Scrabster

An experience for true lovers of wild nature: from flowers braving the wind and cliffs that'll make your head spin to the lighthouse built by the ancestors of Robert Louis Stevenson, author of Treasure Island. Here, where the North Sea meets the Atlantic, every step offers a view that'll take your breath away... literally.

• Scenic hike on Britain's northernmost cliffs
• Visit to Hoborn Head lighthouse
• Spotting wild flowers and seabirds
• Panoramic views over the Pentland Firth and the Orkney Islands

A spectacular walk among Scotland's most extreme cliffs! From the harbor at Scrabster, we'll climb up along a path that leads to the Hoborn Head lighthouse, built in 1862 by the Stevensons — a family of engineers and ancestors of the author of Treasure Island.

With the wind, waves and silence that seem to stretch to infinity, you'll discover a landscape sculpted by the ocean and populated by flowers and birds that seem to defy nature. With a little luck, you might even spot some puffins or a whale where the North Sea meets the Atlantic.

An authentic, harsh and poetic experience: the wildest side of the Highlands, to be experienced step after step.

• Wear shoes suitable for intense activity and dress in layers, with warm clothing appropriate for the temperatures.
• The route covers a distance of approximately 5 kilometers and crosses exposed, rough terrain, with unfenced cliffs and blowholes.

A sightseeing journey along the legendary North Coast 500 takes you right to the heart of the Highlands to Dunrobin Castle, home of the Dukes of Sutherland. Inside, a world of Victorian elegance awaits, while outside, you can admire fairytale gardens and a spectacular falconry display that will leave you speechless. An experience that combines history, nature and a pinch of Scottish nobility.

• Scenic tour along the North Coast 500 route
• Visit to Dunrobin Castle and museum
• Stroll through gardens inspired by Versailles
• Spectacular falconry show

Follow the famous North Coast 500 route, past majestic mountains and stunning scenery, to one of Scotland's most fascinating castles: Dunrobin Castle. With its fairytale towers and white walls that are reflected in the North Sea, it looks like something straight out of a Gothic novel, with a happy ending.

Inside, discover elegant rooms, family portraits and antique tapestries that narrate the centuries-long story of the aristocratic Sutherland family. And if you think gardens are just a side dish, get ready to change your mind: Inspired by Versailles, these gardens offer a winning combination of symmetry, flowers and sea views, perfect for a regal stroll.

And then, the show everyone's been waiting for: the falconry demonstration, where eagles and hawks soar above you with the grace (and precision) of true nobles in the sky.

An experience that combines breathtaking landscapes, tales of aristocracy and a pinch of adrenaline-fueled excitement.

• Wear comfortable shoes and dress in plenty of layers, with warm clothes suited to the temperatures.
• The tour is not recommended for guests with mobility problems, due to the uneven terrain and the presence of numerous steps.
• Photography is not permitted inside the castle, and bags and rucksacks are not allowed.

Discover the most authentic and wild side of Scotland! A journey through breathtaking landscapes, fishing villages and views that seem to go on forever. From Wick, the ancient herring capital, to John O'Groats, the legendary northernmost point of Great Britain, where the land ends and the myths begin.

• Sightseeing tour of the Highlands
• Visit to Wick and the Wick Heritage Centre
• Typical Scottish lunch
• Stop at John O'Groats, at the edge of the world

Welcome to the Highlands, where Scotland becomes majestic, rebellious and beautiful. Ancient mountains, plunging cliffs and crisp, clear air that wakes you up more than a double espresso are all waiting for you.

First stop: Wick, the town that was once crowned European capital of herring. Today, Wick Heritage Centre passionately recounts the golden age of fishing and the lives of the sailors who braved the wild North Sea every night.

After a Scottish lunch that will warm even the coldest of hearts, we set off again towards John O'Groats, the last village before the land surrenders to the sea. It takes its name from Jan de Groot, a Dutchman who built a harbor here and - as legend has it - built an octagonal house to keep family arguments at bay.

Here, amidst stunning views and the famous sign marking “the end of the road”, you'll truly feel that you have reached the edge of Scotland.

• Wear comfortable shoes and dress in plenty of layers, with warm clothes suited to the temperatures.

