What to do and see in Scottish Highlands, Scotland: The Best Lighthouses

January 6, 2022 Osvaldo Hartline

The moody, romantic Scottish Highlands start at Loch Lomond just north of Glasgow. Comprising a slew of mountain ranges, this sparsely populated land is best seen by train on the West Highland Line. Mountains, lochs, bright heather and rhododendrons give way to white sand beaches and rugged coves as the train nears Mallaig. For a more active take on the region, hike the West Highland Way or visit the Trossachs National Park. Ben Nevis, a popular climbing spot, looms over the town of Fort William.
Restaurants in Scottish Highlands

1. Ardnamurchan Point and Lighthouse

Kilchoan Scotland +44 131 473 3100 http://www.ardnamurchanlighthouse.com/lighthouse.html
Excellent
61%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 310 reviews

Ardnamurchan Point and Lighthouse

Reviewed By Ideas79

Famous in being most westerly but the spot of the lighthouse and cafe are brilliant with amazing views across the islands. The cafe didn't really so lunch (no soup etc) which was a shame but we survivied on crisps and cake! Well worth the drive out there to see even though the vistor centre was shut. - there is an amazing fog horn!

2. Holburn Head Lighthouse

Holborn Head Lighthouse Little Holburn Head Near Scrabster Harbour on the western shore of Thurso Bay, Scrabster Scotland
Excellent
44%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
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0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 18 reviews

Holburn Head Lighthouse

3. Stoer Lighthouse

Stoer Lighthouse Stoer Lighthouse Raffin, Lairg IV27 4JH Scotland +44 7963 371823 [email protected] http://stoerlighthouse.co.uk
Excellent
55%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
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4.5 based on 65 reviews

Stoer Lighthouse

Stoer Lighthouse is a fully furnished Self Catering Lighthouse located on Stoer Head, north of Lochinver in Sutherland, North West Scotland. The Lighthouse itself dates from the 1870's, has been recently refurbished to a high standard, and is now comprised of two flats each with 2 twin bedrooms, well appointed kitchen, bathroom and lounge.

Reviewed By Aggerstheone - Dunfermline, United Kingdom

It was quiet when we came and that was a blessing in it's self such an amazing place and panorama wow. Watch the decptive cliff edges and it will send the odd person wobbliekneed . But wonderfull definitley looking at renting one of the lighthouse flats wow

4. Tarbat Ness Lighthouse

Tarbat Ness, Portmahomack Scotland
Excellent
69%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 62 reviews

Tarbat Ness Lighthouse

Reviewed By Albia-Newton - Weston super Mare, United Kingdom

A lovely walk round the point past the lighthouse I saw seals dolphins and a wide range of sea birds

5. Dunnet Head Lighthouse

Dunnet Head, Dunnet Scotland
Excellent
68%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 68 reviews

Dunnet Head Lighthouse

Reviewed By Brian7392 - Milngavie, United Kingdom

The most northerly point in the UK, the Orkney Islands are within touching distance. Some fantastic views to be got here including The Old Man of Hoy sticking up from behind the smaller cliffs at the South Westerly point of Hoy.

6. Strathy Point Lighthouse

Strathy KW14 7RY Scotland
Excellent
70%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 20 reviews

Strathy Point Lighthouse

Reviewed By kieranrobo

Strathy point lighthouse absolutely is one of the best wild camping spots in the north of Scotland. We pitched up our tents whilst doing the North Coast 500 route in August, and were taken aback by some of the views you get from here. There is also plenty of space for camper vans and the like on the road, if you don't fancy using a campsite. Not only are the views great, the woman who lives in the lighthouse was EXTREMELY welcoming, and greeted us at our tents at around 11:30pm in heavy rain to make sure we had everything we needed. LOVELY woman. If you're looking for a place to wild camp, look no further than Strathy Point Lighthouse. I highly recommend it as a stopping point if you're wild camping, and have told all my friends who were planning on doing the route to stop here to pitch up their tents.

7. Fort Augustus Light House

Fort Augustus Scotland
Excellent
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100%
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

Fort Augustus Light House

8. Duncansby Head

John O'Groats KW1 4YS Scotland
Excellent
50%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
50%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

9. Rhue Lighthouse

Rhue, Ullapool Scotland

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