The Caithness coastline of
soaring cliffs, often carved in spectacular natural arches,
caves and sea stacks is truly a birdwatchers paradise. The
towering cliffs of the east and the north coasts offer ideal
nesting sites for vast cities of sea-birds. The dizzying
combination of spectacular cliffs and the noise and smells of
our massive colonies are an experience to be long
remembered.
Look out for dolphins, porpoises, sharks or
even whales in the Pentland Firth, and seals at numerous points
on our coastline.
Inland, the internationally
famous peatlands of Caithness and Sutherland contain a vast
array of peat bogs, pools and moorland, recognised as one of
Europe's last great wilderness. Home to plants, birds and
animals specially adapted to this immense natural area.
Take a trip to Forsinard, by train or car, and see the peatlands
at close quarters. [ More ]
