For fellow road trippers (like myself) who love hitting the open road, this initiative launched by Highland Council recently is for anyone travelling in a campervan, caravan, or motorhome, and looking for overnight parking in the Highlands. For just £40, you can get a 7-day pass that allows you to stay in a series of dedicated overnight car parks (you can find the car parks listed below).
This new initiative is all about making visits to the Highlands even better while also supporting the local community and protecting the environment. Highland residents with campervans or motorhomes are welcome to join in, too! The funds from this scheme go directly into improving infrastructure, benefiting everyone. Plus, you’ll get some fantastic perks to enjoy during your Highland adventures.
Access to overnight car parking is set out on a first-come, first-served basis, so it’s a good idea to plan ahead. Here are some key things to keep in mind if you’re considering purchasing the 7 day pass:
| Overnight Car Park | Location |
|---|---|
| Torvean Car Park | Inverness |
| Nairn Harbour | Nairn |
| Dunnet Head Car Park | Caithness |
| Dunnet Seadrift Car Park | Caithness |
| Noss Head Car Park | Caithness |
| Reiss Beach Car Park | Caithness |
| Riverside Car Park | Wick |
| Durness Village – Tourist Info Car Park | Sutherland |
| Golspie Shore Street Car Park | Sutherland |
| Ullapool Latheron Car Park | Wester Ross |
| Gairloch Harbour Car Park | Wester Ross |
| Little Gruinard Beach Car Park | Wester Ross |
If you’re planning a NC500 road trip or exploring the Highlands, this might be something you want to consider, to support the local community. You can also find more information about travelling through the highlands in my ultimate NC500 guide book!
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