Driving To The UK's HIGHEST Road!

I take the Jaguar F-Type R to the UK's Highest Road, Cairnwell Pass in Scotland. It was a 4am start, but well worth it, as this was also where Top Gear filmed the original F-Type review with Jeremy Clarkson.
The Cairnwell Pass (Scottish Gaelic: Càrn a' Bhailg) is a mountain pass on the A93 road between Glen Shee, Perthshire, and Braemar, Aberdeenshire, in the Scottish Highlands. The border between the two counties crosses the summit of the pass. With a summit altitude of 670 m (2199 ft), the Cairnwell Pass is the highest main road in the United Kingdom, and at the summit is the Glenshee Ski Centre, Scotland's largest and oldest ski centre. Historically, the pass was a drover's route from the Lowlands to the Highlands. The road is often blocked by snow in the winter, with snow gates at Braemar, at the summit (south of the Ski Centre), and at the Spittal of Glenshee.
Check out the original Top Gear review on this road:
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[@johnohare992]

This kind of content will sell Jaguars faster than Carole Baskin can save them.

[@OllyBaldwin1978]

😂😂Funniest comment of the day mate. That ticked me proper 🤣🤣

[@leeku7768]

Lolol

[@tomnutting3836]

F*ckin Carol Baskin!!!! 🐯

[@tobycampbell7920]

Elite comment

[@mrmartin2079]

Excellent 👌👌

[@BilalMalek]

Everytime I’m watching STG, I constantly spend time trying to count how many different shots Sam takes for B-Roll. Immense amount of work. Thanks Sam.

[@seenthroughglass]

Haha, I've got a fitness dvd coming out soon which mainly involves running up and down the road picking up cameras

[@swiper1818]

agreed!

[@thedownshiftchannel]

The quality really stands out over a lot of other channels Sam works hard!

[@Mayesyy]

@@seenthroughglass you need an electric scooter to take with you and pop it in the boot

[@wingcommanderdaltonwalton67]

@@Mayesyy I love the car but you can’t fit an electric toothbrush in the boot.

[@zzz360]

hey sam, the driving shots and POV with no music was a right call. thanks for that. great video as usual dude.

[@seenthroughglass]

Great to hear

[@paulcoles3265]

Love the film Sam. Made me mourn for my F-Type V8R convertible. If anyone doesn’t think you suffer for your art, worse than the 4AM start, capsule coffee in your hotel. Feeling. Your pain Dude….

[@BahnstormerUK]

Great video, there is nothing like just taking a random side road just because you can !!!!!

[@davevan9150]

Yeah, the boot mounted cam had shaky video but the audio made it amazing.

[@samyadav006]

Absolutely! It looks so good! Early morning drive and raining and hearing only car sound! Wish I could make such great POVs but Respect what STG giving us such great content!

[@peterbooker1995]

This is just one of those videos that makes you want to get out and drive! Another banger Sam.

[@seenthroughglass]

Great to hear

[@raphaelchigombe1568]

There hasn't been enough fresh content on the new F-Type on KZbin. This is the sort of content my entire being was craving. Great vid Sam 🔥

[@seenthroughglass]

Awesome. Plenty more to come

[@bhargavshatrughna489]

The intro, footage and professionalism is just amazing. And no music with the driving shots so that we can hear that amazing V8 is a nice decision! Enjoyed this very much, loving the recent F-Type content.

[@seenthroughglass]

Glad you liked it!

[@claverhouse1]

I live in that area and drive that road regularly. About 20 years ago I was driving home from Edinburgh in my Fiat Coupe 20 Valve Turbo, enjoying a test of speed with a motorbike. I crested the peak of the hill in front, and as we passed the ski centre had to slow down for several vehicles that pulled out from the left. The bike cheekily scooted past and I went to follow, only to have the rearmost of the other vehicles swerve into my path as I tried to overtake. The air turned sprint blue to match the car as I lay on the brakes. I then noticed the passenger of that car, a black Discovery, looking directly at me while talking on a handset, the array of non standard aerials and the cars in front of it. That black Discovery, a black Range Rover, a little green Series 1 Landrover , a black Range Rover and a black Discovery in the lead. They drove at 35 - 40 for the next 30 miles , not letting anyone overtake, until they turned into the right, where the driver of the Series 1 , a little old lady in a headscarf, has a wee holiday home.

