He was given a free hand to run the estate and he could, and did, evict people. Facilities for sutherlands north west coast scourie caravan. It has two bedrooms, sleeps six people and is fully double glazed a totally self contained mobile home with all the usual appliances. Christies is a traditional style property situated in a quiet location in the village of scourie in north west sutherland. Eddrachilles hotel, sutherland highland hospitality. An edit of around 40 hours of video from my week in the northwest highlands of scotland sutherland, staying at the scourie hotel. It stretches from wester ross to cape wrath in the west, and to black isle, just north of inverness, in the east. Get your 3day weather forecast for scourie, highland, united kingdom. Visitors can enjoy the wildlife and bird watching hides, with plenty of information on local animals and the surrounding area. With the hills nearby and the most northern munro, ben hope only a short drive away give hill walking enthusiasts plenty of scope for adventure. Facilities for sutherlands north west coast scourie.
The only significant inland settlement is lairg caithness is a roughly triangular area on the east side of the far. Scourie is a small village in the north west of scotland, on the edge of the nc 500 and far from everything. Fanagmore half way between scourie and laxford bridge on the main a894 is the small, easily overlooked, junction with an unnumbered road leading off to the north west. Our warm and comfortable one level semidetached house includes 2 bedrooms, kitchen, living room and level access shower room. The perfect,peaceful getaway and situated on the newly formed north coast 500 route.
This is one of the least populated areas of scotland, but the reason for that takes us. Visit scouries famous war memorial, erected in grateful remembrance of the unreturning dead ben stack. Although renowned for excellent trout and salmon fishing theres far more to discover around sutherland. Top things to do in scourie, caithness and sutherland. Property for sale in scourie buy properties in scourie. The property sits in an elevated coastal position overlooking scourie bay and its beach, both of which are just a few minutes walk down from the property. Sutherland borders caithness and moray firth to the east, rossshire and cromartyshire later combined into ross and cromarty to the south and the atlantic to the north and west. Fishing, wildlife, walking, lochs, mountains and beautiful highland coastlines something for everyone. Scourie hotel is well know for its extensive trout fishing, 46 different beats spread out over 25,000 acres of sutherland. With spectacular views in a very peaceful location this is the ideal accommodation for your holiday in the highlands. The scourie hotel, scourie, sutherland, scotland youtube. Scourie is a scenic coastal village on the west coast of sutherland. The best things to do in scourie for travel after quarantine. This beautiful region is studded with small islands and is home to the.
The village is set within some of the most beautiful landscape in scotland. Christies, scourie more, scourie sleeps 4 wood burner pets welcome. Eilean shannda or simply handa is an island off the west coast of sutherland, scotland. View our wide selection of houses and flats for sale in scourie. The area of sutherland covers a large part of the northern highlands and encompasses some of the most striking and beautiful beaches and landscapes in the country. Holiday cottages scourie, self catering accommodation in. Screened from the pier by trees is scourie house, built for the sutherland estate factor in 1846. For those who prefer a little less uphill, the coastal paths offer peace and wonderful views, and ranger walks run in the summer. The property is an ideal base to explore the area further and benefits from having village amenities close to. Badcall bay holiday caravans, scourie caravan holiday. Scourie dykes on the northern side of the scouriemore peninsula lies the cemetery. Handa ferry for handa island see the puffins with a walk on ferry. Base your self at the scourie hotel and enjoy gentle walks or strenuous hikes though magnificent scenery and rugged landscapes. Torbreck, lochinver, sutherland iv27 this plot measuring approximately 0.
Eddrachilles hotel, near scourie, sutherland, is a small l hotel with restaurant, ideal for the north coast 500, geopark, and birdwatching on handa island. Mar 20, 2020 browse and book from the best vacation rentals with prices in scourie and nearby. The sound of handa separates it from the mainland and smaller islands around handa include glasleac to. Scourie caravan and camping park 2eaf3caf608a49d8b7c18b4b76192280 scourie, lairg, sutherland, highland, scotland north. Passing beneath it and appearing in a small bay to the west is the socalled graveyard dyke, one of the scourie dyke suite, formed when mafic magma filled a vertical crack in the earths crust. Self catering holiday cottages in sutherland, scotland. The beacon selfcatering holiday cottage in scourie, by lairg, sutherland sleeps 5 in 3 bedrooms. Aug 15, 2012 built by the second duke of sutherland as a coaching inn, the hotel stands on the site of an old fortified house looking towards the sheltered waters and white sands of scourie bay. Population and area summary of the area of sutherland visit sutherland area website the external website above will open in a new window the area of sutherland is located in the county of highland in highland region of scotland, it covers an administrative area of 6,077km. It can also be reached by a path along the shore from the scourie campsite and. Visit scotland 3 star hotel, taste our best accredited built originally as a parish manse for north west sutherland, eddrachilles hotel is near the mid. The name comes from the gaelic word sheiling or shed, a stonebuilt place of shelter used during the summer months.
