North Coast 500 and more
Scotland | Sep 11 - Sep 24, 2025

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Nina L.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025

Our trip to Scotland to drive the North Coast 500 was a journey filled with stunning landscapes, quaint villages, ancient castles, historic landmarks, pubs, distilleries, friendly people and terrific accommodations.

Shout out experiences: the Croft Cafe and the Highland Cows, The Royal Yacht Britannia, Culloden

Hotel Reviews
The Mey Hotel
Thurso

Quiet and friendly. Hosts were amazing and so was the food!

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Bonnie Haven
Lairg

Host was lovely and accommodations very comfortable. Continental breakfast was lovely.

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Shieldaig Lodge Hotel
Gairloch

Picture yourself staying at a Victorian Hunting lodge on 26,000 acres on a loch. Stunning.

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Plockton Inn Hotel
Ross-shire

Quaint village hotel, excellent food and lively pub.

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Dannie was very helpful and genuine.
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Room was comfy. Bathroom was ok.
Knockendarroch Hotel
Pitlochry

Charming 1880's home turned into a hotel. Amazing gourmet meal. Excellent breakfast.

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The Sands Hotel

Seemed to be a bit run down.

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Kind of out of the way, especially if you were needing to catch a ferry early the next day.
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Local specialist: Jane Davey