Most Dangerous Road & Highland Villages | NC500 Vanlife
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Most Dangerous Road (Applecross) & Highland Villages | NC500 Vanlife
This Scotland vanlife vlog is the last on our nc500 series with great food, highland villages, and incredible scenic roads. We started the day in Ullapool and think it's worth visiting, just for the Seafood Shack and its close proximity to the Corrieshalloch Gorge. We then go on one of the UK's most dangerous roads on the way to Applecross, the Bealach na Ba. We also visit the best Highland villages with Plockton, Torridon & Shieldaig our personal favorites.
The North Coast 500 has been our favorite road trip to date and a perfect test for van life. Luckily it is not the end of the Scotland series as next week we head to the Isle of Skye.
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Thank you for your video. I am from Plockton but live in the Midlands now. The village is called "The Jewel of the Highlands " and you can see why. Will always be my home 🙂
Great video guys. Tunnock's Caramel Wafer = best biscuit in the world. Applecross road = best drive. Applecross Inn = best seafood lunch.
Did the NC500 twice this year, June on a Motorcycle and September/October in the Van including Harris & Lewis, love seafood and white beaches and swimming in the icy water. Love your videos well done guys.
Loving your videos. As a Scot living on the Ayrshire coast of Scotland its great to hear your appreciate the landscape and weather. I too think it's utterly beautiful in the rain. So atmospheric and wild. I'm a keen Scottish skier and an used to our brutal but dramatic views and weather. Nowhere like it.
You just need to embrace it, dress for it and know how to cozy in. One of the best NC500 videos I've watched. THANK YOU ❤🏴
I was hoping you were going to drive the B869 as this is an even more scenic route from lochinver to Ullapool past Clachtoll
Great Video....great to see how much you loved our wee country....as a native scot and travelled most of Scotland I can see how much we take for granted what is around us when visitors are blown away with the scenery, villages, food and hopefully people you have encountered on your travels around Scotland....:-)
I lived in New Zealand for 5 yeas, the USA for 1 year, Papua New Guinea for 6 months, Portugal for 6 months, Ireland for 3 years, and have travelled much of Europe and have climbed in the Alps and the Southern Alps. But for my taste in scenery, the Highlands, despite all the rain, and mist, is unbeatable. (PS. I have climbed all the Munros).
The sunshine definitely lifts your spirits after all the rain but on the other hand it washes out the colors of the landscape.
You missed a massive treat not driving to/from Applecross along the coast road. The views to Skye and beyond are amazing. Doing the Bealach na Ba both directions is also stunning, but you have a reason to return :-)
Your drone footage alex is on point, i can`t imagine how many times you have set your drone up for the various van drive by shots!! it`s appreciated!!
The last time I was in Scotland was in 2005, before the NC500 was officially a thing. But on that trip we did drive many of the sections of the Western portion of it. We loved Smoo Cave and took the little boat tour that goes inside. The beaches around there were beautiful! We also enjoyed our time in Ullapool (especially loved the Seafood Shack) and enjoyed visiting Plockton. I look forward to seeing what you wind up doing on Skye, it's such a gorgeous island! I hope you get to see the Fairy Pools in addition to Staffin (that you mentioned in your sneak preview). If you ever get a chance to go to Mull and Iona I think you would love it! You wouldn't be able to bring your van onto Iona, since only the residents and vendors are allowed to have vehicles there, but you can park in Fionnphort and take a 10 minute ferry there. So many great hikes and beaches. If you take one of the boat rides that goes to Staffa (for Fingal's Cave) and Lunga you will be in bird and plant heaven. There's a lot to see too on Mull, although it's another place with scary narrow roads to drive with steep drops. If not this trip, I think it's well worth visiting on another trip, as well as a little bit of time in Oban on the mainland (where you catch the ferry to Mull).
As always, great content and enjoyable. Also kudos to Emma for her driving skills!
Thank you!
The NC500 is so beautiful! My hubby and I did 3 years ago in our campervan.. I was blown away with how beautiful the views and beaches where.. 😍Well worth doing.. 😊
What stunning beauty! I am from California so I am biased towards our Hwy 1. When I was in Scotland in 2001, I listened to the Scottish band Travis whilst traveling around. The mood matched the scenery!
Ya Ya - we know you two by now, this one is for you Alex because you are so cheeky!!!
I watch your videos all of the time, and I am so grateful for you putting the little tags that say the names of your stops! ...and I enjoy learning new words like plonkers. 😂
Thank you for taking an old git along a wonderful Journey ,The amount of Joy you bring to us, you could never know how much joy you bring.
❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ your videos, SO much!!
those marshmallow tea cakes were around in the sixties when I was a kid - the competition with my brother was to remove the chocale and keep the marshmallow as a perfect dome!
Came for the views. Stayed for the singing.
Mull and Iona. Every bit as spectacular as the NC500.....
nice singing emma love the nc500 trip very good /blog
Thank you both for introduce us this road in Scotland! I will put in in our next visit there! Greetings from Greece! I hope we have also Greece in your plans :-)
some of the most authentic and natural content on youtube love your channel
My Mates and I did the NC500 last year (September 2021) and we did the Applecross Pass twice. We got nearly to the top coming from Applecross side and a Caravan had got itself stuck and totally blocked the road. We turned and came round and then as we passed the bottom on the other side we saw some of the traffic we'd been stuck with coming through, so took the winding road all the way up. Got some great pics of the views and then all the way back down again, Totally worth it tho. May be a wee bit biased being a Scot myself, but best holiday I have ever had, North Coast 500 over 5 days in my Citreon C4 Cactus with a detour for a 3 day stay on Skye. Love your Videos, espcially in your own Camper, Makes me want to own one myself.
OMG I cant believe that was your first Tunnocks teacake, they are devine, and smoked salmon and oat cakes, my idea of heaven. Great trip
The proper way to eat a Tunnock's teacake is to gently bash the top so the chocolate breaks up, unwrap it, lick all the chocolate off, then slurp up the marshmallow, before finally eating the biscuit layer. My wife despairs!
🤣 the image of this cracks us up
We have these cookies in Canada, but are not called tea cakes. The chocolate is hard, so I pick off the chocolate, eat the marshmallow and then the biscuit, just like Tim.
We was the same when we did it in March this year, stunning everywhere and the weather we had was very un Scotland like. Jaw dropping scenery everywhere
My wife and I are dying right because of her mountain song. We just started watching you guys today.
4 hours later...
We
Are
Hooked!
We did the NC500 in June this year on bicycles, Bealach na Ba climb was tough. West Coast & North Coast were stunning and could not recommend enough. Favourite overnight stop was at Shieldaig in the Tigh An Eilean, fab seafood. Best cafe stop (a must for cyclists) was The Secret Garden at Drumbeg. Best views, too many to mention and we were so lucky with the weather, plus traffic was light in June and we had no midges.
In Scotland, The NC500 series was real gem in the rough. Spectacular views and for the most part the rains stayed away in this vlog. Love you guys, 😍😍 Harriet and JIm from Richmond, Va.
Not done the NC500 but now added to my bicket list. I love Torridon area - it is amazing and of course done te Applecross road. My wife and I are vegetarians and managed to eat really well on our 3 trips to the area.
I was waiting for a visit to a pub where you would sample some wonderful Scottish whiskeys.
Ican't believe how narrow the roads are in Scotland. I guess we are spoiled in Canada, our driving lanes are as wide as a vehicle plus each side has a shoulder wide enough that you can park your vehicle on the side, in case you need to change a tire. I would be terrified to drive these roads. Especially because I would want to be looking at all these glorious scenes.
Love this tour of Scotland. I am only one generation removed from this being my home. My grannie was from Newton Stewart. And step-grandpa was from Montrose. I have always wanted to visit. This series of videos has made me want to even more.
GREAT JOB BEANS!
Guys I lived up there for 15 years Plockton, Kyle of Lochalsh, Isle of skye, Isle of raasay (you've got to go there sometime it's the land that time forgot it's beautiful and azing views of the cullin mountains and apple cross). Inverness (culloden) steeped in history you've cloutie well, and prisoner's Stone in culloden woods that's a must see. On your way back down there's so many treats for you to see just wait until you reach Ben nevis etc it will take your breath away it makes you feel like your in a giants world it really does! Safe journey and keep enjoying all it has to offer xx
Hello 👋 how are you doing today!!!!!!
Love this whole trip. Scotland looks amazing and the views spectacular. I’ve seen those tea cakes in Canada and never bought them. I will next time. I remember wagon wheels. Excellent driving Emma. Thank you guys.
I’m English but lucky enough to live in Scotland and have done the NC500 a few times (before it was called NC500 and the tourists discovered it 😂) We need so much rain for the beautiful scenery and waterfalls. If you remember the TV series Hamish Macbeth it was filmed in Plockton. (I’m in Lochearnhead and have found myself looking for your van as I drive around 😉😆 ) Enjoy the rest of your tour.
Come to Canada and drive through the Rockies, truly spectacular.
