Sutherland

Scourie

A small, peaceful village on the northwest coast with a beautiful sandy bay. Scourie is the gateway to Handa Island — a seabird reserve that hosts tens of thousands of puffins, guillemots, and razorbills each summer.

Highlights

✦Handa Island seabird reserve (ferry from Tarbet)
✦Scourie Bay beach
✦Sea angling
✦Kyle of Durness road

Getting There

On the A894, between Lochinver and Durness.

Upcoming Events

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Handa Island Puffin Season Open Days
1 May 2026 – 31 August 2026
Handa Island, Sutherland
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Accommodation

Scourie Hotel, B&Bs, and self-catering cottages. Small but welcoming.

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Scourie

58.3546°N, 5.1595°W

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Quick Facts

Region: Sutherland
Coordinates: 58.355°N, 5.160°W
Top highlight: Handa Island seabird reserve (ferry from Tarbet)

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