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Ardvreck Castle
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Castles & Historic Sites

Ardvreck Castle

Assynt · Scotland

Atmospheric castle ruins sitting on the shores of Loch Assynt, surrounded by dramatic Highland mountains and some of the most spectacular scenery in Sutherland.

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John O' Groats
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Viewpoints

John O' Groats

Caithness · Scotland

Iconic coastal destination at the northeastern tip of mainland Scotland, famous for its End of the Road signpost, harbour, Pentland Firth views and proximity to Orkney.

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Dunnet Head
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Viewpoints

Dunnet Head

Caithness, Scottish Highlands · Scotland

The most northerly point of mainland Britain, with spectacular coastal views, dramatic cliffs and abundant seabird life. A short walk from the car park leads to the clif…

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Chanonry Point
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Viewpoints

Chanonry Point

Black Isle, Ross-shire · Scotland

Famous Moray Firth viewpoint on the Black Isle, offering spectacular coastal views and one of the UK's best opportunities to watch wild bottlenose dolphins from land.

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Golspie Beach
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Beaches

Golspie Beach

Golspie, Sutherland · Scotland

A beautiful sandy beach near Golspie, offering peaceful coastal walks, Highland scenery and a lovely place to slow down and enjoy the shoreline.

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Smoo Cave
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Waterfalls

Smoo Cave

Durness, Sutherland · Scotland

A spectacular sea cave near Durness featuring a dramatic underground waterfall, reached by a short walk down to the cave entrance and across a bridge over the water.

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Wailing Widow Falls
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Waterfalls

Wailing Widow Falls

Assynt, Sutherland, Scottish Highlands · Scotland

Wailing Widow Falls is a spectacular waterfall on the NC500 near Kylesku, reached by a rough and muddy riverside scramble that rewards you with an incredible view of the…

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Corrieshalloch Gorge
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Gorges

Corrieshalloch Gorge

Loch Broom, Ross-shire, Scottish Highlands · Scotland

A spectacular Highland gorge near Ullapool, with woodland trails, waterfalls, a swaying Victorian suspension bridge and dramatic views deep into the gorge.

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Knockan Crag
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Viewpoints

Knockan Crag

Assynt, Sutherland, Scottish Highlands · Scotland

A spectacular Highland viewpoint and National Nature Reserve where short trails lead from the car park to panoramic views across Assynt, Lochan an Ais and the surroundin…

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Ullapool
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Towns & Cities

Ullapool

Ullapool, Ross-shire, Scottish Highlands · Scotland

A scenic Highland harbour town on the shores of Loch Broom, with a beautiful waterfront, local shops, seafood, cafés and easy access to the surrounding Northwest Highlan…

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Kylesku Bridge
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Viewpoints

Kylesku Bridge

Kylesku, Sutherland, Scottish Highlands · Scotland

A striking curved bridge crossing Loch a' Chàirn Bhàin, with beautiful views across the surrounding lochs and mountains and a worthwhile stopping point on the NC500.

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