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Attractions in Northern Highlands
Laidhay, Dunbeath, Caithness, KW6 6EH
Typical rush thatched Caithness longhouse incorporates a dwelling, stable and byre under one roof. Furnished with artefacts common in early 1900's.
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.
Poolewe, Ross-shire, IV22 2LG
This spectacular Highland garden where a profusion of exotic plants flourish on a latitude north of Moscow, is an oasis of colour and fertility.
Thurso, Caithness, KW14 8XH
The most northerly castle on the Scottish mainland, for almost 50 years it was the summer residence of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. Traditional two acre walled garden, with herbaceous borders and beds full of scented roses.
Brora, Sutherland, KW9 6LR
Built in 1819 by the Duke Of Sutherland so that the local crofters would not be selling their grain to illegal whisky makers. Absorb the craft of the distiller and a dram of our single Highland malt.
by Wick, Sutherland, KW1
This attractive harbour and its fine slate roofed warehouse were both built in 1831. Beside the warehouse, sunk back into the slope of the cliff, is an old icehouse.
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.
Durness, Sutherland, Scotland, UK
The cliffs of this dramatic headland hold puffins, guillemots, razorbills and fulmars. Moss campion grows here at sea level and the Scottish primrose can be found in the short cliff-top turf.
Davidson's Lane, Thurso, Caithness, KW14 7AF
A gallery displaying the very best of Highland and National Touring Art Exhibitions.
Edderton, Tain, Ross-shire, IV19 1LB
Founded in 1790, Balblair is the second oldest working distillery in the industry.
Golspie, Sutherland, KW10 6SF
This ancient seat of the Dukes and Earls of Sutherland is the largest house in the Scottish Highlands. Re-modelled in the 1840s, it has great formal gardens and a museum.
| 1 | Balnakiel Bay | Scotland, UK | |
| 2 | Sinclair Bay | Scotland, UK | |
| 3 | Laidhay Croft Museum | Laidhay, Dunbeath, Caithness, KW6 6EH | |
| 4 | Ferrycroft Countryside Centre | Lairg, Sutherland, IV27 4TP | |
| 5 | Inverewe Gardens (NTS) | Poolewe, Ross-shire, IV22 2LG | |
| 6 | Castle of Mey (Gardens) | Thurso, Caithness, KW14 8XH | |
| 7 | Clynelish Distillery | Brora, Sutherland, KW9 6LR | |
| 8 | Brora Beach | Scotland, UK | |
| 9 | Keiss Harbour | by Wick, Sutherland, KW1 | |
| 10 | Kerrachar Garden | Kylesku, Lairg, Sutherland, IV27 4HP | |
| 11 | Faraid Head | Durness, Sutherland, Scotland, UK | |
| 12 | Swanson Art Gallery | Davidson's Lane, Thurso, Caithness, KW14 7AF | |
| 13 | Balblair Distillery | Edderton, Tain, Ross-shire, IV19 1LB | |
| 14 | Dunrobin Castle (Garden) | Golspie, Sutherland, KW10 6SF | |
| 15 | Achmelvich Bay | Scotland, UK |
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