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Take a Road Trip to Edinburgh: From Herding Hill Farm to Drummohr

Connect our beautiful Northumberland campsite with a road trip to Edinburgh

Planning a road trip to Edinburgh? If you're looking for scenic drives, cosy campsites, and a tech-smart travel plan, we've mapped the perfect journey from Herding Hill Farm Campsite to the stunning Drummohr Camping and Glamping Site, just outside Edinburgh. This makes our two 5-star campsites the perfect stop overs for a 2-centre luxury road trip to Edinburgh. Where else could you combine the might of the Northumberland National Park and Hadrian’s Wall, gorgeous East Lothian beaches and the magnificence of Edinburgh Castle or the shopping delights of Princes Street or George St in Edinburgh?

Starting Point: Herding Hill Farm Campsite

Nestled near Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland, Herding Hill Farm offers an idyllic rural retreat with panoramic countryside views, luxury glamping pods, and even an on-site sauna. It’s one of the best motorhome sites in Northumberland and the perfect base camp to kick off your road trip to Edinburgh. Before heading north, use AI-powered route planners (like Google Maps with real-time traffic AI or Waze) to find the most efficient and scenic way to get to Edinburgh. Want to avoid traffic around Newcastle or take in the views along the coast? AI can help you choose the route that matches your travel style.

The Drive: Road Trip to Edinburgh (100 miles; approx. 2.5 Hours)

Planning for your road trip to Edinburgh begins with a choice of routes - a scenic cruise through the Northumberland countryside, passing through rolling hills and ancient villages, a meander through the Scottish Borders on the A, a faster road up the A1 with a choice of coastal town diversions or the M74 with a stop at Biggar. The choice is yours!

A68 Northumberland road trip to Edinburgh:

A69 East from Haltwhistle along the B6318 Military Road, passing key Hadrian's Wall landmarks like Housesteads, Vindolanda and Chesters along the way
Connect to the A68 north through the abbey town of Jedburgh - why not stop at the magnificent 19 arch Leaderfoot Viaduct en route?

A7 Scottish Borders road trip to Edinburgh

A69 West from Haltwhistle to Brampton
A6071 to Longtown
A7 through Langholm via the home of cashmere at Hawick
Take A698 from Hawick to join A68 or continue on the A7 through Selkirk

A1 Route coastal route to Edinburgh

A69 East to join A1 at Newcastle
A1 North to Wallyford passing Alnwick Castle and Berwick upon Tweed
Diversions to villages like Amble, Bamburgh and Seahouses possible

M74 Route to Edinburgh

A69 West to join M6 at Carlisle
M6 becomes M74 to Glasgow
A702 through Biggar

Must-See Stops on the Way to our Edinburgh Campsite

If you’ve got time to spare, and depending on the route you travel, consider pausing at these recommended waypoints:

Longtown: On the River Esk and the English/Scottish border, Longtown has a turbulent history. Home to the largest sheep market in England, the first known animal to be infected with foot and mouth in 2001 was traded through the market.
Gretna Green: Home of the famous Blacksmith’s Shop, host to numerous weddings, following the 1754 Marriage Act, which prevented couples under the age of 21 marrying in England or Wales without their parents' consent. As it was still legal in Scotland to marry without such consent, couples began crossing the border into Scotland and Gretna’s reputation as a marriage destination remains to this day.
Langholm: known as the “Muckle Toon” as a result of its rich textile heritage. In 1972, the astronaut Neil Armstrong, was made the first freeman and Burgess of the burgh. Thomas Telford was born nearby and worked in Langholm as an apprentice early in his career. The Langholm Common Riding takes place in July and is a popular local festival. Gilnockie Tower is a stunning example of a 16th century Scottish pele tower.
Hawick: the largest of the Scottish Border towns, on the banks of the River Teviot. Legendary for its rich textile history and weaving mills especially cashmere, with Johnston’s of Elgin being one of the most famous. There is a fabulous visitor centre where you can learn about the weaving process. The Borders Textile Townhouse gives visitors a unique insight into the region’s knitwear and tweed manufacturing history. There is also the Borders Distillery, the first Scotch Whisky Distillery in the Scottish Borders since 1837. Hawick is one of the farthest towns from the sea in Scotland.

Jedburgh: Just 10 minutes north of Carter Bar at 1,371 feet, the official England/Scotland border and a great viewpoint. Rich history as a border frontier town. Red sandstone Augustinian Jedburgh Abbey, Jedburgh Castle Jail and museum. Jedburgh Town Trail, riverside walk and plenty of colourful buildings housing independent stores, antique shops, boutiques and cafes in Market Place and Canongate. Mary Queen of Scots Visitor Centre is surrounded by a wonderful pear tree garden and is free to enter.
Selkirk: Locharron of Scotland has designed exclusive ranges of fine tartan, tweeds, cashmere and knitwear for plenty of celebrities and its Visitor Centre on the outskirts of Selkirk has fabulous mill tours by private appointment. Lindean Mill Glass is an innovative studio where you can watch the glassblowers at work. When in Selkirk make sure you try the Selkirk Bannock, a delicious fruit cake most famously made by the fifth-generation artisan baker in the town Alex Dalgetty & Sons. It is equally as good toasted.
Abbotsford: House, chapel, estate and gardens are well worth a visit. Abbotsford is the ancestral home of Sir Walter Scott. The Visitor Centre has an exhibition space, gift shop and café with a seasonal menu using products from the kitchen garden.
National Mining Museum Scotland: interactive exhibitions portray what life was like for the coal miners and their families.
Rosslyn Chapel: a little off route, but worth the detour, is the amazing Rosslyn Chapel, famous for its appearance in Dan Brown’s Da Vinci Code.

Dalkeith Country Park: an ideal place to stretch your legs prior to arriving at Drummohr. Numerous walking and cycling routes as well as the Fort Douglas Adventure Park and Restoration Yard Store, Restaurant & Wellbeing Lab.

Destination: Drummohr Camping and Glamping Site

Just 10 miles east of Edinburgh city centre, our Edinburgh campsite at Drummohr is a serene coastal escape with modern amenities, luxury glamping pods, and hard-standing pitches for motorhomes. It’s a top choice for travellers looking for an Edinburgh campsite that offers both tranquillity and easy access to the capital. Plus, with excellent public transport links nearby, you can explore the historic heart of Edinburgh without the parking stress.

AI Tools to Enhance Your Road trip to Edinburgh

Before and during your journey, use these AI-powered travel tools to get the most from your Edinburgh road trip:

Google Travel: Plan and book stops along the route
ChatGPT: Get tailored itinerary suggestions
Roadtrippers: Discover hidden gems and attractions near your route
Komoot or AllTrails: Find AI-recommended walking and hiking trails
AI itinerary planners: Automatically generate schedules for sightseeing in Edinburgh

Final Tips for a Smarter, Smoother Edinburgh Road Trip

Use AI-based weather apps to pack appropriately
Book Edinburgh campsite pitches in advance during peak season, especially during the Edinburgh festivals or Hogmanay
Travel off-peak to beat traffic and enjoy quieter roads
Use eco-routing features in Google Maps to reduce fuel usage
Keep your itinerary flexible and give yourself plenty of time to explore the various attractions along the route

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