[@warwicker22]

“It’s an X-rated, hardcore monster, for the terminally unhinged!”

[@seenthroughglass]

That’s why I love it!!!

[@warwicker22]

@@seenthroughglass Ever since I saw that video the F Type has been my dream car! I hope to own one someday, if I ever stop buying guitars and basses. 😅

[@DrMo-89]

TopGear :)

[@fraserpitkethly2265]

Fantastic video Sam. I can tell you were really enjoying yourself and it’s good to see that on KZbin.

[@seenthroughglass]

Thanks matey! Had the best morning

[@markcady6882]

That road looks epic and you got some amazing footage, breakfast looked decent too! Loving the roof down spirit Sam, loving the F-Type and road trip content......

[@seenthroughglass]

Thanks dude!! Was such a good morning

[@theriverGauja]

Absolutely loving the Top Gear tribute drive. Without having re-watched the original piece, the bit starting at 15:15 feels exactly like the TG segment. Fantastic!

[@seenthroughglass]

Rock on!

[@MiguelRibera]

Mega video Sam, the lack of music.. the improvisation, the landscape, the sound of that beast... Superb job!

[@JM1997]

I love these kind of videos. Just you, a cool car and an awesome road.

[@user-gz6tx6yp3v]

Hopefully everyone now realises that pootling around London in cars that can't even get above 10% of their speed is not good content.

[@AlexTaylor19]

Sam: F-TYPE + highest road in the UK = content. Me: STG Video out now + F-TYPE = watch now!

[@seenthroughglass]

Legend

[@liveseytowers]

Everyone: Love the sound the car makes, sounds really nice. SAM: The car doesn't sound good any more. Great video, the channel is coming back to its glory days again, loving the content recently :)

[@amodbhanushali]

It was such a surprise seeing the St Andrews cathedral. I went there for Uni and it brought back nice memories of walking down to the Pier right alongside the cathedral. Great video as usual mate!

[@seenthroughglass]

Awesome! It was a nice surprise for me at that time in the morning ha

[@doggedlydetermined7022]

Truly beautiful scenery! No better way to capture the moment than in a gorgeous Jaguar convertible!

[@Ejorna]

Unbelievable how underrated your videos are. Quality is one of the best out there. Thank you for not giving up when views might not be as good as we would like.

[@samcas707]

still loving my rwd f-type r since ordering it new back in 2015. this piece has made me want to get up at 4am and get it out more. I’ve thought about buying a roma to freshen things up but just when I thought I was out, that sound pulls me back in

[@fptuning]

Glen shee. Yup I remember stopping there one may when it was cold wet and windy in a heaterless caterham. It was open, the coffee was terrible. But I genuinely didn't want to get back on the road it was so cold! Love Scotland

[@colinw1591]

Great vlog Sam! Scotland has some wonderful roads and scenery which fortunately few people have discovered. Chose a great car to do it in too......

[@seenthroughglass]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@R8_Jake]

Epic video 👌🏼 First read ‘ Tea @ The Shmee’ for a split second ‘10:10 😄

[@alexanderbaylis716]

I don’t often post comments on videos, however, I felt compelled to this time. I have been a fan of Sam’s vlog since he collected his first Jaguar F-Type R (about 5 years now), it’s how I learnt that KZbin was more than videos of ‘funny animals’ and ‘how to guides’. Since then I’ve followed Sam’s journey in different cars, countries and adventures. From the 540c, to taking a Carrera T around the work. I don’t think I’ve missed much. Sam always produces great content, his production is fantastic. However, this video is one of his best. Sam is always engaging but the footage and passion in this video was another level. One for the greatest hits. Thank you. I also want to talk about the Jaguar, a car I wanted and lusted for, for years and it’s why I started watching Sam in the first place, I wanted to see his adventures and how he got on with the car. I would go to Goodwood and find the Jaguar stand just talk about the R and SVR, I gave my details and after a number of attempts at trying to get a test drive of an SVR or an R, it wasn’t to be. Sadly my local Jaguar dealers never come back to me. Eventually I decided to speak with a dealer who was further away and I drove a Jaguar E-Pace 240 and an F-F-Type 300. Knowing that if I liked them both of them I could take my money and buy a used SVR (I had a pretty reasonable budget of 80k). I loved the F-Type, it is British, it sounds bonkers and it looks cool. I drove both cars and the gear change was awful, it lacked urgency, it was soft and delayed. No kick in the back, it seemed that the fly by wire delayed or held the gear change. After an hours drive car didn’t give me the fizz I wanted, which was a shame as everything else was amazing. I asked if the gear box was the same in the V8’s, hoping that it was different, I was told it was the same. It wasn’t meant to be. I love seeing Sam enjoy the F-Type and it makes me think what could have been. It is still a car I love but the one that got away. Finally, to say, great content Sam and the production was amazing. I can’t wait to see what you do next. Thank you.

