Ballat Smithy Cottage is situated approximately 30 minutes by car from Glasgow and Stirling, and approximately 1 hour by car from Edinburgh. Guests arriving by air at Glasgow Abbotsinch (30 minutes), Glasgow Prestwick (75 minutes approx) or Edinburgh (1hour ) will find ample car hire options at the airports; car hire is also available at Stirling railway station. Guests driving to Scotland from England are likely to arrive via the M6 and M74 into Glasgow or the A1 into Edinburgh. The drive to the cottage from any of these arrival points offers an inspiring introduction to Scotland's glorious scenery.