Scotland: The North Coast 500

In an attempt to bring some marketing and economic input into the far reaches of northern Scotland, the road around the coast is now being marketed as the North Coast 500. Independently I took a trip up there to explore some of the unique archaeology in this part of the country, especially along the east coast. I wasn't disappointed and the trip uncovered a lot of unexpected highlights as well. I also achieved my boyhood goal of travelling to the Cape Wrath. At last.

  • Views. West Coast. Scotland.

    Views. West Coast. Scotland.

  • Lake near Greysteil, Scotland

    Lake near Greysteil, Scotland

  • Camster wind farm

    Camster wind farm

  • Grey Cairns of Camster. Unique collection of long barrows

    Grey Cairns of Camster. Unique collection of long barrows

  • RSPB Forsinard

    RSPB Forsinard

  • Dunbeath Broch, along the east coast of Scotland

    Dunbeath Broch, along the east coast of Scotland

  • Unexpected art in a derelict cottage off the west coast road

    Unexpected art in a derelict cottage off the west coast road

  • Cape Wrath lighthouse

    Cape Wrath lighthouse

  • Knitted house, Helmsdale

    Knitted house, Helmsdale

  • Helmsdale, down an inconspicuous side street, some very unusual vernacular art.

    Helmsdale, down an inconspicuous side street, some very unusual vernacular art.

  • Old engines, Cape Wrath.

    Old engines, Cape Wrath.