Is this the most scenic 20 minute drive anywhere in the UK? The A82 in the Highlands of Scotland.

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The mesmerising beauty of this stretch of the A82 puts it high on the list of any driving road in the world. You'd be forgiven for thinking this is a tourist detour, but it's actually the main road between Glasgow and Fort William! The 20 minute stretch I cover in this unedited video is of course the most famous bit (and understandably so), but the road is also beautiful before and after. However, this bit here is just ridiculous! :) I have driven it countless times before, but am always so focussed on the driving, even I didn't realise how amazing it was until editing this wee video. Sit back and enjoy the ride!
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[@kissinuk]

This is without doubt one of the most breathtaking views in the UK, you have to drive it in person to fully appreciate the true scale. Beautiful Scotland.

[@steve-marsh]

Totally agree Paul!

[@bernaemckissack6298]

Get a room lol, brilliant

[@veronicaroach3667]

It must absolutely gorgeous in the summer !

[@garyferguson4851]

@@veronicaroach3667 No matter the season, it is always stunning. It can get very busy in the summer, which can spoil it a little.

[@mikestory6023]

Hi Im a local, and i have been battling cancer for two years. I drive to hospital in glasgow and back three days a week, always via the Glen. This journey soothes my soul and I always stop at the Laraig Gartain or the Three Sister Carpark to breathe the air and sit awhile. This film means I can share the good bits.

[@steve-marsh]

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and keep battling, all the very best from us Mike

[@robertspeirs5131]

Brought back.Many happy memories my late wife and I travelled it often over the last 30 odd years brought tears and smiles to my face thanks for letting me see my memories

[@steve-marsh]

Thank you so much for coming along Robert, and glad to bring back some precious memories!

[@Weareeverything2023]

Last time I drove north on this road it was in glorious sunshine the whole day, Scotland looked amazing. Three days later I drove back south, in dark overcast conditions and Scotland looked even better. As a Welshman my country is beautiful as well, but Scotland has a wild untamed and very expansive feeling. For anyone wondering, go, you will not regret it.

[@simonwhitlock9189]

It is Saturday morning here in Oz and am having breakfast while watching this wonderful footage, I will never cease to be amazed at the sheer beauty that nature has bestowed on this planet and Scotland has a huge share, thank you for a delightful start to my weekend. Take care and all the best.

[@steve-marsh]

I hope it was the start of an awesome weekend Simon :)

[@gavinmcguire9801]

Before the darts?

[@simonwhitlock9189]

@@gavinmcguire9801 never played darts in my life, just have the same name sadly .

[@angussoutter7824]

Yea whilst God was making Scotland he said i will give them majestic hills & glens, rivers with salmon, and plentiful fruit, good arable land, highland coos, and wee shetland ponies... St.Peter bloody hell that’s a bit unfair ... god you ain’t seen their neighbours 😂😂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@simonwhitlock9189]

@@angussoutter7824 😁

[@jiylees]

This is an incredible video and yet it still doesn’t do it justice. I have travelled this road many many many times and each time I still get goosebumps. It never gets any less spectacular no matter how many times I drive through. It takes my breath away every time. I love my wee country 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🥰

[@ianowen7335]

Love the route but now, on this one and the bulk of Scottish scenic roads, there lurks an horrific pot hole situation. Don't travel with out a spare tyre.

[@steve-marsh]

Couldn't agree more - I'm always blown away by the sheer size of those big lumps of rock! Stunning!

[@mistycat8794]

@@ianowen7335 I haven't been along here for 12 years because too disabled to get out. We used to go to Scotland every year. I see many more places to pull off than we knew. It is a beautiful road, all the way to Skye. In fact the whole west coast from here and parts inland are spectaculrly beautiful as is Skye. I miss it very much so your post has been wonderful thank you.

[@barbarabrown-upshon5450]

Gods Country. Beautiful you are blessed to live there.

[@graemesaunderson4218]

Great wee video.I could not agree more.I have been up and down this stunning stretch of road countless times and it always gives me enormous pleasure.We are so lucky to live in such a beautiful country.I absolutely love it. ATB

[@faygal2]

Been driving through this since I was 8 yrs old. Now 64yrs old. Never twice the same, but always amazing.

[@steve-marsh]

That's so true Faye! :)

[@stephenbrown4211]

Bit young to drive at 8 years old?

[@faygal2]

Haha

[@stevenlord782]

You know Faye, you are right. Watched it and saw mountains id never seen before. I'm off to spec savers! 😂😂👍

[@stuvey1]

Don't think I could do my own school tie at 8...

