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Attractions in Northern Highlands
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.
Sinclair Terrace, Wick, Caithness, KW14 5AB
The St Fergus Gallery has a year round programme of local, Highland and National exhibitions of fine artwork.
Kinlochewe, Wester Ross, Scotland, UK
Britain's first National Nature Reserve is well-known for its ancient pinewoods and spectacular mountain scenery. Visitor centre and trails.
Braemore, By Ullapool, Wester Ross, Scotland, UK
Spectacular mile long 200 feet deep gorge which contains the 150 foot Falls of Measach. Suspension bridge and viewing platform.
Ross-shire, Scotland, UK
This extraordinary village of Victorian hotels, villas, shops and churches was once a fashionable spa. Here visitors came to take the waters. The restored 1881 railway station and 1839 pump room can be visited.
Ross-shire, Scotland, UK
One of Scotland's few natural ashwoods and the most northerly in Britain. The underlying limestone supports an interesting range of plants. A896. Woodland walk and interpretative panel.
High Street, Dingwall, Ross & Cromarty, IV15 9RY
Highland town museum. Displays include local militaria, reconstructed smiddy and kitchen. Free access to picnic area. Special exhibitions.
Tain, Ross-shire, IV19 1PZ
Glenmorangie Distillery, Tain. Distillery tours, gift shop and visitor centre. Join us in the Glen of Tranquillity.
by Tain, Ross-shire, IV19
One of the finest Pictish cross-slabs with elaborate bossed panels, beasts and symbols. Inside the old church at Nigg.
Scarfskerry, By Thurso, Caithness, KW14 8XW
Scenic and wildlife trips on board a purpose built jet-drive RIB to the Island of Stroma and teeming seabird colonies. Whales, porpoises and dolphins are often seen.
By Kinlochewe, Wester Ross, Scotland, UK
These pine-clad islands in the middle of Loch Maree are one of the most important breeding sites in Scotland for black-throated divers. Boat trips and viewing hide.
| 1 | Castletown Harbour | by Thurso, Sutherland, KW14 | |
| 2 | St Fergus Art Gallery | Sinclair Terrace, Wick, Caithness, KW14 5AB | |
| 3 | Melvich Bay | Scotland, UK | |
| 4 | Farr Bay | Scotland, UK | |
| 5 | Freswick Bay | Scotland, UK | |
| 6 | Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve (SNH) | Kinlochewe, Wester Ross, Scotland, UK | |
| 7 | Corrieshalloch Gorge National Nature Reserve (NTS) | Braemore, By Ullapool, Wester Ross, Scotland, UK | |
| 8 | Strathpeffer | Ross-shire, Scotland, UK | |
| 9 | Rassal Ashwood (SNH) | Ross-shire, Scotland, UK | |
| 10 | Dingwall Museum | High Street, Dingwall, Ross & Cromarty, IV15 9RY | |
| 11 | Glenmorangie Distillery | Tain, Ross-shire, IV19 1PZ | |
| 12 | Nigg Cross-Slab | by Tain, Ross-shire, IV19 | |
| 13 | Northcoast Marine Adventures | Scarfskerry, By Thurso, Caithness, KW14 8XW | |
| 14 | Loch Maree Islands National Nature Reserve (SNH) | By Kinlochewe, Wester Ross, Scotland, UK | |
| 15 | Golspie Beach | Scotland, UK |
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