Mairi's Guidebook
Activities
Reraig Forest Argo Tours, takes you up the hill where you would not normally go. It gets you very close to our resident red deer, allowing you to take close up photos of relaxed deer in their natural surroundings. Booking is essential. Email reraigforest@yahoo.co.uk or phone 01520722876. This is just a walk away from Ardaneaskan but Colin also offers lifts to Reraig if wanted.
Reraig Forest
Reraig Forest Argo Tours, takes you up the hill where you would not normally go. It gets you very close to our resident red deer, allowing you to take close up photos of relaxed deer in their natural surroundings. Booking is essential. Email reraigforest@yahoo.co.uk or phone 01520722876. This is just a walk away from Ardaneaskan but Colin also offers lifts to Reraig if wanted.
I will be open full time from Easter 2022 to December 2022.
Regular Pottery classes are held, contact Vikky Stonebridge directly to find out if there are any available spaces. Her email is pottery@balnacra.com. This is recommended for all ages but especially for children.
Balnacra Pottery at the Smithy
I will be open full time from Easter 2022 to December 2022.
Regular Pottery classes are held, contact Vikky Stonebridge directly to find out if there are any available spaces. Her email is pottery@balnacra.com. This is recommended for all ages but especially for children.
Lochcarron Gold Club is a small club situated in one of the most beautiful spots in the Highlands.
The golf course is a short but demanding one which is suited to all levels of golfers and provides both a good test of golf and a spectacular walk.
Lochcarron Golf Club
Lochcarron Gold Club is a small club situated in one of the most beautiful spots in the Highlands.
The golf course is a short but demanding one which is suited to all levels of golfers and provides both a good test of golf and a spectacular walk.
Swim in crystal clear pools, jump and climb into waterfalls! Fun for all ages.
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Skye Highland Adventures ltd
Swim in crystal clear pools, jump and climb into waterfalls! Fun for all ages.
Plockton’s picturesque sheltered bays are ideal for learning and improving skills, which can then be put into practice around its offshore island archipelagos and more challenging waters of Loch Carron. For the more experienced kayaker we have easy access over the sea to Skye, only a 10 minute drive away.
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Sea Kayak Plockton
Plockton’s picturesque sheltered bays are ideal for learning and improving skills, which can then be put into practice around its offshore island archipelagos and more challenging waters of Loch Carron. For the more experienced kayaker we have easy access over the sea to Skye, only a 10 minute drive away.
Food Scene
Lovely Restaurant that serves from 10am. Great place to stop on the way to Attadale, Plockton and Skye. As well as food, they offer a superb display of whisky along with a whisky tasting experience.
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Carron restaurant
Lovely Restaurant that serves from 10am. Great place to stop on the way to Attadale, Plockton and Skye. As well as food, they offer a superb display of whisky along with a whisky tasting experience.
One of the best local restaurants for seafood next to a warm and lively bar.
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Plockton Inn
Innes StreetOne of the best local restaurants for seafood next to a warm and lively bar.
Local Community run Cafe approximately eight miles from Ardaneaskan. It serves lovely breakfast and lunch items with ever changing specials. It also had a small display of gifts. There is a couple of walks around the area of the cafe which lead to an treehouse built by the community.
Café Ceàrdach
Local Community run Cafe approximately eight miles from Ardaneaskan. It serves lovely breakfast and lunch items with ever changing specials. It also had a small display of gifts. There is a couple of walks around the area of the cafe which lead to an treehouse built by the community.
Beautiful small cafe situated at the bottom of the Bealach na ba (famous road to Applrcross. It is also a great stop when travelling to Shieldaig and beyond. As well as the Café, there is a gallery with local art and gifts.
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The Bealach Cafe and Gallery
Beautiful small cafe situated at the bottom of the Bealach na ba (famous road to Applrcross. It is also a great stop when travelling to Shieldaig and beyond. As well as the Café, there is a gallery with local art and gifts.
Applecross Inn is a personal favourite for me. It has a lovely warm pub environment with amazing seafood and views over the sea.
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Applecross Inn
Shore StreetApplecross Inn is a personal favourite for me. It has a lovely warm pub environment with amazing seafood and views over the sea.
Lovely Cafe in Duirnish is a lovely place to go for a full Scottish breakfast. There is a lovely herd of highland cows near the cafe.
