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Like many parts of the Highlands, highest waterfalls in Britain at and the much-photographed Eilean the biggest attraction South West 350ft. Donan Castle which is open to the Ross has to offer for visitors is its The falls can also be approached public every day during the summer many and varied hill, mountain and from Kilillan, but this involves some months. From Dornie you can turn woodland walks — all naturally difficult terrain and is not advised right and travel up the shore of unspoilt. for the inexperienced. However, the Loch Long to , Kilillan and The Morvich caravan site at Falls of Glomach are a must for the Camusluaine — a beautiful, isolated is the starting-off point for energetic walker. little corner of — or the Falls of Glomach, one of the Five miles further on is Dornie, press on instead for Balmacara. ៉

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13 ៉ The National Trust for , with its palm tree-lined beautifully situated, with its shops have established a very interesting main street. Plockton has a well- and houses and hotels strung along woodland area at Glaick near deserved reputation as one of the the shore of the loch. In the 1970s Balmacara which is definitely worth scenic jewels of the west coast, and and early ’80s it was something of a visit, and the Forestry Commission a stop here will be amply rewarded. a boom town, catering for workers It is also a haven for small boats, have forest walks at Balmacara and at the nearby oil platform Reraig. and boasts its own sailing club with construction yard on As one of the major landowners regular races during summer. which is now a marine transport in the area the commission realises Overlooking Plockton is Duncraig facility and quarry. Lochcarron still its responsibility to encourage Castle. The original building was public recreation. Visitors are erected in 1866 by Sir Alexander has a life of its own, however, and welcome to walk in its forests, but Matheson and was bought in the has much to offer the visitor the emphasis is on “walk”: cars and 1920s by Sir Daniel and Lady including beautiful walks and a motorcycles are definitely not Hamilton who already owned the nine-hole golf course . ɀ allowed. adjoining Balmacara Estate. During Kyle of Lochalsh is a busy little the Second World War the castle village. Not only is it the railhead served as a naval hospital, and at Kintail Lodge Hotel the end of the war Lady Hamilton Shiel Bridge • Kyle • Ross-shire IV40 8HL on the world-famous -Kyle Telephone 01599 511275 railway line, but it was also handed it over to the local www.kintaillodgehotel.co.uk formerly the ferry point for the education authority who used it as Peaceful lochside hotel providing fine crossing to Skye — now motorists a centre for domestic training for cuisine in a spectacular setting cross from Kyle to Skye on the girls of school-leaving age. It is bridge. Timber is shipped out by sea now in use once more as a private from Kyle, which is also a busy home. fishing port and a naval base. The back roads to Balmacara and There are many worthwhile walks Stromeferry are worth exploring. At around the Kyle area, affording Stromeferry you join the bypass Situated on the road to Skye, six miles views across to Skye and the great road to Lochcarron which winds south of Eilean Donan Castle central mass of the Cuillin Hills. along beside the railway line and Ideally located for touring and walking The road north-east from Kyle then climbs to offer stunning views Comfortable ensuite rooms with loch leads through the quiet townships across and back down and mountain views Conservatory restaurant overlooking of Erbusaig, and Duirinish the loch to Skye. to the picturesque village of The village of Lochcarron itself is Traditional pub serving quality bar meals Bunkhouse accommodation Opening Times: Lochside garden • Dogs welcome Easter till October 8 am – 5 pm Monday - Saturrday Suunday 10 am – 1 pm Manuelas Wee Bakery Ardelve SMALL IV40 8DY HOTEL Freessh Hommeemmadaadde BBrread 01599 555719719

the schoolhouse Dornie dornie gallery original art Hotel Proprietors: Paul & Suzanne Meikle prints, cards & gfifts Tel: 01599 555 205 • Fax: 01599 555 429 coffee email: [email protected] • www.dornie-hotel.co.uk rooms Situated five minutes from Eilean Donan Castle and with beautiful views overlooking Loch Long, the hotel offers open tues-sat 10-5 comfortable accommodation with a friendly informal atmosphere. www.dorniegallery.co.uk Our bar and restaurant is open from 11.00am and allows guests to choose from a wide selection of locally sourced and produced

