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Advice for visiting Scotland in 2026

The Scottish Trunk Road Network flows through some of the most remarkable beauty spots the country has to offer. Loch Ness, Loch Lomond and the North Coast 500 are all accessible via the trunk network.

Wherever you're travelling from, we welcome and encourage visitors to enjoy our beautiful country with us. Here are some important bits of information in order to keep safe and to avoid disruption if you are on our roads.

Events in Scotland 2026

Scotland is preparing for an exciting year of major events in 2026, and Traffic Scotland will be here to help everyone travel safely and confidently.

As people travel to these events, we will share real‑time updates on the trunk road network, including live journey times, planned roadworks, and incident information likely to affect your journey. Our aim is to help you plan ahead, avoid delays, and enjoy everything Scotland has to offer in 2026.

Real people. Real lives. Real danger.

Roadworkers play an essential role in maintaining and improving Scotland’s trunk road and motorway network. While carrying out this work, they often operate close to live traffic and rely on road users following traffic management measures to keep everyone safe.