Cars & Trails
Hitting the open road offers a real sense of adventure, after all, who doesn’t love a road trip? In the South we have vast tracts of coastline, hills, valleys and forests, and roads that ribbon their way through our dramatic landscape. Find out where you can kick off a driving tour of the South.
Where to Visit?
The beauty of a road trip is that you get to visit lots of different places. Perhaps you’d like to hire a classic car to explore the South of Scotland or to follow one of our fantastic routes that showcase the very best of the region, but where to start is entirely up to you!
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SWC300 – The Road Trip for Lovers of Scotland
Cars & Trails
Scotland is known for serving up some epic road trips, and the SWC300 offers up a huge slice of Scottish wilderness and a score of coastal delights that shouldn’t be missed. This route wraps itself around Dumfries and Galloway, and takes in windswept beaches, colourful seaside towns, hills and glens, forests and lochs, imposing castles, and ancient Viking architecture. Embark on the SWC300 to see the best of south west Scotland.
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SWC300 – The Road Trip for Lovers of Scotland
Kippford Classic Car Hire
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We all remember the past with rose-tinted glasses, but maybe that’s because we could get behind the wheel of a pastel-coloured Triumph Herald. If you’re a fan of vintage cars, or are feeling a mite nostalgic, you can hire a classic vehicle with which to traverse the South. Hop into the iconic VW Campervan, soak in the scenery from the seat of a Morris Minor, or let the top down and feel the wind in your hair with a Triumph Herald
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Kippford Classic Car Hire
Beyond Edinburgh
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Set off on a comprehensive driving tour of the Borders with our Beyond Edinburgh driving trail. If you want to see some of the biggest highlights south of Edinburgh, this is the trail for you. You’ll start in Midlothian, crossing the most historic towns in the region, then follow the route deep into the magnificent scenery of the Borders. From there, you’ll drive east and follow the coast around, where you can stop by towns such as Eyemouth and St. Abbs, known for their picturesque seaside charm.
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Beyond Edinburgh
The Love Bug D&G
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You cannot think of the 60s and 70s without thinking of VW campers and beetles. They were iconic vehicles, both on screen and on our roads. In Dumfries and Galloway you can experience a little time travel by hiring your very own VW car from The Love Bug. You can choose from a groovy 1972 VW Dormobile or an adorable 1973 VW Beetle Convertible – just don’t be surprised if other roadsters seem jealous of your ride.
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The Love Bug D&G