NC 500 Pods - Brora

Unsurprisingly, the coastline here is pretty spectacular, so it’s well worth getting out for a walk on seaside trails from Brora (five minutes’ drive) or sticking around for some time on its beach, where you may spot dolphins or seals out at sea. There’s also a fabulous sea-view golf course in the village. For watery views inland, head to Loch Shin (35 minutes) for fishing or continue on to Falls of Shin (50 minutes) to spot the leaping salmon before a round of mini golf. More animal encounters can be had at Dunrobin Castle (10 minutes), which has daily falconry shows in the grounds of the largest private estate home in the Highlands. Make time too for a wander through the formal gardens and the main house, styled rather like a grand French château. And of course it wouldn’t be a Scottish break without a dram of whisky – handily, it’s only a 25-minute walk from your pod to Clynelish Distillery, where you’ll be able to take full advantage of the tours and tastings before buying a bottle to take back to your pod.