Photo: Kylesku Bridge, a viewpoint in Assynt–Coigach, Highland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

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Kylesku Bridge

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This graceful curving bridge, opened in 1984, carries the A894 across the narrows where the sea lochs meet, and it’s one of the North Coast 500’s favourite photo stops. It replaced the old Kylesku ferry, and the best view of its sweep is from the car park on the south side or the pier below. Handa Island is a little way further up the coast.

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Photo of Assynt–Coigach, a National Scenic Area in Highland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

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Photo of Wailing Widow Falls, a waterfall near Unapool in Assynt–Coigach, Highland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

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Photo of North-West Sutherland, a National Scenic Area in Highland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

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Photo of Loch Assynt, a loch near Unapool in Assynt–Coigach, Highland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

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Photo of Ardvreck Castle, a ruined castle near Unapool in Assynt–Coigach, Highland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

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Photo: Drumbeg Viewpoint, a viewpoint in Assynt–Coigach, Highland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

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