Moving to the North Highlands

Make the North Highlands your home

Welcome Home to the North Highlands. Big skies, welcoming communities, and space to grow. Discover a life that offers more balance, beauty, and connection.

Yellow North Star
Duncansby Stacks, Image by Lyth Arts Centre

If you are looking for a sign, this is it!

From tranquil lochs and towering Munros to rugged coastlines and star-filled skies, living in Caithness and Sutherland means Scotland’s most breathtaking landscapes are right on your doorstep.

With expanding opportunities in remote work, local enterprise, and sustainable living, the North Highlands isn’t just a place to live — it’s a place to truly thrive. Whether you’re drawn to wide-open spaces, fresh air, or a strong sense of belonging, this region offers a lifestyle grounded in nature and community.

What are you waiting for? The North Highlands is ready to welcome you home.

Sutherland Sessions Ceilidh, image by Ewen Pryde Photography

Thinking of Making the Move North?

Explore everything from housing and schools to community life and local businesses. The North Highlands might just be the fresh start you’ve been looking for.

If you were looking for a sign, this is it.

If you were looking for a sign, this is it.

Ben Loyal, image by Colin Campbell Photgraphy

Moving stories

Whether you're seeking wide-open landscapes, fresh air, or a strong sense of community, the North Highlands offers a lifestyle rooted in nature and connection. With growing opportunities in remote work, local enterprise, and sustainable living, the North Highlands is more than just a place to live, it's a place to thrive.

A Place to Belong

Thinking about relocating, chasing a fresh start, or hoping to find a career that fits your lifestyle? Explore why Caithness and Sutherland are among the UK’s top destinations for those seeking something more.

Discover inspiring stories from families who’ve already made the move, what drew them here, what keeps them here, and how they’ve found purpose, community, and opportunity in this extraordinary part of the Scottish Highlands.

We’ve got good news

Discover what life’s really like in the North Highlands, from hidden gems and practical advice to authentic voices from the community. Our blog shares personal stories and local perspectives that capture the spirit of this remarkable region.