Scotland’s mountains and lochs dwarf those to the south, its beaches rival the best in the world, and the roads that weave between them are among the most spectacular on the planet.

Jaw-droppingly beautiful and, for the most part, sparsely populated, road tripping north of the border is an utter joy. Even if the weather occasionally gets in the way.

Picture yourself in your own blockbuster by taking a road trip to some of the UK’s most iconic film locations. Whether you’re into wizards, period dramas, sci-fi or spy flicks there are dozens of Hollywood hotspots to discover and amazing roads to enjoy along the way.

A Caterham (00)7 and the road to Skyfall make for a truly cinematic adventure, reckons Nik Berg.

“Do you expect me to walk?” “No Mr Bond, I expect you to drive.”