The NC500 is a well publicised ( but long established road network ) route which is now over popular and tends to attract certain petrol heads who's aim it is to cover xxx miles in the shortest possible time regardless , be aware and look out for Lamborghini's and the like
There are far nicer areas to explore...
Too true, unfortunately. Just back from an annual trip up that way, doing it anti-clockwise this time. Yet again had some bother with cardicks doing it clockwise with no idea on how to use passing places, and seem to think they have right of way regardless. Its also become very popular with vintage car rallies, we saw at least three different rally groups in just 2 days.