Fantastic place to visit. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable and the centre is one of the best that I've visited. Be prepared to wait for the Red Kites to take the food, on one visit they made us wait for over an hour before they started to feed but it was well worth the wait.

Had great time, feeding time at 14.30, got to see at least 10 red kites and a buzzard, guide was very knowledgeable. Small informative visitors centre and toilet, small picnic area outside, single track road once you've left main road but worth the drive

Avoid unnecessary journey. Place is permanently closed and turned into some private accommodation. Needs to be removed from the map to avoid the confusion.

The amazing place is ruined, the whole place is abandoned and the bird feeders are empty I feel sorry for the birds who are used to getting fed there and now they don't even bother to feed the birds, It's really sad.

It's quite a long way up a single track lane to get to the centre, and since it was a mid week afternoon, we were expecting to be the only people there, but there were at least 5 other cars on arrival. They put food out for the birds at 14:30 and there were quite a few gulls hanging around but we saw 4 red kites in the space of 30 minutes. You will need a set of binoculars, or a very long lens on your camera to get the best of the experience, but you can still enjoy it without. It's free entry to the centre, but there is a donation box should you wish, and for the chance to see these birds close up, it's worth making a donation to help keep the place running.

Really good need decent camera with zoom as hard to see Kites, but still enjoyed. Please donate inside building as it is free and it's nice to see the birds.

Fabulous information centre. RSPB volunteers put some food offerings out at same time daily to attract the red kites to visit. We were lucky to see three magnificent red kites swooping around feeding.... Also some great chat with the RSPB volunteer who was both very enthusiastic and very well informed. Small donation is requested from those visiting. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area at the right time of day.

Such an amazing place. The museum is so interesting, a valuable token of history. I came because I wanted to know more of this famous battle but was amazed to see how much they respected the place, created a whole area to show how the battle really happened. The museum itself gives many valuable information about the battle with numerous activities

After making our way through the entrance museum, we came out on this huge, lush field. It was hard to believe that so many people died on this field, and our guide helped us to understand the breadth and scale of the effects of this battle. To think what might have happened if the battle had gone a different way, but that is for a different person to tell. Overall, the area was pretty traversable by wheelchair, though some places it did get a bit bumpy. Also, our guide was excellent at helping to take the group on the smoothest places.

What an experience. Fascinating and sobering. The visitor centre provides superb context of the events that lead up to the battle and the battle itself. We took the guided tour of the battlefield and we’re glad we did. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and brought the events to life as we stood in the exact places that the events she so vividly described actually took place. The tour comes highly recommended from us. I would not hesitate to thoroughly recommend this place as a must see.

Last time I was here was in the 70s so big changes Cafe very nice. Guides were very knowledgeable. Well laid out paths with notices telling you the position of the 2 armies Graves had the clan names on them. Big carpark, cost me nothing as I am a national trust member. T

Beautiful surroundings. Tranquility and peace reign supreme. Guided tours are on offer should you wish. Plenty of walk options and is dog friendly. Lovely range of food in the cafe with clear labelling of gluten free items. Plenty of parking too.

This is a really captivating historical site. Give yourself some time to explore the visitor’s center and walk the battlefield. There are plenty of historical markings to help you understand how the battle was carried out.

Visiting the Culloden battlefield was a surreal experience. While the Battlefield can be viewed and walked without entering the Visitor Centre I would recommend first time visitors pay the entry and take a look. There's heaps of Information on the build up and battle presented from both the Governments and Jacobites sides. After a walk through the visitor centre we chose to use the audio guides rather a tour but really depends on your preference. The battlefeild it self was very easy to navigate and the colored flags depicting the Government and Jacobites sides really helped to get and idea of the scale. We visited on a Thursday and while there were many others wandering around the area was large enough to not feel crowded. I would Highly recommend a visit if you touring the Scottish Highlands.

My family and I enjoyed our visit today. Didn’t have a chance to see leaping salmon but liked the falls and tge walking trails. Also enjoyed a good coffee at the cafe with some cake.

A wonderful place to stop. The parking payment service is a mess. They use Ring Go which didn’t work when we were there. But once parked and paid we had one of the best coffees and cakes of our trip. We went down to the falls and were fortunate to see salmon attempting to swim up the falls. Once in a lifetime experience to see for us city folk

The walk is a little steep , Beautiful place , chances to see salmon beautiful surroundings a very large car park with a play area , cafe , toilets

Look out for the cameras taking your reg and locals park for free but everyone else has to pay .Bollocks to falls of shin . Only good thing was the walk doon to see the mighty salmon jumping up the falls .The restaurant was closed .very clean toilets 50p a go .

Walked the riverside trail but were disappointed as we didn’t spot any salmon leaping. Had lunch at the Salt and Salmon Company then walked back to the zigzag path overlooking the car park. We stood patiently and saw about 15 salmon leap within 45 minutes at the falls. Probably not all salmon, a few were quite small. Visited 26th Oct.

We were there maybe 10 minutes and saw 3 salmons leaping. Amazing place

Great watching the salmon leap. We stayed overnight in our campervan. Nice peaceful night but very over priced. Everything is an extra charge on top of parking fee.

We were staying nearby and only heard about this site by chance. Although a fair number of people were there it seemed very peaceful and quiet. Set in a beautiful spot overlooked by the hills you can appreciate why the builders came here to construct the cairns. To put the icing on the cake the site and the carpark were free. Well worth the effort to visit

Even before I read the description here or knew anything of the cairns, I definitely sense the calmness and surreal feeling of this place. While many tourists were in the rings taking pictures, it just felt inappropriate to do so. This place is to be appreciated and felt.

We stopped here on a weekday. It was easy to find. You have to drive through a small residential area. If you like history you will enjoy this area. The parking was easy and plenty of spaces in the lot. It was free to park. We arrived at 11:30. There were only a few people besides us at that time. We did pass a tour bus on our way in that may have been leaving from the cairns. After you visit the cairns, facing the road, walk out and turn right, walk down the road and then turn around to see the bridge in the distance.

Rabbies Tours - Dave Mac, our driver & guide provided great information, humor, and beautiful music. We visited Clava Cairns, Culloden, & Glen Affric. If one is a fan of Outlander, here you go. Glen Affric - be certain to wear waterproof clothing AND shoes. The trail down and around the river is rocky, muddy, full of stumps. Trail isn't that long & took us about 25 minutes, but we walk & hike at home. Beautiful trail with many photo opportunities.

Cool piece of history. It's not far at all from Culloden so I definitely recommend making a quick pit stop if you're into history. There was free parking there, and we didn't have an issue finding a spot. We did have a bit of trouble getting down the narrow road to the location as we were in a 9 passenger van, and some people weren't being courteous and using the passing spots when they had the opportunity to.

remarkable area to visit ..comprising of a number of Cairns ...Clava Cairns are a well-preserved Bronze Age cemetery complex near Inverness, Scotland, dating back about 4,000 years. The site features three main passage graves, ring cairns, and standing stones. It is a significant prehistoric site,

The complex is a very cool place to visit if you're interested in history or archaeology. The complex is well maintained and there is information about the possible use and history of the site. It wasn't very busy when we went, and there was plenty of room to wander around the Cairns without being disturbed.

Great place. Lots of hands on things for kids. History of area well presented. Small cafe is nice and the lady who works there is friendly, welcoming and engaging - made us feel very welcome. Outside the play park is good. The maze wasn't quite grown but I'm sure will be great once it is. We ventured on the walk up the hill and this too is well set out. Definitely recommend a visit to this venue. We hope to visit again when in the area.

