The Latest Breaking News from NC500

Fresh bid to ban campervans on NC500 except in designated areas

A PETITION calling for campervans to be banned outside of designated zones in Scotland has been relaunched after MSPs were forced to reject it last…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 2

'Three times a week, for six months, I hung weights off my head to strengthen my neck' – the agony and ecstasy of setting a cycling world record

Caroline Livesey battled sleep monsters, eye-wobbles and traffic lights for 32 hours and 22 minutes to set a flapjack-powered record on the NC500, but the preparation was the really tough bit

Cycling Weekly · Jun 12

Highland hotel on NC500 closes restaurant 'for foreseeable future'

A HIGHLAND hotel on the NC500 has told customers its restaurant is now closed due to the "continued increase in running costs"

The National (Scotland) · Jun 2

Prankster sparks anger by holding up NC500 traffic for YouTube video

A YOUTUBER has prompted outrage in the Highlands after filming a video disrupting traffic on the NC500.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 30, 2025

Plans to ban camper vans from overnight NC500 stays scrapped by Highland Council

Highland Council have scrapped councillor plans to ban camper vans from overnight stays in Sutherland car parks ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 27, 2025

Council unveils plans to hire full-time rangers to patrol NC500 and Highlands

THE Highland Council has unveiled plans to rehire 18 rangers to patrol the NC500 and wider region following the scrapping of the service last year…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 2, 2025

'It's not Disneyland': Locals call for car rally restrictions on NC500

CAMPAIGNERS have raised concerns over the growing number of car rallies being held on the North Coast 500 route, claiming that local communities…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 29, 2024

See the route 140 cars will take along the NC500 this summer amid 'super rally'

See the exact route up to 140 cars will take along the NC500 in Northern Scotland this summer.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 23, 2024

Three-day 'banger rally' across NC500 met with frustration by locals

A THREE-DAY “banger” rally across the popular North Coast 500 route in the Highlands which has been announced for next year has been met with…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 17, 2024

Scottish distillery on NC500 picks up award for offering 'world's best tours'

A SCOTTISH whisky distillery located on the popular NC500 route has been awarded for offering the best tours in the world...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 30, 2024