Blog - Open Road Scotland

Scotland’s festive celebrations start next week with St Andrew’s Day (November 30) which remembers Scotland’s patron saint and carry on through Christmas and Hogmanay to […]

NC500 Scotland’s answer to America’s Route 66 is the North Coast 500. The NC500 offers more than 500 miles of superb driving in the stunning […]

Campervans are great for wild camping, especially in Scotland. But many people will also want to use campsites as they travel. Whether you plan ahead […]

The summer is a great time for exploring Scotland by campervan or motorhome. Make sure the kids have something to entertain them. We pick some […]

Scotland has tons for families to do – the toughest decision is choosing where to go and what to try. We give you a helping […]

Spring has been wonderful and as we head into early summer we pick six beautiful Scottish gardens that are open to the public – and offer great […]

Make the most of summer in Scotland by visiting an outdoors festival, or two, or three… We suggest 12 festivals that focus on outdoor activities.

2016 sees the launch of a new initiative by tourism organisation VisitScotland called the Spirit of Scotland. According to research, visitors to Scotland believe the country […]

Travelling by campervan and motorhome offers a huge degree of flexibility. You can choose to drive hundreds of miles or just five. You can stop […]

Have you heard about Munro bagging? This is the pursuit of “bagging” or “summitting” the 282 Scottish mountains with a peak of at least 3000ft. […]

If you are planning a Scottish campervan or motorhome holiday in 2016, here are 10 great Scotland tours 2016. If you only manage a few […]

Choosing where to travel to in Scotland can be the toughest decision you’ll make during a campervan or motorhome holiday. Will you head north, south, […]

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 […]

The North Coast 500 is a great route for exploring the scenic north-west area of the Scottish Highlands. Boasting castles, beaches, mountains and numerous attractions, […]

Scotland boasts many hundreds of castles, some hardly there any more, some in ruins and many still intact and refurbished as visitor attractions. Whatever the state of […]

This year’s TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards has revealed the public’s choice of Britain’s best beaches. And, of course, many of our beautiful Scottish beaches have […]

Scotland is split into five distinctive whisky regions, each with their own distinctive flavours and styles. While the same basic process is used to produce […]

So you have decided to embark on a campervanning holiday. And what a great choice, especially because you will have the freedom to journey almost […]

With Scotland’s whisky month approaching we highlight seven great events that are sure to attract holidaymakers. If you are travelling by campervan or motorhome, why […]

Scotland boasts some fabulously scenic drives. You could choose to take in a few of these roads while travelling and holidaying by campervan or motorhome. […]