[@MBE-ib3jy]

Drove this twice in the last week, both in 35 degree blazing sunshine, once at 4pm, the second time at 9am. The morning version saw low clouds and mist before they were burnt off, and whilst this film tries, nothing can convey the sheer beauty like your own eyes. It truly is breathtaking and never looks the same twice.

[@steve-marsh]

I totally agree! wow - that heat has been too much for this weary adventurer! :)

[@japeking1]

55 years ago I raised the alarm for a missing hiker in these hills. His body was recovered two days later. I was told he was 18 and its only now, with dreams of Glen Coe surfacing that I realise , so was I ..... and it could just as easily been me we were looking for up there. Great video, thank you.... and in case anyone hasn't been, the actuallity is even more thrilling.

[@steve-marsh]

Such a sad story, to think on all those years he missed out on :(

[@5SpotReview]

Some 37 years have passed since my first visit to Glencoe and Ballachulish. A misty morning in late June gave way to sunshine, and the hills were deep green of summer. Making the turn from the A82 onto the single track road through Glen Etive was the best surprise of the day. Highland scenic treasure beginning to end. Thanks for sharing this excellent video of your visit, Steve. Health and peace!

[@steve-marsh]

I need to do that wee road as well Kevin! Cheers and all the best to you :)

[@tacocruiser4238]

The amazing thing about Scotland (and much of Europe) is how far north it is. If you went to Canada or Russia at the same latitude, you would experience much more extreme weather during the winter. That Gulf Stream really gives you the best of both worlds. You get the incredible beauty of the Far North but with a more livable climate. I live in Southern California and I have to remind myself that I basically live at the latitude equivalent of Rabat, Morocco LOL. Scotland really is in a different league compared to where i live.

[@steve-marsh]

Such a good point, thanks! Hope all is good in wonderful California!

[@wadesaleeby2172]

Many times I have enjoyed flying into Scotland, getting a hire car and setting out for a different part of the country. Solo or with a friend...i go by the grocery store, pick up a cooler, some vittles, a fold out table and chairs and hit the road! Stop at a scenic spot and enjoy lunch while taking in the magnificent views! Oh, Bonnie Scotland! 🏔️☺️😎🌊🤗

[@dukeofaaghisle7324]

I drove this route in 2018. It’s absolutely stunning scenery. Took me so much longer than 20 minutes as I kept stopping to take photos! A87 Broadford to Portree is another favourite of mine.

[@mistycat8794]

Oh yes, wonderful. Also the road from Broadford to Elgol and the road through Glen Brittle, and all over Torridon.

[@elizabethgarrity6849]

I am so proud to be Scottish.I love love Glencoe.It is my fav place and is only a mere 2 hour drive from whee we stay. Where the eagle soars and the stag roars.Thank you so much for this fantastic footage

[@6360carolyn]

I have been all over the world, but I still think Scotland has the most beautiful scenery.

[@michaelnancyamsden7410]

Taking these journeys with you from Texas, USA. My ancestors came from Scotland, Ireland, G.B. and Austrian in the 1700's and 1800's. I hope to travel these roads someday. Enjoyed your review of the ferry boats.

[@Paul_Turvey]

Hi Steve, I've watched this video before, but today it really moved me, I driven this road 3 times, on my way to Port Appin, then going on to the Isle of Lismore. I was blown away by the beauty of these mountains the first time I drove it, I just kept saying wow, wow, wow. I hike and wildcamp and I always feel closer to the ones who are no longer here anymore when I'm on a mountain , I lost my mother in April last year, so the combination of the beautiful music and mountains in this video, I'm not afraid to say, moved me to tears, thinking about my mother. Keep up the great work, I always look forward to your new videos releases, cheers mate 👍🙂

[@shirleyboy8859]

This is very hard for a Yorkshire Man to say...... But WOW.............. The best video I have seen for a very long time.... Amazing Job Steve....... 10/10..... so Beautiful, I have driven over 2 million miles in my life but I have not seen too many roads like this... :-))))

[@steve-marsh]

Wow thanks so much!!! A bit blown away by your comment 😊

[@shirleyboy8859]

@@steve-marsh Credit where credit is due Steve... I sat mesmerised through the whole video... A great piece of work.... Music and no chat just enhanced it.... Looking forward to part 2... Take care and regards to "She" :-))))) Alicja

[@orlestone]

For what its worth, Shirley boy, we live in the south lakes in Cumbria, which are of course stunning. However, we have travelled to Argyll every Whit for 20 years for a family holiday within c. 30 miles of Oban. And its the one time we come home to the lakes and say "well, not bad I suppose". Argyll trumps the lakes in every way that matters to us. Bigger mountains, bigger vistas, stunning coastline, lots of islands and ferry trips, friendlier people, roads TO DIE FOR.. (if you been to the lakes .. ugh!), sea lochs AND fresh water lochs, AND WAY FEWER PEOPLE!!! :) We will be straight back as soon as circumstances allow. Go. You will never regret it!

