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Scenic drives near Perth

Discover the closest published Remapped drives to Perth, Scotland. Routes are ordered by their nearest point to the town centre and may start elsewhere. Distances to routes are approximate straight-line distances, not driving distances. Roads featured include A827, A826, A822.

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26–205 milesRoute distances
39–306 minEstimated driving
3Circular routes

Short on time? Duke’s Pass and Lake of Menteith Loop has the shortest estimated drive in this collection, at 39 minutes before stops.

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Perthshire, Scotland

Loch Tay and Sma’ Glen Loop

72 miles1 hr 48 minCircular

Closest point on route: 13 miles from Perth · straight-line distance

Make a longer Perthshire circuit along Loch Tay to Kenmore and Aberfeldy, returning through Amulree and the Sma’ Glen side of the hills. Lochside sections alternate with upland roads and gentler valley country.

Along the way
  • Loch Tay
  • Sma’ Glen
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Perthshire and Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Glenshee and the Cairnwell Crossing

34 miles47 minPoint-to-point

Closest point on route: 14 miles from Perth · straight-line distance

Leave Blairgowrie on the A93 and follow the valley north into Glenshee before crossing the Cairnwell towards Braemar. The route builds gradually from lower countryside into a high, open mountain-road setting. Make it a point-to-point day outing with an allowance for breaks rather than a short return trip.

Along the way
  • Glenshee and Cairnwell
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Perthshire and Cairngorms, Scotland

SnowRoads Scenic Route: Blairgowrie to Grantown-on-Spey

85 miles2 hr 26 minPoint-to-point

Closest point on route: 14 miles from Perth · straight-line distance

Drive the full SnowRoads corridor across the eastern Cairngorms, linking the Cairnwell and Lecht crossings. This is the established long touring route, distinct from the shorter single-pass drives, with open high roads and wooded Deeside between them.

Along the way
  • Cairnwell Pass
  • The Lecht
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Perthshire and Argyll, Scotland

A85 Loch Earn and Pass of Brander to Oban

64 miles1 hr 50 minPoint-to-point

Closest point on route: 26 miles from Perth · straight-line distance

Follow the A85 west from Loch Earn through the central Highlands and the Pass of Brander towards Oban. Lochside stretches, open glens and the constrained Awe crossing create a varied point-to-point touring drive.

Along the way
  • Loch Earn
  • Pass of Brander
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Stirling, Scotland

Duke’s Pass and Lake of Menteith Loop

26 miles39 minCircular

Closest point on route: 32 miles from Perth · straight-line distance

Climb through the wooded bends of Duke’s Pass from Aberfoyle, continue through the Trossachs towards Callander, then return by the Lake of Menteith area. This circuit contrasts forested hills with gentler lowland roads.

Along the way
  • Duke’s Pass
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Dumfries and Scottish Borders, Scotland

A701 Devils Beef Tub: Dumfries to Edinburgh

67 miles1 hr 55 minPoint-to-point

Closest point on route: 40 miles from Perth · straight-line distance

Follow the A701 from Dumfries through Moffat and over the Devil’s Beef Tub into the upper Tweed country. The drive finishes near Edinburgh’s southern approach, keeping the rural through-road as its focus.

Along the way
  • Devils Beef Tub
  • Upper Tweed Valley
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Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Royal Deeside: Braemar to Banchory

40 miles57 minPoint-to-point

Closest point on route: 42 miles from Perth · straight-line distance

Follow the Dee east from Braemar through Ballater and Aboyne towards Banchory. The A93 moves from higher Cairngorms country into a more wooded valley landscape with several natural places for a town break.

Along the way
  • Deeside valley
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Aberdeenshire and Moray, Scotland

North East 250: Speyside, Coast and Cairngorms

205 miles5 hr 6 minCircular

Closest point on route: 47 miles from Perth · straight-line distance

Follow the core North East 250 touring circuit through Deeside, the Cairngorms, Speyside and the Moray and North Sea coasts. This version excludes the out-and-back Glenshee gateway and town-centre stop spurs. Choose nearby towns and attractions independently from the driving line.

Along the way
  • The Lecht
  • Moray Firth villages
  • North Sea coast
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Frequently asked questions

About the drives in this collection.

Which drive passes closest to this location?

Loch Tay and Sma’ Glen Loop has the closest point on a route in this selection, approximately 13 miles from Perth in a straight line. This is not the distance to the route start or a driving-distance estimate.

Which is the shortest drive in this collection?

Duke’s Pass and Lake of Menteith Loop is the shortest by route distance, at 26 miles, with an estimated driving time of 39 min. Allow extra time for stops and the journey to the route.

Which is the longest drive in this collection?

North East 250: Speyside, Coast and Cairngorms is the longest by route distance, at 205 miles. Its estimated driving time is 5 hr 6 min, excluding stops and travel to the route.

Are there circular drives in this collection?

3 routes start and finish in the same place, including Loch Tay and Sma’ Glen Loop. Check the route map to find a convenient starting point.

Can I customise one of these drives?

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