Very disappointed not to be admitted with my dog on a lead. Travelled 20 miles to visit the centre and noted the sign dogs permitted on leads only, just to be sternly refused entry. No wonder there are not a lot of visitors here.

This is an excellent place we were glad it was open. It is an information centre with a small shop which is well stocked. There is also a cafe and toilet facilities. The lady on duty was very chatty. One other thing is the story of Lairg which was very interesting to read and learn about. There are two walks you can go on, one by the Lairg Dam and the other goes away up the hill with great views of Loch Shin and Lairg. If you are in the area make sure you take a wee detour and visit this place it really is worth it.

Very reasonably priced souvenirs, lovely coffee and cakes , and a wonderful person at the till to have a chat with. Looking forward to visiting again!

Nice coffee stop, gift shop and clean toilets

We've been coming here for years, such a beautiful spot and a great walk perfect length for littles. Dog friendly too. The path is well maintained and there's lots to see. The first part of the wander is through the woods and up the Loch then you go out into the open and get some amazing views. It is such a lovely walk!

Interesting place to visit in Lairg. We were recommended to go by our campsite host, as there is a new exhibition about a recent discovery of a asteroid striking the area (1200 million years ago). Local children have made some lovely posters, that can be seen on the path to the centre entrance. The display inside is very informative and describes how the crater was found and how it was formed. We also read the local history of how Lairg was founded and developed. There's plenty to see and do especially for youngsters, both inside and out and admission is free.

A lovely spot with stunning views, though very windy on the day we visited. We were really hoping to see dolphins – managed to catch sight of a few fins, but no full leaps. After waiting a while in the breeze, we eventually gave up and left. Still a beautiful location, but perhaps best to time your visit carefully if dolphins are the main goal.

Wow! A Scottish friend recommended this spot and so glad we took the little drive from Inverness. It was beautiful! Don’t forget to pay to park (there are limited spots but we had no issues in October at 3 pm). So many birds diving into the water and fun to walk along the beach in front of the lighthouse.

My group had a nice time out at the point. We didn't see any dolphins the hour we were there but saw plenty of birds and seals out in the water. The view of the surrounding area was serene and we enjoyed walking around the grounds. The parking lot is big enough for maybe 30 cars and there is a kiosk at the front to pay.

This is my most favourite place so far in Scotland on the East Coast. You get to see dolphins which is always a pleasure but also sea glass if you're a collector. Then the views omg are always breathtaking. This is definitely a place I call home away from home

Excellent beach and chance to see dolphins feeding on change of tides. Beautiful lighthouse and views of Fort George. Chanonry Point (Scottish Gaelic: Rubha na Cananaich) lies at the end of Chanonry Ness, a spit of land extending into the Moray Firth between Fortrose and Rosemarkie on the Black Isle, Scotland. An active lighthouse situated at the tip of the point was designed by Alan Stevenson and was first lit in 1846. The lighthouse has been fully automated since 1984 and is operated by Northern Lighthouse Board. Bottlenose dolphin Chanonry Point is one of the best spots in the UK to view bottlenose dolphin Tursiops truncatus from the land. The dolphins are often visible off Chanonry point, particularly on an incoming tide when they play and fish in the strong currents. Other wildlife, including porpoises and grey seals, can also regularly be spotted. European otters (Lutra lutra) are occasional visitors. The Ness is home to two camping and caravan sites towards the north. Most of the promontory is taken up by Fortrose and Rosemarkie Golf Club. Due to the popularity of the dolphins at Chanonry point, the parking area and roads leading up to the beach have become more and more congested during the summer months, causing concerns amongst local residents. The death of Coinneach Odhar, more commonly known as the Brahan Seer, is commemorated by a memorial stone on the spot not far from where he is reputed to have been brutally executed. Watching dolphins While bottlenose dolphins can be seen off the point throughout the year, the chances of seeing them increase when their food supply increases, the peak times being when salmon are returning towards the two main rivers (the Ness and Beauly) which feed into the Moray Firth. The salmon come in with the tidal current which, once the tide starts to come in, can be extreme. If planning a trip, find tide details and pick days with midday low tides with the largest difference between low and high tide (spring tides, avoid the neap tides). An unofficial "jungle telegraph" system operates round the Rosemarkie campsite and point in June and on into August with details of the latest sightings only a brief conversation away. The University of Aberdeen operates a more formal range of surveys throughout the year from their field station based just along the coast at Cromarty, supported by funds from the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society. While the Point is regarded by many people as the best place to watch the dolphins from land, licensed boat trips do run from Cromarty, Avoch and Inverness. The nearby Dolphin and Seal Centre at North Kessock also offers good dolphin watching opportunities during the summer months. Photographing dolphins Midsummer offers the best light for photography of bottlenose dolphins at the point, from late afternoon onwards. While early morning light is good, the direction of the point risks looking directly into the sun. The point has been featured in recent years on a wide range of television programmes, including the BBC's Coast series and nature programmes. These have greatly increased visitor numbers to the point. The wildlife requires no special equipment, but those looking for serious photography should pack a fast 200 mm to 300 mm lens.

Beautiful Peninsula & great dolphins spotting location This is a great place to come too, slightly complicated to get to but well worth the effort. We like the dolphin spotting, the lighthouse, the beaches, it was all great!

You can go through the gates and pay to park or stop 2 seconds before and park there free 🤔 You don’t need tickets for this. The views are beautiful, we walked up but we came upon my first experience of our Scottish midges 😳 weirdly I had a bright yellow jacket on and only a few on me, hubby had black hoody on and was covered 😂. So we didn’t walk further up. Buy that midge net! You won’t regret it . We walked down, looks like somebody lives in the lighthouse, The views as always in Scotland are beautiful. No pics can do our country justice.

Great place for exploring. There's a lot of walking. It's mainly flat with ramps for wheel chair users. The rain dampened our enthusiasm. The museum that's housed in the fort is good. The staff are lovely. There's no toilet in the museum. The toilet is located in another building. The cafe was also closed. So we ending up the mess hall having a cuppa rather than lunch planned.

We are huge fans of the Gordon Highlanders and my husband of regimental militaria in general. The collection was larger than we expected. Also had the honor of meeting a survivor of D-day.

Amazing place to visit showing the history up to the modern day of the highland regiments The medal collection is amazing showing the bravery of the Highlanders

What a strange experience walking around this old Barracks. Which is still in operation and occupied by working troops. A great walk around with a playback device that gives you great wee snippets of information about various elements of the Fort. It has some lovely views of the Moray Forth. And if you're lucky, you might see dolphins. We didn't, but we did see a young seal. The museum is absolutely packed with the military history of the various Scottish regiments. There is a nice wee cafe also situated within the fort. There is plenty of free parking outside the fort. Odd fact, they have a tree (a spanish fir?) opposite the museum that was brought back from Spain around the 1800. Highly recommended.

I love old castles but was not disappointed by a visit to this fairly old Fort built after Culloden. If you go on a nice day the walk up on the ramparts is stunning with great views of the Moray Firth and Chanorey point where the Dolphins play. A great day out.

We visited Fort George and the Highlanders Museum while on holiday near Inverness. We only planned to have a quick look, and stayed for about 4 hours! Fascinating place, incredible 18th century architecture, well-laid out historic displays in some of the buildings, very informative, the museum was so extensive I don't think we saw it all, nice café serving sandwiches, cakes, etc, friendly staff (and over-friendly seagull) - and we saw dolphins swimming by!

