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Events along the NC500
Highland Games, folk festivals, wildlife weekends, and craft fairs — discover what's happening along the route during your visit.
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Handa Island Puffin Season Open Days
Handa Island, Sutherland
Special guided trips to Handa Island to see the puffin colonies at their peak. Ferries run from Tarbet near Scourie.
North Coast 500 Festival of Speed
Inverness
A celebration of classic cars and motorbikes gathering in Inverness before a 2-day scenic tour of the NC500 route.
Durness Highland Gathering
Durness, Sutherland
The traditional Highland Games at Durness — the most northwesterly games on the mainland. Expect heavy athletics, pipe bands, dancing, and a great community atmosphere.
Dornoch Highland Games
Dornoch, Sutherland
One of the oldest Highland Games in Scotland, held on the links of Royal Dornoch. Traditional heavy athletics, dancing, and pipe band competitions.
Wick Jazz Festival
Wick, Caithness
A popular jazz festival held in historic Wick, bringing world-class musicians to the far north of Scotland.
Torridon Wildlife Weekend
Torridon, Wester Ross
Guided walks and talks exploring the wildlife of the Torridon mountains and coastline. Spot red deer, golden eagles, pine martens, and otters with expert naturalists.
Caithness International Science Festival
Wick & Thurso, Caithness
A wide-ranging science and technology festival based in Caithness, with events across Wick and Thurso. Fun for all ages with hands-on experiments and expert talks.
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