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- Day 1 Take in the highlights of Scotland's capital.
- Day 2 Explore Fife & St Andrews.
- Day 3 Make Discoveries in Dundee.
- Day 4 Head north to Aberdeen.
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- The Royal Yacht Britannia. The Royal Yacht Britannia is a British royal ship that served as the official traveling residence of the British Monarchy between 1954 and 1997.
- Portobello Beach. Portobello Beach is one of Scotland’s most popular beaches, located on the east coast of Edinburgh. The beach stretches for two miles and overlooks the Firth of Forth, offering stunning views across the east coast of Scotland.
- Prestongrange Museum. Prestongrange Museum is an award-winning museum in Prestonpans, on the east coast of Scotland. It is home to a wide variety of historical buildings, and has recreated a traditional Scottish village which is surrounded by many interesting attractions.
- Gullane Beach. Gullane is a charming coastal town in East Lothian, Scotland. The town’s most notable feature is the stunning Gullane Beach, which stretches three miles along the Firth of Forth and is one of the most popular beaches on the east coast of Scotland.
- How to Reach The North Coast 500
- The NC 500 Route
- Accommodation on The East Coast NC500
- Inverness Capital of The Highlands
- Places to Visit Between Inverness and Dornoch
- Places to Visit Between Dornoch and Wick
- Places to Visit Between Wick and John O’Groats
- Places to Visit Between John O’Groats and Thurso
If you are travelling from abroad the two main Scottish airports are Glasgow and Edinburgh. There is a great selection of car hire companies at both locations and it’s around 3hrs drive to Inverness, the start of NC500. We recommend booking ahead online to ensure availability and for the best prices. There’s also a small airport in Inverness which ...
We want to provide detailed information about what the NC500 East coast section has to offer without overwhelming you with too much information about the entire circuit. Our route will take us along the East Coast NC500 starting in the capital of the Highlands, Inverness, and heading anti-clockwise. Our road trip finishes in Thurso, the northernmos...
There are a large number of places to stay as you travel up. We suggest taking your time to cover the NC500 East Coast and spreading the trip out over 3-5 days (at least!). So why not spend your first night in Inverness? We’ve stayed at the centrally locatedPentahotel (known as the B&B hotel now) as well as the Ardentorrie Guest House (pic above) b...
Spending the night in Inverness will allow you to explore this compact city by foot and discover some of its highlights. Check out the castle, take a wander along the River Ness, pick up some goodies at the Victorian market or take to your bike and join an Inverness bike tour. If you are searching for a bed for the night or an excellent restaurant,...
Let the roadtrip begin! After spending some time exploring all that Inverness has to offer, it’s time to hit the road and discover the first stage of the East Coast section of the NC500, heading anti-clockwise. You will have the choice to head west towards Beauly and follow the official NC500 route or alternatively you can join the A9 at the Longma...
Big Burn Walk
Just a short 15-minute drive north from Dornoch and you’ll reach the coastal town of Golspie. You can’t miss it as the A9 runs right through the town. There are two main attractions worth visiting here – the stunning Dunrobin Castle (see below) and the wonderful Big Burn Walk (perfect if you’re looking to stretch your legs after some driving). There is a dedicated car park on the left, just after you leave Golspie, heading north. The walking route is well signposted and the path runs right ne...
Dunrobin Castle
Dunrobin is perhaps the ultimate fairy tale castle of the Scottish Highlands. The castle is impossibly beautiful with its stunning French style architecture, formal gardens and sea views. There are many events held here throughout the year including a brilliant classic car rally in August and the awesome pipe band competition in April. Once your entrance ticket has been purchased at reception, you can explore most of the fascinating interior, the stunning gardens and the fabulous falconry dis...
Golspie Coastal Walk
This is one of our family’s favourite coastal walks in Sutherland: it takes in an ancient ford, a stunning castle and open sea views. The best place to park is on Duke Street, just off the A9 as you leave Golspie travelling north. Walk over the little foot bridge, next to the ford and then hop over a farm stile and you are now right next to the sea. Continue to head north on the coastal path following the rocky beach on your right. After about 2km you will find yourself next to an impressive...
Castle Sinclair Girinigoe
About 3 miles north of the town of Wick, in the southernmost section of Sinclair’s Bay, is the impressive remains of Castle Sinclair Girnigoe. The castle is thought to be the earliest seat of Clan Sinclair and actually consists of two castles, Castle Sinclair and Castle Girinigoe. Castle Girinigoe was constructed first around 1490 by William Sinclair (2nd Earl of Caithness), while legend has it that the 4thEarl of Caithness (George Sinclair) imprisoned his own son in the walls, until he died...
Sinclair’s Bay
This unspoilt, clean sandy beach is a brilliant stop off on your way to John O’Groats after leaving Wick. The southern section, known as Reiss beach, is a fantastic place to stroll on a summer’s evening in the almost endless golden light. Parking is a not a problem thanks to the large carpark. It’s a very short detour from the main NC500 route (A99) – turn right at the sign for Wick golf club. Exploring the beach is a pleasure, there is a strong chance you will spot seals and other marine lif...
Keiss Castle
The romantic ruins of Keiss Castle are also situated in Sinclair’s Bay, a gorgeous white sandy beach, backed by grassy dunes (see above). Keiss Castle was created in the sixteenth century, by George Sinclair (the Earl of Caithness) and followed the classic Tower House design. It proved to be an excellent stronghold, especially as it was constructed right on a sea cliff, making any attack challenging. The castle fell into disrepair following a clan dispute over land, which was only resolved af...
So, you’ve now made it to the most northernly inhabited settlement in the UK and you’ve taken the obligatory selfie next to the white sign. The next section will concentrate on things to do between John O’Groats and Thurso. It’s time to head west and discover the northern coast of Scotland.
See map below. To look for Scotland east coast hotels, guest houses and cottages - see the resort pages. Transportation. The east coast of Scotland is well served by the road network - the A9 serves most of the area and is a good through route to the far north.
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May 21, 2023 · I’m here to tempt you up the east coast of Scotland. This region features an epic castle trail , my favourite castle, the Queen’s holiday residence , the town where Kate & Wills met, plus access to beautiful beaches, as well as distilleries, galleries and museums.
