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North Coast 500 Guide: Itineraries, Map, Places to Stay
The North Coast 500 is a 516-mile loop around the very top of mainland Scotland. It starts and finishes at Inverness Castle, passed Wester Ross, skirts the edge of Sutherland, crosses Caithness, and runs back down the Moray Firth to where it began.
Northern Lights on the Isle of Skye
The Isle of Skye is one of the best places in Scotland to see the northern lights. The island sits at around 57 degrees north - far enough up the country to fall within the auroral zone on nights of strong geomagnetic activity.
Pumpkin Picking in Scotland
Pumpkin patches have taken off in Scotland in a big way. No longer just about choosing the roundest orange squash, most farms now put on a full autumn show: hay bales, face painting, mazes, food trucks, and sometimes even spooky trails.
Secrets of the Scottish Borders
When most people think about Scotland’s coastline, they picture the wild west - sea lochs, mist-shrouded islands, winding roads that cling to cliffs
Slains Castle
A rugged clifftop ruin steeped in mystery, Slains Castle near Cruden Bay offers dramatic coastal views and a rich Gothic past. Believed to have inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula, it’s a must-visit for lovers of eerie history.
Smoo Cave - Scotland's dramatic sea cave
If Scotland was in the business of showing off, Smoo Cave would absolutely be one of its star performers.
Stac Pollaidh
Drive through the rugged heart of Assynt and one mountain will pull your eyes away from everything else - Stac Pollaidh
Stirling's festival & events
Throughout the year, the city comes alive with celebrations of history, music, food, and the arts, attracting both locals and visitors eager to experience Stirling’s unique charm.
The Aberdeenshire explorers
A family of 4, showing the best of Aberdeenshire and beyond
The best beaches on the NC500
The far north of Scotland has some of the finest beaches in Britain and almost none of the crowds. White sand, turquoise water, empty dunes, the occasional seal looking at you with vague interest
The Best Golf Stays in Scotland: Where to play and stay
Scotland and golf are inseparable. The game was born here, shaped by wild coastlines, rolling dunes, and a love of tradition.
The Best Views in Dundee – And How to Get There
This is a city that looks good from above — and once you know where to go, it’s full of big sky moments and unexpected perspectives.
The history of Edinburgh Castle
The history of Edinburgh Castle begins over 2,000 years ago, with evidence of human habitation on Castle Rock dating back to the Iron Age.
The Lecht
For many Scots, the Lecht means one thing: snow. The moment winter arrives and the temperatures begin to drop, eyes turn towards the Cairngorms to see whether the slopes are turning white.
The most beautiful scenery on the NC500
People drive the NC500 for scenery you won’t find elsewhere: mountains rising from sea lochs, white sand beaches, empty moorland, seabird-covered cliffs, and light that shifts every ten minutes.