"Burnside" is situated in the Highland crofting community of Linside. It is built on a croft, having grounds extending to the Kyle of Sutherland.

There is an abundance of wild life which can be enjoyed while walking among peaceful, tranquil surroundings.

Visitors are made welcome at the 9-hole upland golf course near Bonar Bridge.

In Dornoch (13 miles) the challenging 36-hole seaside course of The Royal Dornoch can be enjoyed.

In Dornoch you will also find long stretches of clean, unspoiled sandy beaches together with a variety of shops, hotels and restaurants.

The area provides ample opportunity to enjoy river and loch fishing as well as walking and hill walking activities.

The region has a long and interesting history and a large white boulder in the centre of Ardgay marks the former site of the local market ~ The Clach Eiteag.

Cromarty Courthouse, Cromarty (19 miles) is worthy of a visit. The Courthouse was built in 1773, when commercial activity in the town had reached a peak, and is notable among the many fine Georgian buildings that have survived here.

Today it is a visitor centre with animated period figures, a reconstructed trial, prison cells, and plenty of background information about its role when Cromarty was a thriving burgh.

Burnside Cottage is ideally located for those wishing to tour both east and west Highlands.

Bonarbridge is approximately 40 miles from Inverness Airport.