An aerial view of Scourie and Scourie Bay, looking south, with (left to right) Ben More Assynt, Quinag, Canisp and Suilven
Places of Interest in the local area
Scourie
Our community website has a wealth of information about the village and the surrounding area.
LOCAL WALKS
There are some lovely walks around Scourie Bay and to the south of the village.
A map can be downloaded here.
North West Highlands Geopark
With world-class landscapes, geology and cultural heritage. Visitor centre on the A894 at Unapool, Knockan Crag exhibition south of Elphin, guided walks throughout the summer.
HANDA ISLAND
A Scottish Wildlife Trust Bird Reserve on a beautiful island reached by a boat trip (payment by cash only) from Tarbet which is about 8km from Scourie.
KYLESKU
Boat trips to the highest waterfall in Britain which has a drop of 658 feet.
Kylesku is a 9 mile drive south from Scourie.
LOCHINVER
Lochinver coastal route is a must with beautiful scenic views. Along this route there is a road which leads to the Point of Stoer and its lighthouse. The famous sea stack – ‘The old Man of Stoer’ can be reached by a 3km walk from Stoer Lighthouse. You may also visit Highland Stoneware where visitors are welcome to see the working pottery.
INCHNADAMPH
A small hamlet on the A894 has a 3km walk to the ‘ Inchnadamph Bone Caves’. During an excavation, bones were found of polar bear, brown bear, arctic fox and Lynx, all native to the area before the last Ice Age.
SANDWOOD BAY
An 8km walk to a magnificent beach. The walk is rewarded by one of the finest views in Britain.
SMOO CAVE – DURNESS
Huge limestone cavern with three compartments. Walk way and boat trips.
THE FIVE MOUNTAINS
Within a short driving distance you can reach each of these beautiful mountains
Foinaven, Arkle, Stack, Quinag and Suilven.
Scourie
Our community website has a wealth of information about the village and the surrounding area.
LOCAL WALKS
There are some lovely walks around Scourie Bay and to the south of the village.
A map can be downloaded here.
North West Highlands Geopark
With world-class landscapes, geology and cultural heritage. Visitor centre on the A894 at Unapool, Knockan Crag exhibition south of Elphin, guided walks throughout the summer.
HANDA ISLAND
A Scottish Wildlife Trust Bird Reserve on a beautiful island reached by a boat trip (payment by cash only) from Tarbet which is about 8km from Scourie.
KYLESKU
Boat trips to the highest waterfall in Britain which has a drop of 658 feet.
Kylesku is a 9 mile drive south from Scourie.
LOCHINVER
Lochinver coastal route is a must with beautiful scenic views. Along this route there is a road which leads to the Point of Stoer and its lighthouse. The famous sea stack – ‘The old Man of Stoer’ can be reached by a 3km walk from Stoer Lighthouse. You may also visit Highland Stoneware where visitors are welcome to see the working pottery.
INCHNADAMPH
A small hamlet on the A894 has a 3km walk to the ‘ Inchnadamph Bone Caves’. During an excavation, bones were found of polar bear, brown bear, arctic fox and Lynx, all native to the area before the last Ice Age.
SANDWOOD BAY
An 8km walk to a magnificent beach. The walk is rewarded by one of the finest views in Britain.
SMOO CAVE – DURNESS
Huge limestone cavern with three compartments. Walk way and boat trips.
THE FIVE MOUNTAINS
Within a short driving distance you can reach each of these beautiful mountains
Foinaven, Arkle, Stack, Quinag and Suilven.