TRAVEL GUIDES

North Coast 500

Although this app is based on Scotland’s epic 500-mile road trip, you don’t need to be driving the whole route to make use of it. A consummate companion to the Highlands, the app allows you to build your own tour. There are whole catalogues of beaches, viewpoints, ruins, towns and more to scroll through, and the interactive maps make planning really simple. Free to use

searchforsites

With more than 31,000 locations, from Club sites to wild camping spots, this is one of the most popular apps for planning a trip or finding somewhere to stay while you’re on the road. Sites can be filtered by what you need and you can download maps. Useful features include websites and phone numbers for campsites, reviews from other travellers and sites across Europe. £6 per year

Tripadvisor

The perfect one-stop shop for all things travel, built on user reviews. Whether you’re in a small town or a huge city, Tripadvisor has data to direct your travels. Hundreds of reviews and pictures give you an idea of the places and you can explore by area. Must-see museums or tantalising restaurants can be saved and viewed on a map. Free to use

Wikicamps

Carry the camping world in your pocket with Wikicamps. From sites to attractions, Elsan stations to water points, all of the pit-stops you could need are plotted clearly on a handy interactive map. Locations are rated by users and list toilets, BBQ areas and dog-friendly sites. You can filter results, download maps, and even tune your TV with the satellite dish pointer! 89p to download