Laurence and I have driven the full route several times and we have put together this guide to help others who are planning their own North Coast 500 road trip.We’ll explain the North Coast 500 route, what you can expect to see, the best time of year to plan a road trip, how many...
North Coast 500 (United Kingdom) Location United Kingdom Distance 830.5 km Description The NC500 is a route of 516 miles of stunning coastal scenery in the far north of Scotland.the raw and magnificent landscape it traverses has been shaped over thousands of years by geological forces,glaciers...
One of the most remote and yet most enviable places to visit on Scotland’s mainland is the majestic North Coast 500, aka the NC500. Rebranded as Scotland's Route 66 back in 2015, it is an area that promises sweeping sea views, gold sand beaches, and rugged mountains. If you would...
Discover the North Coast 500, 'Scotland's Route 66' - named one of the top coastal road trips in the world. Find route details, sights & stunning photos.
We have travelled Scotland’s North Coast 500 route numerous times in all conditions. It’s a spectacular route with epic scenery and a lot to see and do along the way. One of the more popular ways to experience the route, especially in summer, is to camp. This might be in a tent,...
Booking Accommodation on the North Coast 500 The North Coast 500 has become very popular in the last few years, even being labelled Scotland’s Route 66. Whilst this is great news for the local economies in this otherwise fairly remote part of the UK, it has also meant that it can be ...
When we had the opportunity to drive the North Coast 500, we jumped at the chance, we have always wanted to see the Scottish Highlands and this route takes you through the best of them. We love marking our map with must-see attractions, stocking up on snacks, putting together a playlist...
The US has Route 66. Australia, the Great Ocean Road. The Ring Road will take you around Iceland, and The Garden Route up the coast of South Africa. But what about in Scotland? Here, my friends, lies the North Coast 500. It’s a relatively new entry on the list of the world’s ...
August bank holiday 2018 gave the opportunity to ride the Scottish North Coast 500 route. Aberdeen Lambretta Club have put this riding event on a few times in the past, the last time being August bank holiday 2016. Although wanting to take part in 2016 I was unable to due to competing in...
This is the North Coast 500. And over every horizon, you find something surprising. On this tour, your driver-guide takes you to the best spots to sample the sumptuous seafood, admire amazing landscapes, and learn the legendary tales. ...