[@shirleyboy8859]

@@orlestone My Brother lives in Kendal so I know your pain.. I have driven through Scotland with my job as an HGV driver so I know the Beauty...... All these People desperate to get back to the Spanish beaches need to look closer to Home... :-))))

[@mattb1951]

I have lol

[@joethepope3]

We recently done this route purely on this video. You won’t be disappointed, it was almost spiritual being surrounded by overwhelming beauty 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@steve-marsh]

So pleased to hear it Joe! Awesome!

[@MrJocky82]

Amazing road Steve. Just done it over the weekend for the first time as a Scotsman (bit embarrassed to admit that), the weather was incredible. I've never seen scenery like it in my life. Takes the breath away. Great video.

[@stevenweaver9753]

Scotland is a beauitful and amazing country. breathtaking. and unspoiled beauty. I remember driving that route in 2006. Just love watching your videos. Please continue. Thank you Steve.

[@morrisintheair]

It reminds me the first time I went to Glencoe. March 2017. It was a sunny day (unusual hahahaha), it snowed the day before. Man... One of the most beautiful thing I've ever seen in my entire life. Damn, I miss Scotland so much! Love your videos! Keep it up, pal! Greetings from Seville.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much Carlos! Missing Seville 😥

[@BobTravellin]

In a word - YES! Just gone straight to the top of my Bucket List - thank you! For the first 50 years of my life I lived in Kent, down south, and apart from a couple of hours in Motherwell one day in the early 70s, delivering a lorryload of British Steel diaries to the foundry there with a mate of mine, I never went near Scotland. Since then I've made a couple of day trips to Edinburgh over ten years ago now - and that's it. God, I need to go back to Scotland and see more of this. Your Channel has opened my eyes big time! Subscribing now.... ;-))

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much Bob! Welcome aboard!

[@alansands1908]

yes, you do, there is just sooo much to see up here, so much. knoydart is my favourite so far.

[@searam1]

Cheers, Steve! My name is Sean and I live in Atlanta and I am one of your subscribers and just wanted to tell you how much I am enjoying watching this video! My roots are about a third Scottish and I think the country is breathtakingly beautiful! I hope to come back to the UK this November and I just wanted to say thanks for a great video! Sean

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much Sean! Both for watching and for getting in touch :) All the best getting back over to these shores in November - I want to come the other way and explore more of your wonderful country! All the best to you!

[@douglashouston81]

Beautiful, stunning, breath taking,I've traveled the world, but my ashes will be scattered in glen coe,loved that Steve

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much Douglas! 😊

[@jameslochridge4265]

I live in Glasgow and this is my favourite drive it is just awesome especially on a misty morning as the sun is breaking through.

[@6yjjk]

I've driven this just after sunset with a filthy rainstorm moving up the glen and swallowing the tail lights ahead. It felt biblical. Whatever the weather, this road is a treat.

[@steve-marsh]

Ohhh that sounds amazing!

[@deanwilkinson3374]

This video got me hooked on your adventures, I can watch this over and over again, it breath taking . I'm determined to get up there and see this for myself in the next year. Its made me realise that time is passing me by and I need to see this beautiful country,. Thank you again.

[@michelcharron4633]

Really lifted my spirit taking that drive with you today. The Lord alone knows how many times I've travelled that road to clamber amongst the hills of Glen Coe, and beyond. Every time I make that climb up from Loch Tulla, and level out on the moor, my heart soars at what lies ahead. My hill walking days are all but over, but not my travelling days, and happy to say that in a couple of weeks I'll travel that road once again, on my way to the Outer Hebrides.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much!

[@NeilD_Videos]

You did well getting a clear run - the last couple of times I went up that road, I got a lot of traffic in front of me several times. The weather conditions in this video showed the scenery at its finest.

[@Nottsboy24]

What an extraordinary place! the scenic beauty is so tranquil and not to mention the relaxing music to go with it 👌 thanks for sharing ☺

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much!

[@williamstamper5395]

Scotland oh! Scotland from my first time I miss thee so dearly, from the hills and valleys to the many streams that run so nicely, and Scotland oh! Scotland thank you so much.

[@keithbemrose3876]

I drove this route only a few weeks ago. Living in leafy Buckinghamshire, this scenery is stunningly beautiful. I also drove through Skye taking the Mallaig ferry crossing twice. Thanks for posting this.

[@karabates9880]

So peaceful and calming, just what my mind needed tonight, thank you Steve💞 what a beautiful part of this world.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Kara :) I’m so glad you liked it!

