11. Driving to the Highlands of Scotland: Fort William to Corpach

Have you ever wondered: What is the best way to drive to the Highlands?, is it wort it? what will I see on the drive?, are the roads any good in the Highlands? Well the simple answer is watch this series of videos and check out the whole route. Simply speaking, the answer is here and the route is SPECTACULAR. I hope that after watching this you will decide to come along on the journey. Its our country and we are very proud to show it to all. In this vlog (11/13), we go from Fort William to Corpach, with some great current Indie music in the background.

After a stressful day, why not sit back and enjoy a truly relaxing scenic drive to the Highlands of Scotland.

The whole series of clips is an early morning drive from Stirling to Glenfinnan in late May 2021, passing through some stunning Scottish Scenery. This can undoubtedly be added to the Best of Scotland and UK road trips.

Take in the tranquil beauty with views of mountains, glens, forests, lochs, and rivers along the whole route. Let the whole journey relax and destress you on your road trip through the Highlands of Scotland. Enjoy the incredible scenery and feel the soothing effect of the Highlands. Let the imagination take you to the serene and tranquil place where you can be restored and where all your strengths can be renewed.

If you are looking for vacation, day trip, staycation, road trip ideas in Scotland, look no further! As part of my work I get to drive through some of the most outstanding scenery on some of Scotland's best and most scenic roads which I would like to share with you.

First, we pass through the Trossachs, Loch Lubnaig, Loch Earn, and onwards into the Scottish Highlands. On joining the A82 we continue past Crianlarich, Tyndrum Bridge of Orchy.

Next we climb upwards to the Rannoch moor summit and onwards into the majestic Glencoe, scene of the famous “Massacre of Glencoe” between the Campbell and MacDonald clans. The glen also provided a back drop for films such as Braveheart, Rob Roy, Highlander and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkhaban. The James Bond film Skyfall used the A82 itself heading towards Glen Etive. From the glen itself, you drop down into the villages of Glencoe and Ballachulish, the later being known for the slate mined locally and sent all over the world.

The A82 continues to Fort William, following the shoreline of Loch Linnhe, passing Corran Ferry and Seal Rock, where seals can be spotted basking on the rock.

Fort William is at the head of the loch and is a bustling town with many visitor attractions – West Highland Museum, with its large collection of Jacobite artifacts, whisky-tasting at the distillery, the Jacobite Steam Train and the Nevis Range cable car.

Taking the A830, known as the Road to the Isles, the best view of Ben Nevis can be seen from Corpach Basin at the western end of the Caledonian Canal.

Continuing along Loch Eil on the A830, you arrive at Glenfinnan, scene of the Raising of Jacobite Standard in 1745, after the arrival of Bonnie Prince Charlie on Scottish soil. It is now more famous for the railway viaduct in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, where Harry and Ron try to catch up with the Hogwarts Express in a flying Ford Anglia!

The Glencoe and Beyond! series of clips is as follows:

1. Stirling to Doune,
2. Doune to Callander,
3. Callander to Loch Lubnaig,
4. Loch Lubnaig towards Lochearnhead,
5. Towards Lochearnhead
6. Crianlarich and Tyndrum
7. The Black Mount and Rannoch Moor
8. Driving through Glencoe
9. Glencoe to Corran
10. Corran to Fort William
11. Fort William to Corpach
12. Corpach to Locheilside
13. Locheilside to Glenfinnan

If you have enjoyed my efforts and want to see a little bit more of the highways and byways of this wonderful country please give the video a LIKE and SHARE.

I would love to hear your comments on your own experiences on these drives and any suggestions you may have for new routes.

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