"I recommend the Argyll Coastal Route as a less-crowded alternative to the North Coast 500: it runs about 129 miles (208 kilometers) along the west coast from Loch Lomond to Fort William and stops at places like Inveraray Jail, the cairns of Kilmartin Glen, Glen Coe, and Ben Nevis. While you could drive the distance in a single day, plan to spend at least three days so you can see the highlights without rushing." - Matthew Kepnes