[@scottie2636]

Steve, your videos always make me homesick for my homeland. There is nowhere else like it on the planet. Sadly, because of health issues, I will probably not be able to return. Your videos are great to see. Stuck in the USA.

[@rubydoobstylie]

Steve, thanks so much for this👍A wonderful end to the week. What a fabulous country 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers! Hope your weekend is going well 😊

[@ladybluebellMayblossom]

Just found this video. The first time I travelled this road was with my aunt and uncle and cousins towing a caravan in 1959. The road wasn’t in such good condition but oh boy what a thrill. I’ve travelled the A82 on many occasions since and never tire of it, it’s got to be the most scenic road in the whole of the UK, it even tops Applecross. Thank you so much, you’ve made my day.

[@josephgetter]

Climbed up to the Hidden Valley by the Three Sisters, and stayed at the Kingshouse (@7:30) just last month. Great to see this video and recall this spectacular area - can't wait to return. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@JamesBond-si7xs]

I’m from Glasgow, and my dad always said that he didn’t need a passport, as, Scotland ( in the right conditions) really is a quite beautiful and welcoming place

[@steve-marsh]

My dad said exactly the same 😊

[@gregneal7087]

I think you need to explore a bit, just sayin

[@Bulletguy07]

@Andrew Mallen One year at a camping site just north of Fort William I met a guy from Orkney and every year he took his holidays in Scotland. I was also surprised to hear the only island he'd been on was where he lived, Orkney! Scotland is certainly a beautiful part of the country, particularly the NW coast where i've been many times. My only venture to the East coast caused much confusion as I couldn't understand their accent!!

[@neilanderson841]

@@gregneal7087 NOT REALLY BONNIE SCOTLAND HAS IT ALL

[@colincampbell4261]

But it rains 297 days out of the year.

[@annemaloney8273]

Steve, what a happy memory. I've been on this road before and you are correct. It takes your breath away. Thank you! Well done! This is a keeper!

[@steve-marsh]

Awesome Anne! So glad you’ve experienced it too :)

[@martinforrester8249]

Truly beautiful drive/ area. Nothing compares in the UK.

[@Gattancha]

By far the singe best road anywhere in the UK. No other road is as beautiful as this one! Used to be up and down it all the time when I lived in Ft. William - but never driven it myself.. It really is something I have to do - especially after watching this video. You got a cracking day for that drive as well Thank yo for this one! ❤

[@Boksburg1982]

That brought back a lot of memories from the seventies when I would ride my motorbike up to GlenCoe and beyond on camping weekends. Maybe when this current state of affairs has been resolved I will go back and travel the road again.

[@jeanward7640]

Must be nice to do it on the bike

[@steve-marsh]

Oh I do hope so Dave, all the best!

[@neilb3691]

You know you want to

[@dionisiy0608]

My greetings from Ukraine. I want to say that Scotland is one of those countries whose picturesque nature impresses me. No seriously, there is something in these steppes, surrounded by mountains, without trees and other bushes (Although screenshots became the background of the desktop). If you have the opportunity, I advise you to try to ride with us in the Carpathian Mountains. The mountains are also very beautiful.

[@michaelscott2789]

I've drive through the national parks on the west coast of America, I've driven through the German and Austrian Alps, I've been in Switzerland but non of them come close to the dramatic landscape that is Scotland. The ice age was good for our wee country and this just shows it so well. It really is the greatest country in the world and it gives me goosebumps when I tell people I from Scotland. Thanks for a fine film. Have you been on the "old military road" going back south again. That's a special road but it takes s bit of concentration but its wel worth it.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Michael - it’s so true, there are many fine places around the world, but there’s something so damn magical about how history has sculpted Scotland 😊 not done that road, love that I have many new places to explore!

[@margodoyle3557]

I have travelled the Highlands since I was 9 years old. Dornoch/ Embo very dear to me. Lived on the West coast 8 years on the East shore of Loch Fyne.My soul wants the Highlands.

[@zweispurmopped]

That's stunningly pretty landscape indeed! Just the kind of relaxing video I needed after a crappy day!

[@steve-marsh]

So glad I could help 😊

[@sebsingh1423]

it's taken me 25 mins of writing and deleting to get this...we have 1 life and to really say you have lived,is to say you have seen any part of Scotland....what a amazing place ...

[@steve-marsh]

Well said Seb!

[@sebsingh1423]

@@steve-marsh I'm going in 2 weeks to fort William Skye and mull cant bloody wait..golden eagle watching on mull was amazing and this time I have my own binoculars lol

[@simonbudden662]

I remember driving this route as an eleven year old boy in 1971 with my father and mother (now deceased). Such beautiful memories came flooding back. Thank you 🙏🙏🙏.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much for watching Simon!

