Unbelievable! Glasgow To Balmoral! Exploring The Cairngorms In A Motorhome!

Join me as I embark on an exciting motorhome adventure from just outside Glasgow to the stunning Balmoral Castle. In this video, I share my spontaneous detour for some delicious doner meat from a local kebab shop, and take you through the serene, quiet roads of Scotland as I head towards Carlisle, only to push further towards Glasgow.
I show you my park-up spot near a lorry, discuss my morning plans for a Costco visit, and share a bit of my daily routine. Watch as I stock up on essentials at Costco, filling up on bargain-priced diesel and indulging in my favorite Hellman's mayo.
Next, I travel up the A9 towards the Cairngorms, marveling at the breathtaking Scottish landscapes and making spontaneous stops to soak in the beauty. Experience the tranquil and picturesque park-up locations I find, and get a glimpse of the serene morning views that greet me.
My journey continues with a visit to the majestic Balmoral Castle. I take you on a quick tour, showcasing the grand architecture, well-maintained gardens, and scenic surroundings. I'll also share some interesting tidbits about the castle, its history, and the Royal Family's connection to this beautiful estate.
Whether you're a fellow motorhome enthusiast or just love travel and nature, this video is packed with stunning views, practical tips, and a bit of fun. Don't miss the beautiful Scottish scenery, the charming pit stops, and the royal grandeur of Balmoral Castle!
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[@graemekerr7268]

What a cracking big guy full of joy and enthusiasm brilliant big man good on you for loving our beautiful country!!

[@Banthah]

How can you not love this guy?!!

[@rabsrealm]

You were parked up in Provan. I used to deliver gas tanks into the gasworks in the background.

[@suziemc5291]

i remember you enthusiasm the first time you went to Scotland but it gets you like that. we did 2 months in the outer Hebraise last November September and fell in love with the place. we will be returning!!!

[@vanished8664]

Hi Darren 👋🏻 I came to visit beautiful Scotland 2 years ago & i am still here, Living The Dream 👍🏻

[@TheHillsExplore]

Amazing parkup, what a view to wake up to. Who knew you are into gardens and architecture, must be getting old😂😂😂

[@dianeyoung2914]

The Scottish tourist board need to hire you Daz, "Come to beautiful Scotland", cuts to Daz saying "Wow, look at that, ha ha, it's amazing, incredible, ha ha" 🤣🤣

[@CalmingAnxiety]

Needed this today. 2 months till I move out of my home due to cost of living and into my LWB Sprinter. Got a leaky roof to fix and a few other bits like roof solar to fit but you give me so much hope for a happier life mate. Thanks for being so positive to so many.

[@Sharon-bw8zh]

Just got back from a trip to Ballater / Balmoral / Braemar - what a route up the a93 - stunning! Echo your enthusiasm Darran!

[@AliceGoss]

Driving around Scotland offers the best scenery, and wow, what a park up! The grounds of Balmoral are amazing. No wonder Queen Victoria fell in love with the estate.

[@nannylinda03]

One of my favourites videos! Gorgeous scenery and I love your choice of music. It looked a lovely few hours.

[@sheilarussell8852]

Hi, brilliant vlog. Was in Costco recently spent £200 plus then fuel on top. Loved your enthusiasm for Scotland and Balmoral all the places we love to visit. You are so natural on camera. Many thanks Sheila & Gavin ❤

[@BoadiceanRevenge]

So happy to hear that YOU are so happy with Scotland! Yes it's very beautiful! And also, part of your number plate is also Celtic! RTE is the name of one of the radio stations in Eire - Ireland! So Failte! and Slainte!🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪🙏👍🙋

[@chrissey663]

We just arrived at Cumbria last night, already regretting not booking for more than 4 nights the scenery is out of this world, we will be back for a gigger trip in the future ❤ enjoy Darren x

[@diannemarshall7473]

Living the best life buddy. Having the time of your life. Enjoy. Stay safe. Just stunning 👍

[@JS-ks9ix]

The beautiful Spittal of Glen Shee, been along that road so many times as holidayed in Braemar on the Invercauld Estate.

[@Thenomadpurr]

Your arrival in the mountains is exactly how I feel EVERY time we return to Scotland haha! Looking forward to editing the rest of this series!!!! Great work dude!

