Top Things to do in Caithness and Sutherland
Top Restaurants in Caithness and Sutherland
5 Hiking Trails in Caithness and Sutherland That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Caithness and Sutherland, United Kingdom including Latheronwheel Fairy Glen, Big Burn Walk, Culag Woods, Falls of Shin, Raven's Rock.
Restaurants in Caithness and Sutherland
1. Latheronwheel Fairy Glen
2. Big Burn Walk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 130 reviews
Reviewed By sarahaitchison1 - Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom
Fantastic walk, lots of little bridges to cross over the river, one huge waterfall along the way and then the main waterfall at the end, also climbed up to the skating pond. Lovely walk for all, we went in January but if you went in summer you could take a picnic.
3. Culag Woods
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By leonardm687 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
This is a lovely woodland area on the north west side of Lochinver town. Access is by one of two carparks or a gate opposite the primary school. It isn't a particularly large wood but we spent a good 90 minutes walking along the well defined paths and visiting the viewpoint and pebble beach. Part of the attraction is the varied landscape within the woodland area with small hills, rocky outcrops and little streams. The trees are mixed deciduous and conifer and are well established with an extensive variety of mosses and other plant life growing around and up the trees. It is a very engaging place and ideal for a shortish walk.
4. Falls of Shin
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 573 reviews
The Falls of Shin are famous for being one of the best places in Scotland to view salmon in their natural habitat. The former Falls of Shin centre, nicknamed “Harrods of the North” was destroyed by fire in May 2013. This left a huge hole in the local economy and as a leading employer a vast number of jobs were lost overnight. Following this, local charity - Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust, raised project funding to rebuild the popular attraction. The Trust worked with the community, stakeholders, funders and the design team (CH Architecture) to develop the project. Falls of Shin was officially reopened in May 2017 with a day of celebrations for the local community. Since then we have welcomed visitors from around the world and recreated employment opportunities at the visitor centre. The site has a restaurant and gift shop (run by a private operator - Mac & Wild), playpark, mini golf, forest trails, and a viewing platform where people can watch the salmon leaping.
Reviewed By 827jerryl - Sea Girt, United States
Visited with dear friends while in Scotland on a cruise. They drove from their home in Aberdeenshire to meet us at the port and spend the day just catching up and enjoying much of what nature has to offer. We found the Falls of Shin just the right place... peaceful, beautiful, a great place for family. Noticed too, there is a charging station for electric vehicles! Lovely playground for kids, delicious treats in the small restaurant, perfect for coffee, cappuccino, tea, homemade scones and cakes with great service. Table service inside and out. A small but well stocked gift shop! The restaurant is handicap accessible Definitely would recommend
