Unmissable Scotland Road Trips for 2024 | NC500 and more!

[@highlands2hammocks]

Wow guys! ❤️ We have just woken up this morning to find this video rapidly approaching 20,000 views! We are blown away by how much love this video is getting and are humbled by how much Scotland is attracting visitors from all over the world 🌍 If you are following us on Instagram you will know that we are currently touring around Scotland in our home on wheels 🚐🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 If you liked this video then make sure you hit subscribe so you can join our adventures on the road and we can show you even more of Scotland's incredible beauty! See you soon, love Gemma and Campbell ❤️

[@larrybird4318]

I go to Scotland once a year for the last 7 years and I can’t get enough just feel at peace in them highlands

[@highlands2hammocks]

Absolutely! A quiet little corner for everyone ☺

[@OurTravelPlace]

The parts of Scotland we have been to have been beautiful but these road trips look amazing! "Dramatic" was definitely the right word. We stayed around cruden bay area a couple of years ago and were surprised by just how beautiful the beaches were.The pass of the cattle looks absolutely jaw dropping! Although, pretty much everything you showed in this video does. Never heard of the Heart 200 before. That video was fantastic - beautiful shots and very informative.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you so much for watching! The pass is such a stunning and scary road to drive haha! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gemmaspence7284]

Can't wait to do these road trips again! 😍

[@highlands2hammocks]

getting so homesick looking at this old footage!

[@foodngems]

I love Scotland so much! There's just so many places to explore and so many islands to discover!

[@highlands2hammocks]

It truly is such an amazing country 😁😁 thanks for watching!

[@yomamabinhavin]

Such an incredible country! I cannot wait to get home again 😍😍

[@highlands2hammocks]

So excited to get back home to tour these again!

[@hermannbutz6693]

Congrats on your videos. Very beautiful and informative. We hope to be in Scotland again next year. On former visits one of our favorite places was the hidden valley (Glencoe, the three sisters)

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thanks Hermann! Hope you are keeping well 😁 look forward to sending out your book!

[@gracesmith6199]

Great stuff again, thank you from me in Irvine 🤗🤗

[@thatscottishcouple1006]

Awesome video guys! We've never actually been to Skye together, we always knew it was a stunning place and it is definitely near the top of the list now after seeing this!

[@highlands2hammocks]

That Scottish Couple thanks for watching and commenting guys 😁 definitely need to take a trip to Skye, I would maybe suggest at the end of summer once the crowds have died down 😊

[@thatscottishcouple1006]

@@highlands2hammocks awesome, thanks for the advice - time to start researching and planning I think!

[@GhostHawk57]

Brilliant descripting. Thank you! As soon as covid goes, this is my nest destination/trip.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Glad it was helpful! Have fun!

[@muhammadafzalscotland2626]

Awesome video. Beautiful views. Thanks for sharing

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thanks for watching

[@PabloVillasenorPresents]

Nice presentation! Very informative content! Cheers to your wonderful video!

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it

[@PabloVillasenorPresents]

@@highlands2hammocks You're welcome. Regards.

[@alba7519]

What I love about Scotland and doing road trips... you don't have to stick to a planned route. Every road takes you on an adventure even through Govan,Gorbals and Easter House🤣. Joking aside.. When your on the road its amazing scenery, the friendly locals and if you look up the area you are in, you could be surprised by whats happened there in the years gone by. Scotland: Land of the free! And when your on a road trip you definitely feel free. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@highlands2hammocks]

It is very easy to find your own corner up there, why we love it so much!

[@abigailtoomey9883]

Loved this video! It got me so excited for our “honeymoon” trip that we’re planning on taking to Scotland. We want to do a road trip of the highlands. What time of year would you recommend?

[@highlands2hammocks]

Amazing! Hope you have a brilliant time 😁my favourite time of year is April to June as its quite, tends to be dry, and has less midges!

[@kevinastley2562]

Great video guys

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thanks for watching 😁

[@brigidomiguel1583]

A million questions, but just curious about the weather in Scotland in September!

