Easter Lockdown

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Here are some images from an empty Smoo Cave.  With the NC500 shut down, the village feels more like it’s December than Easter. Plenty of time to clean the bridge and walkways.  There is also the daily task of picking up rubbish that has blown down and washed in from the sea (never-ending plastic).  No bags of dog poo, though. 

Fraser Eadie

Fraser is your tour guide when you visit Smoo Cave. He has worked at Smoo Cave for over 15 years. Fraser is an enthusiastic caver and a member of the GSG, BCA and SCRO (Scottish Cave Rescue Organisation)

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Aurora Borealis

Delighted to show you these images of the recent aurora borealis here in Durness! If you're very lucky, you may be treated to a sighting when you're next here (but we can't guarantee it!)....

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April 2022

The large volume of water entering the cave following the melting of the 'lambing snow' has meant that I have not been able to conduct tours for the past few days.  I have made use of this spare time by…...

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Happy New Year 2021

Happy New Year from the Smoo Crew. With no tours last year we are looking forward to starting the tours again this year.  Have a great 2021 and I'll hopefully see you in the cave. ​Fraser Eadie....

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