How long does it take to drive Route 500 Scotland?

Our advice is to allow at least 5 days to drive the full route round-trip, although more days will obviously allow you to see more. If you have less than 5 days, we’d recommend focusing on a section of the route or a region or two in the area.

What can you do in Scotland in 7 days?

An itinerary for 7 days in Scotland could comfortably include visits to Edinburgh, Culloden, Loch Ness, Skye, Glencoe, and Loch Lomond. You might even fit in a day trip to Iona or a ride on the Jacobite Steam train.

How can I spend 4 days in Scotland?

How to see Scotland in 4 days.

1. Day 1: Edinburgh – City centre, the Royal Mile & Edinburgh Castle.
2. Day 2: The west highland way – Loch Lomond, Glencoe Valley & Fort William.
3. Day 3: Glenfinnan, Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle & Inverness.
4. Day 4: Pitlochry, Stirling & Glasgow.

What is the prettiest village in Scotland?

The 20 most picturesque Scottish villages to visit

• Portnahaven, Islay.
• Portpatrick, Dumfries and Galloway.
• Boat of Garten, Strathspey.
• Braemar, Aberdeenshire.
• Portree, Skye.
• St Monans, Fife.
• Dunkeld, Perthshire.
• Rosemarkie, Ross and Cromarty.

Can you walk the NC500?

Is the route suitable for walkers? Yes! Many people have now tried walking the North Coast 500. Why don’t you head to World Walking where you can sign up for support to do the route by foot…

Can you just camp anywhere in Scotland?

Thanks to the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 it is perfectly legal to wild camp in Scotland. Apart from a few exceptions (read on to find out more), you can pitch your tent pretty much anywhere you like as long as the land is unenclosed.

Is Scotland expensive to visit?

You can expect an average trip to Scotland cost for travellers that want to vacation in Scotland to be £70 to £125 per person per day (approximately $95 – $170 USD). This can, however, be reduced if you plan on spending some nights camping, not doing many paid activities and cooking most of your own meals.

How many days is enough for Scotland?

We recommend you allow 9 – 10 days in Scotland for a satisfying tour of the country’s diverse scenery and history. A 10 day itinerary, such as the Best of Scotland tour plan, would let you spend: 2 days in Edinburgh walking the historical streets and enjoying the cosmopolitan buzz.