Scotland’s North Coast 500 - Can you do it in a weekend?

[@bigblue6917]

One thing you can say about Scotland, it doesn't skip on scenery.

[@Steve-Duh-Rino]

What spectacular scenery! Scotland is a beautiful country.

[@sabbys7750]

Oh man... The scenery is AMAZING!!! 😍😍😍

[@Cent4man]

You need to do this trip again but, as a vacation. Bring the wife and take a week or more and spend a day as every point of interest on the way

[@kimberlypatton205]

I am now 100% in love with Scotland ! Such a great channel! My new saying- “ Crack on!”❤❤ P.S- You are not alone in your fear of heights!

[@Zedxrgal313]

Wow. So absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for sharing more of your beautiful country. Scotland has always been a bucket list place for me to hopefully see where my ancestors came from. But at this point im starting to feel like if I went i may never come back to the US. Such beautiful country and so much to see & experience

[@JPRN.]

WOW! Thanks so much for sharing these gorgeous landmarks and beautiful scenery. Absolutely amazing 👍🏼❤️

[@bronwentillman8385]

You can't have a successful trip without driving in the wrong direction at LEAST once! Beautiful landscape!

[@scotlandunplugged]

True!

[@JD-zt3nr]

Or the wrong side of the road for us Americans!! So looking forward to my Scotland vacation but must admit I'm a little nervous about driving on the left!😂

[@Iris_Germany]

@@JD-zt3nr This would be my biggest problem too as a German. 😂

[@neilanderson841]

​@@scotlandunplugged2/3 days!!!. what would you really see?. personally 10 days would be a minimum to do it justice😎😎👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@janetmackinnon3411]

Glad you did this --the north-east is amazing. And weren't you lucky with the weather!

[@monicab204]

Beautiful, Cool, Amazing! Love this trek! I think I'll watch it again.❤

[@haggielady]

Funny you mentioned getting lost. We do it on purpose because you see so much more of the real country and people. This brought back a lot of wonderful memories. What you did on a weekend took us a week and we wanted more. Scotland should be on everyone's bucket list whether you are of Scottish descent or not. Thanks Robert.

[@bigblue6917]

I fully agree with you about getting lost on purpose. It's always surprising what you find when you do that.

[@bethotoole6569]

The road less traveled.. versus a freeway..

[@scotlandunplugged]

Getting lost on purpose is great. I used to do it in the back roads at home when I started driving. Now I try to do it on foot. 🏃😂

[@sharonm3677]

Beautiful, beautiful video! Robert you have such an incredible eye and such a heartfelt compassion for your country and all of its beauty and you deliver it on a silver platter every time. I’m in awe of its beauty and the many different landscapes it has to offer let alone it’s incredible history. Okay, I did need to hold onto the arms of my chair as I felt wobbly at the heights you were at! Lol. Thank you and your lovely family for the wonderful adventures you take us on. May you and your family have a wonderful blessed Easter. ❤❤

[@scotlandunplugged]

Thank you! You too! 🙂

[@jeremy1350]

YAY Robert filmed a "Drive" film. Beautiful scenery and lots of historical nuggets. We have "Robert's Rules" now we can add "Robert's History" too !! And not a moo cow in sight he he he. But we did get the odd sheep and the car park buck.

[@robertamity3563]

Rugged and beautiful 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍😎🇺🇸!

[@cathyagain5841]

That was amazing scenery! Wow. So much to see and you shared it with all of us. Thank you. I would not have done well oh that bridge, as I would have been crawling and probably shedding a few tears. 😮. Great to see Callum hanging about for photo opportunities. 😊

[@sheilaaguon-hs5gf]

You did it again. Absolutely beautiful. Thank you.