The peaceful, sheltered beach at scourie is the perfect place to spot many seabirds. Sutherland has some of the most spectacular and breathtaking sites, like the beaches at durness, dornoch and scourie as well as perhaps britains most beautiful beach at sandwood bay. With around 60 properties throughout caithness and sutherland we will have the perfect accommodation for your self catering break. Handa island is a short ferry ride from tarbet turnoff 3 miles north of scourie on the a 894, the magnificent ullapool. From here, you can head north to john ogroats allowing day trips to orkney or north west to cape wrath on the very tip of mainland scotland. Kylesku lodges kylesku sutherland iv27 4hw 01971 502 003 01971 502 003 web site. Hill cottage is an original stone crofters cottage built in 1882, situated in the stunning unspoilt scenery of sutherland, north west scotland. The factor evander maciver came to live in scourie lodge in 1845. Probably 15 minutes too long and 20 minutes of your life you won. Ullapool is roughly 1 hours drive south via the a894 and.
Sutherland is a historic county, registration county and lieutenancy area in the highlands of scotland. We are close to some of the most stunning beaches and mountains youll ever visit. Scourie caravan and camping site north coast 500 nc500 for touring caravans and motorhomes, campervans and tents tel. Cnoclochan is a spacious bungalow set on a hillside overlooking the north west highland village of scourie, with panoramic views of the surrounding hills and over the beautiful scourie bay out to handa island. Loch, river and sea fishing can all be enjoyed near scourie and walkers will be spoilt for choice an opportunity not to miss is the 4 miles walk from blairmore to sandwood bay, reputed to be the most magnificent beach in the uk and only accessible on foot. The hotel was originally a coaching inn built by the duke of sutherland. The health and wellbeing of our valued customers, associates and communities are always a top priority at sutherlands.
It includes a number of towns and villages, as well as many smaller hamlets and individual houses, offering an impressive range of options for your new home or property. Also otters, dolphins, minke whales, pilot whales, porpoises, can cruise by stay at scourie. Sutherland historical county, scotland, united kingdom. Handa ferry for handa island see the puffins with a. Find properties to buy in scourie with the uks largest datadriven property portal. It sits in a beautiful and unspoilt part of the scottish highlands, enjoying wonderful views over scourie bay. Mobile home self catering accommodation the mobile home is located on the grounds of the working croft. Scourie is a pretty crofting village that hugs scotlands northwest coastline, home of the clan mackay. Browse a range of houses to buy in scourie with primelocation. Isle of skye stirlingshire sutherland wigtownshire. Use rightmove online house price checker tool to find out exactly how much properties sold for in scourie, lairg, sutherland since 2000 based on official registers of scotland data. Mount quinag clearly and the atlantic ocean that is studded with islands and badcall. Lord reay sold the estate including scourie in 1829 to the duke of sutherland with the clearances in full swing. The best things to do in scourie updated 2020 must see.
Luxury hotel in sutherland, highlands scourie hotel. The property sits in an elevated coastal position overlooking scourie bay and its beach, both of which are just a few minutes walk down from the. Campsites in highland sutherland scourie caravan and. Badcall bay holiday caravans is a small family business run by bert and florence macleod. Scourie is perfectly situated for exploring the surrounding area. Staying in a selfcatering holiday cottage in scourie is an ideal way to explore the county and enjoy a real taste of life in a scottish town or village cottage distance in miles within 5 within 10 within 15 within 20 within 25.
Hill cottage sutherland selfcatering holidays at hill. A remarkable landscape made up of vast stretches of sandy beaches, wild landscapes, fishing villages, majestic castles, awardwinning golf courses and a quaint harbour, its a place where you can enjoy a fun seaside holiday with the family and a remote few days hidden in tranquil countryside all in the same week. Set in its own grounds with stunning views of the sea at loch laxford and local peaks arkle and foinaven. An easy climb with impressive views thats great for a family adventure. Badcall comprises two remote hamlets, called lower badcall and upper badcall. Scourie is fantastic location to base your walking holiday. Scourie is really a low cost option and a great base for touring the sutherland north and west coasts and for the north coast 500 route in particular so why not stay a few days. Scourie accommodation hotels, guest houses, bed and. Fly fishing sutherland accommodation in scourie scotland. If you want to know how most of north west scotland used to be, before they built good roads with white lines down the middle, and if you have time on your hands, then this is a. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in caithness and sutherland, scottish highlands on tripadvisor.