What an interesting and historic place to visit for anyone even slightly interested in military history. Unbeknown to us on the Saturday we visited, the Fort was holding its annual Highland games. This wonderful event, combined with the forts fine defensive walls and military barracks, not to mention the superb views over the Moray Firth, makes it a must-see destination for anyone visiting this part of Scotland.

The story of Fort George is very interesting as you wander around the largely deserted camp. It is truly caught in a time warp with hints of the modern British Army thrown in for fine measure. Its palpable as you walk into the camp across the bridge. You sense what it must have been like for troops about to undergo training. There are toilets on site. There is also a very fine cafe. The staff are very welcoming. The cafe was spotless. The museum on site is run by dedicated people who really know all there is to know about the site and it's history. They are more than happy to answer any questions you may have. The items on display in the museum are exceptional and a lot of thought has gone into the layout. There is also a couple of gift shops on the site. Both offering items you would expect to find.

I TOTALLY LOVED FORT GEORGE!!! 🏰🐬. We visited Fort George on a Sunday, it was quite busy but we didn't have to wait long to buy our tickets, which were reasonably priced, £10-£11 for adults, £8-£9 concessions, and roughly £6 for kids. My mum is a carer for my dad so she got in for free. The Fort itself is massive, around the same size as 40 football fields. It is a star fort built in 1748 so it's steeped in military history. When you buy your ticket you are given a wee machine and a map with all the areas numbered, you type the number of an area into the machine and it plays, telling you all about that part of the Fort, it was very interesting. There are loads of little rooms you can go into that shows what it was like for soldiers years ago, there is also a cinema that you can sit in and watch the film. There is a cafe inside the fort which serves nice coffee. I liked how it is still a working barracks with soldiers living there. You can walk right up to the edge of the star fort and look out to the water, dolphins 🐬 can be seen sometimes but we didn't see any. I loved the big cannons, they were on track so they could be moved round in a half circle. I loved Fort George and I'm definitely glad we visited, well worth seeing, such an interesting place.

Beautiful place! The highlander museum was super interesting, lots of military history and the staff was amazing! You can also catch the dolphins that come out sometimes in the afternoon if you stand by the canons at the top of the fort! A must experience!

We popped in at around 4pm, they did prewarn us that we wouldn’t be able to get round it all, but we were more than welcome inside! We are so glad we did! In the museum a gentleman gave us a wonderful walk through of what they had going on inside! The grounds were to so clean and really well maintained! We will definitely be visiting again🥰 We even saw some little birds nesting 😍

What an incredible Fort. Massive and in fabulous condition. Current military barracks combined with beautiful tourist attraction. We got to see it & The Moray Firth on a lovely sunny September day, but it would have equally spectacular whatever the weather.

This was one of my favorite tourist visit. Make sure to visit at least 3,4 hours earlier vefore closing time if you like to explore in depth. Adult ticket price is £11 with vat and they will provide audio guide if you prefer to have. There is a big parking area able to park more than 30 cars at a time.

We discovered Fort George whilst visiting the highlands. We were immediately interested in visiting due to the military history. Upon arriving, we were warmly greeted and invited into the main office to buy tickets, and then offered a place on the free tour, with a man called Peter. He was extremely informative and friendly, and we learnt so much about Fort George and its history. My favourite thing that I learnt was regarding the history behind the stag and the Seaforth Highlanders. Their gift shop was also steeped in Scottish history, and had everything from magnets and souvenirs, to whiskey and guide books. We had a fantastic time exploring the grounds, and would highly recommend a visit!

A friendly welcome from the great girls. We 4 German men were given a private tour. The sweet assistant did a great job. A fun and flavourful tasting at the end. Balblair and the girls will remain in our fond memories. Servus.

Simon gave us an amazing tour of the Distillery with lots of interesting facts about the process and the people behind it all. We loved that it was not one of the big commercialized companies but had a family feel to it. Would 100% recommend

My husband and kids enjoyed the tasting. It's not like a hopping place. 25 for tasting 3 glasses. One and done for sure. Did do the tour.

Fantastic distillery tour, knowledgeable, passionate guide, who went deep into processes and history Way better than the micky mouse tours offered by some bigger distillerirs.

Balblair is the whisky geek's dream. We did a tasting and tour which was very informative about the history of the distillery, the equipment, and the community. All staff are from the area living and working so you feel that sense of community deeply. We got to visit the dunnage warehouse, understand how the Pictish stone ties in and sample the varying bottles on offer. They do have a fill your own bottle cask that is the Distiller's choice which produces around 200 bottles and a great selection of merchandise that is not offered at other distilleries.

We had a wonderful whisky tour with Donne! She explained everything in a very engaging way and gave us great insights. The whisky selection was excellent and perfectly presented. The tasting at the end was the highlight – highly recommended! Thank you so much, Donne!

We had a tour around this wonderfull place. The tour guide explained everything really well. Showed us all the ins and outs of whisky making and tasting.

Lovely whisky… we booked the innovation tour that included sampling 18y, 16y and Signet… our guide was very young… I am sorry, but to spark and transmit the love for whisky you need a certain maturity. I understand these are student jobs but would prefer for the non-standard tours a more seasoned guide. We had to ask for the drivers package, which should be offered actively in a 0 tolerance country. So, overall summary. Great whisky but tour could be improved.

Had a lovely day out at Glenmorangie distillery today. The tour started somewhat slow-ish as the tour guide seemed a but unenthusiastic but got better as the tour went on. The steel room was definitely my favourite. The distillery experience overall was amazing and would highly recommend to anyone in the area.

No distillery tour, but Glenmorangie's whiskys were worth the travel! The friendly bartender made us new fans. A must-taste, even without the full experience.

We had the more expensive distillery tour and tasting and it was just OK. The tour itself went through all the steps but was quite underwhelming. The no photos policy is nonsense - if anyone wants to copy anything, they can just go on the tour and see what's up, or take photos covertly. It's just annoying for the people on tour. The tasting was good, but more like a "right, have some whiskies, eat some chocolates, bye", not an experience as it should've been. You could tell that the place was recently renovated and it looks great, but that's just not enough. I've been to loads of distillery tours and I'm afraid to say this is one of the least impressive ones, and definitely not worth £65. And the prices in the shop?! Much higher than anywhere else, it's just not worth buying any bottles there.

Had the most incredible time at the Old and Rare whisky tasting. Learned a lot from the drams we sampled—beautiful whiskies, crafted with devotion and skill. Zoe guided us with such passion and depth; these guys really are artisans at their trade! It all set the tone for a perfect day—one that led to our engagement later that evening. Thank you, truly. We’ll be back.

Went to the distillery on a tour, as part of a 'special' birthday gift. We were not disappointed. The tour was incredibly informative thanks to our two wonderful tour guides Zoe and Dougie. Zoe even sang 'happy birthday!' They were both very friendly and happy to answer any questions. The whisky at the end was great too! Thank you for a memorable experience. 😊

Zoe and Allan led a fantastic tour!!! Thanks Edward for the bonus tasting!! Lovely whisky!! Fantastic drams!!

These public lavatories should be avoided at night unless absolutely necessary. This is due to the fact that they have no electric lighting which made the evacuation of my bowels more challenging than usual. The cleanliness of these facilities also leaves a lot to be desired. As I departed the facilities I noticed my shorts had fallen into a pool of urine I had not noticed whilst sat down. All in all a very unsatisfactory lavatory experience!

I am a professional dog walker so rely on public toilets during the week when I'm out and about (when they are open!) I think Dornoch toilets leave a lot to be desired as do the toilets at Balintore(which aren't listed)which I unfortunately also have to use occasionally.