Strike me sideways with a wet kipper!!!!! I cant quite believe you hadn't had a Tunnocks Tea cake before!!!??? They are the snack of kings :-)
OMG I would definitely do the waterfall MUD and all ! It was all so beautiful ! Thank you for sharing all your trips I enjoy them all especially with Noah ! 😘
Plockton and the surrounding area is where Hamish MacBeth TV series was filmed
Love you so much, laughter of the best quality, natural and fish friendly !
The road to Applecross is a lot better than it was in the sixties.
There were no barriers at the side of the road then. The hairpin bends were a lot tighter, you had to shunt to get a car round with only a few rocks to mark the edge of the drop.
The coast road wasn't open then, it was just a track which served a few farms and a Youth Hostel. So you had to go back the same way.
Your Scottish series convinced me to move Scotland higher up my list! Amazing places!) Thank you)))
Torridon is beautiful. Spent many happy weeks and months up there in my youth.
I love these these NC500 videos. We can't pick a favorite place but it looks like it would be nice to take it slow and spend time in each village or scenic spot instead of racing around too fast.
We’ve loved these videos. We definitely want to explore Scotland now. Stunning scenery. Alex is getting very refined with his smoked salmon, oatcakes and mustard relish!! Loved it 🍻
I did the applecross pass in January 2018 and there was snow on the ground and encountered the gritter truck doing a 3 point turn on the last hairpin bend before the summit
Definitely on the list for next year-wonderful introduction to this island; great photography
I’m from the states and this trip is now on my bucket list. What beautiful scenery and delicious looking food.!
I did the Applecross road a few years ago and had to turn back halfway due to thick fog at the top. I couldn’t even see the bonnet of my VW. Next day I did it in sunshine and observed the beautiful views.
Thanks guys for your great NC500 vlogs I am now planning my own one for next year I hope!
Thanks for clearing up the fish or sausage question Alex. Great content from two genuinely lovely people, thank you.
We done the NC500 a few years back, and went round clockwise and did the west Coast first. We explored every dead end road we could. Achitibule was an outstanding spot for us overlooking the Summer Isles. We had two weeks to get round just wasn't long, planning to revisit very soon with and open ended time plan, loved every moment of the trip.
I'm embracing the journey with you, watching your video's. Such a beautiful treasure to watch. Thanks for sharing your story with us that watch your channel. Absolutely beautiful views of the country.
Great drone shots of the Applecross pass
Scotland is the best for atmospheric scenery..
I’d definitely do the NC500 in our van and look forward to it- maybe next year when it’s a bit warmer - great vid
Those oatcakes are amazing with everything. Esp with a dab of butter and a selection of cheeses washed down with a cuppa tea.
First time I drove the Bealach na Bà was in 1990 in a 1972 VW Bay window, been one of my favourite places ever since. Great video guys.
Yay for crazy old people! Beans out
Did a fly-drive with hotel coupons in the UK in 1975. London to Edinboro and North then south to Wales and Bath. Many narrow roads back then. Only 3 or 4 MotorWays back then. Your Isle of Skye trip takes us back to re-live our fond memories of Scotland.
What a view... Wow !!!
your drone skills are amazing. Bean (pun intended) watching you guys since you had 30,00 subs. Keep up the great work
Wow!
Best bits for us were off the nc500. Isle of skye and orkneys are spectacular
Such a good series. I've loved these videos ❤💜
Applecross pass, road that on my bike, the nearest road the UK has to an Alpine climb. Simply breathtaking
I’m so glad I missed all of these wonderful videos in Scotland way back because I can binge watch them now! Unbelievably breathtaking guys it’s almost too much beauty I couldn’t imagine actually being there It would probably take my dam breath away lol as cheesy as that sounds! Haha
You guys are such a joy to watch! Keep making fun videos for us to watch! BEANS OOOOOUUUTTT!!!!
🤣🙏 thank you!!!
I've really enjoyed these series of NC500 videos. I'm from Scotland and know and love these places, but great to see your reaction to seeing them. It really is a beautiful part of the world. I cycled over the Applecross Road and got blown over by the wind! Why did you go and come back to Applecross rather than do the circuit? Can't believe you have never had a Tunnocks Tea Cake before!! They are awesome. Equally good with an Irn Bru during the day or with a cuppa at night. 😉
Fantastically done once again Beans. Loving this series. And I find it ironic listening to Emmas comments about the rain that, living in the desert as I do, I'd be delighted to have a vacation in the rain. Yes I know it would interfere with some of the scenery but I'm really sick of the sun. And it's that rain of course that provides all that greenery and colors.
Amazing NC500 video guys x
I mean.... Tunnocks T cakes! How have you never??? The sell them in the Co-Op.. Always reminds me of my old dad coming home from Spain many years ago and raving about this new orange drink he discovered.. FANTA.. Dad: Mr Singh sell it in his shop round the corner...😂
I was lucky to work in the NW highlands area for my work this year. I had to drive around the NC500 a fair bit, going back and forth to various field sites. Was magical and got to see some super off the beaten track sites thanks to it. would reccommend it, maybe not the applecross headland part though - that road was horrible !