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Glenelg is a place that isn’t known to Sgurr na Sgine and the Saddle, with its date back as much as two millennia in many tourists, but for those who do magnificent Forcan Ridge. time. No-one really knows why they venture into this hidden corner of the These natural boundaries have were built, although they clearly have West Highlands it becomes a very conspired to give Glenelg the character strong defensive characteristics, and special and magical place. There are akin to that of a small island, with a no-one really knows very much about few who come here who are not strong sense of itself and its culture those remarkably artistic and creative enchanted by its peace, its haunting among the tightly-knit group of its local people, whom we generally call “The inhabitants. Glenelg ceilidhs are Picts” — literally, “The Painted People” beauty, its wildlife, and the mysteries justifiably renowned and are regularly — who built them. of its past. held both in the local community hall, or The two brochs in Glen Beag, Dun The first thing to say about Glenelg in a more informal way in the Glenelg Troddan and Dun Telve, are the two best is that it isn’t a glen. At least not a Inn. Music, song and dance, traditional examples of these ancient structures in single glen, for the name is plural. It is and contemporary, are regular features the Highlands. A few miles walk further really best described as a peninsula, here and you can be guaranteed a warm on from them at the head of the glen is bounded on its north shore by Loch welcome at any local event. the fascinating galleried dun known as Duich and on the south by Loch Hourn. But it is in the extraordinary relics of Dun Grugaig, like the brochs built To the west is the Sound of Sleat with its past that Glenelg really comes into entirely of dry-stone with much of the the a short ferry ride away; its own as a place to visit and explore. structure still standing. It still maintains and to the east, a formidable mountain Here are to be found the mysterious its dominating presence over the old plateau which includes two Munros — broch towers and galleried duns which road that crosses the pass here. It is

16 hard to envisage it amongst these quiet Bright Water”, is set. There are nestling together on the shores of Loch hills where only deer and sheep graze memorials here to both the writer and Hourn. The road ends at Corran but today, but this was once the main artery his pet otter, Edal; and wild otters can there is an old path, once a pony-track, leading south from Skye and the still be seen in this magical place, that leads from here all the way to Western Isles, and the route that the especially on quiet summer evenings. Kinlochhourn. Other walks from here cattle drovers used to take the island Continuing round to the south side include many challenging scrambles, cattle to the southern markets. of the peninsula are to be found the not least of which is the climb to the Also to be found in Glenelg are the tiny hamlets of Arnisdale and Corran peak of the 3,200ft Beinn Sgritheall. ɀ ruined Hanoverian Barracks of Bernera, built in the 1720s as part of the government’s military solution to GLENELG - SKYE FERRY the troublesome Highlands. These COMMUNITY OWNED FERRY www.skyeferry.com barracks lie at the end of a military road built by General Wade and improved in Victorian times by Thomas Telford. Some of Wade’s original road, and some of Telford’s beautiful corbelled bridges, lie on the route of the present road into Glenelg from Shiel Bridge. Many people come to Glenelg to make a pilgrimage to the bay and islands of Sandaig which lie on the western tip of the Glenelg peninsula. Photo: Courtesy of The Herald www.theherald.co.uk This is where the writer Gavin Maxwell lived and where his book, “Ring of NoNo n eneeded t oto b book.ook. O Openpen EEasteraster toto October. October£1. £15

Eilean Donan Castle …there can be only one!