[@konshter]

That's the type of content I subscribed for! Thank you, the level of commitment is pure inspiration!

[@boostedandbolted6890]

Within the first 30 seconds, a 4am alarm and a coffee machine, I knew this was going to be an amazing video!

This must be one of your greatest video ever! Love the morning vibe with no music!

[@ippcars4794]

Stunning and Sam as always great videography. Keep up the good work.

[@seenthroughglass]

Many thanks!

[@fabienbrochard5731]

Being inspired by Top Gear's F-Type video too and to have done this road on a V6 F-Type few summers ago I can only confirm how great this road is. Thanks a lot for this kind of content Sam. Such a special place for drivers and your F-Type fits so well in that special place. Can't wait to come back to Scotland with a proper british car too. Hope to see more content like this one with your F-Type Sam - a french fan.

[@msaviation478]

Wow - Amazing scenery with an amazing car! Keep up the amazing content!

[@seenthroughglass]

Thanks a lot!

[@lewisburt3176]

Need to a find green with tan interior f type SVR. The perfect Jag for you!

[@akashsp]

The exhaust note on that thing sounds like hell!😍

[@jameshilux9694]

BRILLIANT VIDEO!!!! loved the drown shots and the final minute with the camera on the front of the car with just the engine noise!!!

[@seenthroughglass]

So glad you enjoyed it

[@GastroDFW]

I’ve been watching your channel for several years now and I have to tell you I reaaally enjoyed this video! I love the simplicity of the drive and sounds and views. I quite enjoyed the lack of talking and don’t take that the wrong way. It’s a style that we don’t see often in car you tubers anymore. Love your content and will be watching you for years to come!

[@kylepoland4554]

Great video Sam. They all look so well edited and shot now, with the different in-car, on-car, drive-by, and drone parts, I’d be interested to see some funny outtakes of your videos. And the interior color of the jag looks really really sharp too.

[@aley921]

Wow Sam great video, loving seeing an F-Type back on the channel!

[@peterkirton4580]

That comment about early morning drives is so true. I drove the whole of the Isle of Mann TT circuit starting at 5.30am and only saw one car in the whole drive and no upper speed limit in places

[@brianiswrong]

That would be some great content in the Jag 👍 roof down ,wondering how the hell the bikes can lap so fast.

[@sadubone]

that exhaust note is sublime. same as the others, the amount of work you do to get b-roll is awesome. thank you for the hard work.

[@blairhenderson1476]

Love driving that road and that original top gear film, this video was just as good. Hope it gets the views it deserves. 👍👏

[@mjohns5944]

End shots were great...especially with the Jaguar Philharmonic playing in the background.

[@filipesantiago2182]

Roadtrips are my favorite videos. Particularly in beautified sceneries. Please make more of these.

[@boris8793]

I loved that intro with just the driving, the scenery and nothing but binaural sounds

[@majbabovic5364]

Have you ever thought about starting a second channel called "STG POV" where you would post only raw POV footage from your road trips ? That could be a great additional content (not that anything is wrong with a current format, it's bloody lovely! Keep up the good work Sam, cheers!

[@Mrzarish]

hey Sam, your videos legit gives me chills because how AMAZING you've out everything together and edited it. Keep it up Brother! :D

[@louissaunders63]

One of the best vids I’ve seen this year, truly epic! 👍

[@seenthroughglass]

Really really kind

[@richardcarter8801]

This is the road that Henry Catchpole took an Aston N430 over a few years ago for evo. I'm still yet to go but it looks fantastic!

[@tonyglass1740]

Now one of my favorite videos. Beautiful car and scenery. Big breakfast and open road. I could almost feel the Scottish weather from here.

[@matthewwood3000]

I recognise all these places in the video including the fife arms and even the parking spot just before the way up to glenshee, great video 👍

[@UrbanWrench]

Wasn’t that the place where Sebastian Vettel had shot the Aston Martin DBX video at? And where James Bond stood, next to his DB5

[@NightSkyTakeru]

Seb for points I pray for tonight

[@patrickbateman529]

@@NightSkyTakeru It cannot happen. He's not even competitive anymore.

