Location: Durness
Top Things to do in Durness
What to do and see in Durness, Scotland: The Best Museums
If you’re hungry for a remote vacation in a stunning Scottish Highland, Durness is your perfect destination. Check out the seawater cum freshwater marvel of Smoo Cave, which features a waterfall and active marine life, including porpoises and seals. The northern sand dunes are a whirlwind of puffin activity. Durness was of particular significance to John Lennon, and supposedly inspired the Beatles song "In My Life."
Restaurants in Durness
1. Lotte Glob Sculpture Croft
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5.0 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By johnsjorgensen - Scottsdale, United States
We were staying at Croft 103 which is on the north side of the village of Laid. Lotte is a very talented and creative artist. She has over the years populated her 14 acres with some of her art work. You are free and encouraged to wander the Croft and be surprised and amused at the artwork she has placed and hidden here and there in the vegetation. Well worth the trip and ti,e to wander.
2. Wee Gallery
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
3. Durness Deep Time
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5.0 based on 15 reviews
A small but perfectly formed exhibition exploring the 3000 million years of geology of the far north west of Scotland. We also offer a wide range of geology tours tailored to all age ranges and prior knolwedge levels, led by geologist Bjorn Hardarsson. The tours range in duration from 2 to 5 hours and times are flexible to suit your availability. Drop in to the exhibition and book with Bjorn directly or give us a call on 0191 511 411.
Reviewed By nyorks0
After visiting Bjorn’s exhibition on a rainy day (so much fascinating information packed into such a compact space), we decided to take the opportunity to enjoy one of Bjorn’s guided walks. It was a most enjoyable afternoon. Durness and surrounds is quite special geologically and Bjorn took the time to show us some of the fascinating geology of the area and explain its importance in our earth’s history. We were also treated to much local archeological and more recent history as a bonus. I would strongly recommend spending some time visiting the exhibition and if possible taking the time to join one of Bjorn’s excellent walks.
4. Mudness Ceramics
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
mudness ceramics is a shop in Balnakeil Craft Village that sells both functional and decorative ceramics, silk scarves and woolly rugs all handmade by local artist Martina MacLeod.
5. Balnakeil Craft Village
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3.5 based on 208 reviews
Reviewed By 183harperd - Denver, United States
We visited the Craft Village a number of times during our stay in Durness. We really enjoyed eating at the Meet and Eat, and getting coffee and treats at the Cocoa Mountain Cafe. A number of neat, little shops.
6. Balnakeil Glass
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
