The NC500 for the elderly artist?

[Quartz]

After doing the Great Glen in August, my mother has expressed an interest in doing a leisurely trip of the NC500 next year. Painting is her hobby. I will be driving her. She is in her mid 80s and not very mobile, so I would much appreciate suggestions as to where to stay overnight and where to pause for good sketches. She prefers sketching castles and buildings. Weather permitting, of course. I think we will be going in late April or early May.

@Gibbo @richyfingers

 

[Dis86]

Screw the nc500. Come to Northumberland. Most castles in any county in the UK.

 

[whitecrook]

Screw the nc500. Come to Northumberland. Most castles in any county in the UK.

classic OCUK. "I really want X" "No you don't , you want Y instead, forget about X"

 

[On Holiday]

Two places of accommodation I stayed in which had immediate scenic views;
The Dundonnell Hotel - Definitely mobility friendly
Torridon area (has a few options)

 

[touch]

I would say:
-Eilean Donan castle (not on nc500 - detour required)
-"The red roofed house", Shieldaig
-Ardvreck castle, Inchnadamph
-Kylesku bridge (from the layby on the north side)
-Dounreay "Golf Ball" (nuclear reactor, if that sort of thing interests her. Check details nearer the time because it's scheduled for demolition in 2022)
-Duncansby Head lighthouse, John O Groats
-Dunrobin castle, Golspie

 

[Quartz]

Screw the nc500. Come to Northumberland. Most castles in any county in the UK.

I'll see you Northumberland and raise you Aberdeenshire.

I would say:
-Eilean Donan castle (not on nc500 - detour required)
-"The red roofed house", Shieldaig
-Ardvreck castle, Inchnadamph
-Kylesku bridge (from the layby on the north side)
-Dounreay "Golf Ball" (nuclear reactor, if that sort of thing interests her. Check details nearer the time because it's scheduled for demolition in 2022)
-Duncansby Head lighthouse, John O Groats
-Dunrobin castle, Golspie

Good stuff, keep it coming. And detours aren't a problem.