FLYING INTO SCOTLAND
Edinburgh Airport
(EDI)
Your journey to the West Coast 300 starts here.
A calm and scenic cross-country drive from Scotland’s capital airport to Balloch, the start and finish of the WC300 Core Route.
Approx. 1 hr 15 mins to Balloch
60 miles / 96km via M9 motorway
Quieter motorway route for overseas drivers
Scenic final approach from Stirling to Loch Lomond
Edinburgh Airport to Balloch
Take the quieter M9 to Stirling, with a scenic final approach through rural Stirlingshire towards Balloch and Loch Lomond.
- Exit Edinburgh Airport following signs for M9 / Stirling
- Join the M9 northbound
- Leave the M9 near Stirling and follow signs for Loch Lomond / A811
- Continue west through the countryside towards Kippen, Buchlyvie and Drymen
- Follow signs for Balloch
- Arrive at Balloch, the start and finish of the WC300 Core Route
Choose your vehicle type
Select a vehicle category to see rental partners serving Edinburgh Airport. Check collection arrangements and availability directly with the provider.
Cars
Compact, comfortable and efficient — ideal for couples and small families.
- Modern compact and family cars
- Flexible pick-up and return options
- Well suited to longer Scottish road trips
Premium & Luxury Vehicles
Refined, comfortable and effortless over long distances — ideal for touring the WC300 in comfort.
4x4 & SUVs
Higher driving position, extra space and confidence on the smaller roads — perfect for longer adventures and changing conditions.
Campervans
Turn the WC300 into a true road trip experience with the freedom to slow down, stay longer and travel your own way.