[@patriciamccormack7626Teashee]

Thank you Robert for another Amazing trip oot👍 The scenery/history is Amazing 😍 and your camera angles and filming is Fantastic👍 Oh get you Clamping 😂 Have a wonderful Easter 🐰 🐣 weekend Robert and family ❤

[@scotlandunplugged]

Thank you! You too! 🙂

[@citizencairn5230]

The answer is - obviously - a resounding 'No'. My advice would be to take in the north coast as part of an introductory tour.... then come back for the detail.. time and time again.

[@ChristophersMum]

Aye...Callum is a handsome lad...glad you enjoyed your trip...it's put another one on the bucket list...🦌🌠

[@scotlandunplugged]

At one point he tried to lock antlers with me, probably because I was crouching down for a better shot. I stayed standing after that!

[@annebell7274]

Great to go back to so many bonny and interesting places. Thank you 👌👌👌💛👌👌👌

[@lindaarmstrongjackman9788]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. I can no longer travel, so this is a real treat to travel the North Shore and see such beautiful scenery. 👍👍😊❤️

[@herstoryswitness]

Just drinking it all in...🎶 From John o Groats to the isle of Skye 🎶. Loved the glamping 😂

[@fionakierton1231]

Didn't know this existed, but as it was recommended I took a look. Wow! Superb So glad I did

[@jodifinnegan4453]

Another fantastic video! I can't get enough of beautiful Scotland. 😍 Keep the videos coming!!!

[@shirleylaboy603]

Wow, what beautiful scenery. Thank you, Robert, for sharing your journey. 🙂♥️

[@cindyrissal3628]

Oh my...I had no idea such a road existed! My kind of road trip...but you can bet I wouldn't be in a hurry...that's too wonderful an adventure to rush. I doubt anywhere in Scotland is boring! My sister & I would have jumped up & down on that suspension bridge...be thankful we weren't there...😅

[@scotlandunplugged]

😂

[@ramonadixon1291]

Wow It is beautiful with so much history at every turn. I truly appreciate you giving so much of yourself to bring us so much. Scotland is so beautiful.

[@kaynebaker4747]

Another great video rob, perhaps you could steal graham away along with your other siblings and go on a weekend trip to some places in Scotland, I'd say it would make for some great content, keep up the great work 👊

[@scotlandunplugged]

Thank you! Think Graeme’s desperate to go and see the NC500 himself.

[@pjk1714]

Just incredible Each point of Scotland is so different in landscape. Shetland is a place I'm curious about. Thanks for your efforts and hope you enjoy the long weekend hiding eggs. 🐣🐇

[@kathleennagwak1761]

Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for facing your fear of heights for the video. I can promise you there is no way I’d be able to do it.

[@karelcindrich1975]

I really liked the gorge, beautiful! You give us Scotland in a way we could never see it, even if we are there! Thanks so much for getting me to Scotland, even if I am still in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, 🇺🇸 😊

[@nataliegraham9552]

Just cycled back to watch this one - splendid video, spectacular scenery, and some waypoints for further exploration. Loved it! Thanks for spending a weekend on the project for the channel!

[@helpinyerdasellavon]

Absolutely mesmerising! Beautiful video. Thank you, Robert 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@stephenoran2019]

Very , very cool! But I'm with you - I don't like to rush when I am sight-seeing. Great presentation!!

[@vharrald]

Beautiful journey... Love the seascape... It would be a good weeks journey so one could sample each town along the way, their food and individual culture... Thank you again for the tales and yarns of yesteryear

[@salchipapa5843]

What an excellent video. Thanks a lot for uploading.

[@EmeraldVideosNL]

It is very nice to see so many places I saw when my mom and I toured the Highlands in a tourbus, fond memories. We did see inside Dun Robin castle and Smoo cave, but I see a lot of things we didn't have time to stop for back then, downside of a guided holiday. I definitely want to do this again with my own family one day. 😊 Thanks for the tour.

[@Grandmotherof3]

How beautiful is your country!!

[@lisashelley2084]

Absolutely loved this video! Thank you for sharing.

[@cheryl4811]

So beautiful it takes your breath away.

[@Sh4peofmyheart]

Absolutely stunning scenery. Callum is definitely a sight to behold.

