Incoming tide from the Pentland Firth at Sango Sands Durness Sutherland Scotland UK SCO 1015
Durness is a 100 miles west from John o Groats at the most north westerly point. Durness is the centre of the ancient lands of Clan Mackay and the most north westerly community in mainland Britain. Dùthaich Mhic Aoidh is the Gaelic for the “Country of Mackay”, a reference to the dominant historical clan of the country north of Kylesku incorporating the parishes of Eddrachilles, Durness, Tongue and Farr Within the parish boundaries can be found evidence of cave dwellings, stone circles, chambered cairns, 8th century Christian settlement, the Vikings, 18th century architecture, the notorious clearances and the Second World war. The coastline is fringed with spectacular beaches of silver sand, soaring cliffs and deep caves. It is an ideal place to explore the solitude of the highlands, to watch the varied wildlife and birds, or enjoy a spot of fishing or golf. The spectacular mountain scenery is formed from some of the oldest rocks in the world, Lewisian Gneiss. Being on the “corner” of Scotland, Durness makes an ideal base for touring the rest of the north - west highlands, a vast area of outstanding natural beauty. Lying 16 kilometers (10 miles) east of Cape Wrath on the north coast, it is the most north-westerly inhabited area of Britain and home to some 320 people. A collection of scattered townships and farms, it has a diverse economy, but the mainstays are tourism, fish farming, sheep farming and crofting. The pace of life is slower and more traditional than in more densely populated areas. SCO 1015
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Location: Sango Bay Durness Sutherland Highland Region Scotland UK
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