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Find places to visit and things to do in Caithness & Sutherland with these visitor guides.
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Ben Hope: Complete Visitor Guide
Tag: Mountains & HillsBen Hope is a 3,170-foot Munro (a mountain over 3,000 feet) in the Sutherland area of Scotland. The mountains is best known for being the most northerly peak in mainland Britain and it offers a superb hike into the Highlands with spectacular views from the summit. Discover Ben Hope with this complete visitor guide.
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Castle Sinclair Girnigoe: Complete Visitor Guide
Tag: CastlesThis castle (actually castles – more on that later) stands on one of the most dramatic viewpoints in Scotland (in my humble opinion) with a wild and windswept coastline that instantly brings to mind a scene from Game of Thrones rather than a tourist attraction thanks to its near-impenetrable cliff-face setting.
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Castle Varrich: Complete Visitor Guide
Perched on top of an exposed promontory on the Kyle of Tongue sits Castle Varrich, a small fortified tower that offers superb views of Ben Loyal mountain from its sturdy viewing platform. The castle is easily accessed from a well-managed footpath that runs from the village of Tongue through woodland and fields. Discover Castle Varrich with this complete visitor guide.
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Causeymire Wind Farm: Complete Visitor Guide
Tag: Trails & RoutesThis pleasant walk will take you across Dale Moss near Thurso and up close to the Causeymire wind farm where you will see the impressive turbines generating power for the local area. There are lovely views to take in along the way on paths that are gravelled and well-maintained, making this wild part of northeast Scotland ideal for a winter stroll.
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Duncansby Head: Complete Visitor Guide
Duncansby Head is located approximately 5 miles along the coast from John o’ Groats. It is the furthest northeast point of mainland Britain. The area is popular with visitors due to the number of seabirds that thrive in the area, especially the adorable puffins that are frequently seen nesting on the immense rock pinnacles of the Duncansby Stacks.
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Dunrobin Castle: Complete Visitor Guide
Tag: CastlesDunrobin Castle, located in Sutherland in the Northern Highlands, is the most northerly ancestral castle in Scotland and dates back to the early 1300s. The castle is styled after the great châteaus in France and it is widely recognized as the most beautiful historic building in Scotland.
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Faraid Head: Complete Visitor Guide
Faraid Head and Balnakeil Bay are located on a peninsula on the north coast of Scotland, 3 miles north of Durness. The peninsula is a popular tourist destination thanks to the wide expanse of golden beach at Balnakeil Beach which faces a shallow bay. The area behind the beach is covered in dunes and grasses that are a favoured nesting site for a variety of seabirds.
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John O’ Groats: Complete Visitor Guide
John O’ Groats is a popular tourist destination on the northernmost tip of Scotland that has gained popularity since becoming a major stop on the NC500 tourist trail. The site includes several family-friendly attractions including an art gallery, gift shops and restaurants, but it is the signpost that’s the real draw and getting a photograph taken under it is at the top of most North-Scotland visitors ‘must-do’ lists.
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Smoo Cave: Complete Visitor Guide
Smoo Cave near Durness has one of the largest sea cave entrances in Britain. The main cavern is 50 feet high and spreads out in an impressive cathedral-like space that features an opening that takes visitors across a subterranean pool and a waterfall. Discover Smoo Cave with this complete visitor guide.
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Talmine Bay: Complete Visitor Guide
Talmine is a crofting and fishing village overlooking Talmine Bay north of the A838 bridge near Tongue Bay in Sutherland. The bay is best known for its scenery and the wildlife that live in the area which offers frequent sightings of seals and dolphins. Discover Talmine Bay with this complete visitor guide.
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The Best Things to Do in Caithness & Sutherland for Free
The North Highlands offers some of the wildest, most remote, and most scenic landscapes of anywhere in Europe. From John O’ Groats to Ullapool, you’re guaranteed to become smitten with the beauty of this extraordinary region of Scotland. In this article you will discover a list of completely free-to-visit attractions in Caithness & Sutherland that are suitable for all ages, including historic buildings, walking routes, and landmarks.
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Wick Heritage Museum: Complete Visitor Guide
Tag: Museums & GalleriesWick Heritage Museum in the North Highlands aims to promote the town’s history and culture through a collection of exhibits and artefacts. The museum is located inside a large townhouse near Wick harbour where it showcases displays of Caithness glass, exhibits from the town’s fishing industry and much more.
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