[@PappysTravels]

Day, I collected over 50 fridge magnet on my motorhome travels. I had like a pelmet above the cab and stuck them on with double sided sticky pads that don’t leave any marks. You could do that on a wardrobe door or on the lockers in the kitchen. 👍😁

[@KittyKatKamper]

I did the EXACT same trip last year! That feeling. Breathtaking isn’t it. Thoroughly enjoyed this. I’m going to try do the west side this year and UP. Wish me luck! Great to see you loved it

[@richiebainbridge2608]

Your enthusiasm is wonderful 👍😎

[@les.6343]

Got round ticket display used small bit of sellotape to windscreen then close the blind. Enjoyed your video love the glenshee area and the wee town Balmoral.😊

[@NorthernAnt]

Looks amazing this Darren, stunning place

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid on travel keep up vid

[@ChristopherBean-k6l]

Loving your enthusiasm for Scotland Daz 👍🚐

[@Swannying-Around]

I love that you are giving the W3W. I arrive in the UK 1st September and I am thinking of literally following in your wheel tracks.

[@ashersjj]

Great video Darran, this is the kind of video that I want to watch. Went to Balmoral myself last year, lovely place 😊

[@mariewagstaff8448]

Looks beautiful and very peaceful .. enjoy living the dream ..

[@chris4koi521]

We love Scotland, we spent time in the Cairngorms, as you say, it's just stunning. When we were last there the Queen was in residence so we couldn't do the tour, so was great to see your tour and makes us want to get back there again. Enjoy your Scottish tour, so looking forward to your vlogs Daz, keep up the good work 😉

[@angusmacleod9227]

Good day sir. you need to travel up to inverness via loch Lomond and Glen Coe then into fort William and then press on up the A82 into fort Augustus. a stunning road with lots of history and views from the battle of glen Coe to Ben Nevis then onto a spot of monster hunting

[@lynmoore8355]

i don;t understand these what 3 words lol...... but driving Scotland is just amazing..............

[@emmastewart7115]

Good video, me and my husband used to live and work at balmoral. And yes it gets very cold in the winter. X

[@redmoon8217]

I love Scotland so much, one of the most beautiful places on earth. You are so lucky. I would love to do what you do. But seeing I can't drive on the motorway and I don't have the money, I won't be able to.😂😂 Even the rain on the roof of th caravan, just heaven. I think when you are somewhere so beautiful you are connected to everything. When you are connected to everything you cannot be lonely. Have a great time Daz, you deserve it.

[@theabbottsabout9090]

Loving it ❤ What fabulous scenery, thanks Darren, enjoying coming along with you from the comfort of our sofa in our motorhome. Vacationing at home at moment, aren't sites expensive especial as living on a pension now.

[@sailorpedal]

Hey Daz, great vlog as per usual. We carry a small roll of sellotape to stick parking ticket to windscreen. The when you draw the Remis blinds the nasty man can still see it. Keep up the good work. Pete and Anne

[@pamelaadam9207]

I love how happy you are to be in oor erts

[@jimbo1968uk4]

Given the length of your 'van, you will get different What Three Words results depending whether you are standing in the front, the middle or the back! Nice video, thank you

[@nbklive6179]

Used to have to do that road every other day when i delivered all round scotland, stunning road and the views are amazing.

[@MarcelEling]

Beautiful roads

[@RoseDennis-zk4up]

Hello I'm from Glasgow live in Essex just came across your site saw the lockdown input .I think your so sweet🎉

[@dougie60892]

Welcome to Scotland Darren, love your video's, i love pork belly as well. Hope the sun shines for you, Balmoral looks superb, good video as usual.