Join us on a journey with the scent of the sea and whiskey! From Old Pulteney, Scotland's northernmost distillery, to John O'Groats, where the land ends and the legends begin, you will discover the rugged and authentic charm of the Highlands. A journey amongst the barrels, wind and views which offer a taste of freedom — with a glass of something to warm even the most chilly.

• Tasting at the historic Old Pulteney Distillery
• Walk through the picturesque village of Wick
• Stop at John O'Groats village
• Views of the Northern Highlands

Get ready for a journey to Scotland at its most extreme... and most authentic. First stop: Old Pulteney Distillery is the northernmost distillery in the country. Here, among oak barrels and the scent of malt, you can discover the secrets of a whiskey that smells of the sea and the sheer grit of the fishermen of days gone by. And of course, there's also a tasting: because certain stories need to be told with a glass in hand.

After a tour of the town of Wick, where more than a thousand fishing boats once moored, we'll set off again for John O'Groats — the northernmost point of Great Britain, where the road ends and the legend begins. Here, the horizon is endless, the wind is powerful, and the classic selfie in front of the famous sign is obligatory!

• Wear comfortable shoes and dress in plenty of layers, with warm clothes suited to the temperatures.
• Open-toed shoes or shoes with heels are not permitted due to the floor grates inside the distillery.
• Minimum age for taking part in the tour: 12 years. Minimum age for alcohol consumption: 18 years.
• The tour is not recommended for guests with mobility problems due to the presence of numerous steps.

Discover the wildest and most authentic side of Scotland! From the tiny historic church often visited by the Queen Mother to John O'Groats, the northernmost village in Great Britain, inspired by the ingenious idea of a Dutchman who knew how to avoid family rows. And then Dunnet Head: the northernmost point, where the wind ruffles your thoughts and the sea seems endless.

• Sightseeing tour of the northern Highlands
• Stop at Canisbay Church
• Visit to John O’Groats
• Scenic stop at Dunnet Head

Welcome to the edge of the world! Here, Scotland becomes pure poetry: sheer cliffs, endless horizons and villages that seem to have survived the passage of time. This is a place where nature makes the rules, and you simply admire it.

First stop: Canisbay Church, the little church where the Queen Mother attended Mass when she stayed at the Castle of Mey nearby. Among ancient gravestones and evocative silences, you'll also discover the tomb of Jan De Groot, an enterprising Dutchman who decided to settle in this area back in 1400, founding John O'Groats, the northernmost village in Great Britain.

At John O'Groats, it's all about the man himself: a figure so determined that he built a house with eight doors and an eight-sided table to avoid arguments between his seven children. Today, the village is a little gem by the sea, with picturesque shops, stunning views and the famous sign that marks how far you are from the rest of the world.

And then, the pièce de résistance: Dunnet Head, the northernmost point of Scotland. From here, you can see the Orkney Islands on a clear day, suspended on the horizon like a mirage.

• Wear comfortable shoes and dress in plenty of layers, with warm clothes suited to the temperatures.

Climb aboard and let yourself be enchanted by the most spectacular views in Northern Scotland! Between the cliffs of Wick and the famous John O'Groats sign and the vast Highland moors, breathtaking views, photos worthy of a magazine cover and the unmistakable charm of the Scottish landscape await you.A taste of Scotland that'll make you want to come back for a second helping.

• Sightseeing bus tour along the northern coast
• Photo stop at the famous John O'Groats sign
• Glimpses and views of Wick, its cliffs and stunning moorlands

Get comfortable and enjoy the best of Northern Scotland, without taking a single step.From Scrabster, the bus will take you along a scenic road, past crashing waves, hills that seem to melt into the horizon, and expansive moors dotted with heather and sheep that look like they've stepped out of a whiskey advert.

First stop: John O’Groats, the legendary northernmost point of Great Britain. Here, take a snap of the famous sign marking “the end of the road”, and breathe in the purest air in the United Kingdom (as guaranteed by centuries of wind).

Then it's time to set off again along the coast towards Wick, a picturesque fishing village where history and the sea meet. Cliffs, lighthouses, stone cottages and vast expanses of moorland that stretch as far as the eye can see create an atmosphere that feels suspended in time: this is Scotland at its most authentic, effortlessly enchanting.

• Wear comfortable shoes and dress in plenty of layers, with warm clothes suited to the temperatures.