Detour #264: Revisiting the Old Military Road, Scotland
Time travelling in a futuristic MG Cyberster, John Mahoney returns to a road full of memories.
Detour #257: A Taste of Orkney, UK
Tranquil, mysterious and packed with cracking driving roads Orkney is awesome in any vehicle – even a broken one.
Richard Porter, Journalist and Podcaster
Richard Porter – the Sniff in Smith and Sniff – describes two diametrically opposite drives that vie for the title of his Favourite Detour.
Detour #232: The road that Calum built, Raasey, Scotland
It’s less than two miles long but it took one determined man over a decade to complete Calum’s road.
Detour Pit Stop #112: Dunnet Bay Distillers, Scotland
Located near the UK mainland’s most northerly tip, this boutique distillery is a must-visit for anyone driving the North Coast 500.
Smells like road trip spirit
Romanian carmaker Dacia is celebrating the romance of the road trip with a range of in-car air fresheners inspired by Britain’s best-loved driving adventures.
The Five Best Drives on the Isle of Skye
Scotland possesses some of the finest drives in the UK, and Skye dares to ratchet that up further.
Detour #224: Where Eagles Dare, Scotland, UK
Just outside Inverness, there is a hidden valley where the eagles fly and if you dare to drive off the beaten track you might just catch one in flight.
Detour #219: The Outlander Trail, Scotland, UK
Fans of the time-travelling TV series Outlander can discover the show’s stunning locations in a single highland fling.
10 of the best coast roads to drive in the UK & Ireland this summer
The sun’s out and the coast is calling.
Scotland's most dangerous road to be saved by a new tunnel
The infamous Rest and be Thankful road connecting The Mull of Kintyre with the banks of Loch Lomond in Scotland could soon be protected by a mile-long tunnel.
Detour Pit Stop #102: Mhor84 Motel, Scotland
The concept of a Motel might be more associated with American road trips than Scottish A-roads, but that hasn’t stopped Mhor84 becoming a something of an icon.
INEOS Grenadier: The adventure vehicle conceived in a London pub goes for a Highland fling
What do you do when your favourite off-roader goes out of production? Build your own, of course…
Detour #188: Break for the Border, Northumberland, UK
Between Scotland and England there’s a road so special it will make you hit the brakes and pause for thought.
Detour #185: Seeking Shakespeare on "The Scottish Drive", Scotland
Searching for a particular gnarled oak tree, said to have been The Bard’s inspiration, Samantha Priestley heads into Scotland.
How to drive around Britain without paying a penny
Who doesn’t love a free ride? According to research by Peugeot it’s perfectly possible to complete a lap of mainland Britain’s coastline for free – as long as you drive an electric car.
Detour #178: The Jim Clark Trail, Scotland, UK
Jim Clark was the greatest Formula 1 driver of his generation and if you want to find out why then you’ll need to follow in his wheeltracks.
Detour Pit Stop #95: The Jim Clark Motorsport Museum, Duns, Scotland
The tragically-short life of Scotland’s first Formula 1 World Champion is celebrated at this carefully-curated museum near his home in the Borders.
Detour #176: Fairway to heaven: a golf drive with a difference in the Tweed Valley, Scotland, UK
Golf, mountain bikes and electric cars come together on a road trip to Scotland’s most scenic links.
The top ten scenic drives in the UK
Picked on scenery alone Scotland’s North Coast 500 has been voted the most picturesque road trip in the UK in a survey of 2,000 drivers.