Gents toilets need a good clean but womens toilet was complete opposite

Clean and convenient, with parking outside and passing military jets for entertainment!

Gorgeous beech with views across the Moray Firth, even on a day of moderate visibility.

These are clean well looked after public toilets.

A nice place to walk to dog and good toilets

We went here for the play gardens and found out there's a soft play for the really little ones. The play gardens are lovely and well kept as you would expect. We spent about an hour going round and having fun, though there wasn't as many activities as I'd been led to believe. However I was surprised to be told the cafe has a soft play (for children under 110cm in height). When we went in it's really aimed at under 5s I'd say. It was perfect for my little one. She enjoyed this more than the play gardens. I should add that wherever I read the info for the gardens made it out to be free. While you don't pay as such to get in, the amount you pay when parking depends on what area of the estate you are visiting. If you wish to visit the castle grounds (which includes the play gardens) it's £5 for the day (per car). Adding the castle costs a little extra. Note: it's free for those with National Trust memberships. I had no issues paying this, but it came a little unexpected and thought I should mention it here in case it was important to someone else. Something to mention is that the staff who we came into contact at various points were all very polite, friendly and welcoming and offered guidance and assistance where needed.

We visited Brodie Castle this Sunday and had an amazing time! It’s dog-friendly, which is a huge bonus — we were able to enjoy the day with our 10-year-old Lab. The gardens were truly inspirational. I especially loved the extended meadow areas and the large vegetable garden with an orchard. All of the play areas were well-kept, clean, and safe. There’s something for all ages — from 8 to 45! The staff were very friendly and welcoming. Access to the gardens and play areas is free, and we only paid £5 for parking, which is a small price considering the number of attractions on offer. Highly recommended, especially in good weather! We’ll definitely be back!

A lovely historic building that was brought to life as a former family home by the knowledge and enthusiasm of our charismatic tour guide. Good facilities including two small and reasonably priced cafés (lunch of soup, oatcakes, cake and pot of tea cost about £10.40). Lovely grounds to explore and a children's play garden that was clearly being enjoyed. I visited on an October week day and it was not busy, a pleasantly comfortable and unhurried 3-4 hour visit.

We really like Brodie Castle. Our tour guide was new, but exceptional and she really added to our experience. The outside had some beautiful walking trails and we loved the huge beech tree. There were no formal gardens, but the children’s garden was so creative and really well done. If you have children, I’d highly recommend a stop here. The children’s garden was very well planned and the best we’d seen!

Visited the gardens and cafe . Staff all helpful and friendly. Two nice cafes with lovely cakes. spent a whole afternoon in the gardens and play parks. Children and adults enjoyed the play garden especially the musical areas. The big bunny was great to see. Children did the sheet to find the white rabbits and fill in the names, great idea to involve children. We didn't walk round all the areas so would certainly return.

If you have never been to a Scotish Castle I recommend Brodie Castle. Why? It is in the countryside away from traffic with plenty of parking. There is a very well organized tour with plenty of time to ask questions without feeling pressured. Several cafes are on the grounds with picnic tables to enjoy a lunch or snack. There is a playground for children. There are trails through the woods to follow . Clean bathrooms are on-site.

Lovely castle and estate to have an adventure in. Nice walks and plenty to do for children. Large parking area with a charge of £5. Entry to castle was £16 for adults and £9 for children. You couldn't go here and not bother with the castle tour and still have a great time. There is also a cafe with an indoor soft play also.

Logie is just incredibly calming. A haven in this crazy world. Highlights for me are the garden, which is beautiful, the walks along the river, and sitting outside in the courtyard on a sunny day just listening to the birds....with a cuppa and a delicious cake or scone! The cafe offers good quality food. Is isn't cheap, but everything I've had, has been lovely. I've seen the craft workshops change over the years and the selection is not as varied as it once was but it's still nice to drop by and see what's new. All in all, Logie Steading is a perfect place to spend a few hours. It's family owned and has seen 6 generations living there. It's obviously a cherished family home and I believe you can feel the family's love for the place in how beautiful it is maintained. Yes, it's a business too....but to me, that always feels secondary. I adore Logie Steading and visit whenever I'm in Moray. Well worth the short trip from the Moray coast.

Logie steading was a nice wee place, it has a lovely cafe with seating indoors and out, lovely shops with handmade goods, art, jewellery, clothing. There is also a small museum which was very interesting. There is plenty of parking and they even have parking in the shade if you have your dog in the car which I thought was good. Accessible for disabled people

What an incredible place where the walks offer serenity and a sense of adventure. The spacious café delights with delicious offerings, while the shops on site make you feel like a VIP. I loved the bookshop—massive and full of an amazing selection.

We loved this stop during our bike trip! The food was delicious and the service amazing. Courtyard really pretty for lunch. The shops on the edge were an added bonus! Highly recommend.

This is a great place to visit for walking, eating and shopping. We had a lovely walk along the River Findhorn to Randolph's Leap, with spectacular views. Afterwards we enjoyed a tasty lunch in the cafe. There is a fabulous bookshop here, where we spent quite a lot of time browsing through the secondhand books.

Visited this for the first tie wat a pleasant surprise. Vert neatly kept grounds and gardens. Good selection of retail outlets. Spent quite a while in the book shop. Cafe was busy with Good food. We bought a number of unusual plants. We then visited the beautiful gardens. Then it was back to plant centre to purchase more plants. Most are taken from cuttings from the main gardens. We highly recommend a visit here.

This is a lovely relaxing place to visit, it's wheelchair friendly, with beautiful gardens, many small arts and crafts shops, which has different gift ideas. And a small garden centre. The cafeteria has a good selection of cakes and pastries, and lunch selection and has seating inside and out, there really is something for everyone, you won't be disappointed.....enjoy

Amazing castle and grounds. The staff were extremely helpful and very informative. Included in the admission price are two falconry displays which really made the day. Best to arrive early before the coaches turn up. Definitely worth the visit.

This was one of the most beautiful castles that we went into. It was completely furnished and had attendance in rooms that you can ask questions. Was really a nice morning spent. On the first floor was a snack area where you can get coffee tea or to nibble on after the tour was over.

A stunning castle. The gentleman at the castle passionately explained its history to us and even let us take a photo of a castle photo taken in the late 1800s. If we had had the energy to go down to the garden, we could have seen the castle from the other side for an amazing view.

You must buy tickets for this castle in advance, as they only open for a short time period and are quite busy. This castle looks amazing from the garden. It's like a castle pops out from a fairy tale. The garden is very nicely designed as well, especially the thistle and lavender, which are very well bred. Inside is not that impressive, as most of the rooms are quite low key, and not much extravagant furniture. However, the white lilac ceiling was quite stunning. I have not seen any interior design like that before. One thing I dislike about the castle are the over amount of deer head specimens and some animal carpets. Apparently the owners used to live hunting deets and went to Africa and killed some lions and leopard and made them into carpets. I understand those are a part of the castle so I have no complain to the staff, but I am simply saying animal lovers should be aware of this before they enter the castle. Do not miss the falconry show in the garden. It’s very educational. You get to meet Harris Hawk, American Kestrel, Barn Owl, etc. The cafe is great too. Their cakes and soup are very good. Overall, I had a great experience here. Definitely worth coming for.

Gorgeous castle and grounds. Closed for the season when we visited in November but we took a punt and drove in. Of course we couldn't go into the castle but we nosied around the gardens which were beautiful. Note to self come earlier in the year next time!

