Guidebook for Bettyhill
Food Scene
Our friends Jim and Mary Cowie own and run this place, which has been voted the best Seafood Restaurant in the United Kingdom and Scotland. They have a cast-iron traceability, sustainability, seasonality and ethics policy for all the seafood and shellfish that they serve. Highly recommended!
7 locals recommend
Captains Galley Seafood Restaurant
Our friends Jim and Mary Cowie own and run this place, which has been voted the best Seafood Restaurant in the United Kingdom and Scotland. They have a cast-iron traceability, sustainability, seasonality and ethics policy for all the seafood and shellfish that they serve. Highly recommended!
If you love chocolate then this is the place for you - worth the drive for the hot chocolate alone!
13 locals recommend
Cocoa Mountain Balnakeil
If you love chocolate then this is the place for you - worth the drive for the hot chocolate alone!
Borgie Lodge Hotel
Stunning period building with tasty fresh seasonal food
Castletown Hotel
Main StreetFabulous bar meals served here
Melvich Hotel
Excellent pub meals here
Drinks & Nightlife
Bettyhill Hotel
There's always a good fresh pint being served here!
One of the youngest and most northerly spirit distillers in Scotland - the home of the Rock Rose Gin and various other limited editions bottlings. Winner of multiple awards in their first year, distillery tours are now being offered and are well worth a quick stop for the tastings alone!
14 locals recommend
Dunnet Bay Distillery
One of the youngest and most northerly spirit distillers in Scotland - the home of the Rock Rose Gin and various other limited editions bottlings. Winner of multiple awards in their first year, distillery tours are now being offered and are well worth a quick stop for the tastings alone!
Sightseeing
A unique cave structure that has been formed by a combination of sea and freshwater movement. An internal waterfall provides an interesting sight. Well worth a visit.
34 locals recommend
Smoo Cave
SmooA unique cave structure that has been formed by a combination of sea and freshwater movement. An internal waterfall provides an interesting sight. Well worth a visit.
Parks & Nature
Farr Bay
Stunning sandy beach within easy reach of the cottage and road/pathways
Breathtaking sandy bay that is also commonly used for surfing competitions and practice sessions. It's a bit challenging to get to, usually only at low tide, but worth the effort.
10 locals recommend
Torrisdale Bay
Breathtaking sandy bay that is also commonly used for surfing competitions and practice sessions. It's a bit challenging to get to, usually only at low tide, but worth the effort.
The world-class facilities at RSPB Forsinard encourage unique sightings of birds and wildlife in the area
11 locals recommend
Forsinard Flows
The world-class facilities at RSPB Forsinard encourage unique sightings of birds and wildlife in the area
Essentials
The Bettyhill Store is a one-stop shop for daily essentials, newspapers, fishing licences and fresh eggs. They everything from milk to magazines to marshmallows and beyond. The owner, Ray, will take good care of you.
Bettyhill Swimming Pool is open to the public. Check online for seasonal opening hours and pricing.
8 locals recommend
Bettyhill
The Bettyhill Store is a one-stop shop for daily essentials, newspapers, fishing licences and fresh eggs. They everything from milk to magazines to marshmallows and beyond. The owner, Ray, will take good care of you.
Bettyhill Swimming Pool is open to the public. Check online for seasonal opening hours and pricing.