Driving Experiences
at Marine & Lawn

Planning to take the scenic route?

Each Marine & Lawn hotel boasts its own unique spot on some of the region’s most notable driving routes. 

Our hotels are the perfect spot to hold your local car club meeting or the prime location for a special get-together with fellow experts and enthusiasts.  And when you’re due a break from behind the wheel, you can enjoy special rates at each of our locations, plus complimentary parking is included with every stay.

Historic brick building of The Marine Hotel with lush greenery and a Scottish flag.

Marine Troon Route

Rooms from £210 per night

Marine Troon is at home on the famous Scottish driving route, The Coig. A bucket list drive made up of five iconic pathways — one of which covers the unobstructed beauty of the Ayrshire coastline — Marine Troon is found set against the unmistakable charm of its sandy beaches and picture-perfect seafront.

Once you’re checked in, you can take a moment of calm in our spa, recline at our on-site restaurant The Rabbit, or drop in for a drink at The Seal. Come morning time, you’ll feel refreshed and ready to take on the next leg of your road trip.

Marine North Berwick

Marine North Berwick Route

Rooms from £220 per night

Marine North Berwick can be found along The Coastal Trail of the three unique East Lothian driving routes. Popular with road trippers and explorers alike, it’s a can’t-miss pathway when on the lookout for cliffs, beaches, history and wildlife.

Marine North Berwick offers enviable views of the Firth of Forth and Bass Rock — a must-see destination along this route. Inside, Marine North Berwick is the ideal point on The Coastal Trail to take shelter for the evening, tucking into some traditional Scottish fare at The Lawn before calling it a night in a room with a view.

People walking on a golf course with a historic hotel building in the background.

Rusacks St Andrews Route

Rooms from £225 per night

Just a stone’s throw from its iconic namesake town, Rusacks St Andrews is at home along the renowned Fife Coastal Route — a driving path that meanders along the Firth of Forth coastline, offering remarkable views from Kincardine to Tay Bridge.

Set within an iconic 1800s building, every inch of the hotel’s interior mirrors the wonder of the scenery outdoors. A stomping ground for the culturally curious, there’s no better spot to spend the night, whether you’re settling in at The Bridge for Mediterranean-style seasonal plates or enjoying unmistakable views from our rooftop restaurant, 18. 

Red brick Victorian-style building, Slieve Donard hotel, with a tall central tower, against a clear sky.

Slieve Donard Route

Rooms from £230 per night

Slieve Donard is at home on the Newcastle coastline of the Mourne Coastal route. This unique driving route allows lovers of cars and nature’s beauty to soak in the unmistakable wonder of the Mourne Mountains and the northern shore of Carlingford Lough. 

Slieve Donard is undeniably inspired by the past but with a timeless twist for the present. After a night in a suite or a meal at your choice of our three on-site dining spots — JJ Farrall’s, The Percy French or The Lighthouse Lounge — you’ll be set to pack up and drive onwards to the city of Newry, enjoying scenic loops into the Mourne Mountains.

A large, elegant building Dornoch Station surrounded by trees, viewed from a grassy area under a cloudy sky.

The Dornoch Station Route

Rooms from £205 per night

Dornoch Station is a true testament to its surroundings, immersing you in the Highland’s signature wild yet welcoming beauty. You’ll find us dotted along the infamous North Coast 500 route, a drive that ties together over 500 miles of mountain views, coastal scenes, beach backdrops and peaceful villages. 

Once you’re done on the roads for the day, check-in and relax at our destination restaurant, The Golden Gorse or pull up a stall for a nightcap at Bar Ross. The space celebrates the region’s rich history and lore, offering an unmatched stay for road-trippers and relaxation-seekers alike.

Plan Your Marine & Lawn Road Trip

If you want to see more of the country by road, why not buckle up for the ultimate Marine & Lawn tour, visiting each of our unique hotels along the way? At home in iconic yet scenic spots, our team is on hand to help you plan the road trip of all road trips so you don’t miss a thing, with multi-location discounts available.

Get in touch with us at sales@marineandlawn.com to start planning yours.