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North Coast 500

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What's Included?

  • Return coach travel with reserved seating
  • Four nights' dinner, bed and breakfast, with two nights at each hotel (hotels dependant on date, shown below)
  • Admission to Dunrobin Castle
  • Visits to Wick, John O'Groats, Thurso, Bettyhill and Smoo Cave at Durness, plus a photo stop at Kylesku Bridge
  • Scenic excursion to Torridon, Shieldaig and Lochcarron
  • Pitlochry stop on all departures; Inverness and Poolewe visits on June, July and October departures

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Sat 10 Apr, 2027

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Station Hotel

 

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Single Room

£110.00pp

3

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10

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Mon 14 Jun, 2027

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The Gairloch Hotel

 

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Single Room

£115.00pp

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Twin Room

6

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£479pp

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Fri 16 Jul, 2027

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The Gairloch Hotel

 

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£110.00pp

4

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10

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£519pp

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Sat 7 Aug, 2027

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Station Hotel

 

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9

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£499pp

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Mon 4 Oct, 2027

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The Gairloch Hotel

 

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    Scotland,
    on a grander scale.

    Big skies. Quiet lochs. A coastline that keeps you looking out of the window. Discover highlights of the North Coast 500 on a five-day journey through the northern Highlands.

    From Dunrobin's turrets to John O'Groats and the landscapes of Wester Ross, this is a holiday where the travelling is part of the pleasure — with four nights of dinner, bed and breakfast along the way.

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    Coaches beside a Highland loch beneath mountain scenery

    Take in the view.
    We'll take care of the journey.

    Enjoy the changing scenery from your reserved coach seat, step off for memorable stops and settle into a hotel each evening. Two nights at each base give this touring break a comfortable rhythm, without a different hotel every night.

    Choose your departure. Know your hotels.

    Every option includes five days, four hotel nights and dinner, bed and breakfast. The hotel order and Dunrobin Castle visit depend on your departure date.

    10 April & 7 August 2027

    Nights 1 & 2: Station Hotel, Thurso
    Nights 3 & 4: The Gairloch Hotel

    Dunrobin Castle: day one, on the way north.View this five-day itinerary

    14 June 2027

    Nights 1 & 2: The Gairloch Hotel
    Nights 3 & 4: Norseman Hotel, Wick

    Dunrobin Castle: day five, on the way home.View this five-day itinerary

    16 July & 4 October 2027

    Nights 1 & 2: The Gairloch Hotel
    Nights 3 & 4: Station Hotel, Thurso

    Dunrobin Castle: day five, on the way home.View this five-day itinerary
    Dunrobin Castle rising above its formal gardens

    A Highland fairytale.

    Dunrobin Castle brings a different kind of drama: elegant turrets, historic interiors and gardens overlooking the coast. Admission is included on every departure, either at the beginning or the end of your holiday.

    Colourful waterfront buildings and harbour at John O'Groats

    The pull of the far north.

    Visit Wick, John O'Groats and Thurso, taking time to enjoy the character of Scotland's northern coastal towns. At John O'Groats, the sea views and harbour make this famous stop feel like a destination in its own right.

    The sweeping curve of Kylesku Bridge amid Highland lochs and hills

    Scenery worth slowing for.

    A photo stop at Kylesku Bridge is one of the touring highlights. Your Wester Ross excursion also takes in Torridon, Shieldaig and Lochcarron — a day of mountains, waterside villages and changing Highland views.

    Find your five-day journey.

    Choose the itinerary for your departure below. The dates shown are the tour departure dates, not the dates of individual excursions.

    10 April & 7 August 2027 — Thurso then Gairloch · Castle on day one
    DAY 1

    Pitlochry & Dunrobin Castle

    Travel north with a break in Pitlochry, then enjoy your included visit to Dunrobin Castle. Continue to Thurso for your first two-night hotel stay.

    Stay: Station Hotel, Thurso · nights 1 & 2
    DAY 2

    Wick, John O'Groats & Thurso

    After breakfast, explore the far north with visits to Wick, John O'Groats and Thurso. Allow approximately 45–60 minutes at each stop, with free time in Thurso before returning to your hotel.

    DAY 3

    The northern coast to Gairloch

    A full day of scenic touring as you travel to your next hotel. Stops along the way include Bettyhill, Smoo Cave at Durness and a photo stop at Kylesku Bridge. Arrive in Gairloch for a two-night stay.

