Guidebook for Highland
Sightseeing
Really lovely homely castle to visit formerly the home of the Queen Mother. Knowledgeable guides, and lovely café and shop facilities. Beautiful location and stunning gardens.
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Queen Elizabeth Castle of Mey Trust
Really lovely homely castle to visit formerly the home of the Queen Mother. Knowledgeable guides, and lovely café and shop facilities. Beautiful location and stunning gardens.
They do a great day trip to Orkney which crams so many sights into a day trip.
John O' Groats Ferries
They do a great day trip to Orkney which crams so many sights into a day trip.
Dunnet Bay Distillery
Great gin tour
Parks & Nature
Stunning 2 miles of golden sand beach. Can be popular with surfers when the wind is right.
Dunnet Beach
Stunning 2 miles of golden sand beach. Can be popular with surfers when the wind is right.
Great forest walk with features like sculptures, wendy house, giant wooden xylophone .
Dunnet Forest parking
Great forest walk with features like sculptures, wendy house, giant wooden xylophone .
Arts & Culture
Castlehill Heritage Centre
Great social history.
Interesting arts center, small friendly usually has a summer exhibit. Other times my have folk music night
Lyth Arts Centre 1 July - 31 August 12 - 5 pm daily
Interesting arts center, small friendly usually has a summer exhibit. Other times my have folk music night
Shopping
North Coast Emporium
Vintage bits and local crafts mix, always worth a browse.
John O'Groats Crafts Ltd
Great mix of stuff local crafts, tourist souvenirs
Entertainment & Activities
Merlin Thurso Cinema, Bar & Kitchen
Great local cinema with the latest releases
Food scene
Seaview Hotel
Great local pub, good varied menu local produce,
Great cakes, coffee & teas. Interesting menus. Lovely atmosphere
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Stacks Coffee House and Bistro
Great cakes, coffee & teas. Interesting menus. Lovely atmosphere