Area Guides - Venture North

Discover the North Highlands

Caithness and Sutherland are two of Scotland’s most spectacular regions. Here, dramatic mountains meet sweeping moorlands, and pristine coastlines frame the edge of Scotland’s far north. It’s a land of big skies, rich history, and unforgettable experiences. Use our interactive map to dive deeper into each area and start planning your adventure to the North Highlands.

Geo Explorer, Caithness

Caithness: Thurso & North Coast

Thurso and Caithness’s North Coast promise adventure and beauty—world-class surfing at Thurso East, dramatic cliffs, and incredible wildlife. Explore villages including the UK's most northerly - John O'Groats to find rich culture and history in Scotland’s far north.

Caithness: Wick & East Coast

East Caithness boasts a stunning coastline, historic old harbours, and vibrant coastal towns. Explore Wick’s rich maritime heritage, ancient monuments, and towering sea-stacks with local food, crafts, and authentic Highland culture along Scotland’s dramatic east coast.

Sutherland: East Coast

East Sutherland blends rugged coastal beauty with rich history and warm hospitality in Golspie, Dornoch, Helmsdale and Brora. Enjoy outdoor adventures or relax in tranquil scenery —an unforgettable taste of authentic Highland life awaits.

Sutherland: Central

Central Sutherland offers wild beauty and tranquillity, with sweeping glens, sparkling lochs, and abundant wildlife. Explore scenic trails around Lairg, Rogart, Ardgay and Bonar Bridge, and discover rich agricultural heritage in the heart of the North Highlands.

Sutherland: North West

North West Sutherland is Scotland at its most dramatic - with mountains, beaches, and hidden lochs await to be explored. Reconnect with nature in this breathtaking, unspoiled corner of the North Highlands.

Sutherland: North Coast

North Sutherland combines dramatic landscapes with rich Highland Clearances history and rare wildlife. Explore the far-north villages of Tongue and Bettyhill, then inland, discover the Flow Country’s unique peatlands, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.