[@highlands2hammocks]

September tends to be a bit more unpredictable but it can still be nice weather 😁

[@geoffpriestley7001]

Just thinking of going again . Done the west coast and across the top end to John o groats a few times back in 00s . Ive heared its been bad this year with wild campers leaving rubbish and other things dont know if anyone else as heard that

[@highlands2hammocks]

Such a beautiful part of the world! We have heard its been very busy this year, which of course results in an increase in the tiny percentage of visitors being disrespectful and leaving rubbish. All we can do is keep promoting safe and responsible travel and hope it gets better 😁

[@ABPhotography1]

Sorry to burst the bubble folks but I have to say this, after 13 years of traveling around the Highlands for work, this year I've seen burnt out cars at Drumochter Pass on the A9, flat earth graffiti on rockfaces in Laybys, general graffiti in places like Rannoch Moor and Applecross. I've seen campervan owners dumping chemical toilets on peatland by the road to John 'O Groats. The Tongue to Thurso road, part of the so called "NC 500" is being damaged by "sportscar racers" and increased traffic. Scotland, I'm afraid, is being trashed by increasing numbers of people. Nice video though, enjoy Scotland while you still can. Drive safe, respect the countryside, learn to use passing places, and take your rubbish to a proper bin. As for chemical toilets, don't dump them anywhere except in a proper disposal unit.

[@highlands2hammocks]

So so sad to hear that you have witnessed this. We have heard a lot of stories of people disrespecting the environment and the locals and we hope that we can educate on responsible ways to camp and travel through our videos.

[@ambiencelectronica]

Sad about disrespecting our earth. Definitely a level realm though so at least they’re correcting minds there 😂

[@giridharsonawane3910]

Beutiful video

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you! Cheers! That is so lovely of you 😁

[@darrenshayler1946]

Hi guys. Just wondering when you think the best time to do the NC500 next year would be ? There will be three middle aged couples in our group and we are considering flying up from Sussex and then hiring a minibus ? I am of course about to buy your book 👍

[@highlands2hammocks]

Hey Darren! We were up in May/June this year and we were really lucky with the weather! The earlier you go the less likely there will be midges too and it should be quieter! That sounds like it will be a great trip though 😁

[@darrenshayler1946]

Thanks for your reply. I’ve been beaten up by midges in the past 😬 so your advice on the best time to try and avoid them is appreciated. Loving your videos 👍. All the best, Darren

[@e2220]

The thumbnail is the same spot from the movie at the end robert the brucr

[@highlands2hammocks]

Is it?! This is a movie I still need to see 😁

[@e2220]

@@highlands2hammocks looked back and compared, quite similar with the same position but not the same place unfortunately D:

[@highlands2hammocks]

@@e2220 ahh okay haha need to watch it to see 😁

[@1tonyboat]

We`re planning a two week tour of Scotland in September . My only concern is do i need to book sites or is there plenty of space`s as we don`t want too be tied to a timetable .. Loved the video ....

[@highlands2hammocks]

If you want to stay on campsites I would definitely recommend booking in advance as they book up in 😁the summer

[@snowywinterforest2507]

Don't give all the secrets away! Place is overwhelmed as it is, but tourism& many areas are been damaged by it. Litter, non real wild camping ,camper vans down single track roads etc! :'(.

[@OurWedding2012]

Have you ever been to Isle of butte?

[@highlands2hammocks]

We haven’t! Will need to add it to our list 😊

[@jones1068]

👍.

[@highlands2hammocks]

😁😁

[@nayakmamata5372]

😘😇

[@nookieb3372]

Oh mate if you are going to do vlogs like this learn to pronounce the places you are visiting PROPERLY. this input is quite scary,

[@highlands2hammocks]

nookie b “scary” haha not Halloween yet mate don’t worry! What did I pronounce wrong?

[@petermcnish5660]

I'm due to go on my NC500 trip in November. Loved your blog and seeing all the great places in scotland. We have been lucky to visit Scotland 4 times between lockdown in the last 2 years and I agree it is a gorgeous country I would love to move up there. Thanks for all the info some good suggestions 👍

[@highlands2hammocks]

Aww we’re glad you love Scotland and you found our content useful! It is a beautiful country 😊 thank you so much!

[@jessicaplaggenberg7189]

What time of year have you guys traveled in this part of Scotland? My husband and I are planning a trip late November/early December this year (it's unfortunately the only time he has off from work). So we know weather could be crummy. Do we need to worry about a lot of snow?

