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 sights
• The West Coast - Applecross, Torridon, Gairloch, Ullapool and mountain-backed beaches
• Assynt and the Far North - Lochinver, Suilven, Durness, caves and white-sand bays
• Caithness and John o' Groats - Cliffs, brochs, harbours, wildlife and northern viewpoints
• The East Coast - Wick, Helmsdale, Dornoch, distilleries and coastal roads
• Lesser-known North Coast 500 - Side roads, quiet beaches, remote glens and overlooked heritage stops

The 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.