Sutherland,
in the Highlands of Scotland, is one of the last great European wildernesses.
Only 13,000 people live in the largest county in Britain! Highland Glen
Lodges are centrally situated in the heart of all this beauty.
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Things to do locally
An excellent day out without spending too much time in the car starts by driving inland to Lairg and then down the A836 to Bonar Bridge where there is an excellent stone exhibit of the rocks that formed Scotland. From there you follow Strath Carron to Croik and then on via Strath Oykel to Rosehall and Ravens Rock Gorge walk for a leg stretch before returning via the Falls of shin and a delicious cream tea before watching the salmon leaping at the nearby waterfalls.
Within a short drive of the lodges are miles of sandy beaches and interesting lochs and nature reserves. The Moundbuilt by the famous Scottish Engineer Thomas Telford and nature reserve at Loch Fleet are just a few minutes from the lodges where you can watch Ospreys soaring overhead as well as see the seals basking on the sands of the sea loch. The fascinating city of Dornoch not only has fine beautiful Sandy Beach but it also has a grizzly side with a stone to commemorate Janet Horne the last witch to be burnt alive in Scotland. In fact, many of our guests make Dornoch their first attraction to visit as the Dornoch Pipe Band are often performing in the Market Square on Summer Saturday evenings. The town of Golspie is only a few miles north and the starting point for the Big Burn walk and for the more energetic a chance to take an eagle’s eye view of the Moray Firth by climbing Ben Bhraggie to see the “Wee Mannie” monument of the Duke of Sutherland.
The Moray Firth is a tremendous stretch of water that includes the Cromarty, Inverness and Dornoch Firths and stretches as far north as Helmsdale. Probably the most famous and interesting residents of the Firth are the Pods of Bottlenose Dolphins and the dedicated study centre just north of Inverness. Chanonry Point on the Black Isle is a famous spot to catch a glimpse of these magnificent mammals as they put on a free display for all to see. The Black Isle Brewery is another favourite tourist attraction offering free tours of this organic brewery. On the way back to the lodges and just over the Cromarty Bridge is an ideal spot to view basking seals and the Storehouse of Foulis has a fascinating Clan Museum as well as a delightful restaurant right on the shore of the Firth as well as an Delicatessens selling local produce.
One of Scotland’s most famous exports is Whisky and there are no better examples of this famous drink than the Single Malt Whiskies that are produced throughout the Highlands. Within a short drive to Tain we have one of the most famous distilleries, Glenmorangie which lies on the south side of the Dornoch Firth. Just a few miles along the coast towards the Kyle of Sutherland we have Balblair and although the distillery does not offer tours, it does produce a fine Scotch. Head north along the coast past Golspie to Brora and we have Clynelish a distillery producing a distinctive Malt and with a splendid visitor centre.
The north coast is sanctuary to millions of sea birds and has the highest sea cliffs in Britain. Take a boat trip from Kylesku to the highest waterfall in Britain - Eas Cullin and see seal pups on the islands in June.
Visit John O'Groats and maybe pop over to the Orkney Islands for a day's sightseeing. You can book a day trip which includes the boat fare and bus ticket.
On the east coast lie the cheery towns and villages where you will be assured of a warm Highland welcome in the craft and tea shops.
Come south towards Inverness where you can do some great shopping. On your way visit "Storehouse of Foulis" where you can have lunch, buy souvenirs and maybe see seals basking in the Cromarty Firth. You won't be far from Loch Ness with its elusive monster and Urquhart Castle - one of Scotland's fine ruins.
 Duke of Sutherland |
 Dornoch Beach |
 Dunrobin Castle |
