Scotland’s most famous road trip takes in 500 miles around the north coast of Scotland taking in some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. From Inverness to Dunnet Head, Durness to Applecross, the North Coast 500 is a road-tripping route which takes you around the far north of Scotland.

The North Coast 500 (Or NC500 for short) is a stunning 500-mile coastal road trip in Scotland that takes you around the Highlands and Isles. Starting in Inverness, the route features dramatic cliff-top drives along the North Coast, idyllic white-sand beaches of the Hebrides, historic fishing villages, castles and remote inland glens.