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This is a
wild and beautiful area where the scale of living in a vast unspoilt
environment is a unique experience. The A838 is the main route
around the north west coast of Sutherland from Durness the
most north-westerly village on Mainland Britain and the centre of
the ancient lands of Clan Mackay. The beaches that line the coast
and are visible from the road are picture postcard visions. Others
hidden from view are just as easily accessible when their location
is known. The drive past, Meall Meadhonach, Beinne Spionnaidh and
Cranstackie towering to the west and Loch Eriboll on the east.
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It is an ideal place to
explore the solitude of the highlands, to watch the varied
wildlife and birds, or enjoy a spot of fishing or golf. Being
on the “corner” of Scotland, this makes an ideal base for
touring the rest of the northwest highlands, a vast area of
outstanding natural beauty. |
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The
road turns west along the top of Scotland, a large detour to
get round Loch Eriboll, a sea loch that opens out into the
Pentland Firth. This seemingly remote road passes through the
strung out crofting township of Laid where little houses are
backed by rough croft ground to the shores down the west side
of Loch Eriboll. This was created in 1832 to house people
cleared from Eriboll, on the far side of the loch, to make way
for sheep.
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The village
of Durness 5 miles west provides 2 grocery shops, a campsite
overlooking Sango Bay and sandy beaches at Balnakeil, Sango,
Sangobeg and Ceannabeinne. Durness is a remote and scattered
crofting township spread out along the coast.
The locality abounds with natural interests and outdoor pursuits
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A unique craft
village, established over thirty years ago
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Nine-hole golf links
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Cape Wrath lighthouse
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Smoo Cave
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Welcoming pubs and
restaurants
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Surfing
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Bird watching
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Wild Flowers
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Highland
Gathering in July
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Cape Wrath
Challenge in May
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For
Further information on the Area visit:
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99A Laid, Loch
Eriboll, by Durness, Sutherland IV27 4UN. Telephone 01971511329 |
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