NC500 named as one of the ‘loveliest UK autumn holidays’
The NC500 has been named as one of the “loveliest autumn holidays to take in the UK” by Condé Nast Traveller.
The controversial North Coast 500 route sees tens of thousands of visitors every year, to take in the world-renowned views, villages and culture seen in the Highlands.
However, many locals have encountered issues due to the NC500-induced boom in tourism for the rural area, without the infrastructure to cope with heightened levels of visitors.
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Condé Nast Traveller also named the likes of the Cairngorms National Park and the Isle of Skye in their autumn holidays list.
Speaking about the NC500, Condé Nast Traveller said: “You’d be forgiven for plotting your way around the North Coast 500 – a 516-mile route around the north coast of Scotland that starts and ends at Inverness Castle – according to foodie pitstops.
“Pies from the Lochinver Larder (poached salmon or venison and cranberry are our favourites) need to be boxed up and eaten on the white sand of Achmelvich beach three miles away.
“Where to stay: Settle in for a plate of Loch Glendhu langoustines at the Kylesku Hotel with sprawling views of the loch and hills beyond, or nurse a dram at The Ceilidh Place in Ullapool where you can swap tales with fellow travellers.
“As the wind picks up and the Scottish drizzle descends you’ll feel rightly smug that you’ve decided to watch the hills turn technicolour from behind your wheel.”
