Discover 4 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Durness (United Kingdom). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Smoo Cave, Cape Wrath, and Mudness Ceramics. Also, be sure to include Balnakeil Craft Village in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Durness (Scotland).
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Smoo Cave
Sea cave in Scotland. Smoo Cave is a large combined sea cave and freshwater cave in Durness in Sutherland, Highland, Scotland. The cave name is thought to originate from the Norse 'smjugg' or 'smuga', meaning a hole or hiding-place.[1]
Address: Smoo - A838, I V27 Durness
Cape Wrath
Lighthouse in Scotland. Cape Wrath Lighthouse at Cape Wrath was built in 1828 by Robert Stevenson and was manned until 1998, when it was converted to automatic operation by the Northern Lighthouse Board. It is located at the most North-Westerly point on the British mainland, in the traditional county of Sutherland within Highland Region. Durness is the closest village, 10 miles to the south-east with Inverness around 120 miles to the south.
Overlooking the Cape are the ruins of the Lloyd's signal station, which was used to monitor shipping and was built in the 19th century. The light, which is 122 metres (400 ft) above sea level, is visible for 22 nautical miles (41 km; 25 mi).[2]
Mudness Ceramics
Gift shop, Art gallery, Shopping, Museum
Address: 16C Craft Village, IV27 4PT Durness
Balnakeil Craft Village
Church