Greenland house B and B

21/08/2021

We had the pleasure of frank and June staying with us this week they arrived on this crazy set up , what a wonderful couple they were , it really was our pleasure at Greenland House meeting you both 🥰

Frank not only rides this mean machine but he is also the record holder for - the oldest person to row single handed across the Atlantic ( yes row !) in February this year ! He raised 1.3 million for Alzheimer’s charity! What a guy 👏👏👏❤️

26/05/2021

Why not try this little adventure whilst visiting us

26/05/2021

It’s that time of year again when these little guys come to visit too

18/05/2021

Another beautiful natural wonder to see on the NC500 in the northern highlands , when staying at Greenland house

Smoo Cave is a large combined sea cave and freshwater cave in Durness in Sutherland. The cave name is thought to originate from the Norse 'smjugg' or 'smuga', meaning a hole or hiding-place.

The cave is unique within the in that the first chamber has been formed by the action of the sea, whereas the inner chambers are freshwater passages, formed from rainwater dissolving the carbonate dolomites. Partway through the cave the waters of Allt Smoo also drop in as a 20 metres (66 ft) high waterfall.

The cave is composed of three main sections: a large sea cave entrance chamber, a waterfall chamber and a short freshwater passage which leads to a terminal sump chamber with some flowstone formations at the rear.

The cave entrance and main chamber have been considerably enlarged by sea action to approximately 40 metres (130 ft) wide and 15 metres (49 ft) high, the largest sea cave entrance in Britain.
The entrance is located at the end of a 600 metres (660 yd) long tidal gorge (Geodha Smoo) which was once part of the cave, now collapsed. Several remnant pillars can be seen along the eastern side of the Geodh along with a large section of the previous roof which has been partly buried by the grassy slope . The sea rarely enters the sea cave nowadays (only during spring tides) as the area has undergone isostatic uplift.

The present-day cave is 83 metres (272 ft) long up to the terminal sump at the rear of the third chamber / passage. The cave travels further however as an active stream of notable size resurges here at all times. Previous dye-testing has linked an underwater passage to an initial sink point in the Allt Smoo stream about 100 metres (330 ft) upstream from the main waterfall, implying that the cave system is at least twice as long as once thought.

Cave divers from the Grampian Speleological Group have dived this sump for a distance of about 40 metres (130 ft), although large volumes of silt and peat in the water have prevented further exploration. It is worth noting that the main waterfall is often dry and will only become active once this upstream sink overflows.

Archaeological investigations have turned up Neolithic, Norse and Iron Age artifacts, and it is thought that usage may extend back to the Mesolithic age.

Tours of the cave operate during the summer, taking visitors to the inner chamber by boat.

18/05/2021

COVID Update

The First Minister for Scotland confirmed a further easing of restrictions in her Covid 19 Update briefing last Tuesday; the changes will come into effect from Monday 17th May 2021 and include the following:

All parts of mainland Scotland, with the highly probable exception of Moray, will move from current level 3 to level 2.

All of the following areas will move directly into level 1 , communities in the Western Isles, Shetland and Orkney, all islands in Highland, except Skye, given its fixed link and the Inner Hebrides islands in Argyll including Islay, Jura and Mull.

People can meet outdoors in groups of 8 from up to 8 households – rather than in groups of 6

In hospitality settings - such as pubs, restaurants and cafés - groups of up to 6 people from up to 3 households will be allowed to meet together.

Alcohol can be served indoors up until 10.30pm

Visit scotgov for the most up to date information

14/05/2021

13/05/2021

For the second year running we have been awarded tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice award! 🙌🙌🙌

Travellers’ Choice recognizes businesses that consistently deliver great service.

Were part of an exclusive group, ranking among the top 10% of listings on Tripadvisor worldwide 🌍 which is a fantastic achievement.

We would like to thank all of our wonderful guests for their fantastic feedback, and reviews of our service , we are so happy you love our offering and look forward to welcoming news guests in the future

Congratulations Greenland house team 👏👏👏

12/05/2021

One of our wonderful local distilleries to visit whilst in Caithness 🥃

16/04/2021

Hello and welcome to Greenland house B&B page

We are sure that by now you have heard the fantastic news that travel restrictions across mainland Scotland will end from today (April 16th). In line with Scottish Government Guidance:

From 16 April you can:
Travel anywhere in Scotland to meet outdoors with family and friends
Meet in groups of up to 6 adults from 6 households outdoors, with children excluded from totals

From 26 April:
The entirety of Scotland including the islands will be moved into level 3 restrictions with tourism & hospitality businesses reopening.
Travel restrictions to and from Scotland, England and Wales to be lifted.

Everyone has done a fantastic job in abiding by the restrictions imposed and we are sure that you are eager to explore the beautiful North Highlands once more

We look forward to welcoming all of our wonderful guests back for another year

Visit our website or to book please contact us on the below details:
T:01847 821880
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