Discover the North Coast 500 & Orkney - Turas ~ the art of travel

The romance, history and scenic grandeur of the Scottish Highlands offer the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable driving tour. 

Spend your first evening in Inverness, capital town of the Highlands, and discover some of the local attractions. If you arrive early enough, you might like to take a cruise on the legendary waters of Loch Ness, or visit Culloden Battlefield and nearby Clava Cairns.

Then set out on the North Coast 500 route to explore the unique, awe-inspiring scenery of the North West Highlands with iconic mountains and idyllic beaches around every corner. Journey along the beautiful North coast and on to the magical Orkney Islands to discover coastal landscapes, wildlife aplenty, a poignant World War II history and a wealth of Neolithic sites which have been awarded UNESCO World Heritage Status, including Skara Brae and the Ring of Brodgar.

Finally return to Inverness via the contrasting North East coast, where ruined castles and abandoned clearance villages cling to the cliffs, stopping off at picturesque towns and world-famous distilleries along the way.

Sightseeing highlights at a glance

• Inverness; Loch Ness; Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns
• The Bealach na Ba mountain pass to Applecross
• Ardvreck Castle; Bone Caves; Handa Island; Smoo Cave
• Skara Brae; Ring of Brodgar; Standing Stones of Stenness
• The Italian Chapel; St Magnus Cathedral; Old Pulteney Distillery
• Stacks of Duncansby; Castle of Mey; John O'Groats
• Camster Cairns; Dunrobin Castle; Glenmorangie Distillery
• And so much more...!

View a sample itinerary for this trip.

What we do

At Turas we craft bespoke self-drive itineraries, with accommodation, which take you off the beaten track and let you have the trip of your dreams!

Or we can arrange for a knowledgeable, local driver-guide to escort you – either for your whole trip or just for a day's excursion.

With a wealth of local knowledge and connections, we offer a friendly, personal and professional service with great attention to detail.

Get in touch and we’ll plan and personalise the perfect trip for you, complete with sightseeing suggestions, restaurant recommendations and more.

Tailor-made travel

Our sample itineraries are simply to whet the appetite and all aspects can be adapted to match your requirements.

For example, you may prefer to start from Edinburgh or Glasgow, or to spend additional nights in a particular location. The route can be driven clockwise or anti-clockwise.

Accommodation can include B&Bs, country inns and boutique hotels, based on your preferences.

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