Dec 20, 2020
Scotland’s North Coast 500 was opened in 2015 and is one of Britain's best coastal touring routes. Just over 500 miles long, this route provides some stunning scenery from Inverness (Capitol of the Highlandsd) up to John 'O Groats in the far north, along the north coast of Scotland and down the west coast returning to Inverness. You will enjoy stunning coastal scenery, towering mountains and deep blue watered lochs. We will visit castles, palaces and neolithic sites along the way. You will hear about the history of the area and clan battles that raged in the 16 and 17th centuries.
This, Part 1 (of 6 parts) is a virtual tour that will take us from Inverness to Dornoch on the east coast of northern Scotland. We will cross the Kessock bridge and the Black Isle to Tain, the oldest Royal Burgh in Scotland. A visit to Glenmorangie distillery may tempt some before crossing the Cromarty Firth with its wonderful wildlife and superb views. On our way north there is another Firth to cross at Dornoch and we will be passing a fabulous Indian inspired monument built in the late 18th century before arriving at Invergordon. You will be told the extraordinary tale of a Royal Naval mutiny that still reverberates down the decades. Dornoch is a lovely village with a castle and a famous Cathedral at its centre. Why were witches being burned here in the 18th Century and what was Madonna doing here in 2000? Join me on this wonderful tour to find out.