The self managed tour was very interesting with some very well informed volunteers to give information if asked for it. We did not manage to go round the gardens as our mobility is not too good, but the views over the gardens are beautiful.. The cafe was very busy but food was lovely.

Spectacular castle, beautiful history, beautiful monarchs and the castle very well preserved. The staff is well trained and very kind. A small garden in the back is clean and pleasant for a walk. A small souvenir shop, a kiosk that had one liter bottles for sale, I think of Dunrobin gin... I think it was good but I'm not a gin taster but a whiskey taster 😉. I liked it. PS. A large parking lot on the left as you enter and for the disabled at the entrance to the castle.

A lovely little distillery with an interesting story told during the guided tour. Big thanks to my man Brian for delivering an amazing tour! The tasting at the end featured three great tasting older whiskies! Big recommend!

Gorgeous distillery with quality scotch. Unlike some of the larger distilleries in the area, they seem to really focus on making a great product and keeping to tradition. The tasting was wonderful and our guide was knowledgeable

Wonderful place, wonderful staff. Tipped by Brian (distiller) to go for a quick visit on the late Saturday afternoon, welcomed by Susan who recognised us immediately from the Ceilidh the night before, we tried the Contrast tasting. Personal favourites are the Contrast Organic and the Double Matured (Bordeaux Wine Cask finish). And thanks to Steven for the free Ceilidh lessons!

Very beautiful distillery and a highly recommended tour (explorer tour). Our tour guide was very nice and she explained everything very well.

We had an incredible tour and tasting at Benromach Distillery. It was a quick and easy train ride from Inverness, and located just a five minute walk away from the station. Our tour guide was fun and informative. There is so much history here! Because it was off season we had a solo tour but that meant we had plenty of time for questions and pictures of this beautiful space. Definitely try the gin too! It’s lovely!

Fantastic tour, exceptionally friendly and helpful visitor Centre staff and outstanding whiskies to sample. Not corporate in the slightest. Shout out to your guide Matthew who was outstanding. Highly recommended.

Thoroughly enjoyed our tour and tasting here. My wife and I had not had Benromach before, and really enjoyed the lightly peated that we tasted. The Red Door gin was also quite nice! I don’t know what tour we did (it was set up by our guide) but Robert (Bob) was fantastic, indeed all of the employees we came in contact with were great. Truly delightful experience that ran long during the tasting (lots of questions by us and the other people that were in our tour - plus adding the gin tasting!) but the staff had no issues and were very patient. Will definitely be purchasing some Benromach in the future! Some folks gripe about not being able to take pictures in certain locations, but this is a standard practice at numerous if not all distilleries.

I did the P and P tour which was £35. The tour lasted 1.5 hours and our guide Leo was wonderful. He knew the history and answered all of the questions we had (we had a lot). Leo went above and beyond with being so welcoming and knowledgeable. The winery even offers a driving pack for the person who drives which was lovely so everyone can join in and drink responsibly.

Clynelish distillery was my first Whiskey distillery tour. We booked the 1 hr & 45 min Flavour Journey. The beautiful tasting room, the fun and interactive story telling, and the distillery tour went far beyond my expectations. This is a tour worth traveling to! The tour ended with tasting 3 whiskeys and a fun whiskey cocktail that I will definitely replicate at home!

What a wonderful tour. Our guide Victoria was charming and so knowledgeable. She kept us captivated throughout the visit. The interactive story room provided us with lots of history and information in an engaging way. Everyone we met on the tour was most friendly. We tasted 3 Clynelish whiskeys and a cocktail. We are not whiskey buffs but a more expensive tasting was available. We thought the visit was great value.

We went to cardhu as my husband wants to collect the 4 corners of Johnnie walkers world. We first came in to the shop and, I think, her name was Valerie was pushing us towards the ~self pouring whisky~ cause it has better value and tastes better. But one thing many know about whisky is that everyone has a personal taste. We didn’t really like that and she was not much help. My husband could taste the self pouring one but not the normal exclusive distillery one. We had to go upstairs to the bar. I asked at the bar if he can get a little to taste the distillery exclusive one cause he couldn’t do it in the shop. They were very helpfull here. I told him he needed to drive so he can not drink a ‘whole glass’. I asked what I needed to pay and he said that it was fine, that it was one the house. That was so so nice. I got a latte and we enjoyed the sun. He ended up buying the distillery exclusive one.

Had a wonderful experience! After my visit to the Dunrobin Castle I stopped here after a recommendation. It wasn't too crowdy and thus very comfortable and you could feel that everything was more personal. They accommodate for visitors that arrive by car by offering to refill the tasting portions into small glass bottles. The tour is highly recommended and created in an interactive way. The little cafe offers a stunning view into the landscape.

Best whisky distillery tour experience we’ve ever had was at Clynelish located in Brora! What an amazing story and what an amazing tour, Stefanie was so knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and entertaining. The first thirty minutes will captivate you. Did not disappoint! 🥃

We did the £21 tour and tasting and had a blast. It's a bit gimmicky, but that's part of the fun, and we learned a lot. The bar area where we had the tasting is gorgeous with great views. It's an easy 20 minute walk from the nearby village so no worries about driving after the tasting.

What a wonderful, beautiful, quiet place. Such a vast, open space, filled with nature, insects and interesting plants. Well worth the visit, well worth the time you will not regret visiting here, the only thing you will, is having to leave! Wonderful!

I’d definitely recommend visiting Forsinard Flows. There is parking available at the train station, and a small but very informative and interactive visitors centre (with a toilet and a coffee/tea machine). We did a lovely little walk (about 35 mins total) along the boardwalk to the viewing platform, and really enjoyed the information panels along the way. There are plenty of plants and animals (including lizards!) to look out for, and the scenery is gorgeous, even on a cloudy day!

Beautiful in every aspect of nature. I have this privilege of be here in September last year. Weather was very unpredictable and windy(before storm Agnes), but even we was alone and was so strong wind, I love it. Definitely I will back here in one day, when will more warmer and quite to enjoy. We visited cafe and make lovely tea for us. For lovers of birds and nature like me, it's heaven 💗

Forsinard flows is an incredible place to visit. Learning about the place and seeing the wildlife you really understand why it is such an important place that needs protecting. On just a short visit we saw red deer and their fawns, common lizards, sundews! And lots of birds.

Beautiful lonely landscape, pretty unbothered deer, nice visitor center at the train station

Good facilities (toilet, tea/coffee, picnic (inside or out), visitor information) Nice walk to viewing platform...about 5 minutes there, another 5 back.

A boggy wilderness but an easy access walk, boards and flagstones, plus the visitor centre at the station, and you should call into the Forsinard Lodge for food, cakes and coffee afterwards!

A nice little museum telling the history of the area. Lots of things to see and read in a small place, but worth the visit.

There was a traffic jam on the A9 due to an accident so we decided to head back to Helmsdale to have coffee rather than sitting in the car. We happened upon this museum and I'm truly glad we went in. The lady on reception was lovely and explained everything about the museum. She told us we could head straight into the museum or go for our coffee first which we did. The museum itself was excellent, lots of rich history about the area. We moved fast through it because there wasn't enough to keep the kids entertained but that was the only negative. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit and I'd definitely recommend popping in if you are nearby.

Very interesting place to visit,with a wealth of local knowledge. There is a library for people who wish to research and workshop space. The cafe does a mean crepe with different filings.

There is plenty of info to see here and physical items , my children also fell in love with the museums interactive game and Ai room, it really is interactive and informative about various parts of history and bringing the museum to life too , it really helped my children to visualise it all and really enjoyed it. The gallery upstairs was about Beatrice the oil rig , which was interesting, kids listened to the sound booth and headsets. And my daughter loved her cake in the river cafe here too.

