Destination NC500

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The highlights of the route for many people are the scenic views along the coast and the feeling of “being away” from it all for a while. If you are traveling from outside the UK you will need to make sure you check the laws and guidelines (papers, vaccinations, quarantine) for bringing a dog into the UK as it differs depending on the country of origin. Laurence personally favors the western side for landscape photography, but we found great photography spot throughout the route.

So staying in Achiltibuie the night before your trip would be recommended (or Ullapool which is about a 40-45 minute drive away). Please read our road safety section as there is some useful advice for driving the route, what roads to avoid if you are in a motorhome, campervan or caravan and how to drive along single track roads. Experience More with Dunnet Bay Distillers Are you embarking on a North Coast 500 adventure this Summer?It is definitely a place that you can bring your dog, but a dog will limit some of the places you can visit or stay. I have just started planning my trip for end of may and I will definitily foloow all your suggestions!

Anyway, hope the above helps and just let us know if you have any further questions as you plan your trip to Scotland. Venture off the path less travelled, explore Highland villages, coastal towns and the rugged countryside of the North Highlands. If you make a purchase using one of these links it means we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. During that time we had 2 bad days (snowed all day, roads uncleared, stayed inside) and 1 especially nice and sunny day. So emerging from 3 years of lockdown, we felt no inclination to go anywhere but scotland and applecross.Many of the indoor and paid attractions (museums, castles, guided tours, gardens) along the route do not allow pets. g., a museum or attraction only open 3 days a week or a restaurant only open on weekends for dinner). If you plan to rent a car in another country, please check your rental agreement as bringing a car to Scotland may be against your car’s rental terms (particularly any ferry crossings). The NC500 is a mainly coastal route that goes through small villages and rural areas in a sparsely populated area of northern Scotland. Obviously, the best time to drive the North Coast 500 is the time you have available, and if you need to set out at a less than opportune time of the year, just be prepared and be flexible.