Eilean Donan Castle, Dornie, Ross-shire Telephone: 01599 555202 OPEN DAILY [email protected] www.eileandonancastle.com

17 Lochcarron, the ideal base for exploring Lochcarron is an ideal base from which to explore this village. After your trek or leisurely round, a number of cafes beautiful part of the west coast, with its mountains, sea and hotels will help satisfy your appetite. lochs, forests and wildlife. For those simply interested in enjoying the natural beauty The village of Lochcarron itself hugs the lochside, offering and rich wildlife of the area there’s plenty to see and do. views across to the hills above Attadale and Stromeferry and Good walks abound, but don’t forget to wear warm clothing the world-famous Kyle railway line. and stout footwear — and don’t underestimate the chill and the wind on the heights. As far as accommodation is concerned, there are three You can see Smugglers’ Cove, Strome Castle or the Taodail hotels in and around Lochcarron, as well as bed-and- Gorge with the Eas an Teampuill waterfall (Gaelic for the breakfast houses, self-catering and a caravan and camping Temple Fall). site. The village also has shops to cater for most of your If you are touring by car, there are plenty of places needs, from groceries to locally-produced craft goods and nearby worth seeing — the Applecross peninsula, for souvenirs. example (although the steep, winding hill road the Bealach If you enjoy the outdoor life then the rugged hills or na Ba is not for the fainthearted!), or the picturesque gentle littoral offer a wide range of activities. You can village of Shieldaig. You’ll find you want to spend more choose between hill loch, river or sea fishing, or relax with a than just a day or two in the area — the rugged Highlands game of golf on the nine-hole course on the outskirts of the don’t come much better than this. ɀ

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Lochcarron Games LICENSED RESTAURANT EST 1979 Fabulous home cooked quality food. Teas, Coffees, Lunches and Dinners. Serving all day April-October 10.00am – Last orders 8.30pm Telephone 01520 722488 www.carronrestaurant.com Open March to November Daily 10-5pm (Fridays 10-9pm) POTTERY , C RAFT SHOP & G ALLERY EST 1974 Working Pottery, wonderful variety Mid-July – Mid September of quality Scottish crafts. Paintings by Daily 10am-9pm (Sundays 10am-5pm) local and Scottish professional artists. April–December • 10.00am –4.30pm 01520 Saturdays 10am –2pm Telephone 01520 722321 733240 www.carronpottery.com TOURIST www.kishornseafoodbar.co.uk SHOP Closed Sundays AttadaleAttadale GardensGardens StrathcaStrathcarron,rron, Ross-shireRoss-shire IV54IV54 8YX8YX

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Plockton offers plenty to do – and you can do it all at your own pace Plockton continues to be an extremely available in the surrounding villages of (langoustines) and crabs. The seafood popular place for holidays. Singletons, Duirinish (two miles from Plockton), can be purchased in the local hotels couples and families alike can find Drumbuie and Achnandarach (both and restaurants or, if you are self- things to do during the day and three miles), Erbusaig (four miles) and catering, from the fishermen at the entertainment in the evenings. Balmacara (six miles). All these small pier. Regular boat trips are available Most activities are easily accessible villages offer an enchanting glimpse from the village, taking the visitor as the village consists of the main into a crofting scene which was a way around the nearby seal colonies where street, meandering between the of life in this Highland area for they can see an abundance of wildlife. houses, their front gardens and their centuries and which still exists, as far as From May onwards there are sailing famous palm trees, which skirts the possible, alongside modern life. races culminating in the Regatta, held harbour looking across Loch Carron to The sea features strongly in the life annually since 1933 during the last Creag nan Darach, the mountain below which nestles . of Plockton. There are a few boats still week in July and the first week in In the village are a shop, post office, fishing out of the harbour for prawns August. This safe harbour is popular ៉ library, bowling green, studios, arts and crafts shops and art galleries. For Opening Times: accommodation, Plockton has a choice Easter till October of hotels, numerous bed and breakfast 8 am – 5 pm Monday - Saturrday houses, self-catering cottages and a Suunday 10 am – 1 pm bunkhouse. Meals are available at all the Manuelas Wee Bakery hotels and elsewhere around the village. Ardelve There are more bed and breakfast IV40 8DY houses and self-catering cottages Freessh Hommeemmadaadde BBrread 01599 5557719