Anyone who has been to Scotland know how beautiful it can be but the weather is a massive part of it if you don't like the cold or the rain and the midges well, never done the NC500 it is on the bucket list very soon, great video once again
I came across your channel by sheer accident, just in time for your Scotland trip. What an enjoyable experience. You two are really good to watch; you're so natural. I have subscribed and will catch up on your previous trips. I look forward to future videos. May thanks.
Hey! I've been to Plockton and yes, it's beautiful! I didn't even know that it was part of the NC500. Can't wait to go back!
Plockton is where the series “Hamish McBeth” was filmed many years ago, with Robert Carlyle. Great video and hope to see more of the West coast in future videos ❤️❤️🏴
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Thanks for bringing back great memories for me. I used to live in a few different villages along the NC500. The way i recomend people do it is the opposite way from how you did. But then don't go down the East coast, instead at Tongue, take the tiny Altnaharra 836 road through the absolutely wild glens (there's a really well preserved iron age broch by the roadside) and along the side of beautiful loch loyal. At Altnaharra there is the most beautiful old church. South of there is the Crask inn which is a tiny old pub with amazing view from the beer garden. Then from Lairg on to Ardgay over the bridge & the mountain to Alness where you can rejoin the main A9 back to Inverness.
The last section of the NC500 really is the best, which is why that was the bit we revisited this year after doing the full thing last year! Glad you visited Corrieshalloch Gorge, and that the bridge was open, it was closed when we were up there about 6 weeks ago! Ullapool's a good place to stop in the rain, hope you went to the Ceilidh Place there as the food was amazing! I think that first bird of prey might have been a sea eagle, just going by the colour of its legs, and if so you were so lucky! Their numbers are growing but they're still a rare sight! We avoided the Applecross road (it was torrential rain the day we had the option to) but it looks stunning. Plockton is so lovely! Robert Carlyle filmed a tv show there for a few years called Hamish Macbeth!
Love this video, especially the Mexican carpet seller with the lisp.
I just got back from Scotland and I thought I was so satisfied with what I was able to see but now you guys make me realize that I need to go back because I still have so much to see. 😄 Thanks for sharing.
A place to look at on the way back down south is Middleton in teesdale. Low force and high force waterfalls as well as some lovely walks
Hi. I have done the NC500 and various other areas 3 times now and it never disappoints. Really enjoying your series. One area I think you missed, when you go over the Applecross Pass, you can also access Applecross via the northern coast road. Thus is a stunning drive and gives you views over Skye, Rona and Raasay. Definitely worth it next time.
Also when you arrive at Lochinver the NC500 takes you east along the A837. If you have a small van or car it is worth continuing through the town and then follow the road through Strathan, Inverkirkaig, to Loch Bad a Ghaill, turn left and then rejoin the NC500 at Drumrunie. The road is tight in places so be careful.
New subscriber, absoughtly loving your vlogs. Always wanted to do a trip to Scotland and I would definitely love to do that crazy road. You guys are getting me through a tough time, so thank you for taking me through your wonderful road trips. Really looking forward to your next video.
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Amazing!
Having recently been living in Highlands near Inverness, one of my favourite roads was the Bealach na Ba. Done when there was still snow at the top viewpoint. From here you can see Raasay and beyond The Cuillins on Skye.
The Armco is a slight improvement on the old black and white poles that used to mark the edge so the edge could be seen when snow covered. It still wouldn't stop anything larger than an invalid carriage, those little blue three wheelers that were issued to the disabled up to the 70's. The only Salmon I like is the Red Salmon that comes in a tin, preferably the Skinless and boneless type. Would Em prefer a sausage over a prawn or shrimp? A nice fat Saveloy perhaps? Too OTT?
Love your video again again you allways leave me with a smile on my face. Thank you
Awesome drone footage.
Beautiful photography guys, these are so professionally done, amazing stuff.
Love you guys thanks for sharing
Gorgeous Beans .. thanks for sharing 🙏🌿❤️
Hello 👋 how are you doing today!!!!!!
NC500 wasn't even on my radar until your series...great vlog
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i did the Applecross pass and i got 1/4 up from the Applecross side and was met by thick fog and it got thicker and by the time i got to the top i could see less than 10 feet , love to see Emma facial expression driving in that.. i loved Torridon was wet but got great photos of the sun on the mountains pity cannot show you them
Beautiful trip! I hope you do Ireland too!
absolutely beautiful!