Useful Links

a "zoomable" map of the area.

Highlands & Islands Airports Limited - operating 10 airports throughout the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.

Eastern Airways - now operating flights to Inverness direct from Birmingham and Manchester.

British Airways - with flights available to Inverness Airport.

Easyjet - the web's favourite airline

Scotrail

• for rail travel information.

Kyle of Lochalsh Railway

• for information about the spectacular railway line from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh.

 Glasgow Airport Millennium Taxis  Authorised Glasgow Airport Taxis catering for business, single journeys, hotel & conference transfers. Tours throughout Scotland. Credit cards accepted, including American Express. Internet booking facility 24hrs 7days a week. Website includes links to Scottish accommodation, information and attractions, etc.

Wester Ross Tours

Exquisite Scotland

The Applecross Peninsula - local information

The Applecross Inn - renowned for its superb seafood.

The Potting Shed - in The Walled Garden at Applecross

Applecross Heritage Centre

an area with spectacular mountain scenery. Very attractive to walkers and climbers.

 Hans Zell's collection of Lochcarron and Wester Ross links.

ScotWays

• the Scottish Rights of Way and Access Society - promoting the interests of those who enjoy walking in Scotland. Safeguarding public access in Scotland since 1845.

The Mountaineering Council of Scotland

• the representative body for climbers, walkers, mountaineers and cross-country skiers who enjoy Scottish mountains

Great Glen Way

• a new 73-mile walking route from Fort William to Inverness

MountainVision

• for mountaineering, walking, and climbing courses in the North West Highlands.

www.nineonesix.co.uk

• guided walks and scrambles in the Torridon Mountains

Go Further Scotland

• for guided rock climbing, mountaineering and walking

Wild West Topos

• a website providing good rock info on crags in the Wester Ross area of Scotland

Strome Castle

• just a few miles down the road near Lochcarron are the ruins of this 14th century castle which was blown up in 1603 during a clan feud.

Brodie Castle

• 16th century fortified home - formerly the home of the Brodie of Brodie - now a Scottish National Trust property.

Cawdor Castle

• 14th century castle, linked with MacBeth by Shakespeare.

Eilean Donan Castle 

• the famous castle on Loch Duich which used to feature in the "balloon" sequences on BBC television.

Urquhart Castle

• an imposing castle on the shores of Loch Ness.

Culloden Battlefield

• site of the last major battle fought on British soil

Fort George

• massive and impressive fort built in the 1760's and still in use as a barracks today

Inverewe Gardens

• despite being on a latitude more northerly than Moscow, these gardens are home to exotic plants from all over the world, courtesy of the warm currents of the Gulf Stream.

The Hydroponicum

• at Achiltibuie, north west of Ullapool. The premier centre for the demonstration of soil-less growing in the UK.

West Highland Hawking

• see birds of prey at close quarters!

Highland Museum of Childhood

• located in the Old Station at Strathpeffer

Eden Court Theatre

• for mainstream theatre productions in Inverness.

Inverness Aquadome

• an all-round water experience for all - from serious swimmers to those wishing to relax in the poolside spa.

Moniack Castle & Winery

• for country wines and liqueurs

Loch Ness

• all about the loch, the monster, etc.!

The guide to the best places to eat and stay in Scotland

The Applecross Inn - renowned for its superb seafood.

The Potting Shed - in The Walled Garden at Applecross

Tigh an Eilean Hotel - "Taste of Scotland" recommended, in Shieldaig, just a few miles from Arrina

Loch Torridon Country House Hotel - a few miles further round Loch Torridon from Shieldaig

Rockvilla Hotel - excellent bar meals and "Taste of Scotland" recommended restaurant, with real ales regularly served in the lounge bar. Located in the Main Street of Lochcarron.

The Old Byre, Arrina - Self Catering

Hillhaven Bed & Breakfast

Ferroch Guest House

Glen Ord Distillery

• at Muir of Ord, just about the nearest distillery to Lochcarron

Glenmorangie Distillery

• at Tain, just south of the Dornoch Firth

Dalmore Distillery

• on the banks of the Cromarty Firth overlooking the Black Isle. Its malt whisky has a characteristic full flavour and body, and a long, lingering aftertaste. A classic Highland malt.

Talisker Distillery

• the only distillery on Skye, produces the famous single malt, and is open to visitors.

ScotchWhisky.Net

• general information about uisge-beatha, the water of life.

Malts.Com

• information about Scotland's finest Single Malt Whiskies.

there are now several Highland breweries catering for those who enjoy a pint of real ale. Click here for list:-

• Isle of Skye Brewery

• Black Isle Brewery

• Orkney Brewery

• Atlas Brewery, Kinlochleven

• Isle of Arran Brewery

• Bridge of Allan Brewery

• Aviemore Brewery

• Houston Brewery

MountainVision for mountaineering, walking, and climbing courses in the North West Highlands.

www.nineonesix.co.uk - guided walks and scrambles in the Torridon Mountains

Lochcarron Golf Club - a 9-hole golf course situated just outside Lochcarron village; has superb views; open to visitors.

Gairloch Golf Club - "possibly" the best wee course in the Highlands!

Loch Long Pony Trails - near to Dornie, about 20 miles from Lochcarron

Portree Riding Stables

Skye Riding Centre

West Highland Heavy Horses - based at Armadale Castle

RSPB

• Royal Society for the Protection of Birds

NTS

• National Trust for Scotland

Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve

• Set up in 1951, the oldest National Nature Reserve in Britain, just a short distance from the cottage.

Dolphin Trips Avoch

• a wildlife trip with a difference!

Dolphin Ecosse

• dolphin and wildlife watching cruises

The John Muir Trust

Balmacara Estate

Lochcarron Parrots!

A collection of Scottish links

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