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Car holidays in Scotland

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Glasgow-Scotland

Scotland by car

Choose a car holiday this summer. Take your car onboard and discover the natural Highlands or the beautiful Loch Lomond. If you prefer a city, then choose a hotel in charming Edinburgh or bustling Glasgow. Explore castles and ruins from past wars, to hills and mountains. One of the most popular and accessible regions is the area around National Park 'Loch Lomond & The Trossachs'. We have chosen our hotels with care, so you just have to pick your favourite.

Scotland Car holidays

1. loch katherine loch lomond boot
From
€217
pp

Loch Lomond Car Holiday

Discover idyllic views and beautiful nature on your car holiday to Loch Lomond, Scotland

Scottish Highlands 1200x600
From
€206
pp

Scottish Highlands Car Holiday

Discover the unspoiled nature, great hospitality, history and culture of the Scottish Highlands

Our Routes to the UK

Dover Castle
From
€89
car + 4 one way

Dunkirk-Dover Ferry Crossings

Sail across the English Channel with ease on a short crossing between Dunkirk and Dover.

Scotney Castle, Kent
From
€89
car + 4 one way

Calais-Dover Ferry Crossings

Our Calais to Dover route is the shortest crossing we provide and is the perfect way to cross the Channel to the UK.

EBC Hero Family
From
€56
pp one way + car

Amsterdam-Newcastle Ferry Crossings

Our crossing between Amsterdam and Newcastle boasts daily departures, providing convenience and flexibility, whatever your plans.

Jurassic Coast
From
€101
2 people + car

Dieppe-Newhaven Ferry Crossings

Crossing the Channel from Dieppe to Newhaven provides you with the ideal gateway to the UK.

Travel Guides

Edinburgh

GetYourGuide

Planning a trip to France? GetYourGuide is the perfect companion to your holiday with great deals on the best attractions, guides and tours in our port cities and further afield.

Edingburgh castle

Edinburgh

With DFDS ferries to Newcastle, it couldn’t be easier to travel Scotland for a fantastic holiday, with Edinburgh just a couple of hours’ drive from the port.

Glasgow

Glasgow

Situated on the River Clyde, near to Scotland’s west coast, Glasgow is the largest city in the country and holds many charms for holidaymakers looking for a city break.

Isle of Arran Scotland

Isle of Arran

Discover one of Scotland’s largest islands, the Isle of Arran, and be amazed by the stunning mountains, beautiful coastline and impeccable beaches.

Loch lomond

Loch Lomond

Loch Lomond is a true treat for lovers of the outdoors, with an incredible variety of geology, flora and wildlife to see.

What to see Cairngorms

Cairngorms

The Cairngorms National Park, in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, was voted one of the top 20 places to visit in the world.

WTA Winner 2022

Award Winning Ferry Crossings

We are proud to have been voted World’s Leading Ferry Operator 2022 at this year’s World Travel Awards for the 12th year in a row! We have also won Europe's Leading Ferry Operator 2012-2022 and World’s Best Ferry Operator Website 2021-2022.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us and voted for us for over 12 years. Let’s sail the seas together with world class service!

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