What are the most spectacular roads in Scotland?

Part of the United Kingdom, on the island of Great Britain, Scotland is a dream come true for drivers, with stunning mountain roads and very scenic coastal drives.

For those who enjoy driving on mountain roads, Scotland's topography, defined by the Highlands and the Lowlands, offers stunning routes. You can try to conquer Bealach na Bà: Scotland's most scenic and challenging mountain road. Located in the Applecross peninsula, in the Scottish Highlands. It's renowned as one of the most scenic drives in the world, and speeds faster than 30 mph are rarely permitted. It’s also worth the drive to Cairnwell Pass, a sensational drive with very steep sections. It’s a mountain pass at 684m (2,244ft) above sea level, with plenty of sections well into double digits on the way to the summit. It's one of the highest roads of Scotland.

For those preferring the scenic drives, Skyfall Road is a road for James Bond. Situated in the west of the spectacular Scottish Highlands, Loch Etive is a beautiful lake surrounded by snow-capped mountains. The road to the lake was featured in the 2012 Bond film "Skyfall." And the B869-Drumbeg Road is a truly fantastic drive. It’s said to be one of the finest scenic roads in the country.

Located right in the centre of the Isle of Skye in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland, the B885 is one of the most challenging drives of the country. It’s so narrow that shouldn’t be attempted by novice drivers.

Lowther Hill is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 728m (2,388ft) above the sea level, located on the border between Lanarkshire and Dumfries and Galloway, in Scotland. It's one of the highest roads of the country.

Lecht Pass is a mountain pass at an elevation of 646m (2,119ft) above the sea level, located on the boundary between Aberdeenshire and Moray council areas of Scotland. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Lochan na Lairige is a mountain reservoir located in the Perth and Kinross council of Scotland. It's one of the highest roads of the country.

Serpentine road is the name of a challenging curvy drive located in Rothesay, on the Isle of Bute, in the council area of Argyll and Bute, in Scotland.

Loch Ericht is a beautiful remote lake at an elevation of 351m (1,151ft) above the sea level, located in the county of Perthshire, in Scotland.

There’s little doubt that Scotland is one of the most beautiful places on earth.

Every motorist knows that driving can be dangerous every time that you get behind the wheel, but there are some roads that are much more dangerous than others. Road safety is paramount and you should always drive carefully, especially when you are driving on the UK’s most dangerous roads where there are many accidents each year. So, what are the UK’s most dangerous roads?

Located in the central part of Scotland, the busy M90 Motorway might be the steepest section of motorway in the UK.

While many of us enjoy a road trip, are there some roads we should be more aware of than others? This article will look at the 10 most dangerous roads to drive on in the UK.

Every year, thousands of keen cyclists travel the globe to cycle on new unexplored roads, including those in the UK. This article will point out the eight most dangerous roads in the UK for cyclists.

We looked at the latest DVLA and UK Gov statistics to find the most dangerous situations on UK roads. From age and gender to left vs right turns, we’ve statistical found the most common situations for road accidents. For instance- statistically, in the UK, you are most likely to have an accident as a 20-29 female, driving a car to work, when making a right turn on an urban road at a T junction.

If you're scouting for pubs that combine history, great food, and spectacular views, consider heading to the UK's highest inns. From the captivating moors of North Wales to the scenic dales of North Yorkshire, these pubs offer more than just a pint.

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