YOU NEED to do this road trip in Scotland! Van Life UK

Instead of doing the NC500 do this road trip instead! There is so much to see on the way, here's a list of everywhere we visited below..
This is the snow roads scenic route, it's a 90 mile road trip along the Old Military Road through the beautiful Cairngorms. The road trip goes from Blairgowrie - Grantown on Spey, or the other way round like we did.
Grantown East
Still art sculpture
Lecht Mine
Corgarff Castle
Ringing Stone
Linn of Dee
Scottish Pyramid
Braemar Castle
Glenshee Ski centre
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We are steps2adventure, better known as Jordan & Annalise. We created the steps2adventure brand to inspire people to explore what the outdoors has to offer. Back in 2019 we always knew we wanted to travel, we were planning backpacking trips, train journeys.. you name it. Thankfully we came across the van life KZbinrs! As soon as we saw this way of life we knew this was it, this is how we want to live and travel. So, we bought a van… Not just any van, she’s a 2007 LWB Mercedes sprinter van, an absolute beast!! We have spent over 2 years converting her in-between work and some little adventures across the UK.
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[@stevencurrier6398]

A little bit of wee This is why we all love the channel down to earth normal couple enjoying life ( well not sure about the normal but it sounded right)

[@Steps2adventure]

Hahaha😂😂 thanks so much, means a lot 🩷

[@robertgraves4527]

Anyone else notice the white dog in the mountainside at 31.35😁

[@Baud2Bits]

Nice place to visit; a better place to live.

[@Steps2adventure]

Your not wrong it's a great place

[@STNW1956]

So enjoyable to watch. You’re so full of fun. Thank you for sharing your adventures ⛰️

[@Steps2adventure]

Thanks so much for supporting our channel 😊

[@Ryanlewi17]

Just randomly come across the channel and went back 8 months and watched all the videos onwards. Boss 👍🏽

[@Steps2adventure]

Thanks so much we really appreciate the support 😊💯

[@fastpace386]

The swimming part definitely my favourite looked like great fun!! The cone...a pyramid in Scotland!! The greenery and castles magnificent!

[@Steps2adventure]

Glad you enjoyed it🤩

[@ourworldonwheels]

I’ve got such a good w3w list going on now!! Thanks so much for saying where the locations are 👍🏼 really enjoyed this one 😊

[@Steps2adventure]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@davidamioffgrid]

Great video, glad you enjoyed the Cairngorms and Glenshee Ski Centre. We are volunteer "Lifties" in the winter operating the Chairlifts and Pomas, love it there. Well worth a visit in February/ March for some decent skiing/ boarding!

[@Steps2adventure]

Thanks so much we love it in the cairngorms great over winter for some skiing but tbh we will be heading overseas more often 😂

[@WoolyChewbakker]

Excellent video and fantastic trail. Great that you didn't take a big van around the NC500.

[@Steps2adventure]

We have done the nc500 3 times we find it's not as good as mull and the cairngorms

[@iaincampbell4422]

By the way the Balmoral no fly zone is only active at certain times when the royals are present. i believe. If you look at the actual order it gives you a dates and times of the year when it is active. May well have been active when you were there but it isn't always

[@Steps2adventure]

Ahhh that's good to know when we was there it said you couldn't fly within 1km of Balmoral so maybe when we was there the royals where there

[@mickfigis17]

Hey you 3 just wanted to say we tripped over your channel via By The Curb and just wanted to say love your content and vibe and the fact you both have ya heads screwed on 💯 We watched the episode when you guys were struggling with the rain and sleep and thought these people are real thought these people keep it real hence why we’re hooked Keep on being you 🫶💯

[@Steps2adventure]

That’s so kind!! Thanks so much for joining us 🥰🥰

[@sharonfarrant4596]

Brilliant ‘epic’sode!!!!!!!! It’s great you’re having so much fun exploring.

[@Steps2adventure]

Thanks so much for watching!! 🤩🤩

[@keithprobert6972]

When you guys were at the top of the chair lift and you panned round, there was a shape in the rocks that looked like lily, either that or someone spiked my coffee 😁

[@Steps2adventure]

Hahaha someone else saw that too!! That’s so cool 🥰🥰

[@annehicks9992]

Thoroughly enjoying your trip to Scotland, my mother comes from dingwall, many happy memories ❤

[@Steps2adventure]

Amazing! Thanks for watching 🥰

[@karenwrittle7585]

great vid guys. Thank you. Well done Lilley, your a champ. cant wait for my pups to follow your lead.

