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Approximately a 50-mile drive west

Durness is the most north westerly village in mainland Scotland, with beautiful beaches, stunning views along the rocky coastline, and fantastic walking. The spectacular Smoo Cave is also nearby.

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Approximately a 35-mile drive east

The Castle of Mey, near John O'Groats, is the most northerly inhabited castle in 

Scotland and was the property of Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, from 1952 until 1996. It also has beautiful gardens.

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Approximately a 50-mile drive west

Smoo Cave is a spectacular limestone sea cave to the east of Durness. It can be accessed by boat (local tours run in the summer) and also by a footpath from the car park above, and is floodlit inside.

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Approximately a 20-mile drive east

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Various sites along the north coast 

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Approximately a 15-mile drive west

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Approximately a 35-mile drive east

Dunnet Head, the most northerly point on mainland Scotland, was of strategic importance during WWII. It is now an RSPB nature reserve and has stunning views across to the Orkney Isles.

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Various ferry trips available

The magical islands of Orkney have a rich cultural and historical heritage. Trips are available with John O'Groat Ferries, 

NorthLink Ferries (from Scrabster), and Pentland Ferries (from Gills Bay).

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Approximately a 20-mile drive south

Forsinard Flows is a renowned RSPB nature reserve in a vast expanse of blanket bog, sheltered straths and mountains known as the Flow Country. It has a visitor centre and unique viewing tower.

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Approximately a 60-mile drive south

Dunrobin Castle, the family seat of Clan Sutherland, is a fairytale-like castle on the east coast of north Scotland, near the village of Golspie, with beautiful gardens and views out over the Moray Firth.

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Approximately a 40-mile drive south east

Built in 1826, Old Pulteney is a maritime malt from Wick where the North Sea meets the Caithness coast. The distillery produces award-winning single malts as well as critically acclaimed limited editions.

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Approximately a 10-mile drive west

Strathnaver Museum is home to a wonderful collection of Clan Mackay memorabilia. It tells the story of the Clan

as well as the brutal 'Highland Clearances' 

and their effect on Strathnaver.

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Approximately a 10-mile drive east

We have a local puffin colony a few miles to the east of Strathy, at Drumhollistan, where puffins can be seen on the cliffs from May until late July. For details of how to find them click on 'More info'.

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Approximately a 25-mile drive west

Ben Loyal is a Corbett (804m), near Tongue. It has a very distinctive profile with four peaks and is often referred to as the Queen of Scottish Mountains. It has superb 360° views over the land and sea.

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Approximately a 35-mile drive east

Dunnet Bay award-winning distillery near Dunnet Head produces the popular Rock Rose Gin and Holy Grass Vodka. Their products are hand stilled slowly and use locally sourced botanicals.