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Tongue stands above the Kyle of Tongue, a shallow sea loch crossed by a long causeway, with the ridges of Ben Loyal rising behind. A short climb from the village leads up to Castle Varrich, a small ruined tower on a knoll with a cracking view over the kyle and out to sea. It’s a natural halt on the north-coast route along the A836.

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Photo of the Kyle of Tongue, a National Scenic Area in Highland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

Kyle of Tongue

You’re inside itNational Scenic Area near Tongue

A wide tidal sea loch on Scotland's far north coast, with two big lonely hills rising behind it

Photo of Coldbackie Beach, a beach near Tongue in the Kyle of Tongue, Highland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

Coldbackie Beach

Beach near Tongue

White-sand hidden beach reached by a steep path, overlooking the Kyle of Tongue.

3.9 km NE

Photo of Talmine Beach, a beach near Tongue in the Kyle of Tongue, Highland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

Talmine Beach

Beach near Tongue

Quiet sandy bay on the west side of the Kyle of Tongue, good for gentle walks and watersports.

4.1 km NE

Photo: Ben Loyal, a 764m mountain near Tongue in the Kyle of Tongue, Highland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

Ben Loyal

Corbett · Marilyn near Tongue

Granite peaks above the Kyle of Tongue.

8 km S

Photo of Strathnaver Museum, a visitor attraction near Bettyhill, Highland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

Strathnaver Museum

Attraction near Bettyhill

Clearances and clan Mackay museum in the old Farr church at Bettyhill, with the Pictish Farr Stone in the yard.

13.5 km NE

Photo of Farr Beach, a beach near Bettyhill, Highland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

Farr Beach

Beach near Bettyhill

Sheltered curve of sand at the mouth of the River Naver below Bettyhill.

13.5 km NE