334 Kinnauld Local Guide
Sightseeing
Dunrobin Castle, a must visit with stunning gardens, falconry display and castle tours.
Recommended walks include Big Burn Walk on the outskirts of the town or Migdale Woods and Loch Fleet outwith the town.
Golspie Golf Course is a varied and challenging course designed by James Baird.
There is a swimming pool in Golspie in the leisure centre attached to the High School.
There is a local Co-op supermarket.
Takeaways include Chinese Takeaway or the Trawler (fish and chips).
Capaldi’s Ice Cream shop, the wee pink shop is open daily in the summer months.
9 habitants recommandent
Golspie
Dunrobin Castle, a must visit with stunning gardens, falconry display and castle tours.
Recommended walks include Big Burn Walk on the outskirts of the town or Migdale Woods and Loch Fleet outwith the town.
Golspie Golf Course is a varied and challenging course designed by James Baird.
There is a swimming pool in Golspie in the leisure centre attached to the High School.
There is a local Co-op supermarket.
Takeaways include Chinese Takeaway or the Trawler (fish and chips).
Capaldi’s Ice Cream shop, the wee pink shop is open daily in the summer months.
A small village on East coast hosts Clyneleish Distillery.
Browse Kincraig Fabrics for traditional gifts and tweed.
Brora Golf course is a welcoming links course.
Brora has a small sandy beach, dolphins and seals can be spotted from here.
Sid’s Spice , Indian sit in or takeaway, Royal Marine Hotel (with Bliss Spa) and Cocoa Skye chocolate shop recommended.
Capaldi’s Ice Cream shop is worth a visit for a sweet treat.
10 habitants recommandent
Brora
A small village on East coast hosts Clyneleish Distillery.
Browse Kincraig Fabrics for traditional gifts and tweed.
Brora Golf course is a welcoming links course.
Brora has a small sandy beach, dolphins and seals can be spotted from here.
Sid’s Spice , Indian sit in or takeaway, Royal Marine Hotel (with Bliss Spa) and Cocoa Skye chocolate shop recommended.
Capaldi’s Ice Cream shop is worth a visit for a sweet treat.
Visit the famous John O’ Groats, while up north, make sure to visit Dunnet Head, the most northerly point in Scotland. Puffins can be seen in March to May at Puffin Cove (at the boarder between Caithness and Sutherland).
45 habitants recommandent
John o' Groats
Visit the famous John O’ Groats, while up north, make sure to visit Dunnet Head, the most northerly point in Scotland. Puffins can be seen in March to May at Puffin Cove (at the boarder between Caithness and Sutherland).
Shin Falls, nice spot for a play and picnic. One of the best places in Scotland to see salmon leaping on their upstream migration. The season for salmon returning to spawn is from June to September.
27 habitants recommandent
Falls of Shin
Shin Falls, nice spot for a play and picnic. One of the best places in Scotland to see salmon leaping on their upstream migration. The season for salmon returning to spawn is from June to September.
'The Hub' has a soft play suitable for pre-schoolers and young children. Adults can enjoy a cuppa and a healthy snack.
Bonar Bridge and Ardgay Golf Club has a lovely 9 hole course with beautiful views.
Bonar Bridge
'The Hub' has a soft play suitable for pre-schoolers and young children. Adults can enjoy a cuppa and a healthy snack.
Bonar Bridge and Ardgay Golf Club has a lovely 9 hole course with beautiful views.
Pretty town on the edge of the Dornoch Firth.
Visit Dornoch Cathedral, made famous when Madonna had her and Guy Ritchie’s son Rocco christened here.
Royal Dornoch Championship course ranked 13th in the world and 3rd in Britain and Ireland.
Historylinks museum has local history.
Beautiful Dornoch beach, now wheelchair accessible. You can walk along the shores to Embo.
The local Co-op Supermarket is well stocked.
Plenty of places to eat including Luigis restaurant, Greens Courtroom, Cocoa Mountain, chocolate shop and Milk and Honey café. High quality takeaways available at Surf and Turf on Castle Street or The Highland Larder near the beach front.
The local Pipe Band plays in the square during the summer months at 8pm on Saturday evenings.
47 habitants recommandent
Dornoch
Pretty town on the edge of the Dornoch Firth.
Visit Dornoch Cathedral, made famous when Madonna had her and Guy Ritchie’s son Rocco christened here.
Royal Dornoch Championship course ranked 13th in the world and 3rd in Britain and Ireland.
Historylinks museum has local history.
Beautiful Dornoch beach, now wheelchair accessible. You can walk along the shores to Embo.
The local Co-op Supermarket is well stocked.
Plenty of places to eat including Luigis restaurant, Greens Courtroom, Cocoa Mountain, chocolate shop and Milk and Honey café. High quality takeaways available at Surf and Turf on Castle Street or The Highland Larder near the beach front.
