Scotland is a country that possesses enormous diversity despite its small size, and the country can only truly be understood if you can explore it from top to bottom.
That's why it's such a great idea to rent a car - thanks to Scotland's scale, you won't have to worry about expensive petrol costs monopolizing your holiday expenses and you'll enjoy the leisure of visiting where you want, when you want.
Whether you're interested in seeing bonnie Scotland's hills and glens or are more excited by the prospect of picturesque Edinburgh, renting a car will ensure you can see all the best highlights of Scotland.
For example, if you land in Glasgow, you can spend a few days soaking up the commercial atmosphere of Scotland's largest city, enjoying a vibrant nightlife and elegant dining scene before picking up your car and heading north.
An unmistakable must-see of Scotland is, of course, Loch Ness - where Jurassic monster Nessie is said to live.
You can take a tour on the loch itself by heading on the daily boat trips, which end up at Urquhart Castle, a gorgeous historic ruin packed with fascinating insight into the area's past.
From Loch Ness, you can spend the night in adjoining city Inverness, which is traditionally seen as the gateway city separating Scotland's lowlands from its highlands.
Quaint Inverness is a gorgeous city with wonderful streets and attractions, as well as plenty of excellent bars.
Heading further north, you can drive up to John O'Groats, Scotland's reputed most northerly mainland spot - though the genuine highest point is actually a few miles away from this.
If you're really in the mood for continuing upwards, car ferries leave daily to the Orkney Islands.
However, if it's time to start the return journey, head west for some of the most astounding mountain scenery in the world.
Scotland is famous for its jagged mountains and dynamic landscapes, and the west coast is the perfect position from which to view them.
You'll also land in Fort William, a coastal town where you can scale Scottish mountain Ben Nevis.
Finally, drive back east towards Edinburgh, Scotland's buoyant capital.
Home of Edinburgh Castle, several gorgeous hills, the Royal Mile and Princes Street, Edinburgh has everything you could ever want from a city - and all packed into the space of just a few miles in circumference.
Scotland has much to offer and, with car rental Scotland will be a far more rewarding experience when you go.