Best Attractions near Torrisdale beach

Explore Britain’s largest sea cave with a stunning waterfall, hidden chambers, and rich history in Scotland’s wild North West Highlands.

Explore one of the world's largest blanket bogs with rare wildlife, scenic trails, and a unique visitor centre in the heart of Scotland’s Flow Country.

Explore Broch Dun Dornaigil, a stunning Iron Age monument in the Scottish Highlands, blending rich history with breathtaking natural beauty.

Discover the wild, golden sands and tranquil beauty of Durness Beach, a remote Highland gem where sea meets rugged cliffs.

A windswept 17th-century church ruin above Balnakeil Bay, with a haunting graveyard, Gaelic bard’s memorial, and a highwayman buried in the wall.

Discover the ancient Iron Age broch near Thurso, a stone tower steeped in Viking heritage and coastal Scottish history.

Explore ancient landscapes, rich wildlife, and rugged beauty in Scotland’s North West Sutherland National Scenic Area.

A cozy harbourfront café in Scrabster offering fresh fare, friendly service, and a warm community atmosphere by the northern Scottish coast.

Experience the peaceful charm of Geise Farm—Thurso’s riverside farm and nature reserve perfect for walks, picnics, and rural relaxation.

A quiet 19th-century wellhouse in central Thurso, once the town’s main water supply and a hub of everyday life.

Discover Caithness history, art, and culture in a beautifully restored historic building with museum, gallery, theatre, café, and accessible facilities.

Explore the evocative medieval ruins of Old St Peter’s Church, a historic landmark steeped in Norse heritage and Caithness history in the heart of Thurso.

Celebrating nearly two centuries of Caithness farming heritage through vibrant shows and community spirit.

Experience the magic of the UK’s most northerly reindeer in the serene Highlands at Lichen Caithness Reindeer Centre.

A unique hexagonal mausoleum near Thurso commemorating Viking Earl Harold and the Sinclair family legacy in northern Scotland.

A remote sandstone sea stack near Sandwood Bay, offering challenging climbs and breathtaking wild coastal scenery in Scotland’s far northwest.

Discover the tranquil beauty of Polin Beach, a secluded golden sandy cove framed by dunes in the wild Scottish Highlands.

A community-run museum in Castletown, Caithness, preserving the maritime and industrial heritage of Scotland’s far north with engaging exhibits and local stories.

Discover Peedie Sands, a tranquil hidden beach on Scotland’s northern coast, perfect for solitude, wildlife watching, and pristine coastal beauty.

Step back in time at Mary Ann's Cottage, a perfectly preserved 19th-century Highland croft offering authentic cultural heritage and coastal charm.

Scotland’s northernmost lighthouse atop dramatic cliffs, offering wild coastal views, rich wildlife, and historic maritime heritage.

Explore ancient landscapes and geological wonders at Scotland’s North West Highlands UNESCO Global Geopark, where Earth’s history comes alive.

Step back in time at Helmsdale’s Iron Age Roundhouse, a captivating glimpse into ancient Highland life and architecture.

A visually striking curved concrete bridge in the Scottish Highlands offering stunning views and rich history along the North Coast 500.

Dramatic Highland peaks frame an ancient loch and castle ruins in Scotland's remote geological wonderland.

Discover the dramatic beauty and serene wilderness of Allt Chranaidh Waterfall, a hidden gem cascading through the Scottish Highlands.

Charming stone cottage retreat in peaceful Lairg with stunning Highland views and cozy traditional comforts.

Discover Dunbeath’s rich archaeological and literary heritage in this accessible museum set within a historic Highland village.

Discover Ousdale Broch, a captivating Iron Age fortress in Caithness, blending ancient architecture with Norse history and scenic northern landscapes.

A dramatic granite headland offering sweeping sea views and rich Highland history on Scotland’s northeastern coast.

Discover the tranquil charm and rich maritime history of Latheronwheel Harbour, a picturesque Scottish coastal village harbour.

Savor authentic Scottish beef in a unique farm-to-table beer garden and grill nestled in the scenic Caithness countryside near Thurso.

Discover the haunting ruins and cascading waterfall of Ardvreck Castle, where Scottish history meets breathtaking Highland nature.

Explore the haunting ruins of Ardvreck Castle, a dramatic Highland landmark steeped in history, legend, and stunning lochside views.

Explore two of Scotland’s oldest Neolithic chambered cairns set in haunting Caithness moorlands, revealing 5,000 years of ancient burial traditions.

A breathtaking freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands, framed by rugged peaks and historic castle ruins, perfect for nature and history lovers.

Meet friendly reindeer and diverse animals in a scenic Highland park along the North Coast 500 route.

Explore the northernmost Scottish castle restored by the Queen Mother, with stunning gardens and panoramic coastal views.

