The Durness Visitors Centre is set overlooking Sango Bay practically in the centre of the village and about 3oo meters from the village square. The building houses the local service point for the Highland Council, tourist Information and Countryside Ranger. It is staffed by local people and is open for different and various lengths of times of day all year. The displays are informative; including a geological standing stone exhibit out side the centre.

Inside are explanation panels on all aspects of the environment, local crafts and wall hangings of different periods in the history of the parish produced at the local school.

This is an ancient land with many historical remains to be explored. Neolithic, Bronze Age and Iron Age relics are sometimes exposed from the wind blown sand and various artefacts have been discovered.. There has been very little detailed professional investigation into the numerous sites. Birds and flowers are the main wildlife features. More than 550 plant species have been recorded in the area. The rare and the beautiful are not always difficult to find, for what is rare in many parts of Britain is often common in the far north. This is especially true of mountain plants that descend to sea level on the north coast. The north west corner of Britain is renowned for the variety and numbers of birds Well in advance of 200 species have been observed and recorded including some of the rarest.

The Puffin colonies at Faraid Head have became a symbol of Durness and although these colonies are still in existence, the numbers have diminished. Durness is one of the few remaining places where colonies of Divers can be seen. The area is teeming with wildlife with many species finding refuge here.

This area is frequently visited by both professional and amateur geologists as there is a great variety of rock including rock from the Precambrian - period which includes some of the oldest rocks in the world. Much of Durness is designated a site of special scientific interest in recognition of the important colonies of plants and birds. Look for the very rare Scottish primrose, mountain avens and wild orchids. There are seabirds galore on Clo Mor and Faraid Head. Otters, foxes, badgers, eagles and peregrine falcons may also be seen. Watch out for whales, dolphins and porpoises and both grey and common seals along the coast. There are many delightful walks, particularly along the coast line or up into the hills by following the tracks leading to peat workings. There are many excellent hill walks, notably Ben Hope, the most northerly Munro (a mountain over 3000ft) in Scotland, Foinaven and Cranstackie. This area has many celebrated fishing lochs especially those on limestone which are ideal for trout fishing. There is also some salmon and sea fishing.

The Countryside ranger provides information on the environment and organises limited guided walks throughout the summer. Information about the Durness local walking network can be obtained at the office.

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