There are a few variations on the trip to the cottage from Glasgow and much depends upon the preferences of the traveller as each route passes through some very interesting and impressive areas.

The most direct route is via Cumbernauld, Denny and Stirling (M80 then A80).  Pick up the M9 at Stirling which becomes the A9 towards Perth.  Continue with the A9 past Pitlochry, Newtonmore Aviemore, Carrbridge and onto Inverness.  It is approximately 150 miles from Glasgow to Inverness using this route and the journey should take about 4 hours.  The journey from Inverness will take a further hour and a half.

An alternative route which is a favourite of most holiday-makers is to take the A82 from Glasgow past Clydebank, Duntocher and onto Dumbarton.  A slightly longer but quicker route is to take the M8 on the south side of the clyde out towards Erskine and Greenock.  At Erskine, take the Erskine Bridge across to Duntocher where you again pick up the A82 for Dumbarton.  Stay on the A82 (do not go into Dumbarton - unless you really want to of course !) following the signs for Tarbet and Crianlarich.

Carry on past Crianlarich, Tyndrum, Bridge of Orchy towards Glencoe and Ballachulish.   This route takes you through the desolate Rannoch Moor and through Glen Coe - possibly the most famous glen in Scotland and the scene of the Massacre of Glencoe in 1692 when the Campbells slaughtered the MacDonalds after 12 days of hospitality.

From Glencoe travel north on the A82 towards Fort William and continue along the road past Loch Lochy and Loch Ness to Inverness.  Then follow the instructions from Inverness.   The journey from Glasgow to Inverness via Loch Lomond will usually take about 5 hours.

It is often recommended to travel up one route and back the other.

This web site was developed by  A & M McKenzie (taighabhraoin@btopenworld.com)

This page was last updated on 28 August 2002