Is a car necessary in Scotland?

Getting around without a car?? You can certainly use trains and Scottish Citylink buses and a car is not needed while you are in Glasgow or Edinburgh. However if you want to see Skye ,the West Coast and the Highlands a car is almost a necessity. You will quickly get used to driving here.



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While it is not as quaint as other Highland towns, Fort William was definitely the most workable in terms of being in the Highlands without a car. The Jacobite Steam Train goes directly out of the station twice daily. Fort William is also big enough that we were also able to get a private day tour to the Isle of Skye.

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Perhaps the best option to visit the Isle of Skye without a car is to take a Skye scenic tour. Not only does it provide transportation to and from the island, but it also takes you to many parts of the island. Ample time is provided at each destination for relaxed sightseeing before moving on to the next attraction.

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Traveling by train is one of the best ways to see Scotland and travel between different regions.

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You can certainly use trains and Scottish Citylink buses and a car is not needed while you are in Glasgow or Edinburgh. However if you want to see Skye ,the West Coast and the Highlands a car is almost a necessity. You will quickly get used to driving here.

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The two main ways to reach Skye is by either coach or train. Whichever way you choose, be sure to research your journey carefully and making seat reservations is highly recommended, as services can get busy, particularly during the peak summer months.

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Arriving to Loch Ness and Inverness By Public Transport Ditching the car and letting the bus or train take the strain is not only becoming a very popular way to explore but means you can relax on your journey to your holiday as well as whilst you are on it.

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Inverness and Loch Ness' main visitor attractions can be easily reached by public transport. One great way to get around is the City Sightseeing bus.

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Driving in the Scottish Highlands & Islands however is an altogether more challenging experience. Narrow, winding, single-track roads are much of what you'll be driving on once you're in Scotland's remote places. Hairpin bends, blind summits, blinder corners, potholes, and hidden dips are common.

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Trying to find free parking in Scotland can often be a challenge. However, if you're looking to park before 8am or after 6pm, there are normally a number of on-street spaces available. You can reserve spaces by the hour, day or month and can extend directly from your phone if you're running late back to your car.

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The majority of landmarks in Inverness can be seen on foot, including everything in the city limits. (Take a car or taxi for Urquhart Castle or Culloden Battlefield, for example.) At least ten major sights can be reached on foot within a half-mile walk from Inverness railway station.

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  1. 16 Super Helpful Scotland Driving Tips:
  2. Stay Left-Look Right. ...
  3. Rent an automatic even if you know how to drive manual. ...
  4. Take Your Time Leaving the Car Rental Shop. ...
  5. Familiarize yourself with Scottish road signs. ...
  6. Think twice about which lane you are entering when turning onto a new road.


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Driving in Edinburgh is not difficult, parking in Edinburgh is difficult. If you are Just returning a car it is fine. Practise your hill starts. I've done my best to limit my challenges by reserving an automatic instead of a manual shifter for this trip!

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