Your NC500 Stopover, Sorted.

Driving the North Coast 500 is a bucket-list experience — but where you choose to stop can make or break the journey.

After long stretches of winding coastal roads, cliff-top views, and Highland adventures, what you really want is a warm welcome, great food, a comfortable bed, and somewhere to properly switch off before the next leg of the trip.

Start in Inverness — Then Head North

Most NC500 trips begin and end in Inverness. As you make your way up the east coast towards the northern tip of Scotland, the scenery becomes wilder, the roads quieter, and the views even more dramatic.

This is where planning your overnight stop really matters.

Base Yourself in Thurso at The Weigh Inn Hotel

Positioned perfectly on the northern stretch of the NC500, The Weigh Inn is an ideal stopover before or after exploring highlights like Duncansby Stacks, Dunnet Head, and the dramatic Caithness coastline.

Here’s why it works so well for you:

• Large, comfortable hotel rooms perfect for a proper rest after a long drive

• On-site restaurant and bar — no need to head back out once you’ve parked up

• Easy parking for cars, bikes, and camper vans

• Dog Friendly

It’s the kind of place where you can arrive windswept and tired and leave refreshed and ready for the road.