Road trips from Edinburgh
3 road trips that start in or near Edinburgh, from 3 to 8 days, each with a stop-by-stop itinerary, distances and campsites along the way.
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Scottish Borders: abbeys along the Tweed
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Royal Deeside and the Cairngorms
In-depth road trip guides
Abbeys, dark skies and fishing harbours – by motorhome through the Scottish Borders and Galloway to the Ayrshire coast
| Route | Suggested days | Distance | Driving | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottish Borders: abbeys along the Tweed | 3 | 123 km | 1 h 42 min | 8 |
| Royal Deeside and the Cairngorms | 3 | 280 km | 3 h 52 min | 6 |
| Abbeys, dark skies and fishing harbours – by motorhome through the Scottish Borders and Galloway to the Ayrshire coast | 8 | 448 km | 6 h 11 min | 13 |
FAQs
What are the best road trips from Edinburgh?
Popular routes starting in or near Edinburgh: Scottish Borders: abbeys along the Tweed, Royal Deeside and the Cairngorms and Abbeys, dark skies and fishing harbours – by motorhome through the Scottish Borders and Galloway to the Ayrshire coast.
Is there a short road trip from Edinburgh?
The shortest is Scottish Borders: abbeys along the Tweed: 3 days, about 123 km.
What is the longest road trip from Edinburgh?
The longest is Abbeys, dark skies and fishing harbours – by motorhome through the Scottish Borders and Galloway to the Ayrshire coast: 8 days, about 448 km with 13 stops.