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      • Harrow Cottages
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      • Munro House / Croft 148 3 Bed Caravan / Campervan Parking
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      • Links House
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      • Greenland House
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      • The Blue Door Coffee Shop Diner, Thurso Bay
      • No. 1 Bistro
      • Mr C's Bar
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      • Assynt Fly Fishing
      • Richard's Garage (Car Hire and Repairs)
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      • Royal Dornoch Golf Club
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      • John O'Groats Ferries
      • Connell Outdoor Pursuits
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Discover Caithness and Sutherland

Whether venturer or adventurer you will find a region rich in unique leisure opportunities. Go surfing at Thurso East at the world famous reef break, or join the ‘end-to-enders’ and visit the northerly extremes on the UK mainland at Dunnet Head or John O’Groats. Have a change from seascapes in Scotland’s first European Geopark with its 3,000 million year old rocks and classic hills, like Suilven and Stac Pollaidh, amongst the wildest places in Britain.

Take time to unwind under gigantic skies in our ancient land and tread in the footsteps of our Pictish and Norse ancestors whose enigmatic architectural remains cover our landscape. If you’re lucky you might even see the Northern Lights in our clear dark skies. When you’ve climbed, trekked, mountain-biked, surfed, gazed, explored and recharged, come inside and enjoy the Highland warmth and hospitality. Time to venture north!

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Craft and Produce Market

Map IconLochinver Village Hall
Location Icon19 August 2022 / 10:00am - 4:00pm

Helmsdale Highland Games

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Location Icon20 August 2022 / 10:00am - 11:00pm

Thurso Town Market

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Location Icon20 August 2022 / 11:00am - 3:00pm
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The tale of the Highland Dragon: fact or fiction?

The tale of the Highland Dragon: fact or fiction?

June 27th 2022

The Highlands have a rich history of fairy tales and folk lore that have intrigued and excited readers for generations with their captivating stories and magical creatures. None is perhaps more fascinating than the legend of the dragon that is said to have once stalked the Highlands.

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The Battle of Littleferry

The Battle of Littleferry

May 29th 2022

The weather in the North Highlands in late March 1746 was shocking; cold, sleet showers and a cutting wind. It was not good weather for soldiering. Ordered north by Prince Charles (Bonnie Prince Charlie) to secure the northern flank of the main Jacobite army and to acquire supplies and money, Cromartie’s Regiment of Jacobites occupied Dunrobin Castle on 20 March.

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When is really the best time of year to visit the Scottish North Highlands?

When is really the best time of year to visit the Scottish North Highlands?

April 25th 2022

Over recent years, more and more visitors have chosen to experience the North Highlands outwith the summer season. Drawn by the offer of quieter roads, wild weather, peaceful wide-open spaces and mesmerising dark skies.

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