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The Croft Cafe
Lovely Cafe in Duirnish is a lovely place to go for a full Scottish breakfast. There is a lovely herd of highland cows near the cafe.
Lovely food and drinks served from 5pm. Eat in or out with views of Loch Carron.
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Rockvilla
Lovely food and drinks served from 5pm. Eat in or out with views of Loch Carron.
AWARD-WINNING MICHELIN GUIDE RECOMMENDED GARDEN TO TABLE LOCAL WEST HIGHLANDS FOOD.
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Applecross Walled Garden
AWARD-WINNING MICHELIN GUIDE RECOMMENDED GARDEN TO TABLE LOCAL WEST HIGHLANDS FOOD.
The Plockton Hotel serves amazing local seafood. The Plockton Hotel organises the Real Ale & Gin Festival each May. You can sit outside with a refreshing drink and watch the wildlife and boats go by in Loch Carron.
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The Plockton Hotel
41 Harbour StThe Plockton Hotel serves amazing local seafood. The Plockton Hotel organises the Real Ale & Gin Festival each May. You can sit outside with a refreshing drink and watch the wildlife and boats go by in Loch Carron.
Great selection of pizza's and burgers. You can sit in or takeaway depending on what you prefer. They also have a drinks license if you fancy a wee tipple while on your holidays.
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Cafe Sia & Siaway
Ford RoadGreat selection of pizza's and burgers. You can sit in or takeaway depending on what you prefer. They also have a drinks license if you fancy a wee tipple while on your holidays.
Places
The hamlet of Ardaneaskan itself is largely residential, scattered thinly along the last part of the public road and on the hillside above.
Ardaneaskan means 'Point of the mussels'. At the far end of Ardaneaskan there is a view point with a bench. From here you get spectacular views over to Plockton and the Cuillin hills on Skye.
Ardaneaskan
The hamlet of Ardaneaskan itself is largely residential, scattered thinly along the last part of the public road and on the hillside above.
Ardaneaskan means 'Point of the mussels'. At the far end of Ardaneaskan there is a view point with a bench. From here you get spectacular views over to Plockton and the Cuillin hills on Skye.
Lochcarron is a pretty village of white-washed cottages on the shore of Loch Carron in the Wester Ross region of Scotland.
Lochcarron is the closest place for getting food shopping. It has a very well stocked spar shop in the centre of the village.
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Lochcarron
Lochcarron is a pretty village of white-washed cottages on the shore of Loch Carron in the Wester Ross region of Scotland.
Lochcarron is the closest place for getting food shopping. It has a very well stocked spar shop in the centre of the village.
Home to just a couple of hundred people, and accessed by only two roads, the Bealach pass road from the south and the coast road from the North, this is a haven from the noise and clutter of modern life. Applecross is the name for the whole peninsula and the community is made up of the various crofting townships from North to south namely; Ardheslaig, Kenmore, Fearnabeag, Fearnamor, Cuaig, Lonbain, Applecross Bay & Shore St, Milltown, Camusteil, Camusterrach, Culduie, Ard Dubh & Toscaig.
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Applecross
Home to just a couple of hundred people, and accessed by only two roads, the Bealach pass road from the south and the coast road from the North, this is a haven from the noise and clutter of modern life. Applecross is the name for the whole peninsula and the community is made up of the various crofting townships from North to south namely; Ardheslaig, Kenmore, Fearnabeag, Fearnamor, Cuaig, Lonbain, Applecross Bay & Shore St, Milltown, Camusteil, Camusterrach, Culduie, Ard Dubh & Toscaig.
The village itself is a string of largely whitewashed cottages and other buildings laid out along the shore of the loch with others scattered up the rising ground behind it.
Shieldaig comes complete with a small collection of tourist services, including a shop and a hotel, the excellent Tigh an Eilean which offers comfortable and outstanding dining. Next door to the hotel and under the same ownership is the Shieldaig Bar, whose Coastal Kitchen offers bistro-style dining upstairs or on a roof terrace. Towards the southern end of the village is Nanny's Cafe.
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Shieldaig
The village itself is a string of largely whitewashed cottages and other buildings laid out along the shore of the loch with others scattered up the rising ground behind it.
