The north west highlands has some of the most varied and unique wildlife in Scotland. Red deer, Roe deer, Otters, Badgers, Pine Martins and seals to name but a few. The bird life too is in abundance with golden eagles, peregrine falcons, ptarmigan, red and black throated divers and many others.

Handa Island
A lovely drive up the west coast will bring you to Tarbet where it is only a short boat trip to Handa Island to see the countless number of birds like Sea Stacks, Guillemots, Razorbills, and Puffins is well worth considering. If you are lucky you much catch a glimpse of seals and dolphins and even the odd whale.

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The Inchnadamph and Inverpolly National Nature Reserves are well worth a visit as is the Hydroponicum at Achiltibuie. Everything is grown without soil. Including the bananas! While you are there you can pick up a selection of smoked fish from the Achiltibuie Smokehouse.

At 3,000 million years old, the rocks at the seashore are even older than the hills - and what hills they are!  Where else can you experience a skyline that compares to the ridges of Foinaven and Arkle, or classic hills like Suilven or Stac Pollaidh?  In places like this it’s not just the eagles or the peregrines that soar. This is the most sparsely populated corner of Europe. Set yourself free in a place with space to spare.



Caves
The Bone Caves at Inchnadamph is one of Scotland’s oldest historical sites. Fragments of bones from various animals like brown bear, aritc fox, and lynx have been found there as well as many hundreds of antlers some dating back more than 8000 years. There are many caves in the Traligill valley but many are only suitable for experienced cavers however, the walk up the valley offers breathtaking views of Loch Assynt and Quinag.
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Smoo Cave 
Slightly further away is Smoo Cave just east of Durness. Located at the eastern edge of the village on Scotland's most northerly coastline.  It is a dramatic location and on the only primary road in the area, the A838 Durness to Tongue.  Set into limestone cliffs, Smoo Cave is quite large - 200 feet long, 130 feet wide, and 50 feet high at the entrance. The cave is a great tourist attraction for people and is well worth a visit.
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