How far would you drive?

[hercules1]

Thinking of getting last minute break in Scotland and found a place but would mean driving 8-9 hours? Is this doable? Will be two of us. Or are we mad.

[UriGeller]

2 adults? It'll be easy. take music and food, share the driving, stop for photos when you see something pretty. (Lots of photo opps in the highlands) Leave yourselves plenty of time so you're not rushing and you can make the journey part of the holiday.

[Seriouslyffs]

No problem at all.

[hercules1]

It's near glencoe and we're going from south London area.

[AMumInScotland]

How much do you usually drive? If you rarely do long journeys you will find it tiring. But it can be divided up so you get a proper break as often as you need, much easier than if you have small children with you!

[hercules1]

Have driven to France a couple of times - iirc was about 7 hours and this was just me but dh not used to it and 8 to 9 on paper could mean a lot more in reality.
Didn't know if I was planning something lots of Peoria wouldn't contemplate.

[iseenodust]

Do it if staying for at least three nights. The driving is fine. We've done it twice for remote Scotland with child & dog. The roads are quite quiet after the motorways run out especially if it's evening by the time you hit them. Caravans a pain weekend daytimes but just admire the views to the sides. We've done it twice for remote Scotland with child & dog.

There are premier inns on outskirts of Glasgow/Edinb if last minute decision to break the journey.

[hercules1]

Hi. Yes, debating whether to take dog who would need to sit with dog seat belt between two dc.

[hercules1]

Intentions is stay at least a week.

[iseenodust]

Take dog. Scotland v dog friendly. Only pub I've ever been where dog offered drink before humans! Even quite decent foodie pubs seem to expect dogs.

[iseenodust]

Make sure up to date with dog flea treatment to deter ticks.
Dustdog had a tick fall off in vets waiting room.

[OorWullie]

I'm from Scotland, though not near Glencoe. I must say we are very dog-friendly up here, PPs are right about dogs being offered drinks in pubs, even most cafes that
dont allow dogs will give them a drink of water to sit outside with, not to mention all the beautiful countryside for big walks.

My mum has driven 9 hours in the opposite direction (so from here to london) and found it ok, she didn't have anyone to share the driving with but did stop a few times to stretch her legs and have a break.

[iseenodust]

This is a good stop. No not the smart hotel! But take that short little road that hugs the side of Loch Lomond. There is a big green open space where everyone picnics, a playground, usually an ice-cream van & cross the road to paddle your toes. maps.google.co.uk/maps?rlz=1T4ACAW_enGB564GB345&um=1&ie=UTF-8&fb=1&gl=uk&cid=14814783395316379664&q=Duck+Bay+Marina&sa=X&ei=Mv_QU4OaBofe7Abjm4GwCA&ved=0CI8BEPwSMA4

[TheScottishPlay]

Dont bank on somewhere cheap to stay in Glasgow/Edinburgh area with Commonwealth Games on.
If you want to break your journey, go for Dundee/Perth area.