In this first section we’ll try to answer the most common questions such as: what is the route, how many days do you need to drive the North Coast 500, when is the best time of year to drive the route, where should I stay along the NC500, how far ahead to starting booking, and...
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.
Something we loved about driving the North Coast 500 was the chance to stay in historic castles. There are many unique accommodations along the route from farmhouses, B&Bs, lighthouses, and luxury estates. Making our way up the East Coast towards the northernmost tip of Scotland, we stayed ...
The North Coast 500 is a driving route of – you guessed it – about 500 miles (800 kilometres) in northern Scotland. The route was created to promote the North Highlands and entice people to one of the more remote and less visited parts of Scotland. The official route, which covers prec...
This is especially true on the NC500 as most of the roads are either single carriageways or single-track roads. Read on for our top safety tips for driving the North Coast 500: 1. Give yourself time to stop and react Even if you’re used to driving, the driving conditions on the NC...
The North Coast 500 is Scotland’s iconic coastal route that covers over 500 miles of the stunning North Highlands. The route begins in Inverness, Capital City o…
If you’re planning on driving Scotland’s most famous driving route, the North Coast 500, you might also be wondering if there are any whisky distilleries on the North Coast 500. We’re delighted to be able to tell you that yes, there are a number of whisky distilleries along the route...
The North Coast 500 is the most popular road trip in Scotland and we’ve put together a comprehensive 7 day North Coast 500 itinerary to help drivers navigate this driving route. This detailed day-by-day 1 week North Coast 500 road trip itinerary covers
We’ve travelled the entirety of Scotland’s North Coast 500 driving route several times now, and we’ve stayed in a wide variety of accommodation along the way, from guesthouses to hotels – and even castles! One of the most popular forms of accommodation along the route, and one of our...
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,...