Some amazing viewpoints to add to your summer road trip
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Check out our latest blog for our favourite viewpoints to add to your next road trip.
Aros Park
Ferns, waterfalls, and views of scenic Tobermory.
Aros Park is a stunning woodland with picturesque views over Tobermory and the craggy face of Ardnamurchan over the Sound of Mull.
The forest is home to three trails, the shorter Lochan Trail goes around Lochan a Ghurrabain with beautiful beech, cypress and oak trees. The strenuous Waterfalls Trail follows the Aros Burn through charming woodland to a pair of spectacular waterfalls, while the diverted Coastal Trail takes you along a dramatic wooded shoreline of Tobermory Bay.
It is also home to a play trail, which is located near a beautiful picnic area, and our first ever disc golf course located next to the car park.
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Bruce’s Stone
Short walk to one of Scotland's most beautiful views.
Bruce’s Stone stands on a wonderful vantage point overlooking the loch and rolling hills beyond. The stone commemorates Robert the Bruce and the Battle of Trool, which happened in 1307.
Standing on the rugged hillside it is hard to imagine that such a brutal battle took place here. Bruce’s army threw stones onto the surprised troops below; those who tried to flee were ambushed by heavily armed men who had snuck up behind them during the attack.
You can join the Merrick hillwalk and the Southern Upland Way from Loch Trool. The area also sits inside the International Dark Skies Park and is a fabulous place to view the night sky!
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Queen’s View
Highland Perthshire's most iconic view.
Though the gift shop and café have now closed, this staple viewpoint is still open to the public. You can access the popular viewpoint over Loch Tummel with just a short walk from the car park.
Some think that when Queen Victoria visited in 1866, she assumed it was named after her. Although we believe the view was named after Isabella, the first wife of Robert the Bruce, who lived more than 500 years earlier.
While there, why not stop at Allean or Faskally and enjoy some more of what Perthshire has to offer.
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Rest and Be Thankful
One of Scotland's classic views.
Named by the soldiers who built the military road, Rest and Be Thankful is an iconic place to stop while on your way to the west coast. Have a seat or picnic as you gaze down the glen for stunning views of the Munros behind it.
Take a minute to learn more about the site by looking at the market stone at the bottom of the car park.
Regardless of the time of year, you'll likely find a popular catering van serving snacks and drinks at the car park.
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Ord Hill
Drink in the view, listen to the birdsong, explore the past.
With two lovely walks and sights over the Moray Firth below, this is a great place to enjoy stunning hillside views over Inverness.
The Fort Trail takes you through a mossy forest to the Iron Age fort on top of Ord Hill. Once you’ve explored the hill fort, why not head along the 2 ¼ mile circular trail filled with red squirrels and views over the Black Isle, Inverness, and Moray Firth.
You may even spot a dolphin in the firth below!
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