Road and landscapes of Scotland

The car, despite the pollution, really is the best way to see Scotland at its finest. The roads are generally good quality (but be careful when it rains, the drainage is very poor), and it's easy to get wonderfully lost among the small, single lane roads (where sheep have right of way!) that turn off the three main roads (Edinburgh and Aberdeen on the east coast, Perth and Newtonmore via the A9, the central axis; Glasgow-Fort William on the west coast). This is the best way to discover the fabulous scenery, the valleys, small villages, lochs and mountains. And don't hesitate to park your car and go for a short hike (don't forget your map) or a pint at a local pub.