Driving on the roof of Scotland

Corrieshalloch Gorge National Nature Reserve hides a beautiful high and narrow waterfall, which cuts into a dramatic chasm. Take the well-maintained path down into the gorge and admire the waterfall from the Victorian suspension bridge (built by one of the designers of the Forth Rail Bridge). Cross to the other side and take the short walk to the observation deck for even more astounding views.

One of Scotland's most beautiful bays, you will be offered delightful views across the waters to Gruinard Island (famous for being the site of anthrax experiments!), framed perfectly by the Coigach Hills.

During the Second World War, the picturesque and isolated Loch Ewe was actually a buzzing centre of naval operations. For it was from this loch that the Russian Arctic convoys set sail, providing the struggling Soviet Union a desparate lifeline in their fight against the Nazis.
This small museum is crammed with information, photographs and relics, and does a great job in celebrated the brave heroes that sailed this most dangerous route.
Open Hours Note: The museum operates seasonal hours and is usually closed on Sundays.

These botanical gardens are sited in a strange microclimate. Warmed by the North Atlantic Drift, many different types of vegetation are allowed to flourish here, which would normally only grow much further south.
The garden was created in 1862, covering 20 hectares (49 acres), and boasts of over 2,500 exotic plants and flowers.
Inverewe also has an excellent cafe and is the perfect place to have your lunch.
Open Times Note: The gardens operate seasonal hours.

Stop to admire the placid Loch Maree, which is 20 km (12 mi) long, with a maximum width of 4 km (2.5 mi). This is the fourth largest freshwater loch in Scotland and it is said that its waters have curative abilities - legend has it that if you submerge yourself, you will be cured of lunacy!

Stop to look back along Loch Maree and admire its beauty. If you look closely, you might even have glimpsed the muc-sheilch, Loch Maree's version of the mythical Loch Ness Monster!

Gaze at the beauty of Beinn Eighe, which stretches 1,010m into the sky. Look around you and appreciate this delicate wilderness, which was actually made into Britain's first ever National Nature Reserve, due to its rare fauna and wildlife.

The Torridon area boasts many of the country's most attractive mountains, and you will get the perfect view of these charming peaks at this stopping point.
The three most prominent peaks seen from the viewpoint are Beinn Alligin, Liathach and Beinn Eighe.

Perhaps Scotland's most famous stretches of road, the Pass of the Cattle, has a number of stunning hairpin bends which climb up the Applecross Peninsula.
Reminiscent of Alpine roads, this driver's dream has gradients that approach 20%!

Having made the highest ascent of any road climb in Britain, going from sea level to 626 metres (2,054 ft), you can admire the view from the third-highest road in Scotland.

Take the opportunity to stay in the traditional Applecross Inn and also partake in its exquisite dining experience and lively bar scene.
After dinner and before taking a well-earned rest, have a walk along the shore. While soaking in the beautiful seascapes, contemplate on the fact that this isolated community was actually a religious hotspot in 672 AD when the Irish St Máelrubai set up a settlement here.
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