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Discover the North Coast 500

A 516-mile route of stunning scenery around the north coast of Scotland, starting and ending at Inverness Castle, linking many features in the north Highlands of Scotland in one touring route.

Scotland's ultimate road trip

Coined as Scotland's answer to the American Route 66, the North Coast 500 driving route takes you across just over 500 miles (516 to be exact) of Scotland's northern coastline.

Stunning coastal scenery, rugged landscapes and a network of small villages, the NC500 gives you the chance to explore some of the country's more remote but distinguishingly charming gems.

Travelling by campervan is an ideal way to explore this route and ensure you always have a bed for the night, as it has become one of the most popular and well travelled roads in recent years.

Explore the NC500

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Happy campers!

Don't take our word for it! Have a look at what our previous customers have to say about Grampian Campervan Hire.

Mike D

Google

Incredible service! Mieke & Jan were extremely hospitable and helpful - they’ve thought of everything so you don’t have to! Including clever ways of packing all the essentials you’ll need for the trip within the van. The vans are very modern and well equipped, very well maintained and completely clean when we picked it up - looked like it had just been picked up from a showroom! Mieke and Jan also helped with pickups and lifts back to the station to make our journey much easier! Would fully recommend to anyone thinking of touring round Scotland!

5 out of 5 rating

Isabel Turner

Google

We had an incredible time exploring the NC500 in two of the Grampian camper vans! They were both in immaculate condition, fully equipped with everything you could possibly need, comfortable and spotless. The service from Mieke and Jan was phenomenal from start to finish - brilliant communication, responsive, and just lovely people! We will absolutely come back ourselves, and highly recommend to everyone.

5 out of 5 rating

Debby Dougherty

Facebook

We had an amazing few days away in Ben Lui. The van was spotless and Mieke is great. She runs through everything before you leave and makes sure you know where everything is. I will be back next year

5 out of 5 rating

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