STUNNING DRIVE Through Northern Scotland + SMOO CAVE & ARDVRECK CASTLE | NC500 E9

NC500 E9: Join me on a stunning drive through Northern Scotland visiting Moine House, Smoo Cave, Durness, Kylesku Bridge and the incredible ruins of Ardvreck Castle.
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Today's road trip solo along the North Coast 500 started in the northern Scottish town of Tongue and took me west along the coast to Durness. On my way I stopped by the spooky half-way house of Moine that is situated along the old road connecting Thurso to Durness. The old road was the only way of crossing the blanket bogs right up until the early 1990's - it's a cool place to just stand and admire the emptiness of the Scottish Highlands.

The road opened up as I drove past countless viewpoints and one magnificent vista after another, trying my best not to stop every couple of minutes to take in the breathtaking scenery. It's easy to see why it takes so long to get anywhere in Northern Scotland - the Highland miles definitely takes longer than most. I proceeded on towards Ceannabeinne Beach and the famous zip wire track before arriving at Smoo Cave.

Despite the tour boats inside Smoo Cave not running because of COVID it was rewarding to be able to walk inside after climbing down what felt like hundreds of steps. Although the cave is spectacular and its entrance is one of the largest in the UK there's still lots more to see in the area - it truly is just one Instagram spot after another.

The seascapes and rugged coastline continued as I headed along the west coast past the Kyle of Durness, over the iconic Kylesku Bridge near Unapool and on towards the historic Ardvreck Castle. Although the evening light was beginning to fade I made it across to a small mound by the foot of the castle and admired spectacular views going off in all directions. I also found a beautiful little waterfall just a few minutes walk from Ardvreck Castle, perhaps named Ardvreck Waterfall - it was a magical way to end the day's road trip.

By the time I made it to the Park House B&B in Lochinver it was dark and rainy and everyone had gone to bed so I checked myself in and did the same. I slept the sleep of the dead that night!

I recorded this video before Scotland’s second lockdown and in compliance with all laws.

📖 CHAPTERS:
📖 00:00 Intro
📖 00:48 Moine House & Flow Country
📖 03:28 Tongue to Ceannabeinne Beach
📖 04:17 Ceannabeinne Beach & Zip Wire
📖 05:16 Smoo Cave
📖 08:57 Smoo Cave to Ardvreck Castle
📖 12:53 Ardvreck Castle
📖 16:28 Park House B&B in Lochinver Room Tour

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