Attractions

Lairg...

The county of Sutherland offers a variety of local attractions, from historic castles to golden beaches, you will find that the area has something for everyone. Lairg is the ideal spot to base your adventure in Sutherland, with access to all major attractions, towns and villages within a matter of minutes to a couple of hours, the village can offer you a true home from home experience.

Whatever you decide to do on your visit to Sutherland you are sure to leave wanting more. Make sure your camera is fully charged for each day you go exploring, because we can guarantee that you will need it!
To find out more about towns, villages and attractions in and around Lairg check out our ‘Link Map’ or you can also search the following website. Click on the button on the right to link to Undiscovered Scotland.

Exploring in and around Lairg...

Wild Places

Link Map

...discover the wilderness

Geology

Shopping

Day Trips From Lairg...

In Lairg, you can visit Ferrycroft Visitors Centre and learn about local ecology and history, followed by a visit to the nearby Falls of Shin to watch the Salmon leap and shop in the ‘Harrods of the North’! Next, head toward Rosehall and enjoy forest walks and local artisan craft shops before taking in the beautiful views of the Kyle of Sutherland.

To the West of Lairg you will travel through Sutherland’s Geopark on route to Lochinver and the picturesque views of Sullivan & Canisp. Take a detour and admire the rugged coastline and the villages of Stoer, Drumbeg and Nedd. Arriving in Kylesku you could visit the famous Kerrachar Gardens or head back to Lairg via Inchnadamph, a great place to take part in potholing!

Beaches

To the North West of Lairg, follow the gentle shores of Loch Shin towards the small village of Achfary, home to the only black & white telephone box in the UK! Travel on to Laxford and Rhiconich passing the almighty views of Ben Stack. From Rhiconich you can choose to visit the nearby fishing village of Kinlochbervie or continue north to Durness and relax on one of its many beautiful beaches.

Geneology

Undiscovered Scotland

Nature

To the North of Lairg, travel the Strathnaver Trail passing past the remote but welcoming Crask Inn and on to Altnaharra. Entering Mackay Country, follow the winding road of Strathnaver and on to Bettyhill. Choose to visit the Strathnaver Museum before heading toward the villages of Tongue and Melness.

History...

To the East of Lairg are the busy towns of Dornoch, Golspie, Brora and Helmsdale. Situated on the A9 these villages are a contrast from the West and North Coasts of Sutherland. In Dornoch you will find the Royal Golf Course, many tourist shops and the beautiful Cathedral. Travel northwards through Strath Fleet nature reserve to Golspie where you will discover Dunrobin Castle, seat of the Clan Sutherland. Then head further north through the fishing port of Brora and on to Helmsdale to explore Timespan Visitors Centre and perhaps even enjoy an afternoon panning for gold!

tourism...

Castles

Strathnaver Museum

retail...

History

Brora Heritage Centre

Rosal Clearance Village

History Links

food...

Ferrycroft Visitor Centre

Durness Visitor Centre

whisky...

The Falls of Shin

Spirits

58 Degrees North

Golf...

Dornoch Jail

Golfing

nature...

Cocoa Mountain

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Clynelish Distillery

Dunrobin Castle