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

The North Coast 500 is Scotland’s best known road trip. But how long do you need to do it? Can you do it in a weekend and still see the sights?
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[@bigblue6917]

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

[@SteveTTTT]

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!

[@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. 😂

[@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. 🏃😂

[@JPRN.]

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

[@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

[@monicab204]

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

[@robertamity3563]

Rugged and beautiful 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍😎🇺🇸!

[@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.

[@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! 🙂

[@herstoryswitness]

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

[@shirleylaboy603]

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

[@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. 🐣🐇

[@jodifinnegan4453]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@helpinyerdasellavon]

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

[@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. 😊

[@salchipapa5843]

What an excellent video. Thanks a lot for uploading.

[@annebell7274]

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

[@sheilaaguon-hs5gf]

You did it again. Absolutely beautiful. Thank you.

[@janetmackinnon3411]

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

[@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. 👍👍😊❤️

[@Grandmotherof3]

How beautiful is your country!!

[@lisashelley2084]

Absolutely loved this video! Thank you for sharing.

[@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!

[@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]

😂

[@Feline_Frenzy53]

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

[@lorifromtemeculaca426]

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

[@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! 🙂

[@cheryl4811]

So beautiful it takes your breath away.

[@sarahhunter1114]

So cool.

[@auntsuka530]

Beautiful road trip!

[@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.

[@stephenoran2019]

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

[@Goodboy-ip7ue]

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

[@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. 🙃

[@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!

[@EbbandFlow1234]

Stunning Scotland

[@skp7577]

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

[@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

[@mschoy1597]

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

[@user-sm7ed8su3l]

Awe inspiring! Thank you for the show❤

[@1236daniele]

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

[@pamelaquirke4059]

Another great video. Thank you. 😄👍

[@noreenclark2568]

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

[@margaretleggett2739]

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

[@michellevv46]

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

[@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.

[@bobuncle8704]

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

[@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 😊

[@desireereeves957]

Gorgeous. I really need to visit

[@susansmart8086]

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

[@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]

😂

[@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 😂😂😂

[@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.

[@LeonTroutskiunplugged]

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

[@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 😆

[@johnbell8729]

The hoofgp told me about your channel i love Scotland

[@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? ❤️🇦🇺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@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 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🥰❤️

[@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 😂

[@sallychambers7783]

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

[@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 ;))

[@Massey_Fferguson]

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

[@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.

[@shalacarter6658]

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

[@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

[@gabry15a86]

Next thing to do un my life: meet Cullum

[@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

[@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.

[@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 :-)

[@shalacarter6658]

hi callum

[@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 .

[@user-vy3vk2sb8p]

[@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.

[@wulltaylor]

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

[@scotlandunplugged]

😂