Bettyhill is a rural village on the west-coast in the Highlands of Scotland situated at the head of the Strathnaver Valley, in the remote Sutherland County, with the villages of Tongue to the west and Melvich to the east. The area has been inhabited by ancient settlements, in the graveyard stands a Pictish cross dating from c800 and there are archaeological sites with finds of Pictish stones and a Bronze-Age beaker; now housed in the Strathnaver Museum. Bettyhill was originally a fishing and crofting village and from the 11th century the traditional homeland of the dominant historical clan Mackay, the area is still referred to as ‘Mackay Country’. Bettyhill has been a popular tourist destination since Victorian times with the Salmon fishing in the River Naver, the two Munros, Ben Hope and Ben Clebrig and Smoo Cave. The Bettyhill Hotel was built in 1819 with views west over Torrisdale Bay with beautiful remote beaches suitable for surfing. Other activities include cycling, walking, nature-watching, the Borgie Forest Nature Trail, the Torridale Trekking Centre and Reay and Durness Golf Course, day trips to Orkney and John O’Groats operate from Skerry pier and nearby the North Coast Leisure facility has a gym and swimming pool,
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Bettyhill Hotel (0.01 miles)
A former coaching inn and now a family hotel with superb views over Torrisdale Bay towards the Atlantic Ocean; popular with walkers, cyclists, tourists, anglers, wildlife enthusiasts and those that simply enjoy ... More | visit website
Tongue Hotel (7.81 miles)
This traditional Victorian Highland Hotel stands on the hillside overlooking the beautiful Kyle of Tongue - a panorama of mountain scenery and golden beaches, ideal for the town dweller to ... More
The Ben Loyal Hotel (7.85 miles)
Mackays Rooms and Restaurant (19.24 miles)
Small 4 star hotel modern highland chic with fantastic food. Located in Durness near Cape Wrath & Sandwood Bay relax in the heart of Mackay Country. The perfect place to free the heart and restore ... More | visit website
The Mill House (20.96 miles)
Part of a restored Grade B listed water mill, Mill House blends traditional local materials and many of the original mill workings with modern comforts to create a really quirky home which we hope you ... More | visit websiteFerry Inn (24.95 miles)
This is the sister Hotel of the Weigh Inn, which now offers 9 newley refurbished non-smoking en-suite bedrooms, boasting uninterrupted views over The Pentland Firth to the majestic Orkney Islands. ... More
Weigh Inn Hotel (25.22 miles)
Situated overlooking the Pentland Firth with panoramic views of the Orkney Islands. The Weigh Inn Hotel, refurbished to the highest standards boast 16 STB 3 Star Deluxe non smoking Bedrooms ... More
St Clair Hotel (25.69 miles)
Centrally located hotel in the heart of Thurso, ideal for business or leisure travel. We offer relaxed surroundings and friendly service to help you unwind and recharge your batteries at the end of the day.
Recently ... More | visit website
Royal Hotel (25.70 miles)
Located close to the centre of the small town of Thurso, this is an excellent base for exploring the North Coast. Central for business or leisure, near to bus station and train station, the Royals ... More | visit website
Park Hotel (25.89 miles)
The Park Hotel - Where the atmosphere & surroundings are as welcoming as the food. Why not go all the way! To Caithness, the land beyond the Highlands and enjoy the hospitality at the Park ... More | visit website
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