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Scotland Itinerary: 5, 7 and 10-Day Trip Plans
Planning a Scotland trip comes down to three decisions: how many days you have, which regions to focus on, and how much you want to drive.
Smoo Cave - Scotland's dramatic sea cave
A sea cave with a waterfall inside it, on the edge of Durness village. Free to enter, £15 for the boat tour to the inner chamber, and half an hour to an hour well spent on the north coast.
The best beaches on the NC500
The best beaches on the NC500 are Mellon Udrigle, Balnakeil and Achmelvich for white sand and clear water, Dunnet Bay for families and surfers. All sixteen, in the order you reach them driving clockwise.
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.
The NC500 in winter: what is open, what is shut and how to plan it
You can drive the NC500 in winter. Expect six and a half hours of daylight in December, shut castles, a Bealach that closes in snow, and empty roads. Here is what is open, month by month, from the operators.
The NC500 with a dog: dog-friendly stays, beaches, hire and the rules
The NC500 is one of the easiest road trips in Britain to do with a dog: no beach bans, most pubs and campsites say yes, and Inverness hire firms take dogs free. Here is where you can and cannot go.
Things to Do in Scotland: The Essential Guide
Scotland packs an enormous amount into a small country: castles and lochs, mountains and islands, two great cities and some of the best road trips in Europe.
Top 5 places to visit on the Isle of Skye
The Isle of Skye is one of those places that feels almost otherworldly, like stepping into a land where rugged natural beauty and deep, ancient history merge seamlessly.
Travel Scotland by public transport
With efficient train services, scenic bus routes, and even ferries connecting remote islands, Scotland is accessible without the need for a car.
West Highland Way
The West Highland Way is Scotland’s most famous long-distance trail. Stretching 96 miles (154 km) from the edge of Glasgow to the foot of Ben Nevis in Fort William
Where to stay on the NC500: accommodation guide
Where to stay on the NC500: the overnight stops that make the loop work, what to book first, and hotels, B&Bs, pods and cottages section by section.
Wildlife on the NC500: Dolphins, Puffins, Eagles & More
The far north of Scotland holds some of the densest concentrations of wildlife in Britain. The NC500 runs through the habitats: ancient native pinewood, exposed cliffs, raised beaches, machair, and the open hill country of Sutherland and Caithness.