9 Best Places to See Dolphins, Whales, and Porpoises on the North Coast 500

Coming up in this guide: boat trips, marine animals, a long and fascinating coastline, surprising appearances from surprising animals, lots of chances to spot wildlife, and the best dolphins, whales, and porpoises watching spots on the North Coast 500.

Here at Travelness, we’ve already brought you many juicy details on the North Coast 500.

One of the best road trips on the planet (and the best road trip I’ve ever been on!), it’s an iconic Scottish adventure.

It serves up beaches, mountains, easy hikes, multi-day detours, weird attractions, tiny villages, friendly locals, world-class campsites, tucked-away fragments of coastline, hidden bays, and (as you probably already knew since you Googled this guide) lots of chances to spot marine animals.

But what exactly can you see? Where can you see them? And what’s the best time to get your big curious eyes around all these creatures and critters?

Coming up, all that and more!

Note: There’s no guarantee you’ll see ANY of these animals in Scotland. You can maximize your chances by following the recommendations we’ve given you, but it might not necessarily work out. Cos, you know, we’re talking about real outside wildlife, not a zoo—although there are plenty of zoos in Scotland too.

Anyway, let’s go meet some amazing marine life. On we go!

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