[@alex91062]

That was somewhere else in Scotland. Further west by Loch Etive

[@SChapps]

That’s near Glencoe

[@UrbanWrench]

@@SChapps well, I’m from halfway across the world, and all of Scotland looks the same to a foreign eye

[@marscarz]

Wow man, the content you bring CONTINUES to get better and better. Thank you so much for ALL your work!!!!

[@ajiyra1188]

The amazing effort going into the videos is not going unnoticed sam! the b roll is amazing!

[@harrisonjuhasz4045]

Sam, I've been following your channel for around 6 years now, and this was one of my favourite videos yet! The amount of effort put into the B roll is incredible, great drone shots, the driving shots with no music were just perfection, the way you conveyed the story was superb, you really make us feel like we're in the car with you. What a stunning place and definitely worth the early start!

[@sonoaktree]

You’ve taken it to another level with this one, Sam. Well played, Sir, well played indeed

[@SChapps]

The Cairngorms (and just Scotland in general) is amazing. Haven’t been for 3 years now so I really miss it but the last time I did was with 2 of my best mates and we camped in the middle of winter (nearly freezing in the process) and woke up to the most amazing sunrise I’ve ever seen over Loch Morlich

[@brianhimmelman420]

No annoyance music ... thank you !! Just can’t get my head around that front end design vs original stunning prototype

[@rushinroulette4636]

Nice "mountain" road, It may have been missing the hairpin-corners, but at 15:35 you have a good example of a pinned hare corner.

[@Andyradford81]

I did this road in my F type at the start of January. It was full of snow and made for a very exciting drive. There is a great coffee shop at the ends Braymar or keep going past Balmoral to extend the ride. It’s well worth the trip if you are staying close by.

[@TheDORO1234]

I have to say Sam , that your editing skills are great! Watching your videos is never boring.... you manage to keep your viewer engaged all the time 😉... cheers from Laval ,Quebec 🍺

[@CarObsession]

Very well put together video Sam, and I loved the bits with no talking, really added to the piece.

[@alex91062]

My favourite video you've done this year. The shots, sound and general quality is insane!

[@samyadav006]

Waking up early to give those such great shots and with that great weather aannd amazing roads! Wonderful work!! 👏🏻

[@casualonion]

That last shot was great, honestly I'd watch a bonus video just of driving up and down the road from that camera angle.

[@dannymunk2982]

Seriously, content this year, has been so awesome! Keep smashing it!

[@geekyhawk325]

Dude!! I was like wow this roads looks alot like the one Jeremy drove an F-Type. The length you went to put out content like this, wow. Jeremy's videos along with your POVlogs are the sole reason I love F-Type the way I do.

[@felixb9146]

One if not the best video i have seen on this channel. Congrats, Sam!

[@JAYPCARS]

Early morning drives are the one and that interior colour is awesome!

[@derekridley3792]

Wow Sam - great video with some special views. Keep the great work up.

[@seenthroughglass]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@alejandrovargas3011]

Attention to detail is outstanding. Thanks for sharing

[@williamrogercummings9607]

Thanks, Sam. Pleasant drive over the top of Scotland. Beautiful cinematography. Top marks.

[@aminebouharaoui4358]

The added sound of the birds and the water splashing is a very nice detail... Great video Sam! Kind of reminds me of the mclaren video with seb from few years ago

[@nichollpictures]

Great video. Loved all the scenic shots

[@T110MAS85]

Incredible shots, love the backwards drone shot under the bridge. How you do not have double the following with this quality of video is beyond me!

[@sunjayjagath]

A gr8 combination of enthusiastic motoring journalism, with a well thought out driving itinerary and award quality video footage, all single handedly achieved.. sincerest thanks & compliments Sam👏🏼🏁

[@seenthroughglass]

Appreciate that!

