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The old crofting county of Sutherland is situated in the far northern Highlands of Scotland. It is bordered to the south by the county of Ross-Shire and to the north-east by the county of Caithness. The population of Sutherland is 14,000, a density of around 2 people per square km, making it the least densely populated county in the UK. It was the early Viking settlers who came to Caithness that named everything to the south "The Southlands" which is how Sutherland came by its name. Sutherland is made up a number of small communities amongst which there is Brora, a fishing village with a rich and industrial heritage, Kinlochbervie, which is a crofting community stretching around the northern shore of Loch Inchard, and Tongue, which is one of the main villages on the north coast of Sutherland. The estate agents in Sutherland say the principal settlements of Dornoch, Golspie, Brora and Helmsdale march in sequence up the eastern coast, on the Moray Firth. Lairg guards the centre of the county, gateway to the north and west. Lochinver, Kinlochbervie and Durness are the principal settlements in the rugged northern and western area. People searching for property for sale in Sutherland will discover the counts main industries include tourism, call and contact centres; construction; agriculture; aquaculture; and sea fisheries. The south and east of the county are just an hour from Inverness and its airport, and easy to commute to. There is a good selection of houses for sale in Sutherland, including cottages, farmhouses, bungalows, modern detached family homes, town houses, croft houses, and working farms.
Amenities for properties in Sutherland
Families considering Sutherland property will discover education in the county is well catered for. The Highland Council provides 22 primary schools and four secondary schools, and there is provision for special needs, and Gaelic is also taught. The North Highland College (part of the proposed university of the Highlands, UHI) offers education and training in a wide range of subjects, and there is a network of Local Learning Centres. Shopping in the small towns and villages in Sutherland is generally restricted to small convenience stores and individual shops. There are a limited number of supermarkets in the county, with Morrisons in Alness and Tesco in Wick. The nearest large town is Inverness, which has a large shopping centre, supermarkets, restaurants, arts and culture. For the active looking to buy property in Sutherland, there are a wide range of pursuits from horse riding and pony trekking, surfing, sail boarding, land yachting, kites and kite buggying, sub-aqua diving and sailing and places to climb and walk. There are several good golf courses in the county, including Brora, an 18 hole links course designed by James Brai, a 9 hole course in Helmsdale, and Royal Dornoch - another links course made famous by Tom Watson.
Whilst visiting Sutherland during the cold clear winter months and late Autumn months you will be certain to see the Northern lights -"Aurora Borealis" - considered to be one of the world's most magnificent natural phenomena.
In the height of the summer, the hours of daylight are long and it may not get dark until after 11pm, particularly the further north you travel. In winter, daylight hours are reduced to around 7 hours at the lowest point in December.
Transport for Sutherland
If you are searching for houses for sale in Sutherland, the county has modern travel and communications connections with the rest of the country. The main A9 trunk road links Sutherland to Inverness and the south, as does the railway line. There are airports within easy reach at Inverness and Wick. Sutherland is easy to get to and yet once you are there the residents say you feel that you are a million miles away from the rest of the world.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Sutherland, you may like to extend your search and explore neighbouring counties for property for sale in Morayshire, Ross-Shire and Caithness.
view the 10 most recently added properties for sale in Sutherland
3 bedrooms house in Argyle Place - Asking price of £245,000
6 Argyle PlaceThe Square
Dornoch
New build property within an exclusive development of only 11 properties in the heart of the Royal Burgh of Dornoch.... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Argyle Place - Asking price of £250,000
7 Argyle PlaceThe Square
Dornoch
New build property within an exclusive development of only 11 properties in the heart of the Royal Burgh of Dornoch.... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Achnairn, Lairg,Highland - Offers in excess of £165,000
This traditionally built house has been renovated and offers spacious accommodation over two floors to include sun porch, entrance hall, lounge, kitchen/dining room, utility room and shower...... view full details
studio farms, estates & land in Shore Street, Helmsdale, Highland - Auction guide price of £95,000
For sale by auction* property with 3 beds & sea views. ... view full details
4 bedrooms house in Dunrobin Street, Helmsdale, Highland - Auction guide price of £100,000
For sale by auction* detached property with 4 beds, workshop & offices. ... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Sutherland Court, Church Hill Road, Lairg,Highland - Asking price of £165,000
New Development. Your Move are pleased to offer to the market, a choice of two linked detached homes built by Al-Mac Property Ltd under architect supervision. The first two will be completed in...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Sea View, Bayview Terrace, Portskerra, Thurso, Melvich, Highland - Auction guide price of £85,000
Three Bedroom Villa with view of the Pentland Firth.... view full details
2 bedrooms house in Viewfield Victoria Road, Brora,Highland - Offers in excess of £65,000
YOUR MOVE are pleased to offer to the market this attractive detached bungalow which is in need of total renovation or alternatively to be demolished and re-develop the site with a new property. ...... view full details
bedrooms farms, estates & land in Salllachy, By Lairg, Sutherland,Highland - Asking price of £500,000
Overlooking Loch ShinAlmost 60 ha ready for fellingWell stocked areas predominantly planted in 1990An area recently felled and restockedSignificant unplanted, open hill ground... view full details