[@Steps2adventure]

Thanks so much for watching!! 🥰🥰

[@adrianrogers8427]

The swimming spots were fab and the chair lifts

[@Steps2adventure]

So good aren’t they! We had the best time 🥰

[@petehall9827]

What a fantastic video,you guys are a joy to watch and giving us lots inspiration for more road trips up to Scotland.

[@Steps2adventure]

Great to hear! Thanks for watching

[@fortague]

Hi guys and again another belter of a video, what a beautiful area, and as you say a hidden gem ! the ski lift was my favourite bit only because I've yet to try one ! well done to Lilly with the swimming, I would say she is 7 years old xx

[@Steps2adventure]

Thanks so much for watching 🤩 the ski lift was so fun, you should definitely try it 👌🏽 she’s getting so much better in the water now she used to hate it! She’s 9 🥰

[@briangillies7623]

Just found your channel and absolutely love the content. You look like you're living your best life. I'm so jealous.

[@Steps2adventure]

Thanks so much for watching 🤩

[@BreakFromTheNorm]

GREAT episode guys. That clip of J in the background messing about. Cracked me up. The first wild camp was my fave spot. I’m loving your Scottish adventure 🤜🤛

[@Steps2adventure]

Hahaha he’s such a loon!!😂 thanks so much for watching

[@avislivingston8946]

Lily looks very young and cute about 4-5 years old safe travels xx

[@Steps2adventure]

Awww she still acts like she’s 4/5 she’s actually 9 🥰

[@user-dc2mq2we6e]

Great video stunning scenery what a difference to when you went there in the snow beautiful van that you have created there well done carry on 😊👍🙏

[@Steps2adventure]

It’s crazy isn’t it! I think we prefer it in the snow, it’s so magical 🤩 thanks for watching

[@gailrogers3046]

Great vlog guys. Some stunning swim spots. I think Lily is 9. She’s a proper sweet heart ❤️

[@Steps2adventure]

Thanks for watching!! You guessed it 🥰🤩

[@TheAndyAlker]

Ello 😊 The 'cock' was actually a turkey lol and the star shaped castle walls were actually an 18th century design ie: 1700s , which enabled defenders of the castle to shoot attackers on the walls from the opposite wall unlike earlier castles which could only be defended from one wall because they were square etc. If ya like the star shapes castles have a look at Fort George up near Inverness.. its awesome. Loving the vids . 👍😊

[@Steps2adventure]

Ahaha I didn't even know that was a turkey it was massive 😂 thanks

[@andrewkidd2707]

Am I the only one who sees your dug Lilley in the mountainside at 31:34?

[@Steps2adventure]

A few people have said this now! That’s so cool 🤩😂

[@deekthetrucker5885]

I used to drive past the Grantown East station when they were building it and was thinking someone has lost the plot putting old train carriages in the middle of nowhere 🤷 PS that road A95 is known as “The Whiskey Trail” and I used to drive the whiskey tankers up and down the road in all weathers ❄️🌞

[@Steps2adventure]

It is in a bit of a random spot isn’t it 😂😂

[@tonywright3051]

Great video guys, loved the places you picked to visit. Great footage. 🎉

[@Steps2adventure]

Thanks so much 🤩

[@juliespence2560]

Great video. My dog's nearly 17 & he never goes in the water, not even a puddle well done Lillly😂😂

[@Steps2adventure]

Ah no way!! Lilly’s slowly getting used to it now 🥰

[@jackothedj1]

Another great video so funny, is lilly 9😂

[@Steps2adventure]

Thanks so much! Yesss your right 🤩

[@Jakawajaka]

A quality vid guys , not a bad part of my home , though i live in Inverness :)

[@Steps2adventure]

Cracking place Scotland 💯👌

[@RichInRibeyes]

That was another awesome video guys. I really needed cheering up today and you two smashed it. Thank you 💖

[@Steps2adventure]

Thanks so much for your kind words we are glad we put a smile on your day I hope your week gets better 😊💯

[@user-eh8ej4zb8e]

Great vlog guys❤️ swimming spots look amazing so much fun even if it was a struggle to get out of that hole 😂😂😂

[@Steps2adventure]

Hahahaha! We had the best day it was so funny 😂

[@toulouselaplot5695]

Another good one, love it ✅

[@Steps2adventure]

Thank you 🙌

[@markdainty666]

Hi Guys. Great vlog yet again. Lily is 8 years old. 😎

[@Steps2adventure]

Thanks so much for watching! Oooh your close she’s 9 🤩

[@simonvaughan8489]

Great vlog guys loving the channel.

