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Glencoe to Skye Itinerary
If Scotland had a greatest hits album, the road from Glencoe to Skye would be track one.
How Long Does the NC500 Take to Drive?
7 days is perfect. Five days will get you round if you accept long driving days and limited stops. Three days is possible but we don't recommend it. Ten days is ideal if you want to take your time, add detours, or include walking/ other activities.
NC500 Family Activities Guide
The NC500 Family Activities Guide is built for families travelling the route with children and teens, whether you’re tackling it clockwise, anti-clockwise, or in bite-sized sections. It goes beyond the obvious and focuses on things families actually ask for: hands-on activities, adventure days, creative spaces, indoor options for wet weather, and reliable stops that break up long drives.
NC500 Route Map: The Full Loop, Section by Section
The NC500 is a 516-mile loop around the far north of Scotland, starting and ending at Inverness Castle. On paper it is a single signed route.
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.
Scotland through literature
Scotland, a land of rugged beauty, sweeping glens, and mysterious lochs, has been a muse for some of the greatest writers in history.
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
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 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 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.