Did you know there is a world famous route around the North East of Scotland? Well there is and it is known as the North East 250. A journey of stunning scenery, rich heritage and culture and all in one dramatic and unforgettable 250 mile route.
The North East 250 explores everything for which Scotland is famous in a unique Scottish road trip taking you through the whisky distilleries of Speyside, the spectacular mountain passes of the Cairngorms National Park, the famous castles of Royal Deeside, the Granite City of Aberdeen, the rugged North Sea coastline to the east, and the picturesque seaside villages of the Moray Firth Coast.
Let's take to the roads on National Drive it Day on Sunday 27 April and tackle around 190 of the North East 250 mile route. There is no limit on the number of cars so let's have a massive turn out and make it truly a day to remember!
The route can be found HERE.
We start from the Craibstone park & ride near the airport with a 10am sharp departure. We will drive in an anti-clockwise direction skirting Peterhead, Memsie, Pennan, Macduff, and stopping at Bijou By The Sea at Portessie for a roast lunch (chicken or beef £16.95) where we can rest up and exchange notes on the drive.
After lunch we will set off through Buckie, Mosstodloch, Rothes and Aberlour before branching off the main road and go through Glen Rinnes to Tomintoul, the Lecht Ski Centre and down to Goodbrand & Ross for a stop and cup of tea. The route will continue through Strathdon, Alford and Westhill back to the AWPR and Aberdeen. If anyone wants to drop off onto Deeside they can take the snow road to Ballater from Goodbrand & Ross.
Please book using the button below so we know how many cars to expect and people for lunch.