Durness
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Fishermen expand their Handa tourism ventureMBE for unsung hero of tourism industryWildlife tourism worth 65 million pounds a yearHighland beaches gain Seaside Awards Cash boost for Sutherland visitor centreMANY places of interest in the ruggedly spectacular north-west corner of Sutherland are natural features – such as Smoo Cave at Durness, the Falls of Kirkaig, south of Lochinver, or the fascinating Inchnadamph bone caves on the limestones of the Traligill Burn.
Cruises from the pier at scenic Kylesku will take visitors for a view of the Eas a’ Chuil Aluinn, the highest waterfall in the UK. Continuing north, the island of Handa is a nature reserve with spectacular seabird colonies.
A popular excursion is to Sandwood Bay, the longest sandy beach on the north-west coast, with magnificent seascapes and a reputation for being haunted.
Another option is to reach the most north-westerly point, Cape Wrath. This involves crossing the Kyle of Durness on a passenger ferry, then travelling by minibus.
The Clo Mor cliffs, between the kyle and the cape, are the highest on the Scottish mainland at over 780ft.
Discover Durness this summer with the Highland Council countryside ranger. Visit the puffins at Faraid Head, learn about the wildlife and geology of Scourie Bay, and get closer than ever to this fantastic landscape.
Download a programme of events at www.highland.gov.uk/leisureandtourism/what-to-see/rangers