Things to see and do Durness

Cape Wrath is the north-western tip of Scotland, delivered to the power of the elements. Here are some of the most striking coastal landscapes in the country. Its end is topped by a lighthouse built in 1828 by Robert Stevenson, grandfather of the famous author, and all around are stacks and cliffs, including the highest on the island of Great Britain: Clo Mor (281 m). Cape Wrath is separated from the rest of the region by the Kyle of Durness and there are no roads leading to it. You can get there by ferry and minibus, or by following the end of the Cape Wrath Trail.

At the eastern entrance to Durness, along the A838, these impressive caves, inhabited since the Neolithic period, offer a magical journey to the centre of the earth. We can enter their antechamber and see a first superb waterfall, the Smoo Burn. The paying ticket will allow you to board a boat for a tour, accompanied by a guide. You can get information at the tourist office or directly on the spot during visiting hours. Also take advantage of stops to go walking on the heights of the cliffs: they offer superb views.