As luxury travellers around the world increasingly seek exceptional experiences, they are discovering that the most memorable journeys are not about where you go, but who you meet along the way. This September, The Peninsula Hotels is once again bringing its renowned hospitality beyond its doors and guiding an intimate group of motoring enthusiasts through the Scottish Highlands for six days of winding mountain passes, historic estates, and the kind of shared moments that turn fellow travellers into lasting connections with its newest iteration of The Peninsula Motoring Series, Scotland.
This marks the first time The Peninsula Motoring Series sets off in Europe, following successful drives in Asia (Japan) and North America (California, USA), in years prior. Beginning 21 September 2026, this exquisite drive will welcome a group of motoring enthusiasts for six days of spectacular driving, cultural exploration, and warm camaraderie in the Scottish Highlands. The itinerary is the newest addition to The Peninsula’s calendar of worldwide automotive events, which most recently celebrated The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best at The Peninsula Paris in late January.
“These driving experiences reflect our belief that luxury travel today is about depth, not distance,” said Kai Lermen, Senior Vice President, The Peninsula Signature Events. “When we bring The Peninsula to Scotland, we are not just organising a trip, we are fostering a global community of people who share a genuine passion for motoring, discovery, and authentic connection. Participants from our previous experiences tell us that years later, they remain in touch with the friends they made on these journeys. We are creating memories that stay with you long after the road ends.”
Sublime Castles, Majestic Vistas
Beginning at The Peninsula London, where participants will meet, dine, and share stories with their fellow travellers, The Peninsula Motoring Series, Scotland invites enthusiasts to discover the dramatic beauty of the Scottish Highlands. Following a visit to the city’s Royal Automobile Club, a flight to Edinburgh delivers guests to the famed Gleneagles estate, where they will encounter the splendid, classic and era-specific vehicles that will be their transport for the rest of the itinerary.
Designed for an intimate group, the six-day expedition winds northward along Highland passes, coastal stretches, and quiet glens, discovering some of Scotland’s most breathtaking terrain—the mountains, forests, and mystical lochs of Cairngorms National Park, and the dramatic, elevated Applecross Pass with its sweeping views. Days are spent on exhilarating roads, with pauses for lunch at traditional inns. Guests will enjoy a three-night stay at an exclusive historic estate, surrounded by gardens and woodland. Local produce, regional specialities, and Scotland’s whisky heritage are woven throughout, with opportunities to explore charming villages, and take part in time-honoured pursuits like falconry, archery, axe-throwing, and Scotch-tasting.
The Peninsula Motoring Series Around the World
From 10 – 12 August 2026, The Peninsula Motoring Series, California (commonly known as The Quail Rally) will return to California’s Monterey Peninsula for its 29th year, one of the most anticipated highlights of Monterey Car Week. This stunning three-day excursion lets motorists experience some of California’s most thrilling driving routes along the cliffs of Big Sur and the redwood-carpeted slopes of the Santa Cruz Mountains. It also provides VIP entry to exclusive Monterey Car Week activities, like driving opportunities on the classic circuit at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca; and attendance at The Peninsula’s classic car and luxury lifestyle showcase, The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering.
In 2027, The Peninsula Motoring Series, Japan will return for its latest edition, once again inviting participants to discover the country’s cultural and automotive contrasts. The journey follows the success of the inaugural 2025 drive, which took guests through dramatic landscapes and immersive cultural experiences, culminating at an exclusive racing venue. The 2027 experience promises to build on this foundation with fresh discoveries and unforgettable moments.
