Experience the road less travelled
The landscape may draw you north, but it’s the people who make it feel like home.
From the crofters working the land to the fishermen braving the sea, Highland life has been shaped by the elements.
In Caithness and Sutherland, that connection is never far away. Spend a long summer day on the water, walking the coast or playing golf
with the sea breeze at your back. Then settle in for local food, a dram and a good story or two.
Whether you’re looking for adventure or time to slow down, there are many ways to share in life here.
Land & Larder
From working farms and crofts to local kitchens and distilleries, meet the people and taste the produce that bring the unique flavour of the north.
A day shaped around you
Come with Above & Beyond to the farms, crofts and distilleries that help shape life in the far north. Meet the people who care for the land and livestock, taste local produce, and enjoy food paired with Highland gin, whisky or beer.
We’ll shape the day around what interests you. For some guests, that means finally meeting a Highland cow. For others, it’s seeing hay bales rolled neatly across an expansive green field.
We’ve lived here long enough to take some of these sights for granted. Seeing them through our guests’ eyes reminds us how special this place is – and why we love sharing it.
Sea & Shore
Discover the breathtaking seascapes that attract visitors from across the world, or head out on the water to explore our coast from a whole new perspective.
The coast, your way
Take to the water with local operator Caithness Seacoast and see cliffs, sea stacks and castle ruins from a new angle. Look out for puffins and guillemots along the way. Dolphins sometimes play alongside the boats – and if you’re lucky, you may even spot an orca.
There’s just as much to discover on foot. We can shape a day around coastal walks, castles poised above the waves and the stories behind them. On a longer journey west, we can take you to Smoo Cave at Durness, where the sea has carved an extraordinary opening into the cliffs.
Whether you take to the water or follow the path above it, our guides will help you find your own way into the stories of this coast.
Golf & Beyond
Play links shaped by the wind and sea, then linger for the places, people and Highland hospitality that make the journey more than a game.
FEATURED TOUR
Dornoch & Beyond
Begin with a round at Royal Dornoch, then follow the coast north to the quieter links at Reay and Durness. This private, four-day journey pairs memorable golf with Highland landscapes, local food and the freedom to linger when somewhere catches your eye. Karl takes care of the route, accommodation and thoughtful stops along the way, so you can enjoy everything beyond the fairways too.
Explore the far north
Image credits:
Cover: Loch Hope: VisitScotland/Richard Elliot
Land & Larder: Top left: Heather: Unsplash/Yoksel Zok. Rock Rose: VisitScotland/Kenny Lam. Salmon: Unsplash/Sebastian Comon Photography. Bottom: Highland coo: VisitScotland/Kenny Lam.
Sea & Shore (clockwise from top left): Duncansby Lighthouse: VisitScotland/Kenny Lam. Dunnet Bay: VisitScotland/Liam Anderstrem. Duncansby Stacks: iStock/Orietta Gaspari. Lighthouse: Karl Rosie.
Golf & Beyond: L: Royal Dornoch. Top right: Durness Golf Club. Bottom right: Reay Golf Club.
Bottom CTA: Duncansby Stacks: VisitScotland/Kenny Lam.