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Scotland's version of "Route 66," the North Coast 500 offers the road trip of a lifetime. Visitors can cruise the long open roads, explore the backroads, wander over the country dirt roads, and know that there is something beautiful around every corner.
Taking visitors through some of Scotland's finest coastal scenery, the route starts at Inverness and goes through Applecross, Torridon, Ullapool, Caithness, and so much more. There are so many amazing places to stop at and fun things to do see and do along the way, including surfing at Thurso, spotting dolphins from Chanonry Point, having a cool drink at the Black Isle Brewery, or exploring historic Dunrobin Castle.
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