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Serene and tranquil, extraordinary and exhilarating. The Scottish Highlands has got it all, and with the North Coast 500, you can devour it all in one scenic and incredible trip. The North Coast 500 is Scotland’s, and arguably Europe’s, answer to Route 66. The route is a circuitous scenic 516-mile trip around the breath-taking coast and through must-visit destinations. While you can start your trip from any starting point you like, Inverness Castle is typically considered the beginning and the end, building up the expectation of the sights you will see on your journey and as a majestic final destination to celebrate your tour of the long, winding roads. The rugged Highlands and the endless coast and picturesque beaches are a reason in itself to go and marvel at the natural beauty. There is ample wildlife spotting, from dolphins, seals, puffins, deer and birdlife, notably some incredible birds of prey. The route is scattered with stunning castles and mysterious ruins to wander around and let your imagination run wild. Not only this, you will receive the finest Scottish hospitality, with attractive and welcoming places to stay and some of the best eateries where you can sample culinary marvels and local seafood. Your journey will also take you to some excellent distilleries for whisky or gin so that you can sample truly everything that Scotland has to other. Bringing your camera is a must as you will discover picturesque scenes and sights that you will never have imagined.