Back Roads Drives, Scotland
(Above image is a capture of Red Deer at Glen Etive.) This evening, I am posting information on a selection of back roads tour routes in Scotland. Visitors embarking on these trips should remember that most of the roads are single track with passing places. The object is to travel rather than arrive. Allow plenty of time assuming average speed of about 25-35 mph. There are usually opportunities for sightseeing and photography stops en-route. Ensure vehicle has plenty of fuel as petrol (gasoline) stations are infrequent. Invariably sheep and cattle are encountered on the roads. Treat the long-horned Highland cows with respect. These animals are usually passive (and very photogenic) but if too close an involuntary twitch of the animal's head can cause serious injury. Keep at least one human body length away from Highland cattle. Glen Lyon, Perthshire Commence Killin, a village at southern end of Loch Tay in central Scotland. At the southern end of Killin can be viewe...