[@Steps2adventure]

Thanks so much 😊💯👌

[@scottishsuzuki8132]

Only just found your channel guys, great content and editing. Been saying for years if you are going to drive in Scotland for week there is better roads and places out side the NC500. I actively tell people there is better places to go.

[@Steps2adventure]

100% agree we found the nc500 over hyped so when we last done it it was abit of a let down 🤣

[@scottishsuzuki8132]

@@Steps2adventure yeah the west coast is good but I say to anyone thinking of doing it just do the west coast then hop over to Skye,Glencoe, Royal Deeside. The marketing of the nc500 is its downfall thats why the appledross committee is asking to get took off the route.

[@Calmmind-living]

Great video and content, what a place Scotland never stops giving .

[@Steps2adventure]

Some cracking spots in Scotland 👌💯

[@DonaldEastwood]

I am a LEGEND!! (Are we still doing that??) Loving this content so much... I can't wait for the new episodes to come out!! And Jordan still hasn't done anything about that Scottish accent!! "Gie yersell a break pal!" Love it!

[@Steps2adventure]

Ahaha we sure are and thanks for supporting our channel 👌 your the legend 💯

[@mariaschusler8280]

Great vid. I think Lilly is 8. Happy travels guys 🙂

[@Steps2adventure]

Thanks so much! She’s 9 🥰

[@clegsta42]

What a great vid. Kudos to you two and especially Lilly getting swimming. I loved the river dip. I've not laughed so much. I've got to an age where i suppose i need tenaman!!!!! Keep it up x

[@Steps2adventure]

Thanks so much ahaha we had a right laugh at that swim spot 😂 doesn't half get you hyped the cold water ahaha x

[@nipper1311]

Can’t believe you two went up on the chair to the top and didn’t spot the large portrait of Lilly on the hillside you are actually pointing at it in the video look back to see if you can spot her 😂🥰❤️🐶

[@Steps2adventure]

I’ve just watched it back!! That’s so cool 🤩🤩 I’m gonna screen shot and put it on Instagram, thanks for pointing it out 🥰

[@paulburland2260]

I've seen it ,well spotted 😊

[@julianboyden9952]

It’s overcast in Essex, we are off touring wales on Thursday in our caravan so hoping the weather is similar to your current weather

[@Steps2adventure]

Fingers crossed for you 🤞🏼 have the best time

[@Caninevanadventures]

For midges I use mr slobberchops don’t bug me now spray, designed for dogs for fleas and ticks but works amazing for midges saved me on my last trip

[@Steps2adventure]

Good tip we won't be back in Scotland for a while now so should be all good for now 🤣

[@georgeelee07]

Another wicked vlog !! Im heading scotland in the next two months 🤞 ( finally ) bought a new van today 😃 LWB LT35. And im sure lilly is 9, loves an adventure. She minds me of my small white adventure dog.

[@Steps2adventure]

Thanks mate lilly is 9 spot on you will love Scotland in the lt35 grab some all terrain tyres 👌 works a treat

[@victoriarogers9869]

😂 as we say in Scotland “ you’re a couple of nutters” 😂 Awesome 🫰🩵🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Steps2adventure]

Hahaha love it 🤩

[@IanNealon]

Brilliant channel this I’ve just started channel few months ago Ian Sumran camper life. You 2 are naturally brilliant together. I bought my van in January and it’s the best money I’ve ever spent

[@Steps2adventure]

You will absolutely love traveling in your van you literally can't beat it 👌💯

[@IanNealon]

@@Steps2adventure tell me about we goin turkey on Friday on plane I’d rather be in the van instead we got Cornwall in the van in August I’m more excited for that lol

[@yvonnecanham5662]

Hi love your vids but I always worry about your little doggy being loose near water 😢 she looks so delicate 😔

[@paulhanna2940]

Where was that river with the hole in the rock . Looks ace.

[@Steps2adventure]

In braemar Scotland ahaha

[@devonshire5482]

You pair are mental but in a beautiful way. Love the attitude.

[@Steps2adventure]

🤣🤣 It's good to be a fruit loop these days ahaha some say it's a trend 😳🤣

[@devonshire5482]

@@Steps2adventure Not a fan of the scouse accent, but have to admit, coming from that young lady, I'm warming to it 😄

[@Steps2adventure]

@@devonshire5482 we are not scouse!!😂😂

[@marksingleton5176]

Awesome video guys, love this channel, super chilled vibe, super fun couple, 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Steps2adventure]

Thanks so much 😊🙌

[@peterq1978]

Braemars a lovely town.

