Taigh An Tursa
Around the area
The area around Tongue is part of the UK's last great wilderness with spectacular scenery and much geological interest. Mountains and lochs abound with numerous walks and climbs suited to every skill and fitness level. The roads are single track and quiet making them suitable for cycling for all ages. The coast has splendid scenery to offer with the Rabbit Islands at the mouth of the Kyle of Tongue adding to its glory. The numerous clean, sandy beaches are superb inviting you to swim or surf, or just enjoy a beach to yourself for the day if you so wish. The wildlife is abundant including red deer, otters, seals, dolphins, porpoises, whales and birds of prey along with many migratory birds.
Local Amenities:
- Post Office
- 2 well stocked grocery shops
- Royal Bank of Scotland
- Petrol Station
- Craft shop
- Ben Loyal Hotel - Bar and Restaurant
- Craggan Hotel – Bar and Restaurant
- Tongue Hotel - Bar and Restaurant
- Health centre
- Church of Scotland
What to see and do:
- Launch your own boat from Talmine to sail around the islands, to see the seals, to fish, or picnic on your own island for the day
- Diving
- Go Coarse fishing
- Go Deer Stalking
- Go Cycling round the Kyle or other local roads
- Walk, ride or drive the Strathnaver Trail
- Go Horse Riding on beach or trail at Torrisdale
- Visit Historical Monuments
- Climb Ben Hope, Scotland’s most northerly Munro
- Walk the beautiful, unspoilt coast
- Stroll up to Castle Varrich from Tongue
- Visit Cape Wrath to the west
- Visit Duncansby Head and John o Groats to the east
- Explore Smoo Caves
- Visit the indoor swimming pool and sports centre at Bettyhill
- Visit Castle of Mey, the former Queen Mother’s home
- Take a day trip to the Orkney Islands from Thurso