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The Cottage, Thurso (2024)

28/11/2022

Bettyhill tonight 28.11.2022 - Gorgeous night.

10/06/2022

The Store Cafe - New Menu.

09/06/2022

Information - NC500

The North Coast 500 (NC500) in the Highlands has been described as one of the world’s most beautiful road trips.

09/06/2022

Time for a wee trip away..........🤔

Check out availability at www.cottages.com/cottages/uk30756

21/05/2022

Sad to hear this news 😢

Cocoa Mountain BALNAKEIL is now closed
Difficulties recruiting due to Brexit has led to our team in the north being unable to cope with the 'relentless' demand
We will have further comment soon but meanwhile we apologise for any inconvenience.
A warm welcome still awaits at Cocoa Mountain DORNOCH, and our online services are operating as usual

20/05/2022

Information -

01/05/2022

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HOW TO DRIVE IN SCOTLAND
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KNOW YOUR KNOWLEDGE
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Scotland is Foreign to many of our visitors.

One of the biggest problems for those who drive on our roads is understanding how we drive and how to drive on our roads correctly.

We certainly appreciate that a majority manage to drive our roads very well, but there will always be the few who struggle on single track roads and understand the protocols used.

Below is the full PDF version of the official Road Safety Leaflet from Transport Scotland, and we urge anyone who is planning a trip to download and read the leaflet.

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ROAD SAFETY SCOTLAND

https://roadsafety.scot/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Driving-In-Scotland-2019.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3wN0h_RqitJUzlSTL4zQWLpZ4MSBG1fhh1IVKQ3w5ViVlN5Uhd-qznNm0

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30/04/2022

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26/04/2022

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19/04/2022

Shop/Post Office opening times -

We have moved to summer opening hours.

18/04/2022

Information...

IMPORTANT NOTICE
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BEALACH NA BA TO CLOSE
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For anyone travelling the route, Highland Council is giving advance warning that on Saturday, May 7 the closure of the Bealach Na Ba will take effect.

The popular road will be closed from its junction with the A896 Shieldaig-Kishorn-Lochcarron road westwards to its junction with the C1091 Applecross-Shieldaig (coast) road from 10.30am to 1.30pm that day to allow for the cycle event.

Access to emergency services and pedestrians will be maintained at all times.

An alternative route via the A896 Shieldaig-Kishorn-Lochcarron Road and the C1091 Applecross-Shieldaig (coast) road is available.

08/04/2022

Farr Bay Inn - 10 minute walk from The Cottage or a two minute drive. 🍾🍺🍹🍷🍽️🍵☕🍸

We re-open tomorrow 🥳

Check out our April opening hours below!

We’re so excited to welcome visitors again throughout 2022 - and we’ve got loads of new and exciting things to offer this year…

🍸 Our *BRAND NEW* Cocktail Menu is available from tomorrow! Expertly created by us & our in-house Mixologist featuring local ingredients & garnishes to create a vibrant and one-of-a-kind selection of Cocktails inspired by our local area 🤍 Menu is live on our website.

☕️ Our Coffee has always been the bees-knees…but our brand new 🌪🔥Paradox Roast🔥🌪 from Inverness Coffee Roasting Co will take you to another dimension! @ Farr Bay Coffee House.

🍽 Take-away is making a return starting Friday, 15th April & Saturday 16th April! Menu coming soon featuring brand new additions & all-time F.B.I favourites 🙌.

🍻 We’ve got loads more to tell you about - but we don’t want to make your head explode! We’ll leave that to Orkney Brewery & their ‘Skullsplitter’ Beer - 8.5% ALC of pure, delicious Ale available from us now.

Stay tuned for more & keep an eye on our website www.farrbayinn.co.uk for Menu’s and updates!
Find our Cocktail Menu here - www.farrbayinn.co.uk/bar-and-dining

See you soon 🤍
- Farr Bay Inn

25/03/2022

Lambing 2022 has began. 7 days early! 🐑🐑

24/03/2022

Information - Golden Eagle Zipline in Durness.

24/03/2022

Look what arrived in the post yesterday. 🤗 Two consecutive years we have been given this award. 😁
Thank you again to our customers for the lovely reviews and for choosing The Cottage for your break away. 🤗

23/03/2022

Information for visitors regarding our single track roads.

19/03/2022

A wee bit of history about Torrisdale Bay.

16/03/2022

Worth a read if your visiting with your beloved pet. 🐕🦮🐕‍🦺🐩

DOGS FRIENDLY
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WARNING
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We in the Highlands Love our dogs and sometimes more than humans.

We love and encourage people to visit and include their dogs too.

More and more places are becoming Dog friendly, from B&B's to Campsites, Hotels, Cafe's and Restaurants and visitor attractions.

This is all good news.

This is all good news, but there is always a BUT; Dog attacks on livestock are becoming more common and have increased the worries for Farmers and crofters who would rather educate than have to take action against something easily stopped.

