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Lochcarron, Wester Ross,
Scottish Highlands

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> Lochcarron General Information

> Travel Information

> Tours & Trips

> Walking & Climbing

  • 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.
  • Mountain and Sea Guides - walking, climbing and kayaking.

> Castles & Places of Historical Interest

  • 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.
  • Culloden Battlefield - site of the last major battle fought on British soil.
  • Duntulm Castle - the ruins of Duntulm Castle stand right at the top of the Trotternish peninsula on Skye. This was a stronghold of the Clan MacDonald and was abandoned by the clan around 1730.
  • Dunvegan Castle - the ancestral home of the Clan MacLeod on the Isle of Skye, still in use today. The castle is open to visitors all year round - opening times are shown on the website.
  • Eilean Donan Castle - the famous castle on Loch Duich which used to feature in the "balloon" sequences on BBC television. Open to visitors.
  • Fort George - massive and impressive fort built in the 1760's and still in use as a barracks today. The ramparts form an excellent vantage point from which to look for dolphins which regularly visit the Moray Firth.
  • Urquhart Castle - an imposing castle on the shores of Loch Ness.

> Other Places of Interest

  • Inverewe Gardens - 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.
  • Achiltibuie Garden (The Hydroponicum) - at Achiltibuie, north west of Ullapool. The premier centre for the demonstration of soil-less growing in the UK.
  • Highland Museum of Childhood - located in the Old Station at Strathpeffer.
  • Eden Court Theatre - for mainstream theatre productions in Inverness.
  • Inverness Leisure (Aquadome) - an all-round water experience for all - from serious swimmers to those wishing to relax in the poolside spa.
  • Loch Ness - all about the loch, the monster, etc.!
  • Jacobite Cruises - cruises on Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal.
  • Bright Water Visitor Centre - located in Kyleakin on Skye, just across the water from Kyle of Lochalsh. For information about the Eilean Ban Trust and Gavin Maxwell, and for Boat Trips.

> Nearby Villages of Interest

  • Applecross - reached via the spectacular Bealach na Ba and the subject of Monty Halls' Great Escape on BBC2 recently.
  • Torridon - a neighbouring area to Lochcarron with spectacular mountain scenery. Very attractive to walkers and climbers.

> Whisky Distilleries & Whisky Information

> Scottish Real Ale

> Lochcarron Golf Club

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

> Wildlife Conservation & Birds



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