The local Pipe Band plays in the square during the summer months at 8pm on Saturday evenings.
Walk along this sandy beach.
Near Loch Fleet, seals can be spotted on the sandy banks.
Embo Sands(Coul Links)
Walk along this sandy beach.
Near Loch Fleet, seals can be spotted on the sandy banks.
Home to the Tarbat Discovery Centre, an acclaimed heritage museum. Tarbetness lighthouse lies on the coast.
Portmahomack has a 9 hole golf course and a beautiful sandy beach. A newly opened bistro is attached to the golf course.
Enjoy lunch or a sweet treat at the Carnegie Cafe.
Paddle boards can be hired from the shop in the village.
21 habitants recommandent
Portmahomack
Home to the Tarbat Discovery Centre, an acclaimed heritage museum. Tarbetness lighthouse lies on the coast.
Portmahomack has a 9 hole golf course and a beautiful sandy beach. A newly opened bistro is attached to the golf course.
Enjoy lunch or a sweet treat at the Carnegie Cafe.
Paddle boards can be hired from the shop in the village.
Visit the Highland Capital or Loch Ness slightly further afield. 50 miles from the cottage or by train (note that Rogart is a request stop)
165 habitants recommandent
Inverness
Visit the Highland Capital or Loch Ness slightly further afield. 50 miles from the cottage or by train (note that Rogart is a request stop)
Food scene
Traditional fishing village.
La Mirage, unique retro restaurant with tasty fish and chips, for large appetites try a ‘Large Fish Tea’.
Thyme and Place is a recommend cafe.
11 habitants recommandent
Helmsdale
Traditional fishing village.
La Mirage, unique retro restaurant with tasty fish and chips, for large appetites try a ‘Large Fish Tea’.
Thyme and Place is a recommend cafe.
Lairg
Enjoy a meal or coffee at The Pier. Pedalos can be hired in the summer.
This Royal Burgh has a wonderful Links Golf Course designed by Tom Morris.
Greens and Platform 1864 are both recommended for meals.
Tesco, ASDA, Lidl and Home Bargains can be found in Tain along with a Co-op store, two fish and chip shops (one selling pizza and Indian curries) and Chinese takeaway.
Newly opened Cafe 11 sells delicious stone baked pizzas, salads, pancake stacks, cakes and milkshakes.
21 habitants recommandent
Tain
This Royal Burgh has a wonderful Links Golf Course designed by Tom Morris.
Greens and Platform 1864 are both recommended for meals.
Tesco, ASDA, Lidl and Home Bargains can be found in Tain along with a Co-op store, two fish and chip shops (one selling pizza and Indian curries) and Chinese takeaway.
Newly opened Cafe 11 sells delicious stone baked pizzas, salads, pancake stacks, cakes and milkshakes.
Neighbourhoods
Rogart
Small friendly village with Spar/Post Office.
Golf Courses
Royal Dornoch Championship course ranked 13th in the world and 3rd in Britain and Ireland. Booking is a must.
https://royaldornoch.com/
29 habitants recommandent
Royal Dornoch
Golf RoadRoyal Dornoch Championship course ranked 13th in the world and 3rd in Britain and Ireland. Booking is a must.
https://royaldornoch.com/
A varied and challenging course designed by James Braid.
www.golspiegolfclub.co.uk
16 habitants recommandent
Golspie Golf Club
Ferry RoadA varied and challenging course designed by James Braid.
www.golspiegolfclub.co.uk
The perfect balance between challenge and fun, and in a breath-taking setting. Livestock roam freely on this course.
https://broragolfclub.co.uk/
23 habitants recommandent
Brora Golf Club
43 Golf RdThe perfect balance between challenge and fun, and in a breath-taking setting. Livestock roam freely on this course.
https://broragolfclub.co.uk/
Bonar Bridge, Ardgay Golf Course has been voted the most picturesque 9 hole course in Scotland.
https://www.bonarbridgegolf.co.uk/
6 habitants recommandent
Bonar Bridge,Ardgay Golf Club
Migdale RoadBonar Bridge, Ardgay Golf Course has been voted the most picturesque 9 hole course in Scotland.
https://www.bonarbridgegolf.co.uk/
18 hole links course designed by Tom Morris.
https://www.tain-golfclub.co.uk/
19 habitants recommandent
Tain Golf Course
Chapel Road18 hole links course designed by Tom Morris.
https://www.tain-golfclub.co.uk/
This is a testing healthland golf course, bordered by the Helmsdale Strath and overlooking the town's famous salmon-filled river and the Moray Firth.
8 habitants recommandent
Helmsdale Golf Club
This is a testing healthland golf course, bordered by the Helmsdale Strath and overlooking the town's famous salmon-filled river and the Moray Firth.