The NC500 starts in the northern city of Inverness, weaves along the west coast to Applecross and then takes you northwards towards the towns of Torridon and Ullapool. From there, you'll venture to some of the most northerly coastal points in Scotland, passing by Caithness and John o' Gro...
Royal Marine Hotel – Just a little farther up the East Coast is the Royal Marine Hotel which was voted one of the best places to stay in Britain. Just an hour from Inverness along the North Coast 500, this is a good place to make a base while exploring the east coast of Scotland. ...
The North Coast 500 route runs 516 miles to and from Inverness, forming a loop around the northern Highlands. So if you drive the full route, you’ll end up where you started which can be very convenient if you are flying in and out of Inverness or renting a car. However, you can o...
At the time of writing we know of one group bus tours along the NC500. Our recommended tour is this3-day tour from Invernessfrom Rabbie’s Travel. Further Reading for Planning your North Coast 500 trip Well, that pretty much sums up some of our favourite photography locations on the North...
Most people will start in Inverness. Known as the “Capital of the Highlands”, it is the first point of entry of any North Coast 500 itinerary. If you go anti-clockwise, you'll follow the east coast. This will take you up the most northerly point of the mainland United Kingdom. Fro...
Balblair is open for tours and tastings, and you can find out more and book your visithere. Clynelish Distillery Found around an hour’s drive north of Inverness,Clynelish Distilleryhas an interesting history. A distillery by the name of Clynelish was originally established on the site in 1819...
For whale watching, we’ve been told that Duncansby Head, Dunnet Bay, Strathy Point, Clachtoll Beach, and Stoer Lighthouse are popular spots for whale watchers as well as other marine animals. There are a number of wildlife boat tours you can take, including ones from Inverness, Cromarty,...
Nearest Airport: Aberdeen InvernessEdinburgh 46miles 58miles121miles Nearest Railway Station: Keith 12miles Nearest Beach: Portsoy Links 500m Nearest Pub/Restaurant: Shore Inn 50m Location description In the pretty conservation area of Portsoy Other activities Surfing Local events Scottish Traditional Boat...
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It’s also possible to add the North East 250 onto the North Coast 500 road trip by travelling east after Inverness or doing half of the route and then travelling to Inverness to go north and finishing the other half on the way back south. ...