Am Buachaille is a sea stack, or vertical rock formation composed of Torridonian Sandstone. The stack is 65 metres (213 ft) high and located 1 mile (1.6 km) south-west of Sandwood Bay. It lies at the tip of the Rubh’ a Bhuachaille headland around 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Kinlochbervie. The stack is very popular with climbers and was first climbed Read more…
Avoch Bay is a small sand and shingle bay. Avoch is an attractive coastal village with a small harbour overlooking Avoch Bay and the Moray Firth on the south side of the peninsula called ‘The Black Isle’. Avoch is a small village with places to eat. Read more…
Melvich Bay beach is a small stretch of unspoilt sand backed by grass covered dunes. The bay has rocky outcrops to the west with a small concrete pier and the river Halladale in the east. The beach is popular with bathers, surfers, and dog walkers. Read more…
Balmoral Castle has been the Scottish home of the Royal Family since it was purchased for Queen Victoria by Prince Albert in 1852, having been first leased in 1848, and remains as the private property of the royal family and are not the property of the Crown. The original castle was too small and the new castle was completed in Read more…
Sango Bay beach is the perfect beach with a mix of sand, rock formations, and shelter provided by the cliffs. Village, shops, parking and Durness Visitor centre. Read more…
Mallaig lifeboat station was established in 1948 and operates an all weather lifeboat. Station open daily and the shop Monday to Saturday, Sunday during the summer. Read more…
Nairn beach is a great sandy beach with beautiful views across the Moray Firth to the Black Isles. This is the main beach in the town and sits to the west of the harbour and river mouth. The beach is backed by grass areas and a promenade. Read more…
Scourie beach is an arcing sandy beach that is protected by the bay and headland. The beach starts in the village with the main part of the sand being just outside. The beach is a popular starting point for some walks with nearby bird watching hides. The beach has a few car parking options in the village or our by Read more…
