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Slaghi, Scourie Sutherland, Highlands

Scourie village is the perfect base from which to explore the Northern Scottish Highlands, with access to the north Coast region and Assynt / Lochinver to the south. In this barren but beautiful landscape with dramatic coastline, challenging peaks and freshwater rivers and lochs provide the perfect setting for a range of outdoor activities.

Wildlife and birdwatching: across from Scourie Bay lies Handa Island, a wildlife sanctuary with one of the largest sea bird colonies in the British Isles. Oystercatcher, curlew, snipe, buzzard, peregrine falcons and osprey are local to the area. Whilst walking the hill, you will see red deer, wild cat, foxes and have incredible views. Boat trips to Handa Island leave from Tarbet (3 miles from Scourie) - Handa is managed for its wildlife by the Scottish Wildlife Trust. The island's magnificent Torridonian sandstone cliffs rise to over 100 meters in the North-west. Each summer they come alive, when nearly 200.000 seabirds gather here to breed. Guillemots, razorbills, and great skuas reach internationally important numbers. There are also kittiwakes, arctic skuas puffins. You will find attractive plant-life and archaeological remains of an old village which was inhabited until 1847.

Fly-fishing: with the Dionard, Duart and Laxford river systems within an hour's drive, Scourie is a great base for keen fly-fishers. Try the hill lochs for world class wild brown trout fishing or try some salmon fishing in some of the most fun waters of the world, and certainly in Scotland.

Walking and mountaineering: the peaks of the highlands will challenge all levels of mountain lovers. Foinaven (914m), Arkle (787m) and Ben Stack (721m) and Suilvan (723m) are a 30 minute drive from Scourie and walks range from 2 hours to all day depending on the routes chosen. There are many other climbing/walking opportunities in the area. For the most northern mountains in the British Isles, head up to Ben Hope and Klibrech. For those who feel that the peaks are a little daunting, there are endless stunning coastal walks, also ideal for wildlife watching.

Visit Cape Wrath (45m), Oldshoremore Beach (25m), Sandwood Bay (30m), Smoo Caves (near Durness - 40m), Kinlochbervie Port (18m), Edrachilles Bay (3m), to the south, the waterfalls of Eas-coul-aluin, which with a fall of 658ft are the tallest in Britain.

Sleeps - 4/6 Bedrooms - 1 double, 1 twin, 1 sofabed Outside annexe with double bed Bathrooms - 1 Washing machine / dryer Fridge freezer Aga Log fire TV/DVD (no TV reception) Stereo/CD player Great sea views Pets welcome

Airport - Inverness c100 miles Cottage is short walk from village centre Good shop in Scourie Restaurant and bar at Scourie Hotel; others in area Excellent fish restaurant in Tarbet Cottage is short walk from the beach Boat trips to Handa Island Great walking, bird-watching, climbing, fishing Short breaks negotiable

Accommodation:
The house has a kitchen and dining area with AGA for cooking (sea view from the kitchen and upstairs bedrooms). Next door is a cosy sitting room with a sofabed and 2 arm chairs. Hesian walls and the aga keep the house warm and dry all year round. Upstairs are the 2 bedrooms with the bathroom in the middle, and an airing cupboard. There is a little cupboard under the stairs for storing cleaning materials and a small hallway for outdoor clothes (also dry very quickly near the aga!). A converted outhouse contains a double bed and can be used for further sleeping - there are no bathroom facilities however and a torch is needed to walk to the front of the house at night.

Directions:

From Inverness, take the coast road via Ullapool and follow north until Scourie. Ullapool lies 60 miles or 100km west along the easy to drive A835 through stunning scenery. An hour's drive with many places of interest and rest stops along the way. The road north leads to Achiltibuie circa 20 miles away past the striking heights of Stac Polaidh & Suilven and sweeping along the beautiful beaches of Ardmair, Achnahaird & Achmelvich. The cottage is the black and white one next to the village hall on the left hand side on the way into Scourie village.

What's included:
Please bring sheets and towels with you (duvets, blankets and pillows are provided). Logs available locally. The cottage is a family home that we let to cover its costs - we ask tenants to treat it kindly, it is not a luxury cottage but it is very cosy and comfortable. Please leave the cottage clean and tidy for the next person - there is no cleaning lady! Further instructions are in the cottage, or contact the owners.

Cost and availability.
This remote Scottish cottage in Sutherland is rented out year round - Saturday to Saturday bookings.

Rental periods are generally a week - although short breaks are available.

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