[@Michael-wr1yy]

AMAZING. If you didn't know you'd not think it was in the U.K. Great choice of music superbly shot.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Michael - I always really struggle selecting music! Glad it worked 😊

[@beatriceoneill3619]

It's Scotland.

[@susanward398]

Kansas sweatshirt ("Rock chalk Jayhawks...KU"). Barren, craggy, snow-capped peaks reflected in a mirror-like tarn. Clear, bright-blue sky. Sparse vegetation. Light traffic. Are you sure you weren't driving on the wrong side of the road in Colorado?? What a beautiful video! Looking forward to Part 2, and I can't wait to see that great scenery for myself one of these days. Thanks, Steve!

[@steve-marsh]

Haha awesome comment, made me smile :) thanks Susan!

[@A2Z1Two3]

‘Tarn‘ ! No Tarns up there.

[@susanward398]

@@A2Z1Two3 In Colorado, they're tarns. What do you call them?

[@utt1229]

The whole road from Loch Lomand to Inverness,is the best road in UK and that part thru Glencoe is the icing on the cake.

[@mrmullett1067]

I think I've watched this 5 or 6 times and am still gob smacked at the quality of the imagery. I did hitch hike this route in 1973 and really have a feel for the awestruckness, I experienced as a pedestrian. WOW Steve!

[@dthomp06]

When we drove this stretch of road last summer I could feel this huge amazed smile on my face and hear sounds of wonder emoting from my voice. I, too, videoed it and watch it over and over again . I wish we lived over there so I could see it in person more often. It will be a drive we will take every time we come home to Scotland to visit my husband's brother and family.

[@ingaborlowski1536]

Noooo, A cliff hanger, I can’t stand the anxiety of waiting for part 2 🤦‍♀️🤣 I’m so so into this awesomely beautiful drive, remembering fondly my trip with my son in 2019 as you go, my heart melting at the views and the memories ❤️❤️ Thank you for fantastic video and can’t wait to see what next part has you getting into 🙋‍♀️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💖

[@steve-marsh]

Haha thanks Inga, I'm afraid part 2 may be a letdown compared to this :)

[@ingaborlowski1536]

@@steve-marsh No way, Scotland never disappoints and neither do your videos 🙋‍♀️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

[@Tsurnari]

You're not missing much, A straight tree lined road, a few bends and the the village of Glencoe before getting to Ballachuish. As I've been up and down the A82 so many times ,it has lost charm

[@ingaborlowski1536]

@@Tsurnari It’s too bad you can no longer see the beauty of this drive.

[@superally8077]

Steve, that was pure magic. Thank you so much for showing the beauty of our Country. Heaven on Earth.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Ally! Cannae beat it eh!?

[@superally8077]

@@steve-marsh Thats why Scotland is heaven on Earth. Such a gorgeous land. I miss it so much. Canada is beautiful but Scotlands beauty Is Raw.

[@richardthomson203]

I've ridden this road by motorcycle hundreds of times over the last 30 years for an annual Sept pilgrimage to Invercoe campsite in Glencoe village. Rannoch moor can be desolate when the wind and rain are howling from west to east ! Also ski-id many times at the Glencoe ski resort, to see the place in winter with full snow everywhere is breathtaking! 👌

[@steve-marsh]

Wow, I think I’ll need to do a comparison video in winter :)

[@user-nc7iy7yw7t]

It's a must for everybody's bucket list, well worth the effort. A life changing drive in every possible way, you will not regret it. ❤

[@worldoflard]

Brilliant part of the world, can't wait to get back up there. I love the "back way" from Fort Augustus to Inverness via Foyers too, feels really remote, and often get the road to yourself.

[@steve-marsh]

Great tip! Thank you!

[@roroger2402]

Thank you so much Steve, I've always been in love with Scotland.. such a stunning beautiful place. I've been lucky to have been there twice, just waiting till I can return back again from Australia.👍👍❤

[@steve-marsh]

Haste ye back! Thanks so much Roger!

[@MrKenny777]

I live in Scotland and think the same about Australia. My dream is to do the long journey from Perth to Brisbane in a camper van. Nearly 2700 miles. I’d leave Darwin and the interior for my next visit!

[@taxidude]

Steve, I don't get home very often but a wee video of the old railway path and viaduct leading up through the Falls of Dochart and Killing would melt this auld heart. Walk, drive, cycle.....you decide.

[@blackspot646]

First drove that road in 1967 in my 14-year old Ford Popular and loved every minute. Have driven it many times since and it is still a gorgeous drive (one of many in NW Scotland).