Hill cottage fanagmore, near scourie, sutherland website email tel 07977 5071. Scourie is a tiny hamlet clustered around an inlet on the extreme northwest coast, 40 miles from ullapool. Scourie hotel highlands of scotland, sutherland, ullapool. See properties from the leading agents in scourie and get contact details for enquiries. The crofting village of scourie, once a clan mackay stronghold, lies at the centre of the parish of eddrachilles in north west sutherland, and provides an ideal base from which to explore the surrounding countryside. We are just north of kylesku on the north coast 500 route, between ullapool and durness, and from here you can enjoy golf, fishing, the magnificent scenery, bird life, coastal walks, and hill climbing. The sea views, particularly from the cairns near the point, are superb.
May 1, 2020 rent from people in scourie, united kingdom from. We are situated in upper badcall, on the outskirts of the village of scourie in the northwest highlands. At first glance, youd be forgiven for mistaking the green terraces for a ninehole pitchandputt course, so immaculate is the grass. Located in the very north west of scotland, near kinlochbervie. Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries. Badcall is on the west coast of sutherland, scottish highlands and is in the scottish. Close by is the road that leads down to scourie s pier, at the east end of scourie bay. Upper duart is a restored crofthouse for 4 in a superb setting overlooking loch nedd in assynt, sutherland and has spectacular views of sea and mountains, unlimited coastal and hill walking.
The island is now part of the scourie estate, owned by dr jean balfour and j. Sutherland stretches across much of scotlands far north, but it is the countys west coast that is home to its most stunning scenery. The nearby island of handa is a nature reserve and the site of a large seabird colony, including puffins, skuas, guillemots and razorbills. Northwest sutherland is one of the most sparsely populated and yet hauntingly beautiful landscapes in britain. The 10 best things to do in caithness and sutherland. It is in the traditional county of sutherland, now part of the. Activities by tarbet, scourie near durness area at the north. Eddrachilles hotel, near scourie, set on the west coast of sutherland, is ideal for birdwatching including handa island, hillwalking, touring the nc500 and. Scourie hotel, inver lodge hotel, and overscaig house hotel are some of the most popular hotels for travellers looking to stay near scourie bay. Activities by tarbet, scourie near durness area at the. Handa island is a short ferry ride from tarbet turnoff 3 miles north of scourie on the a 894, the magnificent ullapool to durness west coast road then from the junction 3 miles to the jetty. Scourie caravan and camping site scourie, lairg, iv27 4te.
The 10 happiest countries to live in the world 2019 seen as the worlds safest countries duration. An area famous for its remote rugged beauty, unspoilt by modern development, but with good road connections to inverness and the. When you go there, prepare groceries for several days, but it is worth the travel, and you will definitively pass by the bay if you travel on the nc 500. The coastline of this part of sutherland is rugged and the scenery ever changing.
Sgobhairigh, historically spelled scoury, is a village on the north west coast of scotland, about halfway between ullapool and durness. Self catering accommodation in scourie, sutherland, scotland. The landscape here may be stark and sparse but the campsite is a little oasis of green. Sutherland, in the far north of scotland is a beautiful land of mountains, wild rocky coasts and white sandy beaches. From the campsite the main roads leads you past a petrol station that will be welcome to those who have underestimated the distances you need to drive in north. Durness cottages, scourie and kinlochbervie walkhighlands. Like its southern neighbour rossshire, sutherland has some of. The scourie hotel is located in sutherland, north of ullapool, on scotlands rugged west coast on the site of an old fortified house looking towards the sheltered waters and white sands of scourie bay. It faces the north sea on the east and the atlantic ocean on the north and northwest, where cape wrath, with its magnificent cliffs, is mainland great britains northwestern extremity. Jul 28, 2016 the 10 happiest countries to live in the world 2019 seen as the worlds safest countries duration. Sutherland is one of the most remote and one of the most scenically beautiful areas in britain. As we navigate the coronavirus covid19 developments, we wanted to send a personal note to let you know how we are responding. Sutherland has three coasts, which extend from strathy and tongue to durness and cape wrath in the north. This peaceful sheltered beach, next to the cemetery, is signposted off the a894.
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