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What stops to include on your NC500 adventure in Scotland

The NC500 is Scotland’s answer to Route 66, with just over 500 miles of stunning coastal scenery, white sand beaches and the cutest towns. You can do this route as fast or slow as you would like but we’d recommend taking your time as enjoying all it has to offer. We would recommend starting the…

Northwest Highlands Scotland Guide

Please note this article is part of a paid partnership with North Coast 500. Area The Northwest Highlands is home to some of Scotland’s most iconic and spectacular scenery. From mountains to lochs and white sand beaches, the landscape is incredibly diverse and beautiful. Where to stay: newton lodge Newton Lodge is located in the Assynt…

The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Scotland.

Are you looking for a blog to answer all of your questions for visiting the land of fairytale castles and the Loch Ness Monster? Well here it is, our ultimate guide to visiting Scotland. We have split the questions and answers into the following 4 sections; general, driving, location and accommodation. General Questions… When is…

Best road trips in Scotland 2020

Scotland has the most stunning scenery and landscapes and therefore it would be crazy not to enjoy a road trip here. We have put together our recommendations for the best road trips in Scotland from the magical Aberdeenshire Castle Trail to the Snow Roads Scenic Route in the Cairngorms. There’s something for everyone! 1. Glasgow to…

Unusual Places to stay in Scotland

Scotland is full of the most unique and quirky accommodation. From a colourful nordic style inn to a 12th century fairytale castle, we can’t wait to share with you the most unusual places to stay in Scotland. Rowallan old castle If you’ve always dreamed of sleeping in a Scottish castle we have good news for you. Believe…

Local tips for driving in Scotland for the first time

Driving in scotland can seem quite daunting, especially if you are from a country who drives on the opposite side of the road. So here are our local tips for driving in Scotland. 1. In the UK we drive on the left hand side of the road. 2. Chances are you will encounter many single-track…

Scotland NC500 route accommodation – John O’Groats Inn

Quick Look First Impression Did we teleport to the Faroe Islands? Area John O’Groats WI-FI Great Quirk Instagrammable In a nutshell Unique and colourful self-catering accommodation on the NC500 route Prices from £96 per night the location The Inn is situated in John O’Groats, an iconic stop on the NC500 route at the very north of mainland…