[@steve-marsh]

Very cool! Love it :)

[@bullerboy22]

WOW - that was excellent and yet again what a fantastic music choice - perfect :) Well Done !! - I know where I'm heading in June :)

[@steve-marsh]

Haha awesome! Thanks so much 😊

[@michaelking9772]

Came over to climb Ben Nevis with my wife and a couple of friends 21 years ago on a charity walk with the Ulster Cancer Foundation.!!!! Glencoe was a highlight of our trip Scotland and Ireland are so similar we must be kissing cousin's,love from the Mountains of Mourne .!!!!

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Michael! Oh I’m desperate to get over to Ireland again and this time with a camera!

[@michaelking9772]

We had a massive gorse fire 🔥 on Sleive Donard last week took the fire fighters 3 days to get it under control.!!!

[@gcassemblage4320]

How wonderful, thank you very much! I drove this road into the other direction and loved to see it again.

[@fafafini]

Thank you Steve for sharing this drive through Glen Coe , I’ve been suffering with depression this week and I’ve just done a virtual walk to this video , it’s really lifted my spirit, we missed our holiday to Scotland this year and this is a wonderful memory of this amazing place , thanks again 😌

[@steve-marsh]

Wow awesome idea Wendy, so glad it helped :) You'll appreciate Scotland all the more when you get the chance to come back I'm sure :). All the best!

[@larrycable984]

Buachaille Etive Mhor is such an iconic mountain... instantly recognizable! and the Glencoe with the 3 sisters on one side and Aonach Eagach on the other ... did you have time for a pint and a pie in the Clachaig?

[@steve-marsh]

Oh I wish 😊 a million reasons to return though! Cheers!

[@druss69harad61]

I stayed at the Clahaig Inn while doing the West Highland Way.The sign at the bar read "Due to unforeseen circumstances the following is no longer on the menu and there was a menu stuck to the notice...the unforeseen circumstances...the chef was pissed at the end of the bar.

[@ColonelRoge]

I’ve been back to the Clachaig more than any other holiday destinations 24 years of mountain biking and ridge walking 👍

[@larrycable984]

@@druss69harad61 I recall many many years ago (70 something) a Canadian couple came into the bar, and one of them asked for a "whisky w/blackcurrent cordial" - the then owner/barman replied " I'll no serve ye that..." and promptly left the bar and the couple! epic!

[@druss69harad61]

@@larrycable984 highlanders lol

[@suebrown436]

I've never seen Glencoe look so beautiful! Whenever I've driven through, it's been cloudy or misty and very dramatic.

[@steve-marsh]

Me too! I just HAD to record it on this beautiful day!

[@lozmaster]

I drove this road, very late at night, at Christmas a few years ago on the way to Rum. As we were coming through Glasgow, a really hard hoar frost descended, and by the time we got to this bit of road, a full moon had appeared and made the place look other worldly. I've driven it on sunny days since, and it's just beautiful whatever the weather.

[@steve-marsh]

Wow! Sounds incredible! And must admit, every single time I've driven this road, it has felt and looked totally different :)

[@Hornedbear]

Thank you, one of my favourite roads to drive in the UK. You did it justice.

[@hudson7354]

Scotland and Italia, the most Beautiful nations on Earth!!!

[@stuartw969]

Nepal might be up there too!

[@geraldwalsh6489]

I agree,but you forgot IRELAND!!!

[@Bentcypress]

Beautiful Steve. Thanks. It looks a bit like the high desert area of the western U.S.

[@steve-marsh]

That’s very true, I hadn’t thought of that before until you said it! Cheers :)

[@Widdershins.]

To answer your question in the title: I hope not. But the music was certainly very lovely. And it's wonderful that so many people - judging by the comments - seem to love it. I guess it's all in the eyes of the beholder. Relaxing video for sure, thanks!

[@kevinrobb86]

I do Stirling to Oban on the bike a few times over the summer and its always a pleasure

[@steve-marsh]

Awesome Kevin!

[@400bhp2]

No phone and tablet accessories shop in sight, no kebab chicken takeaway in sight, no building society in sight. Instead just gorgeous scenery as far as the eye can c 😀 👍

[@steve-marsh]

Well said

[@garymcgunnigle4480]

Travelled the North Coast 500 a few years back and found that there was very little, if any mobile network coverage.......sheer bliss and beauty for a week. 🥰

[@Yormsane]

I first drove up here in the mid 80s, and wondered to myself "what happened to all the trees?" Now I hear there are plans afoot to re-wild vast areas of these barren highlands, so I hope I live long enough to see native forests begin to re-claim what was rightfully theirs.

[@steve-marsh]

It would be great to see! If the trees were there, it would look exactly the same as it was thousands of years ago!

[@ianstobie]

You would also need to control the deer that eat the trees, especially young trees. You could do that by allowing hunting, or by reintroducing wolves. Both options would probably be controversial, but the trees won't survive long without protection.