Explore ancient limestone caves high in the Scottish Highlands, where Ice Age animal bones and stunning views tell a story of prehistoric wilderness.

A windswept Caithness fishing harbour with dramatic sea views, historic charm, and a quiet, authentic Highland atmosphere.

Soaring 450 feet above the Atlantic, the Old Man of Hoy is a breathtaking sea stack and iconic Orkney landmark beloved by climbers and nature enthusiasts.

Explore Dunrobin Castle’s fairy-tale turrets, historic interiors, stunning gardens, and captivating falconry displays in Scotland’s Northern Highlands.

Explore Carn Liath Broch, a remarkably preserved Iron Age stone tower overlooking the Moray Firth, showcasing ancient Scottish ingenuity and coastal beauty.

Discover the authentic 18th-century Orcadian croft life at Cra'as Nest Museum, perched above scenic Rackwick Bay on Hoy Island.

Remote and scenic Rackwick Beach on Hoy offers dramatic cliffs, rich wildlife, and access to Orkney’s iconic Old Man of Hoy sea stack.

A charming Highland farm shop and restaurant blending local tradition with fresh, farm-to-table Scottish cuisine in scenic Caithness countryside.

Explore the mysterious Bronze Age stone rows of Hill O' Many Stanes, a captivating prehistoric monument set against scenic Highland coastlines.

Historic Stromness: Orkney’s charming seaport where maritime heritage meets vibrant culture and stunning coastal landscapes.

Explore the ancient Neolithic chambered cairn of Cairn o'Get, a 5,000-year-old burial site set in a stunning prehistoric Caithness landscape.

A breathtaking white-sand beach framed by historic castles and rugged cliffs, offering tranquil walks and coastal wildlife near Wick.

Explore Whitegate Broch, a well-preserved Iron Age fortress perched above the Caithness coast, revealing ancient Scottish history and stunning sea views.

Historic coastal castle near Wick, blending dramatic clan history with haunting legends and modern hospitality.

Perched on rugged cliffs, Old Keiss Castle’s evocative ruins reveal centuries of Sinclair clan history and offer stunning coastal vistas.

A historic cliffside stairway leading to a secluded natural harbour, echoing with the legacy of Scotland’s fishing heritage and rugged coastal beauty.

Explore the only Neolithic rock-cut tomb in Orkney, where ancient craftsmanship meets legend in a remote, atmospheric valley on Hoy.

A dramatic Scottish Highland castle of defiance, royal refuge, and exclusive retreat with sweeping views over the Kyle of Sutherland.

Explore the evocative ruins of Skelbo Castle, a 14th-century Highland fortress with commanding views over Loch Fleet and a rich Scottish heritage.

A convenient and comprehensive Tesco Superstore in Wick offering extended hours, fresh produce, a café, and petrol services for all your daily needs.

Discover Scotland’s Iron Age brochs and coastal heritage at the Caithness Broch Centre, a vibrant museum nestled in Auckengill’s historic old school.

Discover Nybster Broch, a 2,000-year-old Iron Age fortress perched on Caithness cliffs with stunning sea views and rich archaeological heritage.

Explore rugged cliffs, vibrant seabird colonies, and wild moorland at RSPB Scotland Hoy Nature Reserve, a sanctuary of natural beauty and wildlife.

Historic Victorian church in Wick offering spiritual heritage and community warmth in the heart of Caithness.

Explore Wick’s rich maritime heritage through immersive exhibits and engaging stories at this charming seasonal museum.

Explore Scotland’s wild northern coast on the John O’Groats Trail from Wick to Keiss, where rugged cliffs meet historic castles and sweeping sea views.

Explore the UK’s civil nuclear legacy and Caithness heritage at this modern archive hub in Wick Airport.

Tranquil tidal estuary in the Scottish Highlands, rich in wildlife, history, and scenic beauty between Rosehall and Bonar Bridge.

Experience thrilling boat tours along Caithness’s dramatic coastline from Wick Harbour with expert guides and unforgettable wildlife encounters.

Explore Scotland’s northernmost mainland distillery crafting award-winning maritime single malts in the historic coastal town of Wick.

Explore the evocative ruins of the Castle of Old Wick, a majestic 14th-century coastal fortress perched on rugged cliffs overlooking the North Sea.

Explore the dramatic cliffside ruins of Castle Sinclair Girnigoe, a powerful medieval fortress and ancestral seat of the Sinclairs, overlooking the North Sea.

Discover Bucholie Castle, a dramatic 15th-century clifftop ruin steeped in Norse legend and medieval history on Scotland’s wild Caithness coast.

Explore Tinker's Cave, a historic landmark in Wick, Scotland, where stunning landscapes meet rich heritage and adventure awaits.