The North Coast 500 - Scotland’s answer to route 66 - is probably the most talked about road trip for campervans and road trip lovers alike. I will be honest, I really didn’t want to like this route, mostly because I am not a huge advocate of set routes. Mostly I prefer the idea of getting lost in Scotland and seeing where you end up. However, we loved it and wanted to share our family-friendly recommendations for others.

Everything you need to know about midges in Scotland AND what you can do to avoid them.