotland.

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5 Golf holidays in Scotland with a championship course on their doorstep

Golfing holidays in Scotland are proffered in abundance. Championship courses abound.

Scotland is, of course, the home of golf. With more than 550 courses it offers golfers more tee options than anywhere else. The country boasts some of the finest courses in the world including several that regularly host the top competitions. To help you take your pick of the best, we’ve chosen five golf holidays in Scotland with a championship course on their doorstep.

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Fife Coastal Route | Great Scottish Road Trips #1

The Fife Coastal Route is one of Scotlands best road trips

With its show-stopping scenery and unique heritage, Scotland lends itself well to road trips. The 12 officially designed national tourist routes also offer an easy way to take in the best of this vast country and a quiet one too – all avoid main roads and motorways. In this post, we focus on one of the best Scottish road trips in the east: the Fife Coastal Route.

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10 reasons to put a Scottish road trip on your bucket list

Scottish road trips

While Scotland might be classed as a pint-sized country, it packs a surprising lot in within its borders. It’s home to picture-postcard after picture-postcard of the world’s finest scenery, stunning towns and cities as well as a long list of historic monuments. Seeing all the best in one trip is at the very least something of a challenge. But a good way to take in the top highlights is to go on a Scottish road trip.

Whether you take the high road or the low, seeing this bonnie land from behind the wheel makes for a great holiday. We’ve put together a list of 10 compelling reasons why seeing Scotland from the road is an absolute must.

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