The East Coast
Connected by the rapid A9 road and a major railway, the East Coast has a markedly different feel to the rest of the Northern Highlands. Much of the coastline is just as lovely as elsewhere, but the proud little towns, such as Tain or Wick, feel a good less remote and more businesslike.
Much of this stretch of coast is covered by Day 6: Tongue–Wick – part of the North Coast 500 In-A-Week itinerary.