The cottage nestles at the foot of Ben Loyal and the two guest lounges provide panoramic views of this Queen of Scottish Mountains.

Tongue is in the heart of Mackay country and is situated on the North Coast of the beautiful Scottish Highlands; midway between Cape Wrath and John O'Groats, and also between the challenging golf links at Durness and Reay. 

For local walks and information please click here: Countryside Ranger Events

Bird and wildlife watchers are also well catered for and need not travel far from Rhian to enjoy their hobby.  Buzzards, pheasant, curlews, owls, goldcrests, cuckoos, wrens and many others are regularly seen (or heard) from and in our gardens.   Red, roe and muntjac deer, otters and pine-martens have also been spotted nearby.  The Rhian burn (on our boundary) can be fished for trout, and river and loch fishing permits may be arranged locally.

Other activities available in the area include horse riding on idyllic beaches, ceilidh dancing classes, photographic safaris, swimming pool and leisure centre, island boat trips, craft shops, Strathnaver Museum (Clan Mackay room) and historical walks to trace the Clearances.

Please be aware that these are not pets and if the cows have calves with them then they may feel that people who are too close are a threat to their calf and may act to defend them.

They are however beautiful creatures and are really excellent subjects for photographs!

There is often a steep walk down to the beaches but it is always worth it!

If you like to look in caves then please be aware that the tide can change very quickly here.