[XamSquishy]

Hiya! I've been thinking about a staycation this year and have gone down a bit of a NC500 rabbit hole!

Has anyone ever driven this route before?? Wondering what your must-see moments were?

Thanks in advance :)

[Rolebama]

Must admit I'd never heard of it, but having checked out the website, I may well go for it. I will, however, wait for the warmer weather as I know how the temperatures, even in mid-Scotland, can drop dramatically one day to the next.

[XamSquishy]

@Rolebama Some of the sights are meant to be extraordinary, but you're absolutely right about the weather!! I believe there was hailstones in Glasgow today 🌨

[Beelzebub]

I grew up in that neck of the woods, so I can verify both the spectacular scenery and the unpredictable weather. FWIW I'd go in May. Often the best weather of the year, and too early for the midges.

I've read warnings about the stretches of road which remain single track. Be prepared to meet non-;locals who don't understand the concept of passing places, many of them driving large motorhomes which they are incapable of reversing.

[Drivingforfun]

Something I'm ashamed to say I learnt well after passing my test

Passing places are not just for passing a vehicle that you meet coming the opposite way

If someone comes up behind who seems to intend to drive faster than you, you should let them overtake you at a passing place

[Mark07]

If you're planning a trip to/around Scotland and looking for areas of natural beauty, you'll be spoilt for choice.

I imagine other community members will have some suggestions, but I'd recommend Aviemore (Cairngorms National Park) and Isle of Skye - Coral beach is stunning. The single track roads and passing places can be tiresome if you're used to dual carriage ways, but the stunning views will more than make up for it.

[Drivingforfun]

I have been tempted by a Scotland trip several times but keep going off the idea. I do love driving but get bored quickly - 3 hours to Yorkshire is enough of a drive for me and I imagine after the 8 hour journey to Scotland I’d be off driving for the rest of the holiday…

A shame as I could combine my love of whisky with that of driving on scenic country roads…..