Sutherland

PROPERTY JUNCTION'S HOME BUYERS' GUIDE TO SUTHERLAND

One of the northern most counties in the UK, Sutherland is the epitome of the Scottish Highlands – a picturesque county comprised of rolling landscapes and pristine beaches, with plenty to offer its residents. A popular tourist destination, Sutherland is remote from the major cities in Scotland, and is an isolated county that serves as a relaxing retreat for visitors and residents alike. As such, it is a particularly affluent county, and one of the most desirable places to live in the UK.

              

Dornoch Cathedral                 Old Town Jail                         Bishop's Palace

         

           

Ben Nevis                                         Crathes Castle

                    

Dornoch Castle                           Royal Dornoch Golf Club                 Dornoch Beach

Road   

The main route running through Sutherland is the A9, the backbone of Scotland. Providing connections down as far as Perth, the A9 is Sutherland's primary connection to the road network. The A835 also runs through Sutherland, connecting to Ullapool.

Rail     

Sutherland is linked to Inverness by rail down the east coast, which provides connections to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen.

Air 

Aberdeen airport is the closest significant airport to Sutherland, providing flights to major UK destinations, and connecting flights to European and international destinations.

Ferries  

Scrabster on the north coast links to the northern islands, while Aberdeen is the main ferry port serving the region.

Railway Stations in and around Sutherland: