Scottish Highlights road trip

The first stop on this epic Scotland trip is Scotland’s largest city Glasgow. A cultural hub on the River Clyde, Glasgow is a vibrant city noted for its unique mix of architecture and rich and diverse mix of institutions.

The city is home to the Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet and National Theatre of Scotland, as well as acclaimed museums and a thriving music scene. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is a breathtaking red brick building housing some 8,000 exhibits and admission is free of charge. Buses and trains regularly head into Glasgow City Centre from Motherwell and Hamilton and seasonal buses into Glasgow go from M&D's Theme Park right on on the sites doorstep. The 13th century Bothwell Castle is a short drive away and although ruined, is still a sight to behold.

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Strathclyde Country Park Site is an ideal base to explore all that the local area has to offer and is just a short 30 minute drive from the Livingston Depot. The park itself is an area of exceptional beauty with 1,000 acres of mature woodland set around Strathclyde Loch. It is home to the Bothwellhaugh Roman fort and bath house as well as countless opportunities for bird and nature watching, walking, cycling, watersports and golf. 

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The charming village of Killin is perfectly situated, being at the edge of Loch Tay and the foot of the Meall nan Tarmachan mountain. Close to the village are the picturesque Falls of Dochart. It is also home to the Killin Music Festival which is held in June of each year. The Breadalbane Folklore Centre will tell you all you need to know about the tales and legends surrounding the area.

The evocative art installation The Four Seasons at Loch Earn is a unique and thought provoking piece with figures emerging from the water and is a perfect place to pause and reflect. The Gardens at Drummond castle are among the finest you will find in Europe and an idyllic day out can be had exploring the grounds. En route to the area you will pass the Kelpies horse head statues at the Helix. The 30 metre high steel sculptures stand next to the Forth and Clyde Canal and are a sight to behold, either during the day or at night when they are lit up.

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The Maragowan Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite allows you to make the most of the great outdoors with ample walking opportunities, kayaking, mountaineering, mountain biking and trout fishing. If that's not enough, for a different perspective take to the skies from the Skydiving centre not far from the site.

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Inverness is a charming city that straddles the River Ness. It is the northernmost city in the United Kingdom, and is considered the capital of the highlands. Nearby places of interest are the famous Loch Ness, Black Isle, Moray Coast and the Whisky Trails in the Spey Valley.

Culloden Moor Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite has a wonderful unspoilt view over the Nairn Valley. It is a perfect place to set out for a scenic walk or bike ride. Visit the Cairngorms mountain range and national park for an unspoilt view of nature with ancient woodland and a dazzling array of rare wildlife on the journey to this site.

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For History enthusiasts the Culloden Battlefield is a mile and a half away, the place where Jacobean dreams were effectively ended with the defeat of The Great Pretender, Bonnie Prince Charlie. Boats leave from Chanonry Point where you might be lucky enough to spot a Moray Firth dolphin. Kushi Adventures nearby offers an array of activities for you to truly discover Inverness through gorge walking, climbing, sailing and bushcraft skills. The stunning ruins of Urquhart Castle that overlook Loch Ness are another must see, as is Cawdor Castle, a quintessential Scottish fortress not far from the site.

From Inverness you can either continue with the Scottish Highlights Tour, or experience even more of the Highlands with the North Coast 500 Tour.

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The wonderful cosmopolitan city of Edinburgh is the next stop on your tour, with the Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite being a perfect base to explore what has come to be known as Europe’s festival capital. There is a bus service within half a mile of the site to the City centre. Edinburgh castle dominates the city skyline, which it overlooks dramatically from its position on the Castle Rock.

There are a wealth of activities and sites of interest in the area, from admiring the Palace of Holyrood House and the ancient ruins in Holyrood Park to seaside strolls and golfing. The local zoo is a top family day out, as is the interactive adventures at Dynamic Earth showing the lifetime of our planet. The tranquility of the Princes Street gardens offer a chance to unwind as does a gentle stroll into Dean Village to see the Water of Leith.

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For those history buffs among you a 4 hour walking tour of the area to discover more than meets the eye is a must. If that's not exciting enough for you, spice things up at the Scottish Whisky Experience or for more adrenaline take to the coast with Adventure Activities for some coasteering. On your way to Edinburgh, Kinnoull Hill is well worth a visit. The woodland park in Perth is a dramatic clifftop escarpment with stunning view above the Tay.

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