There is nothing more romantic than going for a drive with the special someone sitting beside you. A beautiful location makes the experience even more amazing. Scotland is among the most revered places when it comes to driving routes. We are mentioning below some of the best routes that you can explore to experience inspiring beauty of the pure countryside.

  1. Top Of The List Is Ofcourse Travelling To Edinburgh from St. Andrews

The route takes you across the magnificent Forth Road Bridge, one of the longest suspension bridges in the world. Across the bridge lies the Kingdom of Fife that you can explore following the east coast road. The road will take you through then East Neuk, a fishing village with a beautiful coastline.

You would come across a string of such fishing villages including Pittenween, Elie, and Anstruther. You can make stops for relaxing walks and exploring the villages. The route would finally take you to the Old Course in St. Andrews, commonly known as the “The Home of Golf”.

  1. The Route to the Isles Boast Beautiful Scenery

The Road to Isles is one of the major roads in the Lochaber region of the Scottish Highlands. The road starts at the base of the highest mountain in Britain called the Ben Nevis. The mountain is situated in the Fort William region. The road takes you through the beautiful and quiet port town of Mallaig.

The route further goes through Glenfinnan which is famous for Bonnie Prince Charlie raising his standard in the year 1745. You would come across the shores of Loch Morar after which you will reach your destination — the Camusdarach Beach. It’s a remote location that lies between Arisaig and Morar. If you are driving during summer, make sure you check out the Jacobite steam train parked on the rail line between Mallaig and Fort William.

 

  1. Why Not Travel To Fort William From Glasgow

Marked with beautiful views, the A82 Glasgow to Fort William route will give you a fabulous driving experience. You would first approach the great vistas located over Loch Lomond and from there you further move towards the Ben Lomond Mountain.

At the west shore of the loch, the road meets the shore line. The long and winding view calls for you to pull over and take a few moments to just enjoy the scene.

The road further heads northwards, where you reach the moorlands of Rannoch and the beautiful Glencoe valley that has magnificent mountains. You will witness the breath-taking view of the vistas while winding down the base of the Glencoe valley.  

Heading further to the north, you will reach Fort William, an outdoor town located on the west coast. Here you can enjoy the view of the vast sea and look at the sunset.

 

These were few of the many routes that you can explore with your family and friends or just by yourself. Make sure you don’t rush your journey as the roads in Scotland are not meant for high speed driving. Besides, you won’t be able to enjoy the view at high speeds.