    Stay: The Gairloch Hotel · nights 3 & 4
    DAY 4

    Torridon, Shieldaig & Lochcarron

    Head out after breakfast for a scenic excursion, with a short stop in Torridon, a refreshment break in Shieldaig and approximately an hour in Lochcarron. Return to The Gairloch Hotel for dinner and your final night.

    DAY 5

    The journey home

    Enjoy breakfast before boarding your coach for the return journey home.

    14 June 2027 — Gairloch then Wick · Castle on day five
    DAY 1

    Pitlochry, Inverness & Gairloch

    Break the northbound journey with approximately 45 minutes in Pitlochry and an hour in Inverness before continuing to Gairloch for two nights.

    Stay: The Gairloch Hotel · nights 1 & 2
    DAY 2

    Torridon, Shieldaig & Lochcarron

    Enjoy a scenic excursion after breakfast, with a short stop in Torridon, a refreshment break in Shieldaig and approximately an hour in Lochcarron. Return to The Gairloch Hotel for dinner.

    DAY 3

    From the west coast to Wick

    Travel to your next hotel on a full day of Highland touring. Stops include Poolewe, Bettyhill, Smoo Cave at Durness and a photo stop at Kylesku Bridge, before your two-night stay in Wick.

    Stay: Norseman Hotel, Wick · nights 3 & 4
    DAY 4

    Wick, John O'Groats & Thurso

    Discover the northern towns with visits to Wick, John O'Groats and Thurso. Stops allow approximately 45–60 minutes in each, with time to explore Thurso before returning to your hotel in Wick.

    DAY 5

    Dunrobin Castle & home

    After breakfast, travel to Dunrobin Castle for your included visit, allowing approximately two and a half hours. Continue home afterwards.

    16 July & 4 October 2027 — Gairloch then Thurso · Castle on day five
    DAY 1

    Pitlochry, Inverness & Gairloch

    Enjoy approximately 45 minutes in Pitlochry and an hour in Inverness on the way north, before arriving at The Gairloch Hotel for a two-night stay.

    Stay: The Gairloch Hotel · nights 1 & 2
    DAY 2

    Torridon, Shieldaig & Lochcarron

    Travel through Wester Ross after breakfast, stopping briefly in Torridon, taking a refreshment break in Shieldaig and spending approximately an hour in Lochcarron. Return to Gairloch for dinner.

    DAY 3

    From the west coast to Thurso

    A full touring day takes you towards your next base. Stops include Poolewe, Bettyhill, Smoo Cave at Durness and a photo stop at Kylesku Bridge. Settle into the Station Hotel for two nights in Thurso.

    Stay: Station Hotel, Thurso · nights 3 & 4
    DAY 4

    Wick, John O'Groats & Thurso

    Explore Wick, John O'Groats and Thurso, allowing approximately 45–60 minutes at each stop, with free time in Thurso before returning to your hotel.

    DAY 5

    Dunrobin Castle & home

    After breakfast, enjoy your included visit to Dunrobin Castle, with approximately two and a half hours to explore. Depart for home after the visit.

    Stop durations are approximate. Your driver will confirm meeting times and arrangements; the programme may be adjusted for weather, traffic or local conditions.

    Two bases. Four comfortable nights.

    All three hotels are on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis. Every departure spends two nights at The Gairloch Hotel, plus two nights at either the Station Hotel in Thurso or the Norseman Hotel in Wick. Your departure determines the combination and order.

    The Gairloch Hotel on Scotland's west coast

    The Gairloch Hotel

    Your west-coast base on every departure, with two nights to settle in between scenic touring days.

    Gairloch, Highlands · IV21 2BL
    Exterior of the Station Hotel in Thurso

    Station Hotel, Thurso

    Two nights on the April, July, August and October departures. A Thurso base for your time in the far north.

    Princes Street, Thurso · KW14 7DH
    A bedroom at the Norseman Hotel in Wick

    Norseman Hotel, Wick

    Your northern base for the 14 June departure, following your first two nights in Gairloch.

    Riverside, Wick · KW1 4NL
    Rock formations and waterfall inside Smoo Cave at Durness

    A little planning for the touring days.

    Lunch on day three: food stops are limited during this full touring day. We strongly recommend arranging a packed lunch with your hotel, at an additional cost, to enjoy along the way.

    Smoo Cave access: the steps down to the cave are steep. Please consider your mobility before attempting the descent and speak to us before booking if you need advice. Guided cave or boat tours are not included.

    Bring comfortable footwear, layers and a waterproof jacket so you can enjoy your stops whatever the Highland weather brings.

    Make room for a bigger view.

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