Landmarks near Smoo Cave

Explore the ancient stronghold of Clan Mackay with stunning Highland views from Castle Varrich’s rugged promontory near Tongue.

Explore the towering Iron Age Dun Dornaigil Broch, a drystone marvel perched above the Strathmore River in Scotland’s wild Highlands.

A haunted 15th-century ruin steeped in betrayal, legend, and Highland majesty on Loch Assynt.

Explore the rugged heritage and stunning landscapes of Mackay Country, the ancestral home of Clan Mackay in Scotland’s northern Highlands.

Experience a unique self-catering lighthouse stay with panoramic coastal views on Scotland’s remote and rugged Stoer Head.

Discover the enigmatic smallest castle in Europe, a Brutalist concrete bothy blending into Scotland’s wild Achmelvich coastline.

Discover the enchanting Wee Hoose, a tiny island cottage in Loch Shin that captures Highland charm and local folklore in miniature form.

A 14th-century Highland fortress overlooking the River Thurso, once seat of the Earls of Caithness.

A towering Highland landmark blending breathtaking views with the complex legacy of the Duke of Sutherland’s era.

Discover the ancient ruins of St. Coomb Chapel, a 6th-century site near Castletown that reveals Scotland’s early Christian heritage.

A dignified monument in Golspie honoring Harriet, Duchess of Sutherland, a Victorian political hostess and social reformer with a lasting Highland legacy.

Scotland's northernmost mainland cathedral: 800 years of faith, fire, and restoration in stone.

Discover Lybster Harbour’s historic fishing charm and serene coastal beauty nestled in Scotland’s rugged Caithness coastline.

Scotland’s northernmost red-brick lighthouse, a historic beacon amid rugged cliffs and wild Atlantic winds on the Isle of Lewis.

Explore Scotland step by step with Walkhighlands, your comprehensive guide to hiking and walking routes across the Highlands and beyond.

Historic cannon from an American privateer, set against the stunning backdrop of Stromness harbour’s maritime heritage.

A 5,000-year-old Neolithic burial chamber where you can step inside ancient stone and touch the portal stones of the dead.

Historic 1851 lighthouse on Graemsay guiding ships safely through Hoy Sound to Stromness, embodying Orkney’s rich maritime legacy.

An atmospheric Iron Age broch perched on a Caithness headland, offering dramatic sea views and a powerful sense of Scotland’s ancient past.

Perched on Caithness cliffs, Old Keiss Castle’s dramatic ruins tell the tale of Sinclair nobility and Scotland’s turbulent history.

Experience warm Scottish hospitality and locally inspired cuisine in the heart of historic Wick at the family-run Mackays Hotel.

A welcoming 4-star inn in Wick offering clean rooms, attentive service, and a perfect base for exploring the rugged Scottish Highlands.

Britain's most iconic signpost marks the legendary endpoint of the 874-mile Land's End to John o' Groats journey.

Explore Tinker's Cave, a poignant coastal landmark revealing the resilient history of Scotland's last cave-dwelling tinkers.

A striking 18th-century folly on a Highland hilltop, inspired by an Indian gateway and built to provide work for local tenants during a time of hardship.