Shieldaig comes complete with a small collection of tourist services, including a shop and a hotel, the excellent Tigh an Eilean which offers comfortable and outstanding dining. Next door to the hotel and under the same ownership is the Shieldaig Bar, whose Coastal Kitchen offers bistro-style dining upstairs or on a roof terrace. Towards the southern end of the village is Nanny's Cafe.
Torridon (Scottish Gaelic: Toirbheartan) is a small village in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. However the name is also applied to the area surrounding the village, particularly the Torridon Hills, mountains to the north of Glen Torridon. It lies on the shore of Loch Torridon. The BBC show ‘Wild Weekends’ was filmed in the surrounding areas of Torridon.
The loch is surrounded by numerous mountains to the north, including Liathach, Beinn Alligin and Beinn Eighe, all of which are over 3000 feet in height.
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Torridon
Torridon (Scottish Gaelic: Toirbheartan) is a small village in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. However the name is also applied to the area surrounding the village, particularly the Torridon Hills, mountains to the north of Glen Torridon. It lies on the shore of Loch Torridon. The BBC show ‘Wild Weekends’ was filmed in the surrounding areas of Torridon.
The loch is surrounded by numerous mountains to the north, including Liathach, Beinn Alligin and Beinn Eighe, all of which are over 3000 feet in height.
Plockton settlement is on the shores of Loch Carron. It faces east away from the prevailing winds, and together with the North Atlantic Drift gives it a mild climate despite the far-north latitude, allowing the Cordyline australis palm to prosper. From Plockton you can enjoy going on calum seal trips (free if no seals).
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Plockton
Plockton settlement is on the shores of Loch Carron. It faces east away from the prevailing winds, and together with the North Atlantic Drift gives it a mild climate despite the far-north latitude, allowing the Cordyline australis palm to prosper. From Plockton you can enjoy going on calum seal trips (free if no seals).
The magical Isle of Raasay lies off the West coast of Scotland in the Inner Hebrides, separated from the Isle of Skye by a short 25 minute ferry journey. From the best walks, most captivating views and our rich history, you're guaranteed to find something that suits you. Great day trip from Ardaneaskan.
Isle of Raasay
The magical Isle of Raasay lies off the West coast of Scotland in the Inner Hebrides, separated from the Isle of Skye by a short 25 minute ferry journey. From the best walks, most captivating views and our rich history, you're guaranteed to find something that suits you. Great day trip from Ardaneaskan.
Gardens
Attadale Gardens is a unique 20 acre garden on the south side of Loch Carron initially established by the Victorians with rhododendrons planted over the hillside.
Attadale Gardens is open 10am till 5pm April till October each year.
There is also a fascinating collection of sculpture scattered through the garden. A DIY tearoom serves homemade lunch items, snacks, cakes as well as tea, coffee & hot chocolate and delicious homemade ice cream .
The Lochcarron Highland Games will also be held in a field at Attadale Gardens on Saturday the 26th July 2022. This is a very popular event that includes a pipe band, Highland dancers, Stalls, Hill race and of course some great Food and Drink.
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Attadale Gardens
Attadale GardensAttadale Gardens is a unique 20 acre garden on the south side of Loch Carron initially established by the Victorians with rhododendrons planted over the hillside.
Attadale Gardens is open 10am till 5pm April till October each year.
There is also a fascinating collection of sculpture scattered through the garden. A DIY tearoom serves homemade lunch items, snacks, cakes as well as tea, coffee & hot chocolate and delicious homemade ice cream .
The Lochcarron Highland Games will also be held in a field at Attadale Gardens on Saturday the 26th July 2022. This is a very popular event that includes a pipe band, Highland dancers, Stalls, Hill race and of course some great Food and Drink.
Shops
Lochcarron Weavers is situated on the banks of Lochcarron. They stock a wonderful range of tartans, luxury knitwear, kilts, tweed clothing.
Lochcarron Weavers is open 9am till 5pm during the summer months.
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Lochcarron Weavers
Lochcarron Weavers is situated on the banks of Lochcarron. They stock a wonderful range of tartans, luxury knitwear, kilts, tweed clothing.
Lochcarron Weavers is open 9am till 5pm during the summer months.
Lovely little shop in Balmacara that sells top quality gifts, clothing and ornaments.
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The Home in Highlands
The SquareLovely little shop in Balmacara that sells top quality gifts, clothing and ornaments.
