Highlands and Islands
North Coast 500 you said...? Ok then!
Well, some of it at least. In the summer of 2024 I (again!) rented a camper van from Roadsurfer and headed north!
I'd been to Scotland a few times before, but never further north than Edinburgh or Glasgow. I'd read a lot about the North Coast 500 route and was intrigued by what it had to offer. I sat down and planned my route, organised the van and set off. Obviously, this being Scotland, even though it was in July, I had to go ready for any weather - and it didn't let me down! However, even the rainy days didn't disappoint, and having the camper made even the wettest of nights, comfy and cosy!
A few highlights below. Let me know if you'd like any info on the places I stayed along the way. These photos include the mainland and the Isle of Skye.
Started off in John o'Groats Smoo Cave in Durness Sango Sands Oasis campsite - the views did not disappoint! 
Kylesku Bridge Wailing Widow Falls Hermit's Castle, Achmelvich Achmelvich Beach Stac Pollaidh About an hour's walk to the summit Again, nothing disappointing with the views! 
Eilean Donan Castle Mealt Falls Neist Point Neist Point Cardoness Castle
Cardoness Castle has a special place in my heart and I was delighted to be able to visit. My Gran was an artist and painted the castle many years ago. I remember the painting from my childhood hanging in our house so it was lovely to see it in person.
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