Autumn leaf. Pic credit Pete on Flickr
Autumn is one of the most beautiful times for a holiday in Scotland and if you are travelling by campervan or motorhome you’ll find it easy to visit many hotspot locations for seasonal colour and scenery.
From vibrant leaves, to bright berries and crisp, clear days, a Scottish autumn is truly a feast for your eyes.
Here are 10 great places to see spectacular autumn views in Scotland:
Auchterarder Hills, Perthshire
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Perthshire is known as Big tree Country and is a fantastic location to take in all kinds of stunnig autumn scenes. A view from the east across to the hill of Auchterarder wil have you absorbed for hours. For a nearby walk see Oak Trail.
Loch Fleet, Sutherland
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Sutherland, in the far north of Scotland, is beautiful at any time of year but as this photograph shows in autumn it takes on a surreal look. The landscape is seen from Loch Fleet over Alders Nature Reserve and towards the mountain of Creag am Amalaidh.
Old railway line at Ballater
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Stroll this easy-going path close to the Aberdeenshire town of Ballater. Check out a walk for ideas.
Loch Tulla, HIghlands
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Loch Tulla is a gorgeous spot near Bridge of Orchy in the western Highlands.
Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh
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Even in the heart of the city you’ll discover beautiful autumnal views. Look up as you stroll the historic streets of Scotland’s capital.
Glencoe, Highlands
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Almost everywhere that you look as you drive or walk through the magnificent landscpae of Glencoe you’l be wowed by the views. In autumn, a mixed hue of golds, oranges and yellows adds brilliance to the landscape. This scene is just past the village of Tyndrum towards the Munro of Beinn Dorain. If you have the energy and experience why not hike Beinn Dorain, too?
Aberfoyle, Stirlingshire
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The tranquil town of Aberfoyle is located amid Queen Elizabeth Forest Park. A drive over the famous Duke’s Pass or a walk in the forest will reveal many splendid autumn views.
The Quiraing, Isle of Skye
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A strange-looking geological feature, the Quiraing is in fact a landslip and forms part of the Trotternish mountain ridge on Skye. It can feel like a otherwordly place and on a sunny autumnal day the landscape shines in many vibrant colours.
Scott’s View, Scottish Borders
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Made famous by the Scottish writer, Sir Walter Scott, the Scott’s viewpoint, near the market town of Melrose, is the ideal place to soak up the autumnal landscape of the Borders.
Maple tree, Benmore Gardens
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This stunning maple tree is found at Benmore Gardens, Argyll and Bute.
Also see Top places to see autumn colours in Scotland