Sutherland is a county which forms one of the eight districts of the Highlands of Scotland local government regions. The county town is Dornoch, other settlements include Brora, Durness, Embo, Golspie Helmsdale, Lairg, Lochinver and Kinlochbervie. The name Sutherland comes from when much of the Highlands and Islands came under Norse rule, from ‘Suorland’ meaning ‘land to the south’. Sutherland is well-known as the location of the Highland Clearances, where people were evicted from their homes to make room for sheep. Sutherland forms part of Scotland’s northern wilderness along with Caithness. The remote Cape Wrath is the most north-western point in Britain. The North Sea (Moray Firth) coastline is to the east and the Atlantic Coastline is to the west and north. The scenery varies from cliffs, islands, remote moor-land, beautiful sandy unspoilt beaches, ancient forests and spectacular mountain views. Sutherland is a popular tourist area with a vast amount of holiday accommodation ranging from hotels to bunk-houses. Attractions include ruins of Castles and ancient monuments some dating back 5-6000 years, Heritage Museums, Caves and waterfalls. Activities include an abundance of golf courses, rivers and lochs for salmon and trout fishing, a plethora of walks, climbs, forest trails and cycle-paths, many whiskey distilleries with visitor centres and guided tours, rare breed’s farms and boat tours for wildlife spotting.
Classes
Dance - Jan Trumble School of Dance
Restaurant
Self-Catering
Places to Stay near Sutherland
The Ben Loyal Hotel (16.78 miles)
Tongue Hotel (16.89 miles)
This traditional Victorian Highland Hotel stands on the hillside overlooking the beautiful Kyle of Tongue - a panorama of mountain scenery and golden beaches, ideal for the town dweller to ... More
Bettyhill Hotel (20.50 miles)
A former coaching inn and now a family hotel with superb views over Torrisdale Bay towards the Atlantic Ocean; popular with walkers, cyclists, tourists, anglers, wildlife enthusiasts and those that simply enjoy ... More | visit website
Bhraggie House (21.75 miles)
Dunroamin Hotel (23.62 miles)
A friendly hotel where a warm welcome is guaranteed. Scotland's Best Service Award 2002. The hotel has magnificent views all year round and is within easy access to the Scottish highlands.
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Royal Marine Hotel (23.83 miles)
The Royal Marine Hotel overlooks the mouth of the River Brora and offers calm, gracious surroundings, great food, leisure facilities, log fires and a Highland welcome.
In addition to the leisure club, you can enjoy boats ... More
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Mill Farm B and B (25.00 miles)
Mill Farm is a working farm and family home, located just two miles away from the historic county town of Dornoch. Set in its own 50 acres of ground, Mill ... More
Carnegie Club at Skibo Castle (25.96 miles)
Bridge Hotel (26.56 miles)
Situated in the heart of a picturesque Highland village on the east coast of Scotland, this contemporary country hotel rejects modern day distractions in favour of a haven of peace. In an effort to keep alive ... More | visit website
The Rhiconich Hotel (26.77 miles)
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