As Dunrobin Castle is less than five minutes’ drive away, a visit is sure to be one of the first items on the agenda. Tour tickets also allow for access to the gorgeous garden grounds, which were laid out by famous architect Sir Charles Barry, the museum within the grounds and their impressive falconry displays.

What was once the Duke of Sutherland’s private train station was made accessible to the public back in the 1940s. Dunrobin Castle train station (0.5 miles) provides easy access to have a wander around Golspie (1.5 miles) or head up the coast to Brora (4.5 miles) for a trip to the beach.

A manageable and very scenic walking route, which is suitable for most ages and abilities, leads from the Big Burn carpark in Golspie and heads up a rocky gorge to a stunning set of waterfalls that are quite a sight to behold.

The Highland Wildcat mountain biking trails are a range of exhilarating graded trails that ascend Ben Bhraggie from Golspie. The black trail is particularly challenging but is well worth it for those with the grit to take on its ‘lactic ladder’.

Brora’s long stretch of sandy beach is wonderfully unspoilt with remarkably clear water that is incredibly inviting. Seals, otters and dolphins are often spotted there and don’t be surprised to come across some of the local Highland cows relaxing on the sand.

Head out for a really special round of golf on the Royal Dornoch Golf Course (12 miles) or take the opportunity to visit one of Scotland’s most iconic distilleries, Glenmorangie Whisky Distillery in Tain (18 miles) for a tour and tasting session.