With the unspoilt beach an easy 10-minute walk away, the wonderful white sands can be visited at any time you wish during your stay. Don't forget to pack the wetsuits as it’s also the ideal location to have a go at surfing or paddleboarding.

The grocery shop in Bettyhill has a surprising range of goodies and an EV charger, but it is only a small village, so it is worth stocking up before arriving or heading to Thurso (30 miles) to visit the supermarkets. For a small village, Bettyhill has a good choice of eateries; try The Store Cafe (part of the village shop) and cosy up by the log burner with a snack. The Eilean Neave restaurant in the Bettyhill Hotel is a traditional Scottish restaurant with majestic views overlooking Torrisdale Bay and the beach. Thurso has a selection of brilliant cafés and restaurants to try. Haven Coffee shop offers a warm cuppa, sweet treat and a gift shop to bring home a memento. Try Bysand, a fine dining restaurant serving locally sourced Scottish produce.

Join part of the North Coast 500 that runs through Bettyhill. Travel along the coast by bike. Bike hire is available in Thurso. Further round the coast at Torrisdale Bay (8 miles), a lovely long stretch of sandy beach can be found, and, at low tide, the remains of a World War II ship can be seen protruding from the sand, a great adventure for the whole family. The River Naver, which is known as a great salmon river, drains into the bay and fishing permits can be purchased from the shop in Bettyhill.

Elite cyclists can try the Skerray, Tongue Bay and Coldbackie Beach loop starting in Bettyhill, or the River Naver Loop. A very picturesque walk leads up scenic nearby Borgie Glen (7 miles). It can be steep in places but is worth it for the expansive views of the area that it affords from the top. Don’t be alarmed on coming across something a little bit eerie along the way, as the Lonesome Pine Trail leads up to ‘The Unknown’, an impressive skeleton-shaped sculpture created by famous Scottish sculptor Kenny Hunter.

Whilst this far north, a trip up to John O’Groats (50 miles) is an absolute must. The village is widely thought of as being the most northerly point of the UK mainland, though the official point is actually at Dunnet Head, where a 19th-century Stevenson lighthouse still lights the way to this day and, if you’re lucky, the observation point nearby offers sightings of whales and dolphins. More sea life can be found at the RSPB reserve, which is home to an amazing variety of seabirds, and even colourful puffins to spot!