2025-08-26 00:00:00 The North Coast 500 is Scotland’s iconic coastal route that covers over 500 miles of the stunning North Highlands. The route begins in Inverness, Capital City of the Highlands, and snakes along the rugged coastal edges of northern Scotland, taking in breath-taking castles, mesmerising mountain tops and glistening beaches. A travel and cultural guide, the Official NC500 app helps you find the most interesting sights and places as well as the stories, songs and music behind them.