Driving Lessons in Scotland

Scotland's directory includes 225 driving schools and 934 independent driving instructors across the region, giving learners extensive choice wherever they're based. Lesson prices vary considerably, from £27 to £54.50 per hour, with an average of £42. Female driving instructors are available at 37 schools, and there are 208 independent female driving instructors throughout Scotland. Pass rates at nearby test centres range from 36.4% at Dunfermline to 58.1% at Lanark, so it's worth considering which centre your instructor uses for tests.

£42
average price
225
driving schools
934
independent instructors
11
test centres

Driving lessons in Scotland

225 driving schools and 934 independent instructors.

Don't mind who teaches you?

Fill in the form and we'll find an available instructor.

934 instructors across Scotland · Free · Takes less than a minute

Showing 1–20 of 1,159 driving schools and independent instructors in Scotland.

Sean O'Neill

Sean O'Neill

Manual

From £40/hr

Hi everyone. I'm SeanO. A Manual Driving Instructor based in Dundee. I'm here to help you become a good and safe driver and help you pass your driving test. Everyone is different and unique so therefor your lessons will be specially tailored to how you learn and what you need to learn at that time. I'm happy to be as flexible as possible and will do all I can to help you. If you have any questions please reach out.

EveningsWeekends
Dundee, Broughty Ferry, MonifiethView instructor
Streets Ahead Aberdeen

Streets Ahead Aberdeen

Manual and automatic

5(104)
10hrs for £600

Grade A instructor offering 90-minute lessons at £62 (manual) or £72 (automatic), with block deals from £360 for 6 lessons. Intensive courses available from £1,400 to £2,800 depending on hours, and early morning slots available for learners needing to fit lessons around work or college.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
13 Ashdale Dr, Westhill AB32 6LPView school
ProScot

ProScot

Manual and automatic

5(7)95% pass rate
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

95% pass rate, 35% above the national average, with over 1,000 students passing annually. From £40/hour for manual lessons or £43/hour for automatic driving lessons, plus 10-hour block deals from £390 (manual) or £420 (automatic). Intensive courses available, with a current offer of two lessons for the price of one, saving up to £45.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
76 Hill St, Monifieth, Dundee DD5 4DGView school
Edinburgh Driving Academy

Edinburgh Driving Academy

Manual

5(4)
From £50/hr10hrs for £500

Grade A qualified instructors with extensive experience teaching international learners to pass the UK driving test. £50/hour or £500 for a 10-hour block, with Pass Plus courses available at £300 per block. Patient, calm approach focused on building confidence through individually structured lessons.

87 Wester Broom Dr, Corstorphine, Edinburgh EH12 7RGView school
KCM Driving Tuition

KCM Driving Tuition

Manual

5(2)
From £44/hr10hrs for £420Save £20

Grade A instructor Kenny Menzies brings 38 years of driving training experience and consistently high pass rates to every lesson. Specialising in intensive courses, motorway driving, and theory test preparation, with modern vehicles fitted with dual controls and Pass Plus courses also available.

Intensive
20 Limeview Cres, Glenburn, Paisley PA2 8NZView school
Learn to Pass

Learn to Pass

Manual

5(1)
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

Diane Ferrier has been instructing full-time since 2014 with an excellent first-time pass rate, including 20 out of 25 pupils passing on their first attempt in her opening year. At £40 per hour or £380 for a 10-hour block, lessons are tailored to each learner's pace, with Pass Plus courses also available for insurance discounts.

Female Instructors
CarnoustieView school

Big T Driving School

Manual

5
From £45/hr10hrs for £435Save £15

Specialists in nervous and anxious learners, with a patient, professional approach tailored to individual stress levels. £45/hour for 1.5-hour lessons or £90 for 2-hour sessions (the most popular option), with a 10-hour block at £435 offering significant savings. Polish-language instruction also available.

Speaks Polish
Pilton Ave, Edinburgh EH5 2LAView school
GRID Driving School

GRID Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.9(31)
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

Scotland's premier driving school with a focus on building confidence and road safety awareness through tailored lessons at your own pace. £40 per hour for single lessons or £38 per hour within block bookings (10 hours for £380), with flexible payment at lesson time rather than upfront deposits. Students praise the patient, encouraging instructors for helping them pass first time, particularly through intensive courses for those lacking confidence before their test.

