The North Highlands may lack a few things. Like noise. Packed roads. Stress.
But for anyone who wants an unspoilt environment, the active outdoors, a change to get away from it all, or a chance to explore our unique heritage and geology, the North Highlands is a dream come true. Come to Caithness, Ross-shire and Sutherland to relax, to find action and adventure, or to enjoy our nature and heritage.
Below we have listed some businesses who will be delighted to welcome you and make your stay memorable for all the right reasons. You can also take a look at the highlights that our area has to offer or download our Discover the North Highlands of Scotland leaflet (PDF) here or the Caithness and Sutherland Visitor Attractions guide: Download their brochue (PDF)
1. Old Pulteney Distillery
The Pulteney Distillery is the most northerly on the mainland, and continues to make malt whisky usi... more >
Hubbard Street
Wick
t: 01955 602371
2. Caithness Seacoast
If you are looking for excitement, fun or something different then look no further than a trip on ou... more >
Caithness Seacoast
South Quay, Wick Harbour
Wick
t: 01955 609200
3. Maryck Memories of Childhood
'Memories of Childhood' museum contains a large selection of dolls and dolls houses as well as a tea... more >
Maryck B and B
371 Unapool
Kylesku
t: 01971 502341/502009
4. Castle Sinclair Girnigoe
The finest example of a medieval/rennaissance castle in the north of Scotland.... more >
Noss Head
Hollandmake
Wick
t: 01847 851848 07730435681
5. Pictures and poems
Bryan paints Highlands landscapes and composes the associated verse that are adapted as prints, card... more >
Kirkhill House
Aultbea
t: 01445 731322
6. Corrieshalloch Gorge National Nature Reserve
Corrieshalloch Gorge is a natural beauty spot on the A832 by Braemore Junction. The Gorge has an his... more >
Braemore
Ullapool
t: 0844 493 2224
7. The Castle and Gardens of Mey
The Castle of Mey was the property of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother from 1952 until 1996, when He... more >
Castle of Mey
Mey
by Thurso
t: 01847851364
8. Wick Heritage Museum
Little is known of the early history of this Northern Scottish town but there is ample evidence in t... more >
Wick Society
18-27 Bank Row
Wick
t: 01955 605393
9. Clan Gunn Heritage Centre
The Clan Gunn Heritage Centre and Museum is housed in the old Parish Church, Latheron which was buil... more >
Old Parish Church
Latheron
t: 01593 741700
10. RSPB Scotland, Peatland Visitor Centre
A threatened landscape, peatlands have vanished across much of Scotland, but the RSPB is helping to ... more >
RSPB
Forsinard Station
Forsinard
t: 01641 571225
11. Torridon
The estate includes some of Scotland's finest mountain scenery, comprising Liathach, which has seven... more >
Achnasheen
Kinlochewe
t: 0844 4932229 / 01445 791221
12. Royal Dornoch Golf Club
A Championship course rated in the top 20 in the world that has off course facilities to match and w... more >
Golf Road
Dornoch
t: 01862 811220 ext22
13. Castlehill Heritage Centre
Castlehill Heritage Centre is operated by Castletown Heritage Society as a visitor experience and ed... more >
c/o Harbour Road
Castletown
Thurso
t: 01847 821204
14. Dunbeath Heritage Centre
Welcome to Dunbeath Heritage Centre! The Centre provides a focus for the work of Dunbeath Preservati... more >
The Old School
Dunbeath
t: 01593 731233
15. Inverewe Garden and Estate
One of the most beautiful places in Scotland, this 50-acre garden was created in 1862. It is an oasi... more >
Poolewe
Poolewe
t: 0844 493 2225
16. Waterlines Visitor Centre
Waterlines is a visitor centre and museum which stands in restored buildings close to the attractive... more >
Lybster Harbour
Lybster
t: 01593 721 325 /520
17. Dunrobin Castle
Dunrobin Castle is the most northerly of Scotland's great houses and the largest in the Northern Hig... more >
Dunrobin Castle
Golspie
t: 01408 633177
18. John O'Groats Ferries To Orkney
Wildlife Cruises from John O'Groats Harbour. Daily at 2.30pm 20th June to 31st August.... more >
Ferry Office
John O'Groats
t: 01955611353
19. Hugh Miller Museum and Birthplace Cottage
Hugh Miller was a stonemason, eminent geologist, editor and writer. The museum presents his life and... more >
Church Street
Cromarty
t: 0844 493 2158
20. Gairloch Golf Club
Gairloch Golf Club occupies a fabulous location above a beautiful long sandy beach with the Minch an... more >
Gairloch
Gairloch
t: 01445 712407
21. Strathnaver Museum
The Museum is located in the former church of St Columba, built in 1700, on a spectacular stretch of... more >
Clachan
Bettyhill
t: 01641 521418
22. Brora Golf Club
Gleneagles may be more glamorous, Carnoustie more prestigious. It is Brora which is the most norther... more >
Brora Golf Club
Golf Road
Brora
t: 01408 621417
23. Caithness Horizons
Caithness Horizons is a fascinating new museum. The museum brings to life the history and culture o... more >
Old Town Hall
Thurso
t: 01847 896508
24. Fishing on the Durness Limestone Lochs
The four Durness limestone lochs located on the North coast of Scotland, in the county of Sutherland... more >
Glengolly
Durness
t: 01971511255
25. Old Drynie Golf Tours
We offer you a Golf Holiday in the North of Scotland playing outstanding Championship Golf Courses a... more >
Old Drynie House
Kilmuir
Inverness
t: 01463 731000
26. Golspie Golf Club
18 hole links/heathland/parkland with extremely scenic views. Self catering accommodation on site by... more >
Ferry Rd
Golspie
t: 01408 633266/634187
27. Tain Golf Club
Traditional links course designed by Old Tom Morris in 1890. Modern clubhouse offers excellent facil... more >
Chapel Road
Tain
t: 01862 892314