This is a fantastic place for kids & adults alike ,so much history on the Goldrush and Herring industry with loads of pictures and artifacts all around the museum our two grandsons although only 4 & 6 found it interesting well worth a visit and nice coffee shop with all things homemade

Popped in towards the end of the day and was warmly welcomed by staff member who provided helpful advice about my visit. I found the stories of local people and the jobs they did really fascinating. I wasn't too sure about the interactive room as I prefer physical things and interpretation. It felt like some of the exhibits were a bit disjointed but I enjoyed my visit and would recommend to other travellers. The exhibition upstairs had some beautiful images but I would have liked a bit more written explanation about how everything joined together. When I spoke to the staff member they were able to provide the additional information I was looking for. I didn't go to the cafe but the gardens were beautiful with their location on the riverside.

Amazing little museum tucked away on the east coast. Beautiful and interesting exhibits with interactive elements alongside a well curated gift shop. I’ve heard the cafe does great crepes but didn’t get a chance to try.

Great little castle ruins which is free to walk around in a nice countryside setting, small car park at the entrance/foot of the castle grounds with a trailer cafe and wooden seating. Also if a plane spotter it's a good base to get a coffee and watch the RAF lossiemouth planes coming in to land.

Amazing place and obviously well cared for. We thoroughly enjoyed exploring it. As an added bonus there’s a hut that sells coffee, cakes etc. Outdoor seating which is covered in parts (we didn’t need it as the sun was out all day!) and dog friendly. Even has wee complimentary dog biscuits and puppaccinos too.

This was a lovely old ruin to walk around. There was free parking, with a van to buy hot and cold drinks from, and a toilet. It was free entry. I liked looking at the part of the castle that sunk into the ground. There was a moat around the castle, and great views.

Free to enter, there is a small car park with a coffee trailer for refreshments and a toilet. There is also a 13th century bridge to cross the moat alongside a more modern version for a slightly shorter walk to the castle. Don’t build stone castles on a motte and bailey site!!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Majestic Ruin Steeped in History Duffus Castle is a hidden gem in Moray that effortlessly blends dramatic history with serene beauty. Perched on a grassy mound, the ruins of this once-mighty motte-and-bailey fortress evoke centuries of Scottish heritage. The leaning tower and crumbling stonework tell tales of medieval ambition and architectural resilience. What makes Duffus truly special is its atmosphere—quiet, contemplative, and perfect for a reflective walk or a family picnic. The views across the surrounding countryside are breathtaking, especially at sunset when the golden light dances across the ruins. Interpretive signs offer just enough context without overwhelming the experience, and the site is free to explore, making it accessible and welcoming. Whether you’re a history buff, a photographer, or simply seeking a peaceful escape, Duffus Castle delivers. A must-visit for anyone exploring the Moray coast.

Lovely place to visit its free to go Parking for about 12 vechicles great views n signs telling you about the history of it If your lucky raf Lossiemouth is only down the road you might get a few typhoons flying over In the carpark there a place you can get a coffee n there's a toilet not open every day

A well documented piece of local history. Great example of defensive groundwork. Small but free car park and a little coffee hut on site. Free entry but not suitable for anyone with walking aids since entrance is through a kissing gate and then a combination of grassy path and cobbles.

Thoroughly enjoyable tour of the lighthouse (tours are by appointment only and must be booked in advance), conducted by very knowledgeable volunteer guides. 144 steps and two ladders to get to the top. Beautiful views when the weather's kind. No charge for the tour, but donations (in cash) are welcome.

Didn't stay at cottage, we had a visit. Definitely the highlight of our day out. An amazing experience in itself getting to go up the lighthouse and the tour with info was fabulous too, good fun as well as learnt so much! Would highly recommend. Don't forget to take cash to give them a donation to keep this place alive for future, it's more than worth it!!

Guided tours are normally Sat a.m., but I had emailed previously to request a certain day, as we were only on hols mon-fri. Happy to say tour went ahead & we had a brilliant time. Guide was very informative & helpful with questions, & it's all volunteers so donations are very welcome. A limited number of binoculars are provided at the top, & views really are breathtaking 😍.

Beautiful location on a sunny day. A bit of a hike upto the lighthouse from the gravel car park on natural terrain. Certainly not achievable by wheelchair, although the visitor center is, when open.

Brilliant guided tour round the lighthouse organised by the fantastic volunteers. Make sure you book ahead - email on website. Highly recommended 🙌

Really nice display that ie enhanced when you visit with someone serving in the RAF and has also served on board HMS Ark Royal. 😉

Such a lovely place to stay, stunning views of Lossiemouth and the surroundings areas. One of the properties has been modernised to an excellent standard and would suit people of all ages. Highly recommend to those that want a bit of peace and still be close to all the amenities Lossiemouth, Hopeman, burghead, elgin provides.

Boring. Useless cafe too hardly anything except soup and cake.

We were so delighted with the Picts stone engravings exhibit. The stones are so close and the signage well done. We would have liked more of the unbiased historical speculation

Well worth a visit - I wish I had had longer to spend there. From the earliest history of Caithness to the more recent, it's all here. I especially enjoyed the displays about the Dounreay reactor - very few museums have an original reactor control room as an exhibit! Recommended.

Always worth visiting when in town, great exhibitions, in a wonderful old building. Fascinating history of the region of the nature and the people. The film is a must and a coffee and one of the fine home made cakes a great way to finish the trip.

I had some time to fill in while awaiting the train so took the £4 tour. Well worth the small fee and I learned a lot about the area together with the UKs first nuclear power station which is slowly being decommissioned. Great little cafe as well!

the best Museum on the North Coast 500 route.

Great place to spend a few hours with the diverting history of Caithness both ancient and modern. Kids loved it. Very interactive. Could keep them entertained for half a day. £4 entry for adults fair.

Stunning scenery and beautiful views of North Sea. It is the most northern part of mainland Britain. Also, it's the best place to see northern lights.

Me and the wife camp in the carpark ever year for our anniversary it our favourite place to be we proper love it there

The light post is nice but the real gem is the viewpoint which is about a min walk and that offers you stunning 360 views

We came here in the evening and it was peaceful and quiet so that we were able to sit quietly and observe some beautiful birds. I saw my favourite bird puffins and other birds like red-throated diver, razorbill, fulmar and gannet. Definitely worth visiting!!

The most northerly place on the British mainland, took the opportunity to visit as was in the area working and was pleasantly surprised and glad I took the time out. seeing Nature at its rawest was very welcome. we went out of season so it wasn't busy at all. the Puffins were not out, so took in the light house and out buildings. Overall a very enjoyable couple of hours or so.

Beautiful landmark. John O'Groates is more popular but this one is the most northerly point of mainland Britain. That's why I went there with my son. Great scenery leading upto it. Lakes on the way. Car park is very cheap. Think I paid £1. Can pay by card. Phone signal works here.

Beautiful place to visit, especially on a clear sunny day. The true most Northernly point of Britain's Mainland (not John O'Groats). Cheap Carpark right next to the lighthouse and welcome stone. A few noticeboards telling you about the lighthouse, area, and birds on the Cliffs. We saw loads of fulmars, gannets, gulls in the area. And the views towards the other islands were stunning. Very windy though, as you can imagine!!

