In pictures: Riding the North Coast 500
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The North Coast 500 is one of Scotland's most famous tourist routes. Photographer Paul Campbell followed four cyclists from Aberdeen as they tackled the 516-mile (830km) journey.

Jordan Leyden, Keith Riddoch and brothers Euan and Callum Smith cycled the NC500 in five days

Starting and finishing in Inverness, the route follows roads through areas including the Black Isle, Easter Ross, Sutherland, Caithness and Wester Ross

The cycle raised money for cancer charity Clan

Haar makes for a damp ride during the five-day cycle

The NC500 involves some gruelling hill climbs

The cyclists had their share of aches and pains along the 516 miles

The riders were rewarded with some fine weather and stunning scenery
All images the copyright of Paul Campbell.