Scottish Highlands Towns and Villages
Tongue holiday rentals cottages, cabins, caravans and hotels.
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Tongue, beautiful gem of a Sutherland village, on the eastern shore of the Kyle of Tongue, giving some welcome relief from the desolation of moors to the south. Its ancient lineage is evidenced by the ruins of Castle Varrich, thought to have been a Norse stronghold. |
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Tongue House nearby dates from the I7th century and was the seat of the Clan Mackay chiefs. The attractive parish church has a Laird's Loft worth seeing.
The area around Tongue has many archaeological sites indicating its attraction for human habitation for at least 2000 years. |
