Why this motorway service station is the best in Scotland
Cairn Lodge on the M74, which connects the M8 with Southern Scotland, was named alongside other well-known service stations, including Tebay Services on the M6 in the Northwest of England.
Introducing its ranking, consumer watchdog Which? said: "Four years after our last motorway services survey, your responses still paint a bleak picture of a network blighted by dated and inadequate service areas, many of which are filthy.
"And while the motorway you're travelling on limits your options, our survey of thousands of members, rating nearly 90 service stations, revealed that stopping a few junctions earlier or later could make all the difference to what you'll find when you pull in."
Cairn Lodge was named alongside other service stations in the UK, including Tebay on the M6 (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Why Cairn Lodge on the M74 is the 'best' motorway service station in Scotland
Discussing Cairn Lodge, Scotland's "best" motorway service station, Which? praised it for its "high-quality" food and great accessibility.
The watchdog said: "Scotland's best motorway service station is also a Westmorland Family offering, offering the same high-quality food and drink the franchise is famous for.
"The menu is typically full of crowd pleasers, whether you're starting your road trip with a hot Scottish breakfast, or stopping off for a dinner of freshly cooked lasagne or battered fish and chips."
Cairn Lodge was praised for its 'high-quality' food and great accessibility (Image: Getty Images)
It added: "There's also a deli counter if you're in a rush – and it wouldn't be a Westmorland Family establishment without a farm shop selling speciality produce from more than 100 producers, local and from across Scotland.
"With four stars for its shops, facilities and accessibility and convenience, Cairn Lodge will set you up well for the journey ahead.
"It's also one of the few stations that scored three for its prices – the highest we saw in this survey."
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