With the next-generation MINI Countryman through the Scottish Highlands
Deep green meadows, brilliant sun and stormy rain showers alternating every minute, plus sensational views of the vast landscape: the Scottish Highlands are a natural wonderland and have always captivated visitors. Between the approximately 1,000-metre-high mountains called Munros with their characteristic pyramid shape, rivers and lochs repeatedly cut deep into the ancient rock of this region steeped in history. Lochs is what the Scots call their crystal-clear lakes, and Loch Lomond, the largest lake in the United Kingdom, is located in the national park of the same name. The perfect destination for challenging test drives with the adventure-ready third-generation MINI Countryman.
From the rustic Castle Hill to the wild world of the Munros.
The tour starts in the small town of Stirling. From the castle hill of Stirling Castle, one of the largest and most important castles in Scotland, the view extends far into the Highlands of Loch Lomond National Park. Stirling Castle was first mentioned in documents in the 12th century. It flourished under the early royal family of the Stewarts during the Renaissance.
From Stirling, take the A84 and A85 north along dense forests and deep blue lakes to the small village of Mid Lix. The branching A827 invites you to take a detour to the north-eastern mountain range along the shore of Loch Tay. Here, the MINI Countryman can demonstrate its comfortable and sporty driving dynamics for the first time on the winding route through the Munros.
Below Ben Lawers – at 1,214 metres one of the highest Munros in the region – the impressive dam of the same name dams up 344 metres of water from the surrounding mountain rivers. The MINI Countryman with its SAV presence fits perfectly into Scotland’s unspoilt landscape. The necessary equipment for extended hikes can easily be stored in the spacious boot.