20 IP IN SKYE & For your home, a special gift BOAT TR LOCHALS . HED H ES BLIS T. 3 or a wee reminder of your STA 1 Y T E EA ES holiday in the Highlands … NG LO E we have a great selection of TH home accessories and gift ideas from some of the best Scottish and British designers and makers, along with a range of traditional textiles, glass-wear and ceramics to brighten up your home. Visit us at our shop in Balmacara or check us out online. Open: Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm FREE IF NO SEALS

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• Seal trips • Boat hire • Animal rare breed conservation centre • Network of beautiful walks • Coral beaches • Traditional music • Excellent restaurants, specialising in fresh fish • Visitor centre at car park • Accommodation

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21 ៉ with yachts, many visiting year after there are frequent art exhibitions held Originally it was a fishing and crofting year. by local artists. village but as time passed, fishing and There are some booklets available Ten miles from Plockton at Dornie crofting declined. The village is now a locally detailing the many walks of sits the world-famous Eilean Donan tourist attraction second to none and, differing degrees of difficulty in among Castle, one of the most photographed while the needs of tourism are being castles in Scotland. There are guided addressed and provided, Plockton and beautiful countryside, including tours and a coffee shop available. surrounding area still retain some Lochalsh Woodlands, part of the The Highlands have a strong tradition elements of their origins as West National Trust for Scotland’s Balmacara of music and song and Plockton is very Highland villages with West Highland Estate. If you are interested in walking much a part of that. There are music culture. Plockton is accessible from the along the ebb tide there are stretches sessions in the local hotels on three A87 main road west to Kyle of Lochalsh, of shorelines along which it is possible evenings a week and on other evenings and is serviced by rail from Inverness. The to spend many hours. Tide tables are there is music no more than 10 miles village even has its own small airstrip! available locally. from Plockton. The School of Excellence In this fast world we would like to There are two nine-hole golf courses in Traditional Music provides a source think that you could come to our area approximately half an hour’s drive from of excellent musicians to complement and slow down to our speed! Find out Plockton — one at Lochcarron and one those already living here. more on the website — at Sconser on Skye. In the village hall, Plockton was born about 1800. www.plockton.com ɀ

Gateway to Skye and the wilds of Wester Ross

Kyle of Lochalsh sits at the heart of Information Centre, where you will restaurants and bars. It also has a Skye and Lochalsh. It is a gateway to also find information on ferries, public swimming pool with a gym the island over the — walks, wildlife, activities and and spa, as well as award-winning now free to cross — and also to the attractions in the local area and public toilets. wilds of Wester Ross. beyond. The tourist information Kyle was a major naval base during It is a major transport hub. From centre is open seasonally and sits in World War II — so much so that all Kyle, you can catch trains to the middle of the village car park, residents were issued with security Plockton, Strathcarron and Inverness, which is free of charge. passes to enable them to move or buses to Skye, Glenelg, Dornie, The village has two banks, a around freely. From here, minelayers Lochcarron, Applecross and beyond. medical centre, post office, pharmacy set out to guard the western Bus and train timetable information and garages, as well as a wide approaches to Britain. is available from the Kyle Tourist selection of shops, hotels, B&Bs, Take a peacetime trip out to one ៉

22 ៉ of these, HMS ‘Napier’, which sank both within the village and just We welcome you to the Waverley outside it. Lochalsh Woodland is run Restaurant where the emphasis is placed just along the coast from Kyle, at on using locally sourced sustainable Loch na Beiste, in 1942 and is rated by the National Trust for Scotland produce including hand-dived scallops, as one of the best dives in Britain. and is well worth a visit. There are rope cultivated mussels and organic salads and herbs. Regular boat trips are available from visitor centres at the railway and Ank, the chef/proprietor, does not advertise Kyle round the area taking in the lifeboat stations, and there is always in any of the all to numerous travel guides activity at what remains an relying instead on the recommendations of wreck and the wildlife in Loch Alsh. our many satisfied diners. There are excellent walks to be had important and busy pier. ɀ The Waverley Licensed Restaurant Main Street, Main Street, Kyle of Lochalsh, Ross-shire IV40 8AB Kyle of Lochalsh IV40 8AB 01599