Another lovely beach between Thurso and Tongue. Popular with surfer crowd. Pure sands and accessible with short walk.
Shares many similarities with the other Northern beach and especially Armadale that is a few miles down the road. Lovely white sands, often dramatic seas and when the weather is right, utterlu amazing light, sunsets and dawns. Nearby community is scattered but there is the Strathy Inn down the road for a pint or dram after the wind.
Travel Directions to Strathy Beach
Travelling from the west, pass the Inn and when in Village take a left turning, The road winds but keep left and turning left until you read space to park beside the cemetary overlooking the beach.
Nearby Castles
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Tongue House / House of Tongue
Built in 1678, it is the Scottish home of the Countess of Sutherland. Formerly the seat of the Clan Mackay, the house sits on the site of the clan's previous home. It is said to have been burned by Cromwell's army in 1656, while pursuing the Chief of Mackay. It was rebuilt by the Mackays several years later. But in 1829, Tongue House and the majority of the Mackay Estate had to be sold to pay off debts owing to the Sutherland family.
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Caisteal Bharraich Castle Varrich
Dramatic ruin visible from Tongue in the Far North. You can walk across and back for a drink in a local bar. The castle is located on a prominent rise overlooking the Kyle of Tongue,
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Thurso Castle
The actual gothic castle was demolished in 1952 - what can be seen from the rivers edge is a wall and north tower that looks mediaeval, bit is not
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Castle of Mey
Castle on far North coast that was home to the Queen Mother. Now open for visitors. Excellent gardens.
Nearby Visitor Attractions
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Coldbackie Beach
Lovely strip of Sand on Kyle of Tongue that is well protected from the sea by the surrounding capes. Just off A836 and safe to swim. Very quiet!
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Bettyhill Swimming Pool
Community run leisure centre with swimming pool in centre of Bettyhill on the North Coast.
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Skinnet Beach near Talmine
Beautiful beach on the Kyle of Tongue on its western side near Talmine and Tongue.
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Weaver's Cafe & Gift Shop
A small Gift Shop, Cafe and B&B with en-suite rooms, conveniently situated on the A836 near Tongue. Great gifts for visitors and a nice wee Cafe
Nearby Ancient Monuments
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Dun Dornaigil
Impressive, well preserved broch that stands almost 7 metres tall with distinctivetiangular lintel about the entrance. On small road south of village of Alltnacaillich
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Rosal Township
Once substantial township entirely cleared in the Highland Clearances. Eery and tragic evidence of how this event transformed this land and landscape.
Strathy Beach Cottages and Holiday SelfCatering
Featured
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Four Winds, nr Thurso - Sleeps 3
This cosy detached cottage enjoys wonderful views along the coast towards Dunnet Head and across the Pentland Firth to the Orkney Isles. A warm Highland welcome is assured in this unspoilt area which boasts the ... -
Naver Cottage, nr Bettyhill - Sleeps 4
Within easy walking distance of the beautiful River Naver and woodlands, this croft house which has been renovated to the highest standards offers very comfortable accommodation in a secluded setting. Visi... -
Talmine cottage, nr Tongue, Sutherland - Sleeps 5
Talmine is a small hamlet, one of several in this peaceful fishing and crofting community which look north east across the picturesque Tongue Bay. This traditional stone croft house is in a ....
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Ben Loyal View Cottage near Tongue - Sleeps 6
Detached cottage is located near the village of Tongue. Sleeps six people in three bedrooms.
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Northern Lights Croft Cottage near Tongue - Sleeps 2
Very charming small 1 bedroomed fisherman cottage in Tongue on far north coast of Scotland. Sleeps 2. No Pets/No wifi. -
The Cottage, Barrock House, nr Wick - Sleeps 2
The Ivy Wing and The Cottage are situated in the courtyard of Barrock House, and surrounded by landscaped grounds and mature woodland. This provides shelter for an abundance of bird and wild life with plea... -
Birdsong, Thurso - Sleeps 6
Situated near a working farm on the edge of the lovely town of Thurso, this beautifully presented, single-storey, detached holiday cottage is furnished and equipped to a very good standard to ensure a comf... -
Riverbank House, Thurso - Sleeps 6
Enjoying open views over the River Thurso, this detached bungalow is quietly situated at the edge of town, and provides a super holiday base for touring this unspoilt part of the Northern Highlands. Visit ... -
Gladstone Cottage, nr Thurso - Sleeps 2
This attractive ground floor holiday apartment forms part of a traditional stone cottage situated in the village of Castletown. Its high ceilings, original wooden shutters and pretty cottage garden (large ... -
The Mill House, nr Thurso - Sleeps 3
Enjoying lovely views across rolling fields towards the waters of Melvich Bay, this attractive and cosy, detached holiday cottage makes the perfect relaxing retreat. Tastefully presented, it is equipped to a go... -
John Naver's, nr Thurso - Sleeps 4-5
This spacious former croft has been modernised and refurbished to a good standard and offers you a wonderful holiday home set in a small crofting area of Bettyhill, on the Invernaver Nature Reserve. This charmin... -
The Ivy Wing, Barrock House nr Wick - Sleeps 5
The Ivy Wing and The Cottage are situated in the courtyard of Barrock House, and surrounded by landscaped grounds and mature woodland. This provides shelter for an abundance of bird and wild life with plea... -
Roegnster Cottage near Thurso - sleeps 4
Detached stone cottage near the village of Castletown and Thurso. Sleeps four people in two bedrooms. -
Church Court Holiday Cottage near Thurso - Sleeps4/5
Single-storey cottage at Halkirk, inland south of Thurso. Sleeps 4/5 in two bedrooms in centre of small highland village.