[@BigV771]

@@seenthroughglass how do you get the following drone footage while you’re driving? Also I really liked the view shot from the back of the car facing forward near the beginning of the video. 👍🏻

[@sunjayjagath]

@@seenthroughglass now made even purposeful, receiving a like & response from the intended recipient.. Sam u discern urself from the rest of those who just churn out content incessantly with their only intention of achieving maximum views.. ur uploads leaves a lasting impact & influence 2 ur viewers.. keep up with ur discerning motoring journalist approach.. it’s appreciated & hopefully fulfilling 4 u 2 know how it’s received by us all,..😇🚙

[@TheCabrooster11]

I’m so glad that you got to really enjoy one of the best roads in Britain and I thought you would like the downhill run into Braemar, the “old military road “actually carries on towards Balmoral Castle then turns off towards Tomintoul , and gets even better and more epic in it’s scenery. The amount of time and effort that you put into making this video is “off the scale” just the b’roll alone looks to have taken multiple passes in different directions and the production quality with your relatively limited kit and team of one👍

[@hobokenjoe30]

Man these videos are just pure epic. The B roll, the music, the just feel of it all is fantastic.

[@seenthroughglass]

Thanks so much

[@hobokenjoe30]

@@seenthroughglass Wow. Sam actually responded to my comment. This is the best day ever. Now if only Danny Ric can win the race today

[@laurentiuprisacariu9905]

I truly enjoyed this one. Drive the World vibes. if you'd do more of this style, I'd be so happy.

[@seenthroughglass]

Felt so good to be 'back on the road'

[@jochengeerardyn663]

LOVE² this video!! Awesome drone clips and epic soundtrack!! Keep up the good stuff!!

[@paddipetermann]

Great road, great car, awesome shots!

[@Dr.Bob85]

Great video Sam! Loved the quiet style intro, such a contrast with most of the ‘shouty’ content around here... enjoy the rest of the road trip!

[@Bmx2012lewis]

Sam! It’s bloody awesome to see you enjoying our local roads. I worked a season at the Ski Centre in Glenshee and was lucky enough to drive that very road every day! Sad to have missed you but maybe catch you next time you’re up 😎 keep up the great work!

[@ThomasPollas]

I miss driving in Scotland. That was one of the best things about living there. I often took the XJ6 I had at the time up into the highlands on the weekend.

[@sd_forrest]

As always STG makes the most enjoyable videos on youtube...as a long time subscriber I have to say your videos express the true passion of a car-guy...❤️STG

[@jeremyingham2953]

Why can't all other KZbin car vloggers be up to this level of well informed, chatty and personable with great production quality. Sam you are certainly taking things to the next level with these bids! Would prefer you on top gear to paddy in the line up 😉

[@VRcrazyman]

Another exquisite video Sam - your production quality is getting close to TG; In fact I also saw Clarkson driving the V6S along that road and told myself I would one day own that car. Nothing beats top down driving! Love the drone work too.

[@tunes4life]

Quality production there Sam! Loved it!

[@YtseJam16]

Sam, knocked it out of the park with this one mate. Getting footage like this doesn’t come without a great deal of graft. Not to mention the rest of it!

[@andreasnellas9430]

one of your best videos. great shots, great angles..

[@hadytarabay]

Love this video! Made me relaxed and excited! And you won for me for doing a cold start clip too!

[@oussamabenrekia3702]

Loved the drive. Keep it coming. That's the reason why I love your channel.

[@Nannaxx]

Great video Sam, great blend of storytelling, views and good vibes

[@darrenwood8561]

Superb to see my home country enjoyed so much! Some of the best driving you can get in my opinion - outstanding video as always!

[@tylerbetthauser7647]

STG makes me miss the UK so much. I hope to be back soon.

[@jeffdeclercq1313]

Great video Sam, love the B roll, conversation. Lovely video!

[@romeo.ardael]

Wow so much effort went behind recording this. Love the ftype. Love the video!

[@macfl3594]

4:16 min.I love that shot and you drove like a pro,and engine noise is superb!Good driving Sam,your videos are so pozitive and you have exelent content-one of the best from UK.You'll get the one mil subs by the end of this year i'm sure

[@PartsandParcels]

Beautiful cinematography as always! Especially loved the bits at the beginning and the end of the video with the long cuts and no background music, perfectly captures the mood.

[@matteosiefert846]

Loved it! No wonder you said it's one of your fav vids, great shots and you elevated it with your choice of music! 💯

[@anthh3255]

Thanks for taking us on this journey, it's a treat. Definitely helping me plan a visit out there when the world opens back up again too!

[@calvinmeek]

Brilliant video Sam, a lot of effort went into that (just getting out of bed at 4am is an effort!).

[@Gabriellebre777]

Pure class Sam! Always nailing it!