[@highlands2hammocks]

The weather is going to be up and down but if you wrap up warm and bring waterproofs you will be fine 🥰 just be prepared for snow and have an emergency kit in your vehicle in case you get stuck, and also keep an eye on the weather forecast 😁

[@Thoughtful_Paws]

I just loved this video and cannot wait for travel to open up again. Hopefully I can get some video for my own channel that is even half as good as this. Subscribed.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you so much! We can’t wait for that either 😊

[@terryasmus719]

had to purchase a new computer & I finally found you because I couldn't remember your name so I've been searching YT .....hurray hurray

[@highlands2hammocks]

Glad you found us again 😁😁

[@lilboy1962]

Hi would a 7M motor home be to big for the NC 500 thanks Ian and Heather

[@highlands2hammocks]

Hi guys! We toured the route for 6 months in our 7.5m whilst writing our book and it was all good 😁

[@alanaUK]

Thanks for sharing. I do wonder if most of the roads are suitable for a camper. Some slopes and steep curves may be highly challenging or risky. Can you please share your view and experience on that. 😊

[@highlands2hammocks]

There are definitely a few roads that we wouldn't recommend driving on in a large vehicle but the majority of it is fine as long as you are comfortable with reversing on single track roads if you need to use a passing place 😁

[@alanaUK]

@@highlands2hammocks I greatly appreciate your feedback and experience🩵

[@matteospanio9428]

In which month did you go there? Or which month do you recommend more?

[@highlands2hammocks]

We would recommend travelling Scotland in spring or summer as the days are longer and the weather should be a bit better. Also more things will be open to visit during those months 😊

[@phoenixrising5088]

Autumn is a beautiful time to visit Scotland. September/ October. Beautiful colours and the heather is purple at this time. summer brings the Midgies on the west coast which are very annoying as guy can get bitten to death.

[@nidge2822]

Stunningly beautiful place ,this our choice to visit once we get our motorhome in a few years we need to make our memories together as my beautiful wife is recovering from major cancer surgery. I will be honest I'm no t very good at tour planning and to help with costs we would like to wild camp but also stay on the odd campsite .we both In our late 50s and respect the countryside and local laws and people that's how we were bought up 😃 if there is any help and advice you can give us on possible wild camping in a motor home please do so as we want to stay safe. Many thanks 😃

[@highlands2hammocks]

Glad to hear you are planning a big trip! Hope your wife has a quick recovery and you both have a wonderful time 😊❤️

[@nidge2822]

@@highlands2hammocks thank you both so much x

[@judyannkiwi]

I prefer to stay at nice inns and experience the local cuisines

[@highlands2hammocks]

Then Scotland is perfect for you 😁

[@njones427]

Planning a trip to Scotland next April. Cant wait, thanks for the content.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Perfect time of year for it!Hope you enjoy 😊 plenty of guides that go into more detail in each of these road trips on our website if you want more help planning your trip

[@MWSRD]

Have you ever drove to the isle of skye is it possible? thanks

[@highlands2hammocks]

Hi 😊 yes there is a bridge that you can drive over to get to Skye

[@KeyserTheRedBeard]

tremendous video highlands2hammocks - Gemma and Campbell. I killed the thumbs up on your video. Maintain up the high quality work.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed the video 😁

[@LucasWorldTravel]

Love your road trip ideas! Such beautiful things to see in Scotland!

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thanks guys! I'm glad you liked the video. There is so much to see and we can't wait to head home again to explore more.

[@evitanovska4545]

Great video guys, gonna to take ferry from ireland and drive around Scotland , can't wait to dip the face in the scottish waters and bungee 😀 thank you for informative video! 👍

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thanks for watching! Haha highly recommended, maybe just wait until summer to do it instead of winter like us 😂

[@simpilot3658]

May I ask what season and month this video was shot?

[@highlands2hammocks]

This was shot across the whole year, with some summer content and some winter 😁

[@tughoward]

I’m planning on going to Scotland this Summer and you’ve given me some good ideas! Love your filmography, very good video!

[@highlands2hammocks]

Glad you’ve got some tips 😁 enjoy your trip when it comes!

[@ConsidertheWonders]

We've always wanted to visit Scotland! This video was very helpful and greatly increased our desire to visit. The landscape looks amazing and the water with the streams...amazing! These hikes looks epic! Lovely overview and thanks for sharing!