[@scotlandunplugged]

At one stage he tried to lock antlers with me. My fault for crouching down low to get a better shot. 😂

[@Sh4peofmyheart]

@@scotlandunplugged I'd say it's your fault for wearing antlers. 🙃

[@Iris_Germany]

What a great wonderful road trip! Thank you for taking us with you, Robert! This is on my bucket list for a motorcycle trip - definitely!!! Will be an iron butt trip starting in the middle of Germany. 😂😂😂 Love ❤ and greetings from where the bridge of Remagen is located 😊

[@Goodboy-ip7ue]

Went over the pass to Applecross last week, loved it. luckily it was fairly quiet, a brilliant drive.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Feline_Frenzy53]

My favorite line, "It is possible to fall off the edge of Scotland" Beautiful country, Robert.

[@lorifromtemeculaca426]

Yes... yes it is... ;-)

[@margaretleggett2739]

I really enjoyed this video, such beautiful scenery, thank you

[@kroller6725]

thanks for this video...we will do the tour in two weeks , next year ....

[@skp7577]

I really look forward to your videos and you never disappoint.

[@Allie-x4t]

Awe inspiring! Thank you for the show❤

[@pamelaquirke4059]

Another great video. Thank you. 😄👍

[@auntsuka530]

Beautiful road trip!

[@michellevv46]

definitely need to return to Scotland to make this drive, breathtaking!

[@1236daniele]

Hello Robert, HOOF GP suggested we watch and follow you. He also said he loves you very muchly 😅.

[@susansmart8086]

Glad you did this trip. I had height problems just seeing what you shot.

[@sarahhunter1114]

So cool.

[@NriapiaTV]

What a great channel. Just stumbled across your channel whilst in the highlands. Watched a few videos. Really cool, right duration, great shots, very informative and delivered by a funny engaging presenter. 👍🏽

[@scotlandunplugged]

Thank you! :-)

[@bobuncle8704]

Bucket list indeed. You’ve definitely added one to mine

[@noreenclark2568]

Thanks for the trip , i enjoyed it sitting on my sofa

[@Amanda1234-nqc]

Stunning Scotland

[@cindyrissal3628]

Love your glamping cabin. You could live in it. Tiny houses are gaining popularity in the U.S. (& other places, too). You could move right in...it's a great tiny house!

[@scotlandunplugged]

Here too! Ideal for a getaway for a couple. Maybe not so much with three kids 😆

[@T.M.G2014]

i thnk its a hard push from east ayrshire round past your grahams and round port william back via stranraer and home lol 6 hours that took lol

[@Emma-Jayne]

So many childish giggles during this vlog. Had to be done though. So thats an official bucket list holiday (cos no, I wanna stop and enjoy way more!) you should feel cheated Robert. However it is of course an area of must and so I will! Off to play it up to my kids 😁 they are older too so they can pay as well 😂😂😂

[@TXDude]

Amazing!

[@craig9802]

Bravo, Robert! Perhaps someday I'll ship my crappy Jeep across the pond and we'll do it again. I volunteer to be your foul-mouthed sidekick in a cowboy hat that just says "F... Me" at every bit of amazing scenery, and you say all the funny stuff. I think we could sell it. Remind me to drive on the correct side of the road. :)

[@scotlandunplugged]

😂

[@junesmith852]

Love the west coast but the midges eat you alive in summer..last visit up to apple Cross/ Fort William/ glencoe ect must be nearly 20 year's ago and we went by motorbike and used campsites 😂...we are very lucky to live in such a beautiful country 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🥰❤️

[@Annie6460]

Wow that certainly was fun! Would take a wee bit more tome to do it though Robert. Awesome scenery. Is the 500 open in winter? ❤️🇦🇺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@mschoy1597]

So freakin' cool. I need to live there 😁😉😊😚🤗😲😲🙃😘😁

[@LeonTroutskiunplugged]

watched this one over a couple of days. What an adventure. Ah, to be on the BMW.....

