Bettyhill (The Scottish Highlands) Coast, Seaside and Beaches

Bettyhill is a village in the parish of Farr, on the north coast of Scotland.

Bettyhill's main attractions are the expanse of Torrisdale Bay, the smaller sandy bay of Farr Bay, the Strathnaver Museum and salmon fishing on the River Naver.

The Strathnaver Museum is probably better known as "The Mackay Museum", as the whole of the north-western highlands was known as "Mackay Country".

In the early days of Bettyhill formed an important fishing station but today all you have is the little disused pier.


Why not check beaches nearby as we have 41 beaches in The Scottish Highlands. You can even take a look at our list of The Scottish Highlands dog friendly beaches or even our United Kingdom Blue Flag beach list.

Bettyhill The Scottish Highlands Coast Map

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Want some ideas on where to visit?

Every favourite location must be visited for the first time. Want some ideas, why not check out the below small selection of coastal locations, including beaches, activities, things to see and do, and places to stay and eat:

Farr-Beach

Farr Beach

Farr Beach is a small sandy beach backed by dunes to the east of Bettyhill within Farr Bay. By the A836 you have a car park, cafe, pub and also Strathnaver Museum. The beach is a short walk from the car park, Read more…
Torrisdale-Beach

Torrisdale Beach

Torrisdale Beach is a wide sandy beach with dunes located within Torrisdale Bay to the west of Bettyhill. The beach can offer some good waves for surfing. This beach has no facilities and requires a walk to access it. You have two realistic options, the first is from Torrisdale on the west end and the second is to the south-west of Read more…
Place to eat

The Cafe at Bettyhill

The Cafe at Bettyhill is open to serve lunch, dinner and coffee 6 days a week during the summer months. Food consists of light lunches, fish and chips, home baking, coffee and teas, and we also have a craft shop upstairs. As well as the summer months we are open on a Friday and Saturday evening all year round as Read more…
Farr-Bay-Inn

Farr Bay Inn

The Farr Bay Inn is ideally located a few minutes walk from Farr beach and 15 minutes from Bettyhill. Each room includes a flat-screen TV with Amazon Fire TV, Netflix, on Demand Viewing and tea and coffee making facilities. The private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer. Free WiFi is available throughout. As well as offering accommodation the Farr Bay Read more…
Strathnaver-Museum

Strathnaver Museum

The Strathnaver Museum is based in the former Parish Church of Columba in Bettyhill with its main theme being the tragic story of the Highland Clearances. One room is dedicated to the Clan Mackay and also tells the story of crofting life. Read more…
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