Where to stop

Best places to stop between Edinburgh and Aviemore

The M90 and A9 drive runs about 130 miles and 2.75 hours. These are the towns worth pulling off for, in the order you reach them, with how far into the drive each one sits.

1. Mile 46 of 130

   1. Perth, Scotland

   A good first break, about 1 hours out of Edinburgh. Stretch, refuel and grab real food.

   Hotels in PerthWhere to stay in Perth

2. Mile 81 of 130

   2. Pitlochry, Scotland

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 49 miles left to Aviemore.

   Hotels in PitlochryWhere to stay in Pitlochry

Sights worth the detour

• RSPB Loch Garten ospreys
• Golden eagles over the Cairngorms
• Capercaillie in Abernethy Forest

Gas, food and rest areas by mile

Open the route in XCRSN to see every gas station, EV charger, rest area and restaurant listed by mile, with live fuel prices.

More on this drive

• Full drive guide
• Can you drive it in one day?
• Halfway point
• Gas cost