Intensive
23 Darvel Ave, Kilmarnock KA3 6FWView school
Transformers School of Motoring

Transformers School of Motoring

Manual and automatic

4.7
From £42/hrBlock bookings available

Named Driving School of the Year 2024 by GoRoadie, Transformers School of Motoring focuses on building confidence alongside driving skills with patient, professional instruction. Many students pass on their first attempt, supported by tailored lessons and a calm learning environment. Book online for course blocks, intensive courses, or gift vouchers.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
15 Tollcross Rd, Glasgow G31 4UGView school
Able Driving Skool

Able Driving Skool

Manual

4(37)
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

Over 35 years' experience with experienced male and female instructors, no trainee instructors employed. £40/hour for standard lessons, £195 for a 5-hour block or £390 for 10 hours; intensive courses from £900 (20 hours) to £1,350 (30 hours). Particularly good with nervous learners, and lessons can be conducted in French if required.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale Instructors
Speaks French
1779 Paisley Rd W, Cardonald, Glasgow G52 3SSView school
GMH Driving School

GMH Driving School

Manual

From £45/hr10hrs for £430Save £20

A friendly, patient instructor offering structured weekly lessons tailored to each learner's pace, from nervous beginners to confident drivers. At £45/hour or £430 for a 10-hour block, you'll train in a brand new Hyundai Bayon and receive written progress notes after every lesson. Pass Plus courses also available, with theory support and test guidance included throughout.

Female Instructors
2 Armadale Pl, Glasgow G31 3ETView school
Kloska Driving School

Kloska Driving School

Manual

From £45/hr
27 MacKay Rd, Aberdeen AB12 5HSView school

Abed Salani

Manual

From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10
Intensive

Jedidiah Benaviharuchot

Manual

From £40/hr

Iain Davidson

Manual

From £45/hr

Christopher Mulholland

Manual

From £40/hr

Alan Taylor

Manual

From £40/hr
Roadcraft Driver Coaching

Roadcraft Driver Coaching

Manual and automatic

5(346)
From £42/hr

Independently rated as one of Perth's top three driving schools since 2015, with a team of eight instructors serving the area. Lessons at 90 minutes for £63 or 2 hours for £84, with flexible scheduling across weekdays, weekends, and evenings to suit your routine.

EveningsWeekends
Scoonieburn Hill, Perth PH2 8DPView school
Your Pass Driving School

Your Pass Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(187)
From £45/hr

Award-winning school recognised as Top 3 in Fife for five consecutive years, with 173 five-star Google reviews highlighting patient instructors and excellent pass rates. Weekday lessons at £45/hour, evenings and weekends at £50/hour, with flexible 60, 90, or 120-minute sessions available. Free online video library and podcast support your learning journey.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale Instructors
1 Castlandhill Rd, Rosyth, Dunfermline KY11 2PYView school
Andrews Driving School

Andrews Driving School

Manual

5(172)
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

20+ years of experience with an exemplary pass rate and modern tuition approach. £40 per hour for standard or intensive lessons, or £380 for a block of 10 lessons. Semi-intensive courses available to prepare for your test in as little as 5-6 weeks, plus Pass Plus courses for newly qualified drivers.

Intensive
93 E Bankton Pl, Livingston EH54 9DDView school
Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in Scotland?

Most learners pay £40–£45 an hour. Under £40 is a good deal, over £50 is at the higher end.

Typical
£43
Most pay
£40–£45
Schools
£25–30
3
£30–35
2
£35–40
12
£40–45
57
£45–50
28
£50–55
7

Based on prices from 109 driving schools in Scotland.

Intensive courses in Scotland

Want to pass fast?

81 Scotland schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Scotland Test Centres and Pass Rates

Results vary a lot across the 11 centres here. Lanark and East Kilbride lead with pass rates of 58%, and Livingston isn't far behind at 56%, with the best automatic pass rate at 48%. All three sit well above Britain's average pass rate of 50%. Dunfermline, at 36%, ranks among the lowest 5% of centres in Britain. Waits differ too, from about 1½ months at Airdrie to about 5½ months at East Kilbride, so a top pass rate can mean a long wait. The best fit is usually the centre near where you learn, as long as it isn't one of the weakest.

58%

Lanark

1,914 tests taken · typical wait 4½ months
Manual pass rate60.4%
Automatic pass rate47.1%
58%

East Kilbride

1,976 tests taken · typical wait 5½ months
Manual pass rate60.4%
Automatic pass rate46.0%
56%

Livingston

2,997 tests taken · typical wait 2 months
Manual pass rate58.0%
Automatic pass rate47.6%
51%

Grangemouth

3,761 tests taken · typical wait 5 months
Manual pass rate52.4%
Automatic pass rate40.0%
50%

Bishopbriggs

6,186 tests taken · typical wait 5 months
Manual pass rate52.6%
Automatic pass rate41.7%
47%

Airdrie

4,599 tests taken · typical wait 1½ months
Manual pass rate48.1%
Automatic pass rate44.6%
47%

Glasgow (Baillieston)

10,428 tests taken · typical wait 4½ months
Manual pass rate49.9%
Automatic pass rate40.9%
43%

Stirling

2,747 tests taken · typical wait 3 months
Manual pass rate44.5%
Automatic pass rate33.7%
42%

Hamilton

6,112 tests taken · typical wait 4½ months
Manual pass rate44.2%
Automatic pass rate34.5%
42%

Edinburgh (Currie)

6,202 tests taken · typical wait 4½ months
Manual pass rate43.6%
Automatic pass rate36.0%

Areas in Scotland