Top Things to do in Caithness and Sutherland
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What to do and see in Caithness and Sutherland, Scotland: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
Discover the best top things to do in Caithness and Sutherland, United Kingdom including North Coast Watersports, Wick Heritage Museum, Orcadian Stone Exhibition and gift shop, The Dornoch Bookshop, Coast Candle Co., Lotte Glob Sculpture Croft, The Carnegie Whisky Cellars, Wolfburn, Cam-Mac Boat Trips, Lindsey Gallacher.
Restaurants in Caithness and Sutherland
1. North Coast Watersports
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 96 reviews
Please email/call to book :) North Coast Watersports provides unforgettable premier cold water surfing experiences amongst the best waves in the UK with Scottish surfing champion coaches. Anyone of any age can grab a board and come out and enjoy the chilly waters with us and by the end you will be warmed to the heart with stoke and a love for riding the waves- our wetsuits are also super cosy.
2. Wick Heritage Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 276 reviews
Reviewed By SwordMaiden - Newton Abbot, United Kingdom
Three of us popped in on the last Friday in October and the friendly volunteers explained that as we were lighthouse enthusiasts, we might want to come back the following day to meet a volunteer who had been a keeper. We had a wonderful Saturday and afternoon, in the company of a very knowledgeable man and after we had spent some time in the lighthouse section and particularly studying the optic, we spent a lot of time exploring the various different displays, each showcasing life in Wick. Excellent accounts of local history. It is a magical treasure trove of past lives and most people should find something to interest them. The museum thoroughly deserves all the plaudits
3. Orcadian Stone Exhibition and gift shop
4. The Dornoch Bookshop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By geeliz1234 - Newcastle-under-Lyme, United Kingdom
Thank you for letting our dogs in to your book shop. Very excited to read Midnight Sun which I bought from you. Would highly recommend. The lady who runs the shop is absolutely lovely!
5. Coast Candle Co.
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5.0 based on 23 reviews
Experience something truly unique and reminisce in our stories, memories and fragrances at Coast Candle Co. Or take part in one of our Drop In Workshops, where you can make your own bespoke candle. Make candles, make friends, make memories. Be creative and have fun!
6. Lotte Glob Sculpture Croft
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By johnsjorgensen - Scottsdale, United States
We were staying at Croft 103 which is on the north side of the village of Laid. Lotte is a very talented and creative artist. She has over the years populated her 14 acres with some of her art work. You are free and encouraged to wander the Croft and be surprised and amused at the artwork she has placed and hidden here and there in the vegetation. Well worth the trip and ti,e to wander.
7. The Carnegie Whisky Cellars
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 57 reviews
The Carnegie Whisky Cellars and Tasting Vault is among the Highland's finest, bespoke whisky shops. Now open in the new Carnegie Courthouse in the historic Royal Burgh of Dornoch. The Carnegie Whisky Cellars hold an extensive selection of whiskies from across Scotland, as well as whisky related merchandise and other spirits.
Reviewed By vickysL5054XJ
I was in Dornoch on Wednesday with my husband and 19 year old son and we found the young man who served us to be very friendly and very knowledgeable about the whiskies and gins and he was very helpful especially with his in depth knowledge of whisky. A brilliant wee shop with a good range of whiskies and craft gins. Will be visiting again.
8. Wolfburn
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5.0 based on 69 reviews
Wolfburn is the northernmost whisky distillery in mainland Scotland. Building work commenced in 2012 and Wolfburn was reopened after some 150 years in early 2013. At Wolfburn we don’t have a visitors centre so when you visit you’ll see the inner workings of the distillery itself, where our master craftsmen make single malt whisky the way it should be made: with care and without haste. Tours finish with a tasting of our various malts, and there’s the opportunity to buy bottles and Wolfburn merchandise.
Reviewed By johnsmartmoy
We had an excellent tour last week, and it was interesting to see all of the distillery processes taking place on a small scale in a single building, making it a tour with a difference. Charlie was a very friendly and knowledgeable guide and the tasting involved sampling lots of different cask types, so a driver is recommended. Very relaxed and unhurried, the shop is well stocked and appropriate Covid precautions are all in place.
9. Cam-Mac Boat Trips
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5.0 based on 42 reviews
APRIL - SEPTEMBER 12pm / 3:30pm (additional sailings subject to demand) Enjoy a 2 hour coastal boat tour departing from Lochinver Marina on the 31ft "Ros Kynoch". Trips to the north to Achmelvich bay, Scott's Castle and Split Rock at Clachtoll. Trips to the south past Soyea island, Badnaban and Inverkirkaig to Inverpolly. Take in the beautiful scenery and local wildlife. Sailings are subject to weather conditions. Sea Angling and private charters available by arrangement. Visit our website for more information.
10. Lindsey Gallacher
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
Welcome to my jewellery and art studio in Thurso. My workbench is situated here and you can see me work on my creations Tuesday to Saturday. I graduated from Edinburgh College of Art with 1st class honours in jewellery and silversmithing. I offer beginner jewellery making workshops where you will learn real silversmithing techniques and at the end of the class take home your own piece of sterling silver jewellery that you have designed and made yourself. A perfect thing to do on a rainy day! Happy to take families (aged over 12, can be younger if an adult is present and they feel the child is capable) friends, couples or individuals looking to do something unique. My new premises in Brabster street is a wonderful place to visit, you will also be able to buy from a specially curated collection of local and scottish craft and ever changing artwork. My scratchboard artwork can be bought in a number of different products including prints, bags and mugs
Reviewed By catrionac486
I visited Lindsey's studio yesterday. It is absolutely beautiful- like a calm sanctuary- spacious and full of products by all sorts of local craftspeople. Her jewellery is beautiful, but I was also taken by her sketches and wirework. Stunning. I browsed for ages and felt under no pressure to rush- or indeed to even buy anything. This studio is really worth a visit if you want to treat yourself or just appreciate high- quality local crafts. This has been a highlight of my trip, so far. Thanks Lindsey.
