Sutherland
What’s it like living in Sutherland?
Known for peace and tranquility, Sutherland is the ideal place to live if you’re looking for serenity and calm.
Perfect for bird-watching, fishing, and hiking, the landscape is majestic and striking.
Who possesses this landscape?
The man who bought it or
I who am possessed by it?
Norman MacCaig
Cape Wrath
Smoo Cave, Durness
Dornoch Cathedral
RSPB Forsinard Flows Nature Reserve
The Munros are Scotland’s mountains that are above 3,000ft (914m). The most northerly one of these is Ben Hope, which is in this area. Mountaineering.Scot has a lot of information about climbing The Munros if you’re interested in learning more about the challenge of completing them all. (There are nearly 300!)
How to fit in if you’re new or visiting:
Drucket (pronounced drr-oo-ket) is a Scottish word meaning soaked through to the skin.
A rural place with small communities, you will really need a vehicle to get around. Work might be in crofting, tourism, forestry, or in nearby bigger places.
For any specific tips about where to go or what to do in Sutherland, feel free to get in touch and we’ll share our favourites with you.