There are no tickets for these steps. These steps aren’t for the faint hearted! I’m petrified of heights but managed. It’s a workout but SO worth it. Spoke to a local who told me the boats used to come in there are and the women used to carry the baskets of fish up the steps, I just managed to walk myself up! 😂 The views 😍 must see, pics don’t do the view justice. We didn’t go over the other sided like I said.. heights 🤦🏼‍♀️. The car park is tiny but there was a few spaces. There are cows, the farmers sign is funny of u have a sense of humour but also fair enough 🤦🏼‍♀️ don’t have your dogs off running about barking - they will be shot! There are no cafe’s here, when I was looking this up it mentioned 2 but neither were there. In that last pic, you can walk along there if you’re brave enough. These steps are hand made, you can see these walls are too. Very impressive.

Worth the effort of the climb. The view from the top is great and there's a fair bit to explore when you get to the bottom. Good information boards about the history of the steps, too.

Absolutely stunning! We loved this place and highly recommend this stop. You must be in good physical condition to manage the steps. Small, but free car park is clearly marked on Google maps. Visiting the steps is free.

Brilliant little stop just before wick, the steps aren’t for the faint hearted , going down is fine, but it’s a good climb on the way back up, we spoke with I think his name is davie? He and others are the ones who have maintained and restored these steps over the years a brilliant job they are doing and the stories he told us of the history is brilliant 😎 be aware it does get busy there and the car park is only for about 8 vehicles , but well worth the visit !

Spectacular cliffs and sheltered bay. The steps are not difficult to navigate. Very atmospheric place definitely worth doing the hike. We had the place to ourselves as it was mid afternoon in November.

Excellent staircase down to the small bay at Whalligoe. Stunning views some of which you’d be better having a head for heights. Take a wander around the other side of the cliffs as again great views and some nesting gulls relatively close. Small car park is the only negative.

Beautiful spot on the wild Scottish coast. Well worth a stop on the NC500. Make sure you put it into Google maps to get here as like many of the attractions the signage is either poor or non-existent. I went at just after sunrise and there was only one other person here which was nice. Down the bottom was nicely sheltered from wind.

Beautiful castle and walled garden. The castle felt very homely and had so many personal effects of the late Queen Mother. The walled garden is a beautiful delight. There’s also a cafe on site and shop. Well worth a visit

A castle on the outside but very homely inside. The late Queen Mother lived very simply if the small dining room and servery are anything to go by. The upstairs and other areas are still private of course and King Charles does spend a few days here every year. I liked to hear about Britannia mooring offshore and the royal party being ferried to the jetty and walking up the path to the front door. I bet they had a car waiting if it rained. The animal shed was slightly off. Although it was interesting to learn the history of the breeds I don't need to see them cooped up. The gardens were stunning. It never ceases to amaze me what will grow in the far north of the UK when given shelter behind walls.

Lovely castle and gardens. The stories about the history and Queen Mother were great. I think the entrance fee is a bit high but overall a good day.

Lovely gardens and home. The docents are remarkable, especially Nancy, who knew the Queen Mother and tended to her during the queens stays each year. She made the visit heartwarming as did all the docents ❤️

Interesting Castle and contents previously owed and loved by the late Queen Mother. King Charles still visit's the castle and enjoys time there. Plenty of parking space and motorhomes welcome. Enjoyed my time here and a nice café and facilities. Well worth a look while on the North Coast of Scotland..👍

Right from arriving to park the motorhome the staff were all incredibly friendly and helpful . Nancy was a star at the castle entrance but everyone was so helpful and told stories of the late queen mother . In every room . This was more like a big house rather than a castle .

A very interesting castle, still in royal use by the King. Very friendly staff, with insights into the life of the Queen Mother, and who take time to explain the history of the rooms. It is a shame that only 2 floors of the castle are visitable but as it is still used, there are still areas that are private, and no photography is allowed inside. The walled garden is very pretty - it would be nice for some of the thicker and taller plants to have a more visible name tag though, and the kids loved the animal centre, getting up close to rabbits, sheep, chickens and pigs. There is a nice tea room, very reasonably priced with tables inside and out. To note: cash is not accepted, all payments for visits and food are card only.

Excellent place, so much to see and interact with. So much bigger inside than you think. lots of interesting stuff.

Well, we did not expect this gem of a museum! Highly knowledgeable and friendly staff and a well curated collection of items. We could quite easily have spent much longer there!

One of the best museums we have ever visited, and an afternoon well spent during our NC500 tour of northern Scotland! All exhibits are well laid out in separate little galleries and all tell an excellent story of Wick in days gone by. It was fascinating to see just how important the fishing industry was to this small port town. And then there was the highlight … Margaret! Margaret met us at the entrance and patiently explained the layout of the museum, the route we should take and what we should look out for. We dutifully followed her advice and as we toured around, Margaret would often appear out of one of the many side doors to check we were OK and give us more details about what was on show. Margaret was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic – we came to the conclusion that every museum in the UK needs a Margaret!!

This museum is outstanding. It is obvious that local people have put their heart into amassing the huge wealth of artifacts and information about the fascinating history of Wick. It ought to be the very first place that you visit to if you are coming to the area. I have not seen such an extensive exhibition of early photograghs that bring so many aspects of the people to life. An amazing experience.

This museum is just packed with information and artifacts, history and lore. It would actually take more than one visit to be able to fully appreciate all that is on display. Be sure to allow for a good amount of time to explore this treasure!

Lovely place with nice people who work there! We were just there to hide from the rain, but it was way bigger than we thought and with lots of interesting stuff. If you're in or near Wick I would recommend.

Interesting and comprehensive, the video showing how barrels were made was a highlight for us but there's something for everyone. The volunteers were all incredibly kind and eager to share personal connections ti the exhibits. Highly recommend if you've got an hour to spare.

A lovely tour by our wonderful guide Gordon, a perfect length introduction to the production of whisky without too much of an information dump which was appreciated. The tasting at the end is well presented and classy looking, just too strong for me unfortunately haha.

I don't do many reviews but I had an amazing experience here. Gordon gave a fantastic and informative tour, and Old Pultenay let you see every part of the process - not just the sanitised version other distilleries provide. 5 out of 5 and the whisky isn't bad either! Highly reccomend a visit.

Had a great time and learned a lot about how my most beloved brand makes its single malt whisky. Funny enough, the house I stayed in at Wick had walls that matched the very bottle I bought at the distillery!

We didn't do any tour, just did a tasting in the shop and visited the museum room. You can even choose from two whiskys, get them directly from the barrel, seal it with wax and write the label by yourself. Very kind and open minded staff there. Don't miss it if you are around Wick!

I had a great tour today! The guide George explained everything brilliantly, gave lots of interesting information and made a few jokes along the way. It wasn't easy to take in all the information, see this charming distillery (adore it might be a bit too much) and take as many photos as possible. I can look at the photos later at home with a nice dram of the excellent Old Pulteney 15 (the Huddart is probably no longer available) and remember the great time! Thank you very much!

An amazing experience and I would highly recommend it! This is my 4th distillery tour and there's still so much to learn and of interest. Our guide Kathy was super friendly, kind and incredibly knowledgeable. We got the £15 tour which is an hour, plus you get two drams and a free tulip glass. Having said that, you can stay as long as you want after and ask as many questions as you want so we were there for 2hrs in total!

We had a very nice and informative tour with Jane as our guide. Old Pulteney is a bit of a smaller distillery compared to some others you can find in Scotland but that made the tour, in our opinion, feel more authentic, less rushed and more genuine. If you wanted to taste any of their whiskeys (or gins) you didn't taste as part of the tour, that was no problem at all and you'd get some extra information. You also get the chance to see the warehouse which was very impressive.

