Scotland's North East 250 is a spectacular 270-mile circular route starting and ending in Aberdeen, offering diverse landscapes from rugged coastlines to stunning mountain ranges. This comprehensive guide shows how to complete this journey in an electric vehicle.

Day 1: Aberdeen to Fraserburgh

Start in Aberdeen, exploring key attractions while charging:

• Maritime Museum
• Marischal College
• Tolbooth Museum

Follow the A90 coastline to Fraserburgh, stopping at:

• Balmedie Beach
• Newburgh Seal Beach
• Slains Castle (Dracula's inspiration)
• Peterhead Prison Museum
• Museum of Scottish Lighthouses

Day 2: Fraserburgh to Inverness

Key stops along the 98-mile stretch:

• Portknockie (dolphin watching)
• Elgin Cathedral
• Strathisla Distillery (oldest in Highlands)

Rapid charging locations:

• Tesco Extra, Elgin (7kW, 22kW, 50kW)
• Tesco Superstore, Forres (7kW, 22kW)
• Tesco Extra, Inverness (multiple locations)

Day 3: Inverness and Surroundings

Explore Inverness attractions:

• Cawdor Castle (Macbeth connection)
• Titanic Maritime Museum
• Cairngorms National Park activities
• Loch Ness

Return Journey Options:

1. Scenic route through Cairngorms via Crathie (~120 miles)
2. Coastal route retracing original path

Charging tips:

• Multiple rapid chargers available throughout the route
• Plan stops around meal breaks and attractions
• Use Pod Point network for reliable charging

This route proves that EV road trips are not only possible but enhance the experience by forcing strategic stops at Scotland's most beautiful locations.

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