Changes in the Laws in Scotland were introduced, and further amendments were introduced in 2021 to help protect Livestock.

There is lots of wildlife roaming Freely everywhere you go; remember when you let your dog off the Lead!

Remember, Under Scots law, farmers are allowed to shoot dogs on their land if they are concerned the animals may attack or leave their livestock distressed.

The Amendments included have changed from the previous penalty of a maximum fine of £1,000.

The original proposal for the amending legislation was for a fine of up to £5,000 and/or up-to 6 months imprisonment. The final terms of the 2021 Act provide for a fine of up to £40,000 (mirroring penalties for animal welfare offences) and up to 12 months' imprisonment.

Given the current presumption against imposing short prison sentences (under 12 months), the likelihood is that offenders won't be imprisoned. However, making this a crime that carries the possibility of a prison sentence (rather than only ever a fine) means that there are various other options available to a sheriff, including Community Payback Orders requiring unpaid work, awareness or educational courses.

The simple answer is to control your dog at all times, keep it on a lead, and if it is off lead, then are you 100% confident it will obey even when faced with an animal running from it.

We want all to enjoy the Highlands, but we ask for people to do it Responsibly; that's not a lot to ask.

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Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill
https://go.scotlandsroute66.co.uk/Readmore

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15/03/2022

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14/03/2022

Over Farr Beach last night 13.03.2022 🤗

13/03/2022

We were truly blessed to have these on our way home to Bettyhill tonight. 10 minutes from The Cottage. Taking on phone camera with no filter 😯🥰. Amazing. 🤗

02/03/2022

Planning your holidays for 2022? 🤔
Why not stay at The Cottage, located in Bettyhill, Sutherland. An ideal location to base yourself to cover some of the amazing NC500 and enjoy our beautiful beaches & scenery. 🏖️⛰️⛱️🏞️
Bookings starting to come in, so to avoid disappointment please check out availability and to book by visiting the link below. 🤗 https://www.cottages.com/cottages/UK30756

** March 2022 fully booked and only a few dates remaining in April 2022 and May 2022. **

"The Cottage is ideally situated for exploring northern Scotland and the coast located only 33 miles from Thurso and 9 miles from the Kyle of Tongue with its dramatic beaches and vast abundance of wildlife. There are a number of walks from the door down to the local beach ideal for guests who want t...

02/03/2022

Worth a read on our amazing NC500 route.

We love Scotland! Join us to celebrate the very best of our amazing country.

02/03/2022

Places starting to open up for the season. 😁 The Halladale Inn located in Melvich.

The Halladale
Licensed Café/Bistro
And North Coast Touring Park are now open for the new season 2022!

25/02/2022

Ever wonder about the stories behind things? This skeleton statue stands alone in the wilderness of Borgie Glen and is called simply, ’The Unknown’.

It was made in 2012 and designed to age with the landscape, its iron frame developing a bright patina as it weathered the storm of seasons and time.

The Unknown reflects the ‘outcasts’ of stories; the monsters and giants, the underdogs, and it captures that Scottish love of these outcasts; alone in their own way but standing tall against sacrifice and exile, including the Highland Clearances which had such a significant impact upon this glen.

If you travel to the north coast this year be sure to pay The Unknown a visit. And find out more about our local stories here: https://www.venture-north.co.uk/about/year-of-stories-2022

📸IG/rhionna

12/02/2022

Something to watch if planning doing the amazing NC500.

WORTH A WATCH
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GREAT VIDEO
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Here is a Great video from the Official North Coast 500 Youtube Page.

We have always maintained that those who drive around the 'Route' miss out and really have a wasted trip.

Like many 'Locals' in this video who have spent all their lives in the Highlands, we are still exploring and finding new places to See and Do and Go.

Slow Down, Make a Base, Take your Time, our saying will always be, 'It Is More Than Just a Journey.'

Enjoy this and listen to the Locals; you may well change how you plan to travel the Highlands.

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The Official North Coast 500

https://youtu.be/iYUMP_LqYn8

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05/02/2022

Even with snow in the air & crazy snow showers yesterday, still feel lucky to have this to escape to. 🤗🌨️❄️ Just a 5 - 10 minute walk from The Cottage. 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️🦮

06/01/2022

Planning your holidays for 2022? 🤔
Why not stay at The Cottage, located in Bettyhill, Sutherland. An ideal location to base yourself to cover some of the amazing NC500 and enjoy our beautiful beaches & scenery. 🏖️⛰️⛱️🏞️
Bookings starting to come in, so to avoid disappointment please check out availability and to book by visiting the link below. 🤗 https://www.cottages.com/cottages/UK30756

"The Cottage is ideally situated for exploring northern Scotland and the coast located only 33 miles from Thurso and 9 miles from the Kyle of Tongue with its dramatic beaches and vast abundance of wildlife. There are a number of walks from the door down to the local beach ideal for guests who want t...