North Coast 500

Stunning scenery all the way…

The North Coast 500 (NC500) is one of the most scenic ‘road trips’ in Scotland, skirting the country’s northernmost perimeter from Inverness to John o'Groats across to Durness and back, tracing the stunning mountain scenery of the West Coast.

The initiative has been a huge success, and it's little wonder when you behold those sights. But it’s a long way to go by car, sometimes navigating single-track roads and flocks of surly sheep.

We did it by road last time - next time we'll take the plane.

Now, golfers can take the easy option and do it in just over an hour - by air.

Links House at Royal Dornoch has created the “Sky-to-Shore” experience—a unique combination of scenic flights and indulgent Highland hospitality. Guests are whisked into the skies for an unforgettable journey over some of Scotland’s most iconic landscapes. From Dunrobin Castle to the rugged cliffs of John O’Groats, the stunning West Highland mountain landscape and even a buzz over Loch Ness, it’s hard to believe you can see all of this in just over an hour.

The problem by road is you might get stuck behind traffic.

For golfers, the best bit might be a breathtaking aerial perspective of Royal Dornoch Golf Links, the outstanding ‘peak’ of the Scottish Highlands. The package is offered by Links House, an exceptional lodging a mere chip & putt from the 1st tee at Royal Dornoch, including two nights’ dinner, bed, and breakfast.

Priced from £1,300 for two people, “Sky-to-Shore” is a curated encounter of Scotland’s natural beauty and the ideal add-on to one of the best golf experiences in the land.