What's On
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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Nature & Wildlife
Handa Island Puffin Season Open Days
1 May 2026 – 31 August 2026
Handa Island, Sutherland
Special guided trips to Handa Island to see the puffin colonies at their peak. Ferries run from Tarbet near Scourie.
Nature & Wildlife
Torridon Wildlife Weekend
16–17 August 2026
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.
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