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Lairg, Sutherland, IV27 4TP
Situated beside the renowned archaeological site Ord Hill and surrounded by forest - the centre is an ideal base from which to discover the history and natural environment of Sutherland.
Scotland, UK
Park your car at Blairmore, and walk the 4 miles to what can arguably be called Britain's best beach. A gorgeous expanse of pink sand, bordered by dunes, flanked by cliffs, with a sea stack off to the South is what awaits you, and you very likely will end up sharing it with no more than the birds. Fabulous.
Loch Assynt, Inchnadamph, Sutherland, IV27
Dramatically sited on the shore of Loch Assynt, the castle was built in the 15th - 16th century. The Marquis of Montrose was held prisoner here in 1650 before being sent to his execution in Edinburgh.
Scotland, UK
Sea Angling Charters from Scrabster. Day Charters and longer package trips available.
Achiltibuie, Ross-shire, IV26 2YG
Cruises to the magical Summer Isles with one hour ashore. See common and grey seals and many different seabirds.
Nr Golspie, Sutherland, Scotland, UK
This large tidal basin with its surrounding pinewoods, coastal heath and sand dunes has a very special character. It is good for birds at all times of the year and has some very special plants.
Ferry Office, John O'Groats, Caithness, KW1 4YR
Wildlife cruises through the Pentland Firth, to the cliffs of Duncansby Head and the Stacks of Duncansby. See arctic skuas, storm petrels, guillemots, puffins, razorbills, kittiwakes, grey seals and much more.
Scotland, UK
WISE accredited sailing and wildlife watching trips from Scrabster and Shetland.
by Thurso, Sutherland, KW14
This fine harbour was built in 1824 to serve the nearby quarry. Ships laden with paving stones sailed from here to England and later also to Australia and South America.
Kylesku, Lairg, Sutherland, IV27 4HP
An oasis in the wilds of north west Shetland, this magical garden by the shore of Loch a Chairn Bhain is only accessible by boat. This trip takes about 30 minutes. Almost 2.5 acres in extent, the garden specialises in herbacious perennials including primulas and meconopsis.
Davidson's Lane, Thurso, Caithness, KW14 7AF
A gallery displaying the very best of Highland and National Touring Art Exhibitions.
Portmahomack, By Tain, Ross-shire, IV20 1YA
Major visitor centre in the Highlands on the Picts and their lifestyle and culture linked to one of Europe's largest archaeological digs.
| 1 | Ferrycroft Countryside Centre | Lairg, Sutherland, IV27 4TP | |
| 2 | Sandwood Bay | Scotland, UK | |
| 3 | Ardvreck Castle | Loch Assynt, Inchnadamph, Sutherland, IV27 | |
| 4 | Highland Sea Charters | Scotland, UK | |
| 5 | Summer Isles Cruises | Achiltibuie, Ross-shire, IV26 2YG | |
| 6 | Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve (SNH) | Nr Golspie, Sutherland, Scotland, UK | |
| 7 | Farr Bay | Scotland, UK | |
| 8 | John O'Groats Wildlife Cruise | Ferry Office, John O'Groats, Caithness, KW1 4YR | |
| 9 | Wild Sea Charters | Scotland, UK | |
| 10 | Bay of Clachtol | Scotland, UK | |
| 11 | Castletown Harbour | by Thurso, Sutherland, KW14 | |
| 12 | Kerrachar Garden | Kylesku, Lairg, Sutherland, IV27 4HP | |
| 13 | Swanson Art Gallery | Davidson's Lane, Thurso, Caithness, KW14 7AF | |
| 14 | Embo Beach | Scotland, UK | |
| 15 | Tarbat Discovery Centre | Portmahomack, By Tain, Ross-shire, IV20 1YA |
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