Holidays

Car holidays in 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

From

€217

Loch Lomond Car Holiday

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

From

€206

Scottish Highlands Car Holiday

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

Our Routes to the UK

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Amsterdam-Newcastle Ferry Crossings

Discover more of Scotland or Northern England for less in 2026. Book your IJmuiden - Newcastle crossing before March 3rd and receive a 15% discount!

Dunkirk - Dover Hero (including FR 25 years)

From

€103

per car + up to 4 people, one way*

Dunkirk-Dover Ferry Crossings

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

From

€103

per car + up to 4 people, 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.

From

€118

per car + 2 people, one way*

Dieppe-Newhaven Ferry Crossings

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

Travel Guides

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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

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.

Loch Lomond

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

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 - World's Leading Ferry Operator 2025

Proudly named the World’s Leading Ferry Operator

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