100 miles west of John o Groats on the north coast is Durness the most north westerly village and inhabited locality on the British Mainland. Located 16 kilometres east of Cape Wrath at the extreme north westerly tip of Scotland.  The village of Durness serves a large area of scattered townships and farms and is a major tourist destination in the far North of Scotland with an abundance of scenic, wildlife and cultural attractions.

 The corner of the Scottish Highlands is accessible by road on single tract. The A838 winds its way around this part. To arrive at Durness the traveller must pass through some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. The Scottish Highlands are a vast and unique place.

The Views form Corrie Lochan