Scotland’s wild northern coastline is the star of the country’s most famous driving route. The North Coast 500 begins and ends in Inverness, the likable capital of the Highlands, making a giant loop around the north end of Scotland along the deeply indented coast.

The ‘best road trip in Scotland’ is going to be subjective based on what you enjoy and also what the weather is like! Certainly, the most famous road trip in Scotland is now the NC500 (North Coast 500 route), which is 516 miles of pure magic around the north of Scotland.

10 Most scenic drives in Scotland – Map & Overview #1 – Glen Coe on A82 – Best drive in Scotland #2 – The Road to the Isles A830 – Scenic drive from Fort William #3 – Road to Skye via Glen Shiel on A87 – best driving route #4 – Wester Ross coastal road on A832 (part of North Coast 500) #5 – Trotternish Peninsula on the Isle of Skye

The North East 250 is Scotland’s best-kept motoring secret, encapsulating everything that makes Scotland so enchanting. Much like the North Coast 500, this is a circular route that winds through such captivating regions as Speyside, the Cairngorms, Royal Deeside, Aberdeen, the East Coast and the Moray Coast.

Scotland’s Most Scenic Driving Routes Scotland offers a multitude of breathtaking scenic driving routes, including Glen Coe on A82, The Road to the Isles A830, Road to Skye via Glen Shiel on A87, and Wester Ross coastal road on A832.