45 MUST SEE Places When Doing the NC500 Scotland Road Trip | Best Stops on the North Coast 500

In September 2023, I spent 6 weeks touring Scotland and the North Coast 500. Although I didn't get to see everything I wanted, I did see a lot, and in this video, I share with you 45 of the best stops on this must-do road trip.

I hope it helps you plan your adventure!

If there are any stops I've missed that you think need to be in this video, please comment below.

00:00 Introduction
01:15 Near Inverness
04:15 East Coast
10:42 North Coast
13:33 West Coast
19:15 Isle of Skye
20:49 Near Glencoe
23:27 Outro

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[johnscott]

Doing a great job, just found your site today, really well presented, many thanks

[NZmyBackyard]

My first ancestor to NZ was from Wales. I love the UK, but have accepted I may never get there. Thanks to you and Winston this content gives a glimpse of such beautiful places to visit online. Thank you! Merry Christmas to you all.

[waynebolton]

one of my best holidays was the NC500 you missed a really nice place to stay, Achmelvich beach it has got a white sand beach with crystal clear water aslo a camp site to stay on with a chippy on site that sells the best haggis.

[tomolitravels]

Very good and many thanks. My suggestion-The Commando Memorial at Spean Bridge.

[OldTrancer]

Great video Roz and thanks for the tips. Especially to eating places.
I noticed a couple of view points missed:
Dunnet Head – 30 mins from John o’ Groats. This is the actual most northerly point of the UK.
Neist point and Lighthouse view on the Isle of Skye. Best looking lighthouse in Scotland and I think it is also the most westerly point of the UK. Stunning viewpoint. If you have the weather.

[tdc-forever]

Nice content & structure. It gives me some idea's for my trip in September's.

TC & have fun.😊

[janettesinclair]

My heart was in my mouth when I saw your wee dog going under the railing onto the cliff edge (fairly near the beginning - maybe Whaligoe viewpoint). Thankfully he didn't come to harm.

[ber]

It's a great video, Roz, full of useful information and ideas, Thank you 😊X

[weemark]

Love seeing these places.
I personally would stay in two or three places, as a base. Ullapool for maybe 3 nights due to having many great places to eat. (Don’t go to the tourist trap…..The Seaforth, it’s £££)
Live local music, on certain nights.
I did a boat trip from Kyleshu to the waterfall (Kyle shu)
The Belach na Ba, is stunning, I had a gorgeous veiw from my 350 Royal Enfield. Only down side was the obnoxious camper van driver, who had no clue, about giving way, and forced this lady to reverse back, when the passing place was right at his left. So he was told, lol, by several drivers 😅.
Smoo cave is awesomely beautiful. Not done the waterfalls too much of a hike for my hip.
Lochcarron is gorgeous too, nice meal in the hotel.
Great guide for people who wish to visit.😊

[EnglishmanvsSpanish]

Some great tips there Roz. Im taking my best mate and furry friend Spud around there this year in my van. I'm planning on kipping in the van and wild camping mostly with a couple of pre booked campsites along the way. Your video has got me really fired up! Thanks x

[Reflektologist]

brilliant video...very informative...direct and clearly presented...defo going next year in our campervan(van-bea)gona go back and watch your channel now👍

[galaxywhispers]

Hi Roseanna great video. After seeing this I’m definitely going to Scotland for my next UK holiday! 🙂

[muzza]

On the north coast I would recommend Torisdale Bay & Farr Bay and strathnaver muesum.

[chrisirving]

Great video, very informative. We are doing the NC 500 next week for the first time. Your list will be very useful. Thanks.😉

[MrHitchhicker]

I have been to Lochinver Larder this May and devoured those tasty pies at Clashnassie Falls. The scottish northcoast has the most impressive scenery I have ever seen

[AndyMallalieu]

Great video Roz. Heading up in June for our first time and this has really helped with planning the trip. Thanks : )

[frankhughes]

Started following you as it reminds me of my time in my camper Millie and her replacement trips.. I left UK in 2016 after a divorce to live in Spain. So watching helps me to remember some good times in the UK .. thanks for your video/podcasts and be safe ... Ps how's Winston's leg injury 🤕

[fishermansbuddy]

Oh how valuable, will do this route places to see, I've probably missed otherwise

[andrewmcmahon]

I'm following your plan right now.. Staying at Thurso tonight....::

[Tortured-soul]

Eas a’ Chual Aluinn Is Gaelic for waterfall of the beautiful tresses 😊