[@stum8374]

Hi Dougie you do scotland has 4 seasons in 1 day so the chance of sun for more than a few hours is like finding an honest MP 😂😂😂😂😂

[@cassandra_raven]

Lovely video, the castle looks like it's from a fairy tale - why do guys love mountains so much though? 😆 My partner has the same reaction to them (don't get me wrong I love beautiful scenery) but I think it sparks his ideas of adventures or quests or something 😂

[@thecurrantbun]

Love the blog, thanks and the use of WTW’s, that’s a real help too. Love Scotland, toured in my motorhome and loved the scenery and mountains, but while the Scottish Tourist Board is forever asking me to come back, the people aren’t anywhere near as keen on us motorhomers. Thing the few inconsiderate people, have tarred us all with the same brush. Won’t keep me away mind, but I’ll stay away from certain places, which is counter productive, as I then won’t be spending my money in them. One question, why are you always so cheerful 😁 I love it, keep em coming buddy 👍🏻

[@kevohagn6920]

Shergills is nice,lucky choice

[@Andytreblezero]

You should come to Aberdeen, you would be able to park up at the beach, there are always motorhomes there, good places to eat, toilets and a great view.

[@piperssonpipersson7581]

If you love Scotland so much you should try Ireland, do the wild Atlantic way , europes longest coastal route

[@Bossstangs197]

Very nice with whiskey

[@kevohagn6920]

Welcome 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ruxod9002]

Love the life ,,,

[@bobmckayfreedom]

Park up in Glasgow was blochairn industrial estate, not the best part to overnight as next to notorious Royston rd, but looks like you got away with it

[@pamelaadam9207]

You got out with tyres. Man !😊

[@troydavies5497]

Hi Daz I keep my fridge magnets up in the Motorhome using blutac.

[@billyboy2866]

I have seen other KZbinrs have the same issue, with regards placing a pay and display ticket. Their solution was to use a tax disc holder, or other similar clear pouch.

[@terasci5102]

I think you like Scotland!

[@alanpaton694]

Are you travelling back down the east coast?

[@DunkfaeOotnAbootWiUs]

You were parked right across the road from the Fruit Market that's why the lorries are there mate 😊

[@jamesmackay4652]

Purple bricks would sell it,hehe.

[@suziemc5291]

you did the west coast i think last time?

[@tonailhull4459]

Thumb up

[@donreeve5827]

Mate you've got to do applecross pass on your way up

[@chrissey663]

What wifi do you use please Darren? We struggle so thinking about getting netgear 6 any suggestions would be great x

[@ivanbull275]

Go to Glencoe really good park ups in the highlands..

[@chrissey663]

Darren we're currently in Cumbria and struggling for wifi, would you recommend net gear or starlink please, we're seriously thinking of getting starlink (amazon is £290) ?

[@oldfailedgamer]

Irn Bru Is Best Drank Ice Cold

[@TheTrev53]

Unfortunately Keto isn’t something you can just dip in and out of. You only go into Ketosis when your carb intake is around 50grm a day. Ketosis is the sate you go into when your body starts looking for a different form of fuel to burn instead of carbohydrates. It takes about 2 weeks to go into this state and you could suffer Keto flu. I would suggest a low carb diet instead as I’ve tried it a couple of times and if you’re not on it for life, once you come off Keto you tend to put the weight back on and more

[@stum8374]

Fruit Market,glw darren....have u made sure the mayo is NOT VEGAN 😂😂😂😂😂😂 I won't be the only scottish person to shout CAIRNGORMS please get in right or my screens getting it !!!!! Remember u can't hunt haggis 😂 thanks for the baggies.

[@mrhbarker]

How's the keto going?

[@pamelaadam9207]

Dont get mugged off folks paying 100 for balmoral much better places for a lot less. Charlie is taking the .....

[@BoadiceanRevenge]

Darren, dear, I feel compelled to remind you of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). They are there for a very good reason, mainly yours and other people's privacy. While it's generally ok to film in a public place, I really do think you need to be more mindful when filming or attempting to film on private land, including campsites, especially when it's for the purpose of uploading to the internet. I know that you would not wilfully ignore other people's wishes or rights but I do ask that you be more mindful of the privacy of others. Not everyone wants to go viral! Thank you.🙏👍

[@Ladybug2904]

Don’t be such a killjoy, Darren’s not doing anything wrong he’s 😃 👍keep it up Darren.

[@jameslangley2196]

Yeah, GDPR is daft.

[@jimrodda]

I Didn't see anyone's face in Darren's video, I was enjoying the content, the only people that don't want to be on video are the one's who have something to hide.

[@Lostsome]

What a bell 🔔 Darren is top lad

[@jimrodda]

@@Lostsome what's a bell ?

[@jaymz9815]

being in the area i hope you visited Scotland's pyramid