A82

The A82 is a major road in Scotland, designated as an A-class trunk road. It runs from Glasgow to Inverness, passing through some of the country’s most famous Highland scenery. The route begins in Glasgow and heads northwest, skirting the edge of the central belt and along the shores of Loch Lomond before entering the Highlands. It traverses scenic areas including Glencoe and the Fort William region, passes near the Buachaille Etive Mor, and continues through the Great Glen toward Fort William, Fort Augustus, and Loch Ness, before finishing in Inverness. The road provides an important link for both local communities and long-distance traffic and is a popular corridor for tourism to outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, and climbing in the surrounding mountains, including Ben Nevis, Scotland’s highest peak.

The A82 is maintained by Transport Scotland. It is not a motorway and contains long sections of single carriageway, with occasional dual carriageway improvements in key bypassed towns or at junctions. The route supports access to rural communities and serves as a scenic alternative to more northerly or southerly routes across the Highlands.

Winter weather, snow, and landslides can cause closures or delays on parts of the route, particularly in higher or coastal sections. Despite seasonal disruptions, the A82 remains an essential trunk route and a well-known scenic drive for visitors to the Scottish Highlands.