Tour Operators & Services, Caithness & Sutherland

Royal Dornoch Golf Club (East Sutherland)

Golf and Sports

Royal Dornoch is spellbinding and many golfers from all over the world make the pilgrimage to this natural links at some point in their lives. The 6700-yard 18-hole par 70 links was ranked No.2 in the World rankings of the best 100 courses by Golf Digest magazine July 2024.

Accessible access
Award winning
Eco friendly
Family friendly
Open year round
Parking
Suitable for groups
W/C

Above and Beyond Tours (Caithness North)

Guided Tours/Nature and Wildlife/Wellbeing and Retreats

Above and Beyond Tours share their local knowledge and passion for Caithness by providing Driving Tours, Walking Tours, Health and Wellness Tours and Experience Days Out. Focus is on customers' interests and needs so we can put together a bespoke package to offer a unique experience.

Open year round
Suitable for groups
Public transport links

Sutherland Adventure Company (East Sutherland)

Adventure and Watersports/Rental

Experience the waters, hills, landscapes and culture of Sutherland on the North Coast 500 with us. Paddleboard hire, lessons, trips and socials, bike hire and tours, guided walks and hikes, body board & surfboard hire, 8 person Mega SUP hire and snorkelling.

Family friendly
Open year round
Suitable for groups
Workshops and classes

North Coast Watersports (Caithness North)

Adventure and Watersports/Boat Tours/Rental/Wellbeing and Retreats

North Coast Watersports provides award winning watersports experiences along Scotland’s North shore. We have a variety of surf lessons, paddle boarding, RIB tours, equipment hire & retreats on offer.

Award winning
Family friendly
Open year round
Retreats available
Suitable for groups
Workshops and classes

NORTH POINT DISTILLERY & DALCLAGIE HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY (Caithness North)

Guided Tours

North Point Distillery is a Rum, Gin, and Whisky distillery based in Forss along the NC500 route, which opened its doors in 2020, and launched its whisky brand, Dalclagie Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, in 2023. Located overlooking the Pentland Firth, this sustainable distillery is situated on a former US Naval Listening Site and offers spectacular views and history alongside its award-winning spirits and tours.

Accessible access
Award winning
Eco friendly
Family friendly
Open year round
Parking
Pet friendly
Suitable for groups

Schottland fuer Alle - Travel for people with and without disabilities (Central Sutherland)

Guided Tours/Disability Friendly

Schottland fuer Alle is a family run Tour operator customizing tours for people with all kind of disabilities coming to the North of Scotland.

Accessible access

Lichen Caithness Reindeer Centre (Caithness North)

Adventure and Watersports/Guided Tours/Nature and Wildlife/Farm Tours

Lichen Caithness is home to the UK’s most Northerly Reindeer, and is definitely NOT just for kids! A unique experience in the North Highlands, we take visitors on a journey of discovery, sharing what makes Reindeer so special as a species, and their unique (often hilarious) characters. We offer visitors the opportunity to get ‘hands on’ with these incredible animals. Pre-booking essential.

Award winning
Eco friendly
Family friendly
Open year round
Parking
Suitable for groups
W/C
Workshops and classes

A Highland Blend (Caithness East)

A Highland Blend provides digital marketing and VA services to businesses in Caithness and Sutherland. A Highland Blend also promotes the north of Scotland through her blog, in which she details ways in which visitors can get the most out of their travels throughout the region.

Open year round

Connell Outdoor Pursuits (East Sutherland)

Fishing and Fieldsports/Guided Tours/Nature and Wildlife/Adventure and Watersports/Golf and Sports/Boat Tours

Connell Outdoor Pursuits is an Activity & Tour business based near Dornoch, but we also travel to locations right across the Scottish Highlands. Personalised archery, axe throwing and air rifle shooting is available at our outdoor shooting range, that boasts breath taking views of the Dornoch Firth. A clay session package is also available, as well as a Thermal Imaging Wildlife Safari, guided driven 4×4 scenic tours around the NC500, custom activity tour packages and local fishing. Tailored activity packages ensure that each participant, regardless of skill level, has an immersive and enjoyable experience in the Scottish Highlands. Our commitment to safety, expertise, and a passion for the outdoors guarantees an adventure that will create lasting memories amidst the stunning beauty of Sutherland.

Family friendly
Open year round
Suitable for groups
Accessible access
Parking
Pet friendly
Workshops and classes

Konstantina Pateraki: Fine Scottish Jewellery (North Sutherland)

Wellbeing and Retreats

Konstantina Pateraki Jewellery is a studio space where Konstantina creates beautiful, uniquely designed jewellery and copper decorations. You can find here also workshops available for small groups (up to 3 people) or private, to spend some creative time, learn some new skills and most importantly have some fun.

Eco friendly
Family friendly
Open year round
Parking
Pet friendly
Retreats available
Suitable for groups
W/C
Workshops and classes

Caithness Seacoast Ltd (Caithness East)

Adventure and Watersports/Boat Tours/Guided Tours/Nature and Wildlife

Enjoy breath taking sea tours around the fascinating East Caithness coastline. This tour company operates from Wick Harbour Marina. The Geo Explorer is their exciting purpose built twin engine boat. On the tours you can see castles, sea caves and stacks, harbours and various lighthouses. There is also a variety of marine wildlife and birds to be seen and occasionally dolphins and whales.

Accessible access
Family friendly
Parking
Suitable for groups
W/C

42Cycling

Adventure and Watersports/Golf and Sports/Guided Tours/Rental/Wellbeing and Retreats

Unveil the enchanting beauty of the Scottish Highlands as you pedal through its wonders with 42Cycling, your premier Highland cycling tour provider. Nestled in the lively Highland Capital of Inverness, our seasoned professionals extend an invitation to embark on an extraordinary journey through captivating landscapes and charming terrains. Inverness, with its excellent transport links and hospitality, becomes your ideal launchpad for a uniquely Highland cycling adventure. Guest-focused we want nothing but the very best cycling experience for you, so why not join us in a world where every pedal stroke counts, bringing you closer to unparalleled Highland beauty.

Eco friendly
Family friendly
Open year round
Retreats available
Suitable for groups
Workshops and classes

8 Doors Distillery (Caithness North)

Guided Tours

8 Doors Distillery is a Highland Single Malt Distillery based in John O'Groats which opened and started distillation in September, 2022. Alongside the distillery, there is also a Brand Home which offers a number of different visitor experiences including tours and filling your own bottle. Open 7 days a week, you can also get Drams, Coffee, Cake & Cocktails with a great view.

Accessible access
Open year round
Parking
Public transport links
Suitable for groups
W/C

A Far North Naturalist (North Sutherland)

Nature and Wildlife/Guided Tours

Guided walks to observe birds, plants, butterflies etc in splendid locations.

Family friendly
Open year round
Suitable for groups

Assynt Fly Fishing (North West Sutherland)

Fishing and Fieldsports

Stewart Yates is a qualified, well established and respected licensed fly fishing coach and guide based near Lochinver, 35 miles north from Ullapool. Catering for all ages, abilities and levels of experience. All equipment available and included in stated costs.

Family friendly
Open year round
Suitable for groups

RobbieMac Tours & Ancestry Services

'Walk in the Footsteps of Your Ancestors' with our registered Tour Guide and Professional Genealogist. We thoroughly enjoy introducing our visitors to the dramatic far north - with its strong Viking and Scottish Clan links; Gateway to the Islands; WW2 RAAF; Queen Mother's Castle of Mey; and the historic Highlands.