How to find us On the A897 road in north Sutherland. From Helmsdale turn inland and follow the A897 for 26 miles. From the north coast road turn inland two miles east of Melvich and follow the A897 for 14 miles. The Inverness to Wick train stops outside the visitor centre. There is no bus service away from the coast road.
Food is available locally.
Click here for a road map of the area. The excellent rail journey from Inverness takes you over saltmarsh, along miles of sandy beaches and mudflats, through woodlands and mountains before finally crossing the bogs to Forsinard. The best view of the bogs is from the train between Forsinard and Thurso to the north. Out on the open bog watch for Hen Harriers, short eared owls, herds of red deer and possibly a golden eagle if you are lucky. The Web cam on the Merlins went Live on 4 July 2000.