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The annual Orca Watch:
Held at Duncansby Head from the 24th May to 1st June 2025, organised by the National Sea Watch Foundation. Duncansby Head is a 15/20 minute drive from us. ***Book early as we do get very busy.***
Organised watches are also done from our own back yard, from Dunnet Head Lighthouse, from Gills Bay and from St Johns Point. It’s a great time of year to visit Caithness as well as get involved in a great event, hopefully you will see the Orca’s.
Tunes by the Dunes
The UK’s most northerly mainland music festival. Tickets are available to over 18’s only. Friday 5th September and Saturday the 6th September 2025.
Dunnet Bay Distillery:
Where Scottish Handcrafted Gin and Vodka are produced. Information about tours of the Distillery can found on their website. http://www.dunnetbaydistillers.co.uk/
RSPB Seabird Walks at Dunnet Head Lighthouse:
Dunnet Head Lighthouse is only a 5 minute drive from the B&B. Dates for 2025 to be added soon.
Dunnet Head Lighthouse:
Dunnet Head Lighthouse is a 5 minute drive from Windhaven. On a clear day you can see far and wide, beautiful views all around. The Puffins are there from mid April to mid September.
Water Sports:
Surf or paddle board
While you are up at Windhaven B&B or Campsite, why not go out and learn how to surf. Lessons are for beginners or the more experienced. A guided surf tour is available as is the hire of wet-suits and surfboards. For 2025 there are also RIB boat tours available.
https://www.northcoastwatersports.com
Surfing Group lessons
£40 per person
All equipment provided
2 hours long (1.5 hrs Between November & March)
Surfing Private lessons
£120 for up to 2 people
All equipment provided
2 hours long (1.5 hrs Between November & March)
Private Paddle Board lessons – £100 for up to 2 people
All equipment provided! Join us on this 1.5 hour SUP lesson, exclusive to you, where we will tailor the session to your needs. Suitable for ages 12+ (under 18s need an adult observing at all times).
Extra people can be added on for £35 per person.
Get in touch to book!
Northern Islands RIB Tour
Meeting/ finish location: Skerray Bay (between Bettyhill & Tongue)
Duration: 2 hours
Cost: £300 for up to 5 people
Private Tour- Min: 1 person, Max: 5 persons.
Our neighbour Keith Parkes – Artisan in wood – www.keithparkes.com his Facebook page: Rusticinteriors.Scot.
If you would like information on the walk from Dancansby Head to Cape Wrath, please visit this site www.northhighland-way.com.
Brough Bay Association is a membership community group dedicated to maintaining & improving the facilities at Brough harbour. They also organise social events such as, Bothy Nights, Harbour Days, Concerts, Cream teas and Know your patch walks for the benefit of the local community.
Links for the ferries:
Scrabster – www.northlinkferries.co.uk
Gills Bay – www.pentlandferries.co.uk