North Coast 500

The ultimate inspiration for this road trip of a lifetime

Explore the best of Scotland on the UK’s favourite road trip

Fairytale castles, white sand beaches, rugged mountains: there’s a reason why Scotland’s North Coast 500 is trending. Taking you along the edge of Scotland’s most dramatic coastline, this beloved route is a celebration of a spectacular corner of the country. And such a great road trip deserves a great book to match. Turn the pages of DK travel’s North Coast 500 to discover:

• Over 100 highlights to see along the route, from historic castles to beautiful beaches, local cafés to hidden hotspots
• Maps detailing each leg of the route
• Practical information for your trip, including distances, durations and road conditions, as well as helpful what3words addresses to pinpoint every sight
• Author recommended places to eat, drink and stay along the way
• Ideas for detours to explore even more of Scotland’s dramatic landscapes

Ready to hit the road? Pop North Coast 500 in your glovebox and head for the horizon.Travel is good for us. It makes us happy!

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Each of our books is jam-packed with gorgeous pictures, helpful maps and expert insights, making them totally comprehensive, really easy to use, and full of ideas and inspiration. And we know what we're doing – we've been publishing guides for over 30 years.

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