[@Steps2adventure]

It is!

[@davidpilsworth1254]

Were you at. Linn of Dee. Love Braemar. Havent stayed for a fee years. Shame you didnt film it.

[@Steps2adventure]

Yeah, we do have a video at Braemar on our earlier Scotland videos

[@leecollett8522]

Great video 😊I think Lilly is 9

[@Steps2adventure]

She sure is thanks for watching 💪

[@ianroberts5387]

love it top couple enjoying life minter !

[@Steps2adventure]

Thanks so much 🤩

[@sarahcrombie4619]

Brilliant video. Thats a turkey by the way 🤣

[@Steps2adventure]

Hahahaha your the only one that’s noticed 😂

[@lesleywilson1133]

Great vlog again ❤

[@Steps2adventure]

Thanks so much 🤩

[@junehall2177]

Fabulous video guys, love all the info too.

[@Steps2adventure]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@andylafferty9936]

hi there just watched your video excellent content , so much so I have changed my route on Wednesday and going to give it a go , just wondering if you can tell me where the river was that you were swimming in , the one with the hole in the rock and if you can give me directions , also the still art sculpture where was that near to ?, keep up the good work thanks

[@Steps2adventure]

Hi mate the still art sculpture is on the military road through the cairngorms you won't miss it as its a landmark on Google maps and punch in these words on what3words it will take you straight there ///spilling.snooping.vampire that will take you to where you park then follow it round over the bridge and into the woods follow the sound of a waterfall it's only about 5 to 10 mins from where you park

[@eprohoda]

Woohoo. Enjoyed! unreal -peace out~😇

[@Steps2adventure]

Thanks so much 💯👌

[@kirstieadams2872]

Great video, i think you said Lily's 9.

[@Steps2adventure]

Bang on ahaha yeah she's 9 but with a 1 year old mind 🤣 thanks for watching

[@vwdiscovery]

Absolutely love your channel, absolutely love Scotland, love it so much. I now live here. I hope you enjoy Scotland as much as I do, it's said that Yorkshire is God's front garden, I'm not so sure, there are some beautiful sites in Scotland. Enjoy

[@Steps2adventure]

We loved our time traveling through Scotland as that's where we started our first vanlife adventure 💯 now it's time to gear up and head overseas more often to find more hidden gems

[@user-go9ni5ol5l]

Love your videos ..enjoy your trip.. have a nice day .

[@Steps2adventure]

Thank you so much enjoy the rest of your week 😊

[@user-go9ni5ol5l]

Thank you so much

[@peaceforchildren4303]

enjoyed your video... lovely rivers and mnts there! Wouldnt mind a little trip there! Did u jut find random places where u could park your van up for the night for free as u went along? is that ok to do in scotland? i often wondered about that

[@davidpilsworth1254]

Thanks

[@jyecallaghan3054]

Hi guys, love your work. Thinking about doing something similar in the near future. One concern I have thought is if I were to move out of my house what could I have as my address on my drivers license? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Happy travels!!

[@Steps2adventure]

We don't actually know how the process would work without a residence I'm guessing there is a way maybe the gov site might help or one of the vanlife groups on Facebook 😊

[@daviemacmillan7262]

New subscriber Love the content 5⭐s

[@Steps2adventure]

Thanks so much 👌💯

[@user-xl7gh8lj6q]

I think lily is about 4 she a wee cutie pie ❤

[@Steps2adventure]

Awww she still acts like a pup but she’s 9 🥰

[@juliabarnard5638]

Another fab video....Lily...9 years old? Xx

[@Steps2adventure]

Correct 🥰🤩

[@IanNealon]

I’m gonna watch this proper on me big tv we looking for a costal route that u get views of all the islands we was on tyndrum last weekend

[@Steps2adventure]

Niceee sounds like a great little plan to do the coastal route 💯

[@cemu1065]

SCOTLAND. The closest Country to Ireland, landscape, beauty, people, & sense of humour wise, apart from Liverpool, that is 😉. 👍🙏👏. Hope yee had great travels.

[@Steps2adventure]

Liverpool king 😂😂 👌🤣

[@cemu1065]

@@Steps2adventure ooh, for sure 👍😅😅. You'll never walk alone.