[@onedaystrangerenough]

I want down this road 2 years ago to fort William and had tears in my eyes,it's emotional to say the least, absolutely brilliant.

[@susie184]

Absolutely love watching this. It's wonderful. Thank you so much.

[@BillCairns]

Braw... Gods Land...🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🥃

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Bill! Aw the best!

[@andrewmarsden1970]

I think so. The Lake District is magnificent, but the space here trumps that for me.

[@steve-marsh]

Lake District is stunning too, a close run thing!

[@grahamtowler1761]

The Lake District a softer landscape tops it for me but both beautiful

[@kathleenzaffore1560]

Thank you. I doubt I will ever do this in person but you have brought it to me. My first journey to Scottish highlands. I love the reflection of the tall hills in the mountain lake. Many happy travels ahead for you in 2024! I look forward to them!

[@steve-marsh]

An absolute pleasure to bring this to you :)

[@locker60]

The staggering beauty and majesty of my wonderful country makes so proud to be Scottish

[@djzeederbyshire2932]

We were up that way over the week 28th April - 5th march 2024. Got back yesterday in fact. I am so glad I have a decent dashboard Camera, it recorded the lot for me to treasure. We did it in memory of my late partner who sadly passed from cervical cancer in late 2018. She always wanted to vist Scotland, Loch Ness, The Highlands, The Isle Of Skye. So we saved up for a couple years after her passing, and me and my lovely mum did it for her... Absolutly breathtaking. We also stayed 2 days in Apple Cross. I'm putting a video together myself of the Holiday. It'll be up soon. We loved it that much we're going to do it again next year... The weather was stunning, it was 80 degrees at one point over the week...

[@PrisonersNoLongerAccepted]

I done this route every year from January for over 20 years. Used to keep an eye on the snow and ice forecast before making the journey. Glencoe for a week then onto Aviemore for a week depending on winter climbing conditions. A serious accident put paid to my climbing but when my new self build camper is done there will be no stopping me. So desperate to break out the ice gear but just to visit your beautiful country is enough. All I can say is Aonach Eagach. One of my memorial winter days in full snow and ice conditions

[@steve-marsh]

Great times ahead! All the best!

[@eddieb27]

We drove this in June. Totally stunning. 8.58, we turned off here and went down into Glen Etive. Amazed at the beauty of the area. Heading through Glencoe in September on the way up to Skye. COVID has opened oué eyes to the what is on our doorstep (though still a bit of a hike from Leeds!} Scotland is just so incredible, and so vast. So much to see. Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@steve-marsh]

Nice one Eddie! When we tried to turn off, the Etive road was closed - next time :)

[@gerrymcnamee8587]

Drove this road in the 90s , me and my workmate thought the car had broken down, then saw 2 RAF jets screaming down glencoe,s Valley, it was awesome, the scenery each time we travelled was changing with the seasons,,

[@steve-marsh]

Wow! I'm just back from another trip and saw some jets from RAF Lossiemouth - wish I'd had more zoom on my camera to capture them! :)

[@danielmcqueeney3810]

I live around half an hour's drive from this run and have driven it many times. On a good clear day it is truly spectacular. Even in cloudy, wet weather it's still lovely. This video is so enjoyable because I have never taken this drive as a passenger.....you've just done that for me.....THANK YOU!

[@steve-marsh]

Haha I was the same Daniel - I'm normally focussed on the road so much, it wasn't until editing this video I was like 'nice!' :D

[@nickpenny6609]

Thank you Steve! So glad that KZbin recommended this video completely randomly! I remember this road so well! I took a trip on a whim after deciding I needed a complete reset from what had been a couple of crappy years in my life. Woke up one morning in Feb 2015, booked, what turned out to be, a fantastic B&B in Fort William. Started the drive only a few days later from Hertfordshire. Drove the route at night in snow on the way North. Didn't appreciate what the scenery was like that night as was pitch black with snow on either side. The following morning, I drove down to an old Scout haunt of mine in Lochearnhead in crisp, blue sky weather. It was the most beautiful, relaxing and awe-inspiring roads I have ever driven! This video reminded me that there are places to go where one can forget about the trials and stresses of normal life and just take a deep breath!! Thank you so much from a, now, very smiley middle aged man!!

[@steve-marsh]

So glad the video found it's way to you Nick! Love the fact you didn't realise what the scenery was like until daylight, what a great surprise that must've been! :) Thanks for watching and for the comment!

[@ericstorey1864]

A journey I’ve done many times and yet to tire from it, staggeringly beautiful.

[@steve-marsh]

Couldn't agree more Eric - it's the scale of the place when you see it in person!