[@trickynicky1017]

It's a pity you didn't stop at invergordon lol you could have visited the stoltman brothers and seen oil rigs close up 😊

[@scotlandunplugged]

Haha. The Stoltman brothers are legends.

[@trickynicky1017]

@@scotlandunplugged definitely lol They live about 5 mile away from where I live, they have their gym and their shop, they do cold water therapy all over the area

[@Multijoe84]

You can, but it’s not the same when rushed. I did it during Covid times, October 2020 and went on a Saturday afternoon and came back on a Wednesday and got a lot done but if I did it again would take at least a week to fully enjoy it.

[@johnbell8729]

The hoofgp told me about your channel i love Scotland

[@JD-zt3nr]

Can you tell us the name and location of the accommodations you had with the little free standing cabin? Thanks!!

[@scotlandunplugged]

NC500 Pods in Achmelvich :-)

[@jamesbond4981]

I am thinking of doing the NC500 in March, is this a decent time of year to do it?

[@sallychambers7783]

Drove the road before it was named NC500. Good memories except Beallach na Ba - scary. Thank you.

[@odell82716]

On my motorcycle on twisty roads, I'm never lost!

[@scotlandunplugged]

I used to love trying to get lost in the back roads at home 😂

[@lindamazur4208]

regarding the Hermits castle ,what's a bothy ?

[@scotlandunplugged]

Traditionally, really basic accommodation for workers on farms or estates. Nowadays, they tend to be a basic shelter (a small house with no electricity etc) for walkers to use for shelter. There are a lot of them around the Scottish countryside. 🙂

[@lorifromtemeculaca426]

"Bothy Tales" by John Burns, such a fun book...

[@lindamazur4208]

@@scotlandunplugged ,ohh wow ,Thanks for explaining that , that was a new one for me .

[@ianclark6557]

I would not advise anyone to attempt this in a one night stop over, or all you will see is single track road. Not long back and did it in 3 nights and it felt like all I did was drive. the 500 is worth the effort. Please bare in mind No EVs in a busy period and no petrol cars that require 98 ron or above fuel. Yes the scenery particularly on the west coast is as good as you will get and it changes month to month.

[@shalacarter6658]

would love to go and spend an entire day by the cliffs and walk all of the bridges.

[@johnwolton86]

You can do it in a weekend no problems you can also do it in a day but do it in may/June when the days are longer like we did when we was younger but that wasnt publicitsed then not like today people use it like a race track and no wonder the locals have the arse sometimes

[@bethotoole6569]

Okay.... really light on the death and religion but I'll let it slide this time :) What an amazing drive..in my younger years on a bike perhaps? Now... anything fast.. I could do some real damage on that road. By the by.. you know your wife is a saint .. right? If my husband did that trip without me.. he might be talking to my lawyer upon his return..to hell with 40+ years!!! Thanks for the beautiful video.. made my Easter weekend!

[@scotlandunplugged]

She is indeed! Not sure what I did to deserve her 😂

[@bethotoole6569]

@@scotlandunplugged Remember the Rogers and Hammerstein song quote ' somewhere in my youth or childhood I must have done something awfully good'... Sound of music.. if you're not old enough to remember ;))

[@marks3678]

The answer to the question, is no. You need at least 10 days to do the NC500 and that's just for some of the sights. I could spend months, just on the west side alone. Scotland gives you the best scenery every turn of the road.

[@gabry15a86]

Next thing to do un my life: meet Cullum

[@shalacarter6658]

hi callum

[@CynthiaEvans-i2f]

[@blairmarshall544]

Why would you want to do it in a weekend?

[@scotlandunplugged]

My wife and kids get car sick/bored. I wanted to see it but didn't want to be away from home for days.

[@steve-fb1pz]

Why would you want to.

[@wulltaylor]

Done it in a day on a fazer 1000 spent the next day in bed recovering 🤣

[@scotlandunplugged]

😂