Northwestern portion of Scottish mainland is known for its weird rock formations, yellow sandy beaches, and pretty estuaries.

Scottish Geography:
Thurso - Small town on northern tip of Scottish mainland
Durness - Small village on northwestern corner of Scottish mainland. Smoo cave is a
large attraction.
Ullapool - Quaint Fishing port on Loch Broom, western coast of Scotland.
Isle of Skye - Inner Hebredian island near west coast of Scottish mainland.

The Eilean-Donan Castle is 'the most photographed landmark in Scotland'. It is located on a small island where three lochs meet. Orginally founded in the 13th century, it was destroyed by English ships during the jacobite uprisings in the 1700's. The castle was rebuilt in the early 20th century with the added stone bridge.