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!
About Caithness & Sutherland Area guides
At Taste North, you will be able to join us in a celebration of all that the Caithness and Sutherland larder has to offer.
We caught up with Jenny Mackenzie Ross of Northshore Pottery and heard about her love of Caithness and Sutherland’s natural environment and how the area’s ecology and geology inspire her work in artisan ceramics.
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In 2020, Scotland celebrates its Coasts and Waters with a year-long programme of events and activities which will shine a spotlight on these vital elements of our landscape. Caithness and Sutherland boasts a hugely varied coastline and a rich offering of inland waters for both visitors and locals to enjoy. From the views from Duncansby out over its famous Stacks to coastal walks with breathtaking views.
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Venture North caught up with Fiona Mackenzie, Development Manager at Strathnaver Museum.
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