[@highlands2hammocks]

Glad it was helpful! We are so excited to get back to Scotland and explore more! Thanks for commenting guys

[@xana7196]

The beauty of Scotland is just breathtaking! Thank you for sharing!

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thanks for watching!!

[@robbindrums]

Hello in what period did you guys go?

[@bess9265]

Fabulous we’re going this summer can hardly wait...up to Inverness this time...went to Oban last year and so so enjoyed...

[@highlands2hammocks]

Such a beautiful place 😁

[@Scottsfc]

Brilliant m8, most of we Scots have seen very little of our own country, it's tragic really when you see how amazing Scotland is, thanks to video's like this one 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@highlands2hammocks]

Very true! ❤️

[@passingthrough2]

Landed here as I was looking for ideas for our upcoming van trip in Scotland. Thank you so much for all the precious information! This video is incredibly detailed and inspirational. Great job!

[@highlands2hammocks]

Glad you found this video useful 😁

[@judeirwin2222]

Did you find correct lighting for your intro piece to be just too challenging? It doesn’t add to viewing pleasure to have to squint to see you. Also, what did the dreadful music track add? Do you think audio competition with your voice is a good thing?

[@highlands2hammocks]

Yeah this was a long time ago when my editing was awful 😂 all good points that we work on every video now!

[@adnanshafi5396]

More informative than any other nc500 video on yt I have come across. Seemed you were native until you clarified.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you so much! We actually have a full channel coming soon to pair with our informative guide books - Destination NC500 and Destination Skye 😁 check them out if you are looking for help planning

[@terryasmus3925]

We drove 200 miles for this.....on my phone but I want a BIG picture on my computer

[@highlands2hammocks]

Aw sorry that video went out too early 😂 had a mini heart attack when I saw if miss scheduled it.. will be going live tomorrow at 5pm if you want to see the best beaches in Scotland 😁😁

[@El_Wrath]

Scotland is definitely not a 'huge' country 😂 but it is beautiful. Nice video

[@highlands2hammocks]

Very true haha more just expansive ☺️

[@RoamwithJeep]

amazing ! thanks for sharing this. I'll be camping throughout the Uk this Mid May through June. . Scotland is my ultimate goal destination. ☮

[@highlands2hammocks]

Hope you have an amazing trip 😁

[@RoamwithJeep]

Most definitely ☮️

[@jadejones6575]

Thanks for the heads up mate! wife and I doing a our Honeymoon here and this greatly helps

[@highlands2hammocks]

You’re welcome! Enjoy your trip 😁

[@triskelworkshop2855]

Hopefuly I will be able to do the NC500 and Skye by motorcycle next september '21...that is, if Covid 19 permits us to travel

[@highlands2hammocks]

Aww that would be a lovely experience! Both such great parts of Scotland 😊 hope you can!

[@slydermartin6008]

Love this video. One disagreement...Scotland is not big. It is half the size of New England. That said it is huge in beauty and mystery. Of all the places in the world that I have been ( I'm 68 and have seen most of it ) Scotland is the one Country I go back to time and time again. Have been visiting since the 70's. Feels a second home and your video, in this time of limited travel is so welcomed. Thank You

[@highlands2hammocks]

Haha its big for us then I guess, but obviously nothing compared to the USA. Im glad that we could show you some of the beauty here over the internet! Thank you for watching!

[@H4ngOv3er]

Hello, thank you very much for your journey threw Scotland. It seems to be a country with a beautiful landscape which ist definetly worth a visit

[@highlands2hammocks]

Glad you enjoyed it 😁

[@stevezodiac491]

The bealach na ba isn't the steepest ascent, it is the longest. The Quirraing is still slipping to this day.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Ahh that’s interesting to know, thanks!

[@000caro555]

Really great video, just found your channel and subscribed. 😍

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you very much Kalo 😁 we’re glad you enjoyed it 🥰

[@ZoZo-kw6sf]

Brilliant video 👌 can wait to visit Scotland in July for our family road trip. 😊

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you 😊 that sounds great! Where are you planning to go?

[@rayray7561]

Well done video production and great information.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you 😁

[@Salshamsi.]

I went this trip with my family and it was the most beautiful experience of the same areas in the video and I tried it twice 2018, 2019 and soon 2022

[@johnhammond9174]

Well done very informative catch you next time the next one

[@highlands2hammocks]

Glad you enjoyed it thanks for watching!

