Sutherland

historic county, lieutenancy area and registration county of Scotland

Sutherland is a historic county in northern Scotland. Today, Sutherland is a part of the Highland Council Area.

Sutherland
Cataibh  (Scottish Gaelic)
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Country Scotland
Council areaHighland
County townDornoch
Area
 • Total2,028 sq mi (5,252 km2)
 Ranked 5th of 34
Population
 (2011)
 • Total12,650
 • Density6.2/sq mi (2.4/km2)
Chapman code
SUT