[@paulreid2613]

Not considered. going to Scotland after seeing so much negativity about the NC500 and to be honest we don't tend to follow the crowds, however this vlog has made us rethink going to Scotland, thanks for producing interesting and practical advice, not sure about cold water swimming though. Kay and Paul xx

[@Steps2adventure]

Hi guys your not wrong we done the nc500 quite alot last year and there was problems then really your better doing the shorter run as you see more and it's not overcrowded it was great while we was there but it's time for overseas now and explore further 😊💯

[@petewright7759]

Your channel is so informative and we love watching it. Lilly is a young 9 and loved to bits. By the way what road did you travel as looking to do the same route in August x

[@Steps2adventure]

Thanks so much! Means a lot 🤩 she definitely is! It’s called the old military road through the Cairngorms

[@petewright7759]

@@Steps2adventure Thank you so much, Lucky puppy to go on so many adventures 😀 Take care all 3 of you and can’t wait for the next video.

[@juliespence2560]

Loved the ski lift but i wouldn't go on it 😮🤢

[@Steps2adventure]

It was so fun!

[@philiphume9241]

Hi, another great video, I’ve just started watching you. What ski centre did you stop at where you went on the chair lift, also what’s the military roads number, thinking of going up next week or mull wherever the weather is better. Which app do you use for your park ups? Cheers Phil

[@Steps2adventure]

Thanks for watching. It’s Glenshee & the old military road is the A93 I believe. We use either Google maps on satellite images or park4night 😄

[@philiphume9241]

@@Steps2adventure cheers thanks again

[@philiphume9241]

God, you didn’t say how steep it was up to the pyramids lol, Christ 🤪

[@philiphume9241]

@@Steps2adventure also can you send me a good place to stop at near Ambleside and maybe fill up with water. Cheers

[@malcolmfindlay324]

Enjoyable video, i just winced every time ye mispronounced the place names lol

[@Steps2adventure]

We do that on purpose to cheese people off 🤣🤣

[@theadventuresofsinclair]

Great video, what dash cam do you guys use ?

[@Steps2adventure]

We use the Viofo I’ll be doing a little video for it soon ✨

[@annehicks9992]

Lily is 8 ?? Great video ❤

[@Steps2adventure]

Close! She’s 9 🥰

[@thezombiegang1304]

Have you got the pin points for where you went swimming and the waterfalls please

[@Steps2adventure]

We actually don't however if you put in the sugar bowl braemar on your Google maps it should come up 😊

[@joshua7466]

16 going onto 26

[@CaiParry-tt3rz]

3 years old

[@andrewkidd2707]

...and I am legend haha

[@Steps2adventure]

Yessss

[@Ian-ev5tg]

I think you said Lilly is 9 in last week or the week before video?

[@Steps2adventure]

She sure is ahah 9 with a mind of a 1 year old ahaha

[@Tinkermatt]

Hi guys what gas you using ?

[@Steps2adventure]

Campingaz 907

[@alredders5174]

I think Lilly is 9.

[@Steps2adventure]

She sure is 😊💯

[@Lexi20255]

❤❤

[@IanNealon]

Dogs 9 I’d say

[@Steps2adventure]

Correct! 🥰

[@johnspencer5244]

9

[@Steps2adventure]

Sure is

[@bryandavis5077]

I think lilly is 5 years old

[@Steps2adventure]

She acts like it😂 she’s actually 9

[@CaiParry-tt3rz]

I love you Annalise

[@julianboyden9952]

I think Lily is 4 years old

[@Steps2adventure]

She acts like it 😂🥰 she’s 9!

[@julianboyden9952]

@@Steps2adventure golly, she does really well for 9, weeks have a cavapoo at 2 and she is a sleep most of the time lol

[@SuspectWildMan]

The answer to your question is 8

[@Steps2adventure]

Close!

[@juliespence2560]

Is Lilly 11?

[@Steps2adventure]

She’s 9 🥰

[@MartinGilpin]

Is Lilley 9 years old?

[@Steps2adventure]

She sure is ahah 😊

[@MartinGilpin]

@@Steps2adventure you mentioned it a couple of weeks ago.

[@user-ls1bt4mj1t]

Lily is 9 years old love watching your videos xx❤

[@user-eh8ej4zb8e]

Great vlog guys so jealous of the wild swimming looked so much fun even if it was a struggle to get out that hole 😂😂❤️

[@alistaircarr3683]

Learn to pronounce place names properly.

[@Steps2adventure]

👍🏼

[@AndeeFlynn-jp1jq]

Great video u guys girls And of curse lily the.swmmer

[@Steps2adventure]

Thanks so much she's officially an otter now 🤣