These are 13 of the best views on the North Coast 500

Durness, on the North Coast 500 route (Photo: Shutterstock)placeholder image
Durness, on the North Coast 500 route (Photo: Shutterstock)

The North Coast 500 is considered by many to be Scotland's version of the USA's Route 66.

With stunning views of mountain passes, valleys and the rugged Scottish coastline, the North Coast 500 is on many road-trippers' bucket lists. Here are some of the best views you can see on the roads of the route.

If you get hungry on the way, make sure to check out our selection of the best food and drink hotspots on the North Coast 500.

The A835 road winding past Knockan Crag with Cul Beag mountain in the background.placeholder image
The A835 road winding past Knockan Crag with Cul Beag mountain in the background.
The Horseshoe Road on the North Coast 500. (Picture: Shutterstock)placeholder image
The Horseshoe Road on the North Coast 500. (Picture: Shutterstock)
The A99 road at Occumster on the North Coast 500. (Picture: Shutterstock)placeholder image
The A99 road at Occumster on the North Coast 500. (Picture: Shutterstock)
On Loch Assynt are the ruins of these historic buildings next to the A837. (Picture: Shutterstock)placeholder image
On Loch Assynt are the ruins of these historic buildings next to the A837. (Picture: Shutterstock)
The road to Assynt in early Spring. (Picture: Shutterstock)placeholder image
The road to Assynt in early Spring. (Picture: Shutterstock)
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