One of my goals in the past few years has been to explore more of Scotland with friends and family. Unfortunately in our current situation with Covid-19, it looks like plans will need to be put on hold for the moment. But that doesn't stop me from thinking about a time when we are able to get out in the fresh air again. It got me thinking about Scottish road trip ideas. And what better way to enjoy the UK when that time comes than in a caravan or motorhome?
UK manufacturer Bailey of Bristol produce a range of caravans and motorhomes which make travelling the country easy, which definitely inspired today's blog.
Caravan retailers stock Bailey of Bristol leisure vehicles up and down the country, with one of these being Raymond James, who are conveniently located right in the centre of England, not far from Birmingham. Depending on what kind of trips or travel you intend to do, you are sure to find a caravan at your local retailer for you and your family or friends.
Raymond James sells new and preowned Bailey caravans, with the current Bailey ranges being built with Alu-Tech construction. They also stock caravans from other manufacturers including Swift, Coachman and Elddis.
Other than Glasgow, Edinburgh, Stirling, St Andrews and Ayr, I really haven't ventured much further afield. When you consider some of the natural beauty that you'll find in Scotland and what else the country has to offer, its a great place to start with for your list of must-visit locations for the future.
So here are some of my top Scottish road trip locations to get your imagination flowing;
Falkirk
I'm not going to lie, the one reason that I really want to visit Falkirk, even if only as a stop-off on a larger trip, is because of the Kelpies. Seeing them all lit up at night would be such a sight to behold. They would also make for some incredible Instagram photos.
Loch Ness
I can't believe that I've lived in Scotland all my life and never visited Loch Ness. There's so much natural wonder to look forward to seeing and be sure to keep an eye out for Nessie himself too.
Dundee
I feel like the only person who hasn't been to the V&A museum in Dundee, so I'm hoping to cross that off my list very soon. Even though the musuem is currently closed, they have said on their website that they look forward to welcoming visitors back as soon as they can. And their planned Mary Quant exhibition will open later this year, so this is something to look forward to. And I think we've all got to agree that the exterior design is just breathtaking. I imagine even more so in person.
Isle of Skye
The Isle of Skye looks otherworldly and there really is so much to explore. I'm keen to visit the Fairy Pools, a natural waterfall but I'm not sure that I would be brave enough to take a dip in them, even if it was a warm summer's day in Scotland.
Anstruther
This pretty little fishing town around fifteen minutes drive from St Andrews is so picturesque. Enjoy the seafront and make sure to stop for lunch or dinner at Anstruther Fish Bar. It's been voted the best fish and chip shop in the whole of Britain and is well-loved by locals and visitors alike.
Cumbrae
Last but not least, I simply had to include an island that we used to visit all the time when I was younger, both on school trips and during the summer holidays. And that is Cumbrae, or as I always referred to it; Millport. I wholeheartedly recommend cycling around the island and having an ice cream on the beach. I might just need to visit again to see how the experience differs as an adult.
So those are just some of my top Scottish road trip ideas. I hope that gives you some inspiration for trips in the future. But for the moment, remember to follow official government guidelines, stay at home and make your plans for when we are free to get out and enjoy our beautiful countryside.
Where in Scotland would you like to visit? Have you ever done a road trip in the UK before? And where would you like to visit next?
Written in collaboration with Bailey Of Bristol
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