Terrific WW1 & WW2 Navy Museum. So many interesting things to see and do. Cafe is fantastic too. Only a one minute drive from Lyness Ferry Pier. We have visited this amazing Museum twice now,and each time we see more & more.

What a brilliant museum. Incredibly well laid out with just the right amount of information and very welcoming and helpful staff. The fare as for passengers from Houton was also a bargain. The cafe was also very well priced but sadly let down by extremely unenthusiastic staff and poor housekeeping.

Very welcoming museum, so much information and so many personal experiences! Children were given very well thought of treasure hunt that made them more focused on the museum content and entertained at the same time! The cafe on site was very nice too and with very reasonable prices. All in all a brilliant experience, even more so for a museum that only asks for donations, not paid entry. Thank you! X

If you're interested in military history, this place is an absolute must. There are myriad pieces of information detailing what happened with the British and German navies at Scapa Flow, as well as what life was like here during the war. There are also a lot of artefacts from ships that sank in Scapa Flow, but British as well as German. The museum is set in a former military oil depot which was pumping oil to / from the ships, so you can also see lots of the heavy machinery accomplishing this task. Overall a great experience and I'd recommend allocating at least 2 hours to visit this. The ferry terminal is right across the road so a great activity of you need to wait for the ferry.

One of many trips to the museum on Hoy! To get here you can take the foot passenger ferry from stromness but you'd have to walk there as there is no bus or you can take the car over if you go via houghton (best if you want to explore the island!) The museum is literally the first thing you see as you come off the ferry to the right. Everything is sign posted and well documented as you go through. It's amazing to see all the photos of the people who were involved on Hoy, amd learn just how much Orkney did in the war efforts. Well worth a visit. Also, ask them to open up the shed, there is more to see in there but they'll only open it up if you ask! Also, go into the air raid shelter, it's a little spooky, but its really good. This part night no be accessible to everyone, as there is a ramp that maybe slippy in the winter months but there are no steps

Moored up at Lyness following a dive and so glad we visited this museum. Really informative and explains the whole history of Scapa Flow 👌

Really, really good. Very helpful staff offered my disabled husband a wheelchair which was so helpful. The pump house is awesome and the other displays and artifacts are very well presented and interesting. We enjoyed it and lunch in the cafe was good too. Well worth a generous donation.

The ferry itself was comfortable and clean, with plenty of seating options and a small cafe on board. The views of the Scottish coastline and the islands in the distance were stunning, and it was a great way to see more of the beautiful landscape. Overall, while the journey felt a bit long, the ferry ride to Orkney Island was a pleasant experience with efficient service and breathtaking scenery.

Wildlife tour, 90 mins and £22.00 This tour was around the island of Stroma with sufficient info from the captain to make it a very interesting tour. The information about the island and past inhabitants was great, there are plenty of houses on the island but all in a state of decay as all the residents have long gone. Now it’s just sheep! The boat gets up close to the cliffs so you can see the bird life and we did see a few seals. We also had a RAF jet do a fly over for us, that was also impressive! This trip is well worth while if you have a few hours to kill

90 min wildlife tour. Bought the tickets online. A little different than in the states. You just walk out to the boat, so I almost missed it but luckily I asked someone because I saw the boat. It didn’t look exactly like I thought it would and I ran, and they actually had to pull the boarding plank back out so that I can jump on And everyone’s super friendly. There is plenty of deck space and seating. There’s also seating inside because if you have a cold and rainy day like we did, you may want to take cover. We should have your rain jacket and secure. Any geography equipment go pros etc. to your wrist because the water can get choppy. Unfortunately we didn’t get to see any in water wildlife. I really wanted to see orcas or dolphins but apparently we are just missed them so be sure that you know what is citable during your season. We did see some seal, and, a lot of birds, including puffins. Note: it’s hard for the large vessel to get close to shore, and there’s nowhere that it docks, so be sure to bring binoculars if you have them or a camera with a really good zoom lens. You can also bring your own snacks and beverages. You won’t find them on board. I do think there is a restroom however. Be sure to check the weather and dress appropriately. It gets really windy and cold on the water.

Super ferry tour. Was supposed to be a 90 minute tour but was extended by at least 15 minutes as the captain was looking for dolphins for us to see. Nice smooth voyage with some great photo ops.

Booking online is very easy, but you can also book on-site if you’re staying in the area. In the summer the Wildlife tour leaves twice a day, 11am and 2:30pm. It is also highly recommended to take the full day trip to Orkney which starts at 8:30am and arrives back at 6:15pm. Everyone in the crew were friendly and always happy to answer questions and lend a hand.

Really friendly crew, smooth crossing one way they pointed out dolphins on the way back it was rough but skipper very considerate and did a great job in big waves .

Fast service. I suggest to do the maxi tour. It gives you the opportunity to take a complete tour of the oarkney islands. The driver is very interesting, easy to listen (also for those, like us, not english native speakers). In 45 min you reach the oarkney living from john o groats and you stay all day long on the islands. You see kirkwall, the scapa flow, skara brae, the standing stones, the italian chapel and many amazing landscapes including some white beaches. Don't miss it!

Awesome spot. Bit tight for parking in the peak however we managed. Unique looking lighthouse and plenty of cool walks around. My partner even managed to spot a seal lazing about on a rock near the stacks.

Amazing location, not many people can make it due to the distance from either South of Scotland or England/Wales etc. Bending the lighthouse (1min walk) beautiful scenes of the ocean (NorthSea) and if extremely fortunate, you’ll be able to spot the Orcas and Dolphins. There’s a gorgeous looking Cliff to the front left side of the lighthouse which looks like it belongs on the discovery channels. You’ll know what I mean when you visit. All the best. Simon.

Nice wee drive along the coast to get up to the car park. The lighthouse itself, its a lighthouse! Fenced off a couple of signs telling you about it, generally in that respect maybe not some would expect. What does make the whole effort worthwhile is the views you get long the coast and the Duncansby Stacks!!

Beautiful view point to blow away the cobwebs! Keep an eye out for seals bobbing their noses out the water. Wear good footwear as it can be wet and a bit boggy. Worth a visit.

Duncansby Cliffs near John O’ Groats are a breathtaking sight, with towering sea stacks and dramatic coastal views. It’s definitely an epic stop, like a scene out of a Jurassic Park movie. The cliffs offer a wild, prehistoric vibe, perfect for nature lovers and adventurers seeking solitude and cinematic landscapes. A must see on any Scottish road trip.

Just a stone’s throw frae the Duncansby Head Lighthouse lie the mighty Duncansby Stacks – ancient sea stacks carved out by centuries o’ waves batterin’ the cliffs. They rise like jagged giants from the North Sea, standin’ proud against the ever-changin’ sky. This wild and windswept corner o’ Caithness is steeped in natural drama and quiet beauty. We made our way to the lighthouse first, a bonnie wee spot in itself, then wandered over tae the stacks – only a short stroll away, really. It was one of those rare Highland days: no rain, mind ye, though the skies were a touch gloomy. But that only added to the magic – so still, so peaceful. Nae crowds, nae noise – just the sound of seabirds, wind, and waves crashin’ below. You can walk for miles along the cliff paths, takin’ in views that’ll stop ye in your tracks. So if you’re headin’ that way, pack a good pair of boots, a sturdy raincoat (just in case – ye never know in Scotland!), and off ye go. It's the kind of place that gets into your soul, quiet and mighty all at once.

Nice place to visit and see the sea stacks, not a clear day for us a bit rainy but worth the effort, free parking not far to walk and some birds to see as well