Road trip anyone?

Top tip - don't! It's crammed with motor homes, buses and drivers that don't understand the roads. Tourist infrastructure limited.
Try the SW Scotland route instead. Quieter, less touristy and very beautiful.

Agree with Aveline
It's Midge HQ as well at this time of year. At least wait till September.

Aveline

Top tip - don't! It's crammed with motor homes, buses and drivers that don't understand the roads. Tourist infrastructure limited.
Try the SW Scotland route instead. Quieter, less touristy and very beautiful.

Oh. In my imagination it's a peaceful wilderness! Thanks for the tip.

Grammaretto

Agree with Aveline
It's Midge HQ as well at this time of year. At least wait till September.

Yes, I am thinking of September. I associate the west with midges so haven't investigated them as yet. I am a midge magnet!

There are numerous videos on YouTube.
Here’s just one.

www.google.com/search?q=NC500+scotland+%2B+traffic+jams&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-gb&client=safari#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:67dc005a,vid:DZJN6PfnFr8,st:0

It’s spectacular.

Best seen on a video

As a Scottish motorhome owner, I can only agree - avoid the NC500, it will be absolutely heaving, and the midges will be out in force! Aveline's suggestion for the south-west is one I would echo - it's a very beautiful part of the country and very under-rated. In fact, the whole of the Scottish Borders is often overlooked by many people, but has lots to see and do.

I agree. Dumfries and the Rhinns of Galloway are lovely and very underrated. Lots to do there too.

The north east of Scotland is also gorgeous. Aberdeenshire/Morayshire etc. There are castles on every corner (slight exaggeration!) and lots of open countryside and walking opportunities. The coast, too, (more castles) with cliff walks, sandy beaches with dunes, sea wildlife watching. The east isn’t much bothered by midges, either.

The North Coast 500 is beautiful but I'd wait till Sept/Oct when the kids are back at school. Much quieter. Scottish Borders are
gorgeous too.

Thanks for all the replies and suggestions. I've amended the itinerary. X