The sudden patches of green surrounding the village of Durness, on the north coast, are caused by the richer limestone outcrops among the acid moorlands. Here you'll find the country's highest cliff, Clo Mor.

Explore Durness

Sights 5

Shopping 2

Nightlife 0

Performing Arts 0

Restaurants 1

Hotels 0

Elsewhere In The Northern Highlands and the Western Isles

Achiltibuie

Off the beaten track, Achiltibuie is a small coastal community set at the foot of magnificent mountains. It looks out over the Summer Isles...

0 Restaurants
1 Hotel
2 Things To Do

Dingwall

This pretty market town and royal burgh (a Scottish town granted a royal charter) makes for a very pleasant stop if you're heading north from...

0 Restaurants
2 Hotels
1 Thing To Do

Dornoch

A town of sandstone houses, tiny rose-filled gardens, and a 13th-century cathedral with stunning traditional and modern stained-glass windows...

2 Restaurants
3 Hotels
5 Things To Do

See All Places In The Northern Highlands and the Western Isles

Book A Trip

Rental Location

Pick Up Date

Drop Off Date

Pick Up Time

Drop Off Time

Trip Finder

GOLLY GEE WILLIAMSBURG!

“FODOR’S BROOKLYN” WINS LOWELL THOMAS AWARD

Fodor’s Brooklyn has been awarded silver place for its “welcome” and “timely” approach to the NYC borough.

Things To Do
- Things to Do in Prague
- Things to Do in Costa Rica

Fodor’s Travel
Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use. Copyright © 2021 by MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands.
Fodor’s is a registered trademark of MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved.
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell My Personal Information

Durness