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Ben Bhraggie and the Duke of Sutherland statue

Golspie, Scotland

A steep woodland walk up to a huge statue on the hill above Golspie.

Cost
Free
Time to allow
3 hours

A waymarked path from the village climbs through woods to a 30-metre column topped with the first Duke of Sutherland. Views over the Dornoch Firth are wide. The statue is controversial because of the Duke's role in the Highland Clearances.

Good to know

  • Allow 2 to 3 hours return
  • Path is steep in places
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs welcome

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