[@Misano-Red]

Have driven across Europe on a n umber of occasions, rarely have I driven on roads/scenery as magnificent as those in Alba. My abiding driving memory will be the 6 days touring the Scottish Highlands in my E30 M3.

[@weebolddavy]

It's my favourite place on the planet, never the same twice. I drove through it in torrential rain a couple of years ago and everything was just sillouetted shades of grey, don't know how many times I said wow, it was something else. It's a shame you never filmed it 3 or 4 weeks later when there's a bit of colour in the vegetation, then it would be truly breathtaking. Thanks for posting.

[@steve-marsh]

Very true - it was just a nice opportunity with the blue skies, but it looks so much better a bit later

[@weebolddavy]

@@steve-marsh I'm just jealous because I can't be there!

[@roberttaylor2507]

" Bonnie Scotland " at it's finest ....a dream come true ....the sheer beauty afforded as you navigate through the " Glens " and " Straths " with breathtaking views and the ever changing scenery .....exhilaration floods through the body,.... not to mention the stillness and serenity you can't fail to experience if you stop at a secluded spot ... "Just stand and stare.".....absolute bliss....goosebumps time..... and for a moment in time ".you're on another planet " ...far from the madding crowd...a big.thanks to Steve for his input

[@steve-marsh]

Well said Robert!

[@LosAngelesDrummer]

As I am dying I will want to watch this video. Being a Macdonald, this wonderful video makes my heart ache for home…Glencoe. Living in Los Angeles now. Was last home a few years ago. Drove the NC500. Terrific video Steve🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍👍

[@derricksansome236]

Thank you. So many great and also a few poignant memories tied up with this road. I am so looking forward to travelling it again hopefully in October and this film has notched up the anticipation. It always comes up as the answer both my son and I give to the question; “Last tank of fuel on earth, one car to put it in and one road to travel on, which would it be? The car usually changes, the road choice never does! My late wife finally agreed to go to Scotland in 2002 simply to stop me begging her to go each holiday, She fell in love with it and in 2008 she chose to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary in January near Loch Tay and the day trip we took up the A82 to Glencoe and her response to seeing the Three Sisters covered in ice and mist became one of her favourite memories and now one of mine. Thanks for filming and posting this video Steve, superb,

[@steve-marsh]

Derrick, I am so glad to stir some wonderful memories for you, that's what it's all about! Love that question as well, you've really got me thinking :) Roll on October, I wish you all the best!

[@tesla.coil66]

My favourite road, how lucky are we here in Scotland that we can choose to drive this road. I like to do a road trip solo, get up early and drive either up this road, or continue up the A83 past Arrochar and up to Kilmartin Glen to walk among the standing stones. Both drives and their destination calm me. Loving your channel, which I just discovered a few days ago.

[@evaptributes9183]

Lure of the landscapes, call of the mountains, amplified by excellent music, make a dream trip of the Highlands. BRAVO!

[@steve-marsh]

Many thanks Eva!

[@steveprice5636]

My wife and I are planning a road trip to Scotland from the west country in September and this was a road we planned to drive on, definitely are now, beautiful

[@steve-marsh]

Have an amazing time! :)

[@nunnyd69]

I love this road. I’ve been on it a couple of times on my Harley Electraglide. We spent 10 days touring up the west coast a few years ago and plan on doing it again next year by trike on the way to doing the NC500. Scotland is the most beautiful country in the world

[@rayk48]

Drove this route a few years ago. Incredible scenery.Good argument can be made its one of the most beautiful places in the world. Reminds me of parts of Utah and Alaska. Almost hit a large Elk coming back at night. Didn't expect that!

[@steve-marsh]

Scary stuff! But would love to drive there!

[@michaelpalko3999]

Utah and maybe some of Wyoming, I agree.

[@leecalladine]

Fantastic scenery through out Scotland. Around every bend over every hill there is another view that will take your breath away.

[@martyross5880]

All these years later and having listened to this a quizzilion times,I still get goosebumps 👍

[@sweatybrowhiking]

Four years ago, I drove this road for the first time, but the weather was miserable, and I didn't notice (or really see) much of it. Three years ago, I drove it again, and was amazed at the views. A few days later, I hiked alongside it, on the West Highland Way, and was mesmerized by the sight of Buachaille Etive Mor. Promised myself I'd climb it. Two years ago, I drove it yet again, and this time climbed not only Curved Ridge on the Buachaille, but traversed the Aonach Eagach as well. Last year I had to cancel my Highlands trip... Hoping for 2022! What an incredible place! Thank you for sharing this video!!!

[@steve-marsh]

Great effort! Oh yes, I've driven that road before and seen literally NOTHING! :) I'm editing our walk up Buachaille today :)