THE world-famous North Coast 500 – Scotland’s Route 66 – has launched a “passport” for the iconic Highlands road trip, helping visitors record their bucket list experiences.
The NC500 Passport includes 25 recommended stop-over points along the route, including off-the-beaten-track views, attractions and experiences that shouldn’t be missed.
Tourists will be able to have their passport stamped at various businesses around each stop, making them official North Coast 500 Passport Holders for life if they collect all 25.
Attractions in Scotland’s “bucket list” Passport Scheme include: Inverness Floral Hall and Botanical Gardens; Strathpeffer Pump Room in the picturesque, historic spa village of Strathpeffer; Ullapool Museum; Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve; Camster Cairns; and The Mermaid of the North in Balintore.
The final stop is Glen Ord Distillery, where Passport Holders can claim a free commemorate NC500 engraved glass by showing four photographs they have taken on their trip.
Tom Campbell, managing director of North Coast 500, said: “Our new Passport Scheme is a really fun way of telling visitors about some of the amazing attractions and hidden gems on the North Coast 500, and helping them write their North Highlands “bucket list”.
“We want people to spend at least a week exploring the delights of the route, taking their time to appreciate all the rich history and beautiful scenery that can be found along the way.
“Within the Passport you’ll find information on each of the stamping points, as well as recommended detours from the route, places to stay, and local activities and restaurants. We hope lots of visitors will sign up for one for their tripS and become lifelong North Coast 500 Passport Holders.”
John F Mackenzie, founder and managing director of GlenWyvis Distillery, said: “We are delighted that GlenWyvis Distillery is one of the recommended stops in the NC500 Passport. We see this as a great way of showcasing businesses, communities and must-see places for visitors travelling the route.”
The NC500 Passport is available online at www.northcoast500.com for £10 – or complimentary as part of a NC500 Explorer Membership.
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