[@toddbonin6926]

New fan and new follower. I hope to visit these magnificent places some day. As an American, I’m a little (alright, a lot) intimated by driving in Scotland. When driving and you see a beautiful view, is it legal to pull to the side of the roadway and take pictures?

[@highlands2hammocks]

We hope you get to visit one day soon, always welcome in Bonnie Scotland ❤️Within reason, as long as you are not blocking the road and you suddenly slowing down to pull in isnt going to create a hazard then it should be fine. There are usually parking areas at the viewpoints to allow people to pull in and admire the view from to prevent dangers. Thanks for watching!

[@toddbonin6926]

@@highlands2hammocks thank you for answering!

[@johnbancken2011]

Hi guys, beautiful video! We cannot choose a month of the year. We don't want drive in a traffic jam, but on the other hand we would like to have some sunny days. Can you help us?

[@fandangofandango2022]

Dear Sir, Wonderful and Thank You.

[@highlands2hammocks]

You are most welcome

[@jessicacarnley4094]

Thanks for this video!

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thanks Jessica 😁 we are glad you enjoyed it!

[@amandabest3516]

❤❤❤

[@DrClumber]

We love Scotland so much we moved here, but over the years we worked out that the West is gorgeous to visit, the East is great for living, so we live in Angus now (and loving it!). We recently discovered an awesome road trip around the Eastern Cairngorms. Starting in Brechin, but you can of course start anywhere along the route, it is a round trip :) Brechin, Edzell, Fettercairn, Cairn o'Mount (Stop here, beautiful views on a clear day!), B976 West, going south of Aboyne and Ballater (both are good stops), Easter Balmoral for coffee with the queen, A93 through Braemar (good stop as well) and then Glenshee, which is one of the most impressive valleys in Scotland in my opinion. Then come off at Cray (B951) and come through the gorgeous Glenisla, Kirriemuir for a stop and Peter Pan and then back to Brechin whichever way you prefer (although Forfar Castle Street is worth a stop as well, get a Bridie on Market Street if it is time to eat at this point.)

[@highlands2hammocks]

That trip sounds amazing!! Will need to check it out when we go back that way. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@fandangofandango2022]

Very Refreshing.

[@highlands2hammocks]

glad you enjoyed it 😁

[@jvm-tv]

I wish there was a map accompanying the sceneries.

[@highlands2hammocks]

That is a great idea! Looking into animations for maps for future videos to make them a lot more interactive and easy to use. Our website has maps and itineraries if you are planning a trip. They will make your planning a LOT easier 😁

[@jvm-tv]

@@highlands2hammocks thanks! I'll check them out!

[@SwissTraveling]

Amazing 💕💕💕

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thanks 🤗

[@adventurewitharonne2677]

Beautiful!

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@rahulnair8116]

Thank you

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thanks for watching 😁

[@joelandbecca6851]

Scotland is so pretty and love the moody aesthetic of some of your shots. Great video!

[@highlands2hammocks]

It really is! We miss exploring there and can't wait to get back home and explore more. The content will be insane!

[@OurWedding2012]

Great video guys #BeautifulScotland #VisitScotland

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you! 😁❤️ glad you enjoyed it

[@elainemorgan8610]

Fabulous guys. Getting my way round you tubes. Love them 🥰😘😍🥰

[@highlands2hammocks]

So glad you are enjoying the videos 🥰

[@arturo7790]

Being a Scot how could I disagree. truly Gods country.

[@highlands2hammocks]

No better place in the world in our eyes 😁

[@nigeladams8508]

Ditto

[@lifeonthesweeterside]

Ahhhhh it looks amazing 😍

[@highlands2hammocks]

So good! 😁

[@tranquilswana-z3782]

Just stunning xx

[@highlands2hammocks]

Such an amazing country we call home ❤️😊

[@ss-xy2im]

Just did the nc500 by motorcycle. Wow

[@highlands2hammocks]

Aw wow I bet that was an amazing experience 😁 would love to do it like that one day but I can already feel the pain in my bum just thinking about it 😂

[@ss-xy2im]

@@highlands2hammocks wasn't too bad, max miles per day 180.

[@highlands2hammocks]

@@ss-xy2im good to take it slow 😊