The Top 20 Attractions around Tain
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Tain. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Tain is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 11, 2025
Tarbat Ness Lighthouse
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I recommend wearing clothing that covers your legs during the summer months for the return section from Tarbatness lighthouse by the Moray Firth shore back to Portmahomack. The grass is long on the shore and the ticks are lively!
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Skelbo Castle Ruins
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Skelbo Castle is the ruin of a 14th-century hilltop castle near Dornoch on the high banks of Loch Fleet in Highland, Scotland. The still preserved wall has the best condition …
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The Last Splash
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One of Scotland's secret cafes! Big range of dairy free milks, get one of each of the toasted bread, apply your own spread!
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Portmahomack Beach
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Portmahomack is a charming coastal village located in the Scottish Highlands. Situated on the Tarbat Peninsula, it offers stunning views of the Dornoch Firth and the North Sea. Whilst visiting, …
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Cromarty Queen Ferry
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The Cromarty-Nigg ferry crosses the Cromarty Firth from June until September. It leaves on the hour and half past the hour from 8am until 6.15pm with space for 12 passengers …
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