Stalker's Cottage

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Map of Lochcarron Area

a "zoomable" map of the area.

Lochcarron - General Information

for news and information about the area, click here for list:-

	Hans Zell's collection of Lochcarron and Wester Ross links
	Alex Ingram
	Lochcarron Directory

Air Travel Information

	Highlands & Islands Airports Limited - operating 10 airports throughout the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.
	British Airways - with flights available to Inverness Airport.
	Easyjet - the web's favourite airline
	Rampant Scotland - table of direct flights to Scotland. Use this website to save time by helping you to find the airline which provides the service you require.

Railway Information

Scotrail

for rail travel information.

Kyle of Lochalsh Railway

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

Applecross

	The Applecross Inn - renowned for its superb seafood.
	Shards Stained Glass at Arrina on the Applecross coast road, about 10 miles from Shieldaig and 15 miles from Applecross. Manufacturers and suppliers of a unique and unusual range of stained glass suncatchers.

Torridon

a neighbouring area to Lochcarron with spectacular mountain scenery. Very attractive to walkers and climbers.

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

MountainVision

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

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.

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

Other Places of Interest

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.

Shards Stained Glass

at Arrina on the Applecross coast road, about 10 miles from Shieldaig and 15 miles from Applecross. Manufacturers and suppliers of a unique and unusual range of stained glass suncatchers.

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.!

Taste of Scotland

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

Places to Eat

	Tigh an Eilean Hotel - "Taste of Scotland" recommended, in Shieldaig, just a few miles to the north of Lochcarron
	The Applecross Inn - renowned for its superb seafood
	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.

Whisky Distilleries & Whisky Information

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.

Scottish Real Ale

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

Mountain Walking and Climbing Courses

	MountainVision for mountaineering, walking, and climbing courses in the North West Highlands.
	www.nineonesix.co.uk - guided walks and scrambles in the Torridon Mountains

Golf Clubs

	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!

Riding & Pony Trekking

	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

Wildlife & Wild Places Conservation

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!

Rampant Scotland

A collection of Scottish links

Website Design

for friendly help and advice on website design and promotion, contact James Mould.

Self Catering Holidays at Tullich, Lochcarron, Wester Ross

Below is a collapsible list of links to sites which may be of interest. Click on each heading to see more information and to access the link.

N.B. If you are viewing this website over a slow dial-up connection, please wait until this page has loaded fully before trying to click on any of the headings or links.

for news and information about the area, click here for list:-

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

British Airways - with flights available to Inverness Airport.

Easyjet - the web's favourite airline

Rampant Scotland - table of direct flights to Scotland. Use this website to save time by helping you to find the airline which provides the service you require.

Shards Stained Glass at Arrina on the Applecross coast road, about 10 miles from Shieldaig and 15 miles from Applecross. Manufacturers and suppliers of a unique and unusual range of stained glass suncatchers.

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.

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

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

West Highland Heavy Horses - based at Armadale Castle