On our NC500 Classic self-drive tour discover the very best of Highland Scotland, from the rugged Cairngorms to the spectacular watery vistas of the west coast. Explore authentic fishing villages and savour the freshest of seafood on your own personalised journey.

Day 1

Edinburgh to Dunkeld

Delve into Scotland’s fascinating history in the footsteps of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce with a visit to its ancient capital, Stirling, or strike northwards reliving the magic of Outlander on your journey into the Highlands.

Day 2

Cairngorms National Park

Encounter Britain’s largest national park to reach the epicentre of malt whisky country and the Moray Firth. Pause for reflection at Culloden’s infamous battlefield or detour to picturesque Cromarty and the Black Isle en route for delightful Dornoch.

Day 3

Crossing Flow Country

An epic drive across one of Europe’s last great wildernesses and UNESCO World Heritage Site to the most remote and uninhabited corner of Britain’s mainland. Traverse this ice-scoured landscape in comfort at the wheel of your Land Rover.

Day 4

Exploring unspoilt Assynt

Raw and elemental, Assynt with its plethora of peaks, lochs and deserted beaches never disappoints. Be it on foot, on four wheels or on water, this is an outdoor playground like no other waiting to be explored.

Day 5

Classic coastal scenery

Sit back and enjoy the ride beside a truly superlative stretch of Scottish coastline, pivotal in World War II history. Famed for its sandy beaches, whitewashed cottages and glorious island views set against a jagged mountainous backdrop.

Day 6

Conquering the Bealach na Ba pass

Take on arguably the most classic drive of the NC500 by conquering the Bealach na Ba pass. Tick off Scotland’s most photographed castle, Eilean Donan, and Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest peak before retiring to Port Appin, a hidden gem on the west coast.

Day 7

Return to Edinburgh

Cruise back to ‘civilisation’ by taking either the ‘high road’ through Glencoe to drive the ‘Skyfall’ road in the tracks of James Bond or the ‘low road’ to the natural beauty of lush Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park where both routes meet.