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Golspie

Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe

About Golspie

Golspie is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Brora, 2km from Dunrobin Castle.

Golspie is a town located in Scotland, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,410, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Golspie sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Golspie to your route.

About Golspie

Golspie ( GOL-spee, Scottish Gaelic: Goillspidh) is a village and parish in Sutherland, Highland, Scotland, which lies on the North Sea coast in the shadow of Ben Bhraggie. It has a population of around 1,350.

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Golspie offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Golspie located?

Golspie is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 57.9727 latitude, -3.9780 longitude.

What is the population of Golspie?

Golspie has a population of approximately 1,410 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,410
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Scotland
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
57.9727, -3.9780

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Golspie

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Dunrobin Castle

A fairytale French-château-style castle with formal gardens and falconry displays on the NC500's east coast.

2 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Glenmorangie Distillery

A famed Highland single malt distillery on the Dornoch Firth near Tain, offering tours and tastings on the NC500.

17 km · about 20 min drive

waterfall

Falls of Shin

A waterfall where wild Atlantic salmon leap upstream in summer, with a visitor centre in Sutherland's heart.

25 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Chanonry Point

One of the best places in Europe to spot bottlenose dolphins from the shore, a spit on the Black Isle near Inverness.

45 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Culloden Battlefield

The moor where the 1746 Jacobite rising was crushed, now a moving memorial and visitor centre near Inverness.

55 km · about 65 min drive

ancient ruins

Clava Cairns

A serene cluster of 4,000-year-old burial cairns and standing stones near Inverness, beloved by Outlander fans.

56 km · about 65 min drive

waterfall

Rogie Falls

A series of waterfalls crossed by a bouncy suspension bridge where salmon leap, an easy forest stop near Contin.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Golspie

  • 45 kmChanonry PointOne of the best places in Europe to spot bottlenose dolphins from the shore, a spit on the Black Isle near Inverness.
  • 63 kmWhaligoe Steps365 hand-built flagstone steps zigzagging down a 76m cliff to a hidden natural harbour where herring boats once landed. Unsigned from the A99 south of Wick: most NC500 traffic drives straight past.
  • 69 kmKylesku BridgeElegant curved concrete bridge sweeping across Loch a' Chairn Bhain on the North Coast 500, an award-winning 1984 design framed by the mountains of Assynt. One of the NC500's signature photo stops.
  • 72 kmStac PollaidhCompact but spectacular sandstone peak in Assynt with a deeply eroded pinnacled summit ridge and stunning views of the Coigach wilderness.
  • 72 kmNorth Coast 500Scotland's answer to Route 66 - 500 miles of Highland scenery
  • 74 kmSuilvenUnmistakable sandstone mountain rising like a fortress from the wild Assynt landscape, one of Scotland's most iconic and recognisable peaks.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

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