A Four Day Romantic Self Drive Escape Through Scotland

Quiet roads, fireside hotels, wild Highland landscapes and one unforgettable evening of dining in the wild.

From £3,450 for two

November 2026 to March 2027

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Take the long way. Together.

QUEIT ROADS | FIRESIDE STAYS | TIME FOR TWO

Winter has a way of slowing everything down.

This is a few days designed around having nowhere to rush to — beautiful roads, memorable places to stay and time to enjoy them together.

Quieter roads, dramatic landscapes and warm Highland hotels create the perfect backdrop for a few days away together. Winter For Two is a three-night self-drive journey through the Scottish Highlands, combining carefully chosen stays, memorable roads and an extraordinary evening of wild dining on the shores of Loch Nell.

From Loch Lomond and Loch Fyne to Glencoe, Rannoch Moor and Glen Lyon, the journey is designed to be enjoyed at your own pace. There is nowhere to rush to, and plenty of reasons to take the long way round.

Four days. Three nights. One Defender. Time away, together

  • Food cooked over an open fire at Inverlonan

Day 1 | West Coast

The long way west. Make your way through Loch Lomond, the Arrochar Alps and Loch Fyne before continuing past Kilchurn Castle to Glencruitten House in Oban. Settle in with dinner inspired by Highland produce.
Food cooked over an open fire at Inverlonan on Loch Nell

Day 2 | Oban

Dinner in the Wild. Spend the day slowly — arrange a massage or take to the countryside on horseback. As evening falls, travel to Inverlonan for an extraordinary eight-course dinner, cooked over open fire and served in a secret lochside setting.
Defender driving in Glencoe

Day 3 | Glencoe to Glen Lyon

Road through Glencoe Follow the coast towards Glencoe, cross Rannoch Moor and leave the main roads behind for Highland Perthshire. Your final night is at The Fortingall, tucked away in Glen Lyon.
The river at the Birks of Aberfeldy in Perthshire

Day 4 | Perthshire & Return

One final Highland morning. Take the scenic route through Aberfeldy and Sma’ Glen, enjoying the landscape one last time, before returning your Defender by midday. Unless another time has been arranged.

The route

Route for Winter For Two: two nights above Oban and one in Glen Lyon, starting and finishing in Edinburgh or Glasgow

Dinner in the Wild.

On your second evening, leave the hotel behind and make your way to Inverlonan, hidden amongst ancient oak woodland on the shores of Loch Nell.

Here, dinner becomes the destination.

Eight courses are cooked over an open fire using some of the best seasonal Scottish produce, before being served in a secret location surrounded by the wild Argyll landscape.

No restaurant. No conventional dining room. Just fire, food and the landscape around you.

Food cooked over an open fire at Inverlonan on Loch Nell
Inverlonan Dining Room
Food cooked over an open fire at Inverlonan

Places Worth Staying In

GLENCRUITTEN HOUSE · OBAN · NIGHTS 1 & 2

Glencruitten House is your home for the first two nights, giving you time to settle in rather than packing up again the following morning.

A characterful Highland estate in Oban, it brings together heritage, considered interiors and the kind of setting that suits this journey perfectly — somewhere to properly switch off after a day on the road.

Your first evening is deliberately easy. Settle in, slow down and enjoy dinner in the Aithir Dining Room, where the menu takes its inspiration from the landscape and produce of the Highlands.

THE FORTINGALL · GLEN LYON · NIGHT 3

Your final night takes you away from the main Highland roads and into Glen Lyon, to the tiny village of Fortingall.

The Fortingall is an intimate country hotel surrounded by Highland Perthshire — a fitting final stop after the road through Glencoe and across Rannoch Moor.

Settle in for dinner, a bottle of wine and one final evening with nowhere else to be.

Couple walking to a Land Rover Defender outside a Highland hotel
Twilight in a cottage room at Glencruitten

Your Winter For Two Includes

  • Land Rover Defender 110
    • Delivered and collected in Edinburgh or Glasgow
  • Three nights in carefully selected hotels 4* hotels.
  • 8-course wild dining experience at Inverlonan
    • In a secret location
  • Nomadic Winter Kit
  • Nomadic Winter Journey Book
  • 24/7 support from the Nomadic Scotland team

 

Land Rover Defender parked on a snow covered Highland pass

Optional Experiences

Trip Enhancements:

  • Spa treatments
  • Fine dining reservations
  • Luxury accommodation upgrades
  • Additional nights in the Highlands

Trip Exclusions:

  • Fuel
  • Meals & Drinks additional to those listed
  • Travel Insurance
Bartender mixing a cocktail at The Three Chimneys, Isle of Skye

Nomadic Winter Kit

Nomadic Winter Kit

Packed inside your Defender, you will find an insulated flask and enamel mugs, locally roasted coffee, Scottish treats, wool blankets, binoculars, walking guide book and head torches. Everything you need to stop, warm up and make more of the journey.

Nomadic Winter Journey Book

Your journey comes with ideas, not instructions: recommended routes, favourite stops, viewpoints, walks, food and drink plus suggestions for sunny, snowy or slower days.Inside, you’ll also find sealed ‘Open When’ cards – small surprises and invitations to discover whenever the moment feels right.

No timetable. No specific locations. Just follow your instincts.

A few things you might be wondering.

Do I need to know my exact travel dates?

No. If you’re still deciding, simply leave the dates blank and let us know roughly when you would like to travel in the message box. We can check availability and take it from there.

Can the journey be tailored around us?

Absolutely. The itinerary is designed as a starting point. We can arrange room upgrades, additional dining experiences, private whisky tastings, extra nights and special occasion touches. Let us know what you have in mind and we’ll tailor the journey around you, subject to availability.

What support and vehicle cover are included?

The Nomadic team is on hand throughout your journey, with 24/7 WhatsApp support should you need us while you’re on the road. Your Defender comes with fully comprehensive insurance and breakdown cover, giving you peace of mind throughout your trip. Full insurance details and driver requirements will be confirmed before you travel.

Is it safe to drive in Scotland in winter?

Yes. Winter driving in Scotland simply requires a little more flexibility around the weather and road conditions. Your route has been designed with the season in mind, and we’ll be on hand throughout your journey. If conditions affect your plans, we can help you adapt your route and make the most of the day.

What is included in the price?

Prices start from £3,450 per couple. This includes three nights in carefully selected hotels, your Land Rover Defender 110, delivery and collection in Edinburgh or Glasgow an 8-course wild dining experience, your Nomadic Winter Kit and Journey Book. Fuel, travel insurance and any meals or drinks not specifically listed are additional.

Where do we collect the Defender?

We make getting started as easy as possible. Your Defender can be delivered and collected in Edinburgh or Glasgow, so you can begin your journey without travelling to our Perth base. We’ll arrange the details with you before your trip.

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    Fantastic company! We just came back from a road trip through Scotland and Sandy and Alex were always super helpful. They made the whole process easy and were always very supportive. From suggestions of itineraries to clarifying other doubts, they made sure we would be able to enjoy the experience.

    We rented the classic Defender for a week and it was an amazing experience, one that I will never forget. Thank you!

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