Driving the North Coast 500

Caithness - our section of the NC500

Caithness is located on the northeastern part of the North Coast 500. It is the most northerly county in both Scotland and Great Britain. The NC500 route runs along the Caithness coastline, from Dunbeath to Dounreay. You can drive this distance in about 1.5 hours, but there is so much to see along the way. You need at least one full day to explore this region, but you could spend longer. One of the highlights is a visit to Great Britain’s most northern point, Dunnet Head, and the famous nearby village of John O’ Groats. Other popular attractions in Caithness include Duncansby Head, the Castle of Mey and Wolfburn Distillery. We also have plenty of beaches, great watersports, golf, fishing and so much more.