Scenic Viewpoints

Driving Route
Mennock Pass | Upper Nithsdale

Scenic Viewpoints

Driving

This route provides a collection of some of the must-see views in the South of Scotland. From rolling mountains, to picturesque lochs and breathtaking coastal scenery.

Great for photographs that will be cherished forever!

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What you'll see

Image of Siccar Point

Siccar Point - Berwickshire

Visitor Attractions

One of the World's most important geological locations!

Image of Scott's View

Scott's View - Melrose

Scenic Views

Scott's View is probably the most famous view in the Scottish Borders.

Image of Eildon Hills

Eildon Hills - Melrose

Low Level Walks

These distinctive hills have well marked routes for walking as part of longer routes or just as a day out in themselves

Image of Kirkhope Tower

Kirkhope Tower - Selkirk

Reivers

Kirkhope Tower was originally built in the sixteenth century by the Douglas owners of the Ettrick Valley.

Image of The Raiders' Road

The Raiders' Road - Castle Douglas

Scenic Views

The Raider’s Road is one of two forest drives in the Galloway Forest Park, that allows visitors so enjoy the woods and wildlife without having…

Image of Burrowhead

Burrowhead - Isle of Whithorn

Scenic Views

The cliffs at Burrowhead are the southernmost point in the Machars.

Image of Killantringan Lighthouse

Killantringan Lighthouse - Stranraer

Buildings, Historic Buildings, Monuments & Statues

Served as a waypoint in the North Channel of the Irish Sea, it became operational in 1900, and is a listed building.

Image of The Merrick

The Merrick - Glentrool

Animals & Wildlife, Scenic Views

The Merrick is the highest mountain in southern Scotland. With a summit elevation of 843 metres, it lies in the Range of the Awful Hand.

Image of Mennock Pass

Mennock Pass - Sanquhar

Scenic Views

The Mennock Pass is a stunningly scenic stretch of road, running from the hamlet of Mennock, just south of Sanquhar to Wanlockhead, Scotland's highest village.