The Peninsula Hotels Motoring Series is where classic cars, modern classics, and their owners experience five-star hospitality and a brilliant driving experience. It is less about car specs and a game of car trump cards, and more about shared miles, conversations over dinner, and roads chosen by people who actually love driving.
After successful runs in Japan and California, the series finally lands in Europe. Scotland is not a random pick. It is one of the last places where dramatic scenery and properly engaging roads still coexist.
Why Was Scotland Chosen For The European Debut?
Scotland offers roads that feel designed by enthusiasts and not a boring highway planning commission. The Highlands deliver elevation changes, fast sweepers, tight technical sections, and long empty stretches where the car and the driver can settle into a rhythm.
Routes include the legendary Applecross Pass, also known as Bealach na Bà, and sections through the Cairngorms National Park. These are roads that reward smooth inputs on the controls, which make them perfect for classic machinery.
Peninsula Motoring Series: The Scotland Route
The adventure starts at The Peninsula London, where participants meet, dine, and ease into the experience. A visit to the Royal Automobile Club sets the tone before flying north to Edinburgh. From there, guests arrive at the Gleneagles estate to meet their cars. This is where the driving truly begins, heading north through mountain passes, coastal stretches, and quiet glens over six carefully planned days.
What Makes This Driving Experience Different From A Typical Rally?
This is not a timed event, and nobody is chasing trophies. The focus is a steady driving rhythm, breathtaking scenery, and a lovely shared experience. Drives are broken up by lunches at traditional inns, scenic stops, and enough time to actually enjoy the cars rather than rush them. An intimate group size keeps things relaxed. Conversations continue long after engines cool, which is often where the best part of the experience lives.
Evenings and rest days lean heavily into Scotland’s heritage. Guests stay three nights at a private historic estate surrounded by gardens and woodland. Activities include falconry, archery, axe throwing, and Scotch tastings that go well beyond tourist-level whisky chat. You know where this night is headed. Local produce and regional cooking are central throughout.
How Much Does It Cost & Who Is It Really For?
The Scotland drive is priced at GBP 27,500 per car for two guests, including five nights, all meals, and all activities. It begins on 21 September 2026 and is limited to a small group. This is for enthusiasts who value stories over stats, friendships over flexing, and roads that stay with you long after the keys are handed back.
How Does Scotland Fit Into The Global Peninsula Motoring Series Calendar?
Scotland joins an established global lineup. The California edition, also known as The Quail Rally, returns in August 2026 during Monterey Car Week, with access to Big Sur roads and WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Japan returns in 2027, building on its 2025 debut. Together, they form a rotating calendar for people who believe driving is best experienced as a shared journey.
