Durness is a remote township in the northwestern Highlands of Scotland, lying on the Kyle of Durness. There is only one single track road in and one road out of the village. The main sources of employment in the village are crofting and tourism This area is notable for being the most sparseley populated region in Western Europe.
The main attractions in Durness are Smoo Cave, a sea cave with a small river running through it and a waterfall in wet weather, unspolit beaches backed by cliffs, and the surrounding sea birds, seals, porpoises and minke whales. The surrounding coastline is some of Europe's most isolated and spectacular, with the nearby Clo Mor Cliffs being the highest on the British mainland, at some 281m (921 ft) high.
Tourists are catered for by a campsite spectacularly sited on the cliffs above the beach (with easy access down to the beach), a hostel ,bed & breakfast accommodation, and by a hotel.
In the substantial sand dunes to the north of the village, a large colony of puffins can be approached to within less than 10 metres, offering superb opportunity for wildlife photography.
Another tourist spot is the local Craft Village, a rather picturesque old RAF radar base from the Cold War era. The villagers mainly live sustainably and there is a community ethos There are some rather wonderful and eccentric characters selling arts and crafts goods and is an interesting stop for potential visitors.
A few miles east of Durness lies Loch Eriboll, known for its otters and minke whales. During World War II it was used to station naval troops, and the island in its centre was used as a bombing target as it resembles a battleship. The loch is sometimes used as a safe harbour by large ships during stormy weather.
The village is also used as a base by visitors to Cape Wrath.