Rough Guides North Coast 500: Travel Guide with eBook : 2026-2027 | Insider Tips | Must-See Sights | Maps & Itineraries | Covers: Inverness, Applecross, John o'Groats and more

Author: Rough Guides

Northern Scotland, Highlands & Islands

Published on 1 July 2026 by APA Publications (Rough Guides) in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Rough Guides' series.

Paperback | 88 pages
197 x 132 x 11 | 134g

Rough Guides North Coast 500 is a comprehensive travel guide designed for independent travellers exploring Scotland's North Coast 500 route, Highland roads, coastal villages and wild landscapes - from Inverness and Applecross to Ullapool, Durness and John o' Groats.

It brings together everything you need in one place - from must-see sights and hidden gems to ready-made itineraries, in-depth sightseeing coverage, full-colour maps, transport advice, a handy phrasebook and a free eBook.

Plan your perfect trip with a guide that combines in-depth regional coverage with an online trip planner that generates a trip draft before you travel.

This travel guide to North Coast 500 covers:Inverness and the Black Isle - Route planning, castles, coastal viewpoints and Highland capital sightsThe West Coast - Applecross, Torridon, Gairloch, Ullapool and mountain-backed beachesAssynt and the Far North - Lochinver, Suilven, Durness, caves and white-sand baysCaithness and John o' Groats - Cliffs, brochs, harbours, wildlife and northern viewpointsThe East Coast - Wick, Helmsdale, Dornoch, distilleries and coastal roadsLesser-known North Coast 500 - Side roads, quiet beaches, remote glens and overlooked heritage stopsThe complete Rough Guides package - print edition, free eBook and online trip planner - helps you plan a trip that fits your style. Expertly curated and locally informed, it gives you the tools and insights to explore North Coast 500 with confidence.

Start planning your next adventure with Rough Guides North Coast 500.