Scottish road trips offer amazing views but what is there to do when you get out of the car?
17 July 2017
The North Coast 500 . While Kate from Love from Scotland is a big fan, .
Three stunning Scottish road trips
Take a look around Scotland with three road trips you'll love.
Sometimes though it’s good to stretch your legs. So here are three suggestions of things to try on when you’re on the road.
Have a swim at Ardnamurchan
, Calum is always going to suggest a dip isn’t he?
He says there are great waves at Sanna beach on the Ardnamurchan peninsula, the most westerly point of Scotland’s mainland.
Ardnamurchan fan Graham Speirs recommends sticking to the land though, saying Β’.
Paint a picture of Glencoe
The dramatic landscape of Glencoe has been inspiring artists to drag their easels up the mountain for hundreds of years.
Horatio McCulloch .
But if painting isn’t edgy enough for your tastes, you could ‘.
Lachlan Goudie explores Glencoe
Lachlan Goudie explores Glencoe, a continual source of inspiration for Horatio McCulloch.
Go shopping on Mull
Mark Steel, , thinks Tobermory is a great place to do some shopping.
Just as long as you don’t expect to be able to buy everything you might need.
If the retail therapy idea doesn't pan out, you can always do a bit of wildlife spotting. Mull is a otter hotspot and .
Tobermory
Mark Steel explains the extensive journey he undertook to reach the picturesque town.
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