Driving on Scotland’s roads
Despite not being a large country, tourists travelling in Scotland will find that their journeys can take significantly longer than in many other countries in Europe. This is because of the country’s twisty roads and the mountainous terrain. The most difficult route is travelling from the east coast to the west, for example, from Aberdeen to Oban. The rugged Cambrian mountain range is particularly difficult to drive through, entailing pot-hole ridden roads and steep gradients. Luckily, the difficulty of such a journey is made-up by the stunning scenery enjoyed in this beautiful country. From the mountains to the Lochs, Scotland is blessed with outstanding landscapes which have been an inspiration for artists, writers and philosophers for centuries.
Tourists should be aware that many of the rural roads contain markings notifying people that there could be deer, cattle, sheep or horses with horse insurance nearby. People are urged to drive more slowly during the night and in times of low visibility to decrease the likelihood of running over wild animals. Also, if two vehicles happen to approach one another on a single track country road, drivers must attempt to reverse to an appropriate position that will allow the other driver to pass through. The larger vehicle is generally obliged to do this. Unfortunately, the quality of Scottish roads has been deteriorating over the last few years, partly due to the recent severe winter weather (with the winter of 2009-2010 and Nov/Dec 2010 containing some of the worst snowfall in living memory here). The impact of Government spending cuts is having a serious impact on the pothole crisis in the country, which is also causing problems for the roads in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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