Hand thrown and decorated stoneware crafted in our own pottery.
There is also a lovely gift shop and gallery. Great for gifts!
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Carron Pottery
Hand thrown and decorated stoneware crafted in our own pottery.
There is also a lovely gift shop and gallery. Great for gifts!
Very useful spar shop with groceries, books, alcohol and a hardware section upstairs. The staff are very helpful. Just ask them if you need help finding anything.
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday - 7am till 7pm
Saturday & Sunday - 9am till 7pm
There is also a 24 hour fuel station with card payments allowed.
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Lochcarron Food Centre & Filling Station
Very useful spar shop with groceries, books, alcohol and a hardware section upstairs. The staff are very helpful. Just ask them if you need help finding anything.
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday - 7am till 7pm
Saturday & Sunday - 9am till 7pm
There is also a 24 hour fuel station with card payments allowed.
Boat Trips
Calum Mackenzie and the crew of the Sula Bheag welcome you to Plockton, the ‘Jewel of the Highlands’ and home to one of Scotland’s finest seal trips.
Join them on the waters of Loch Carron and experience a wildlife cruise with a difference — a unique free if no seals guarantee!
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Calum's Seal Trips
32 Harbour StCalum Mackenzie and the crew of the Sula Bheag welcome you to Plockton, the ‘Jewel of the Highlands’ and home to one of Scotland’s finest seal trips.
Join them on the waters of Loch Carron and experience a wildlife cruise with a difference — a unique free if no seals guarantee!
The Seaprobe Atlantis Glass Bottom Boat gives the best of both worlds 'above and below the waves', enjoy all the fantastic sea views of Skye and the mainland of Scotland as we sail out under the Skye bridge or head down Lochalsh looking for seals, otters and other wildlife. Then go below decks to see the fascinating underwater world teeming with marine life. They operate throughout the day, 7 days a week from Easter - October 31st. They offer trips of various duration and prices to suit everyone.
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Seaprobe Atlantis
Station RoadThe Seaprobe Atlantis Glass Bottom Boat gives the best of both worlds 'above and below the waves', enjoy all the fantastic sea views of Skye and the mainland of Scotland as we sail out under the Skye bridge or head down Lochalsh looking for seals, otters and other wildlife. Then go below decks to see the fascinating underwater world teeming with marine life. They operate throughout the day, 7 days a week from Easter - October 31st. They offer trips of various duration and prices to suit everyone.
Sightseeing
Bealach na Bà is a winding single track road through the mountains of the Applecross peninsula, in Wester Ross in the Scottish Highlands. The Bealach na Bà is just one feature on this road, being its highest point and site of several corries. The historic mountain pass was built in 1822 and is engineered similarly to roads through the great mountain passes in the Alps, with very tight hairpin bends that switch back and forth up the hillside and gradients that approach 20%. It has the steepest ascent of any road climb in the UK, rising from sea level at Applecross to 626 metres (2,054 ft), and is the third highest road in Scotland. Once you get to Applecross, the Applecross Inn is highly recommended for food and drink.
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Bealach na Ba (Pass of the Cattle)
Bealach na Bà is a winding single track road through the mountains of the Applecross peninsula, in Wester Ross in the Scottish Highlands. The Bealach na Bà is just one feature on this road, being its highest point and site of several corries. The historic mountain pass was built in 1822 and is engineered similarly to roads through the great mountain passes in the Alps, with very tight hairpin bends that switch back and forth up the hillside and gradients that approach 20%. It has the steepest ascent of any road climb in the UK, rising from sea level at Applecross to 626 metres (2,054 ft), and is the third highest road in Scotland. Once you get to Applecross, the Applecross Inn is highly recommended for food and drink.
Eilean Donan is recognised as one of the most iconic images of Scotland all over the world. Situated on an island at the point where three great sea lochs meet, and surrounded by some majestic scenery, it is little wonder that the castle is now one of the most visited and important attractions in the Scottish Highlands.
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Замок Эйлин Донан
Eilean Donan is recognised as one of the most iconic images of Scotland all over the world. Situated on an island at the point where three great sea lochs meet, and surrounded by some majestic scenery, it is little wonder that the castle is now one of the most visited and important attractions in the Scottish Highlands.