There are many beautiful Scottish spots to discover — and what better way to view them than on your motorbike? Here are 10 of the best, says research from The Bike Insurer. www.thebikeinsurer.co.uk
Glen Coe
Located in the Highlands, this claims the top spot as the most Instagrammable place to visit on a road trip, with 555,800 posts under the Glen Coe hashtag. Several Harry Potter films, as well as James Bond’s Skyfall, have been filmed at Glen Coe, and with its sweeping bends and cinematic views, bikers will enjoy getting there as much as being there.
Loch Lomond
Second place comes courtesy of Loch Lomond, part of the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park — the first ever Scottish National Park. With 550,000 posts under the hashtag #LochLomond, and with it being only about an hour from Glasgow, bikers won’t have to journey long before trading city street for Lochside cruising.
The Cairngorms
Based in the Eastern Highlands of Scotland, the Cairngorms are the third most Instagrammable beauty spot in Scotland. The mountain range has amassed 443,700 posts under the Cairngorms hashtag to date — and from looking at these views it’s not hard to see why.
Ben Nevis
Other biker favourites on the list include Ben Nevis at number four — the highest point in the UK, and a location on many bikers’ bucket list. The approach via the scenic A82 is a joy in itself, and with a total of 247,000 posts on Instagram to date, why not add your own images to social media for a whole host of likes?
Glenfinnan Viaduct
The Glenfinnan Viaduct ranks as the fifth most Instagrammable beauty spot in Scotland. Arguably most famous for featuring as the train track to Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films, it has 154,900 posts under the Glenfinnan Viaduct hashtag. If twisting highland roads are your thing, this is a must for bikers making Scotland their choice for a road trip.
Where else can you enjoy some of the very best views while on a bikers’ holiday? Also on the hitlist are Loch Fyne (60,100 hashtags), Dunnottar Castle (59,600 hashtags), Loch Ness (47,900 hashtags), Loch Tay 44,200 hashtags), and Loch Leven (43,900 hashtags). We say with number eight — Loch Ness — you should ensure your helmet cam is turned on. Because you never know.
