This one was tricky. Summing up the top 4 most scenic places you must see in Scotland is like picking the top 4 places to drink whisky in Scotland—we’d struggle with that also; it’s simply almost impossible.
Still, we’ve spent hours picking our top 4 most scenic places in Scotland that we think you must visit. Why is ‘our’ in bold? Because this is our opinion. If you Google it, almost every website will give you different suggestions.
Depending on how long you plan to stay in Scotland, renting a motorhome from us would mean you have a truly immersive experience in these beautiful places.
Read on to find out more.
Glen Coe
The Scottish Highlands don’t get better than Glen Coe—it’s famous for its spectacular views that are tricky to put into words. You simply have to see it for yourself.
Long ago, it was a glacial valley now encircled by towering mountains and steep walls, perfect for climbers, hikers, and especially photographers. The famous A82 road cuts across the valley, offering some of the most beautiful driving experiences in Scotland. Some people call it the best road in Britain, and we don’t disagree with them.
The view in Glen Coe seems out of this world. The #1 rated walking route is the Coire Gabhail (The Lost Valley). It’s 6.2 km long and ventures through the hidden valley. It’s technically a difficult hike despite only being 6.2 km long, so bring your walking boots.
If you need something less challenging, we’d recommend the An Torr and Tom a’ Ghrianain route, which is 2.4 km of flowing streams and beautiful scenery.
Isle of Skye
How could we leave out the Isle of Skye? We’ll say this for every location on the list, but the Isle of Skye is, by far, in anyone’s top 4 list of the most scenic places in Scotland.
The island, which lies on the western side of Scotland, is famous for its rugged coastline, high cliffs with crashing waves below, and stunning rolling hills that you could spend days exploring. Whether it’s sunny or eerily misty, the Isle of Skye never fails to produce some of the most breathtaking scenery you’ll ever lay your eyes on. Some of the most world-famous spots are in the Isle of Skye—the Old Man of Storr, the Quiraing, and the Fairy Pools are three you must see for yourself.
Besides the coastline, the Isle of Skye has historic castles, ancient ruins, and so much more to discover.
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park
Set in the incredible Trossachs National Park, Loch Lomond—the largest body of freshwater in Great Britain—is a peaceful haven that truly puts you in the middle of everything beautiful about Scottish scenery and countryside.
This enchanting place consists of beautiful, sleepy, sunlit lochs, green hillocks, and wooded valleys—ideal for anyone looking to escape the daily grind of life. There are so many footpaths, cycling routes, and the jagged Ben Lomond mountain to explore. You can also fish on the lake or take a kayak onto the calm waters for a day of tranquillity.
For people who love challenging landscapes, there are more than enough trails to cover in the park. You can definitely spend more than a day exploring this magnificent landscape.
Dunnottar Castle
You’ll find Dunnottar Castle on the northeast coast of Scotland.
Its history is as impressive as the panoramic views you’ll see here as it towers over the North Sea, sitting 160 feet above the ground on a cliff that feels straight out of Game of Thrones.
Sadly, it wasn’t featured in Game of Thrones, but its history is far more incredible. The rock on which the castle sits formed 440 million years ago, and the University of Aberdeen discovered that as far back as 5000 BC, there was evidence of Picts living on the sea stack of Dunnicaer, making it the oldest Pictish fort ever discovered.
Since 5000 BC, the later-built castle has become home to much of Scottish history, including William Wallace and Mary Queen of Scots. It’s most famous for saving theScottish Crown Jewels (Honours of Scotland) from Oliver Cromwell’s army in the 1650s, but there’s so much history we could talk about.
Instead, we’d recommend you take one of our luxury motorhomes and see it for yourself!
It’s a shame we didn’t title this article ‘The Top 40 Most Scenic Places in Scotland’…maybe even the top 400. Still, we absolutely love the locations we’ve listed, and we’re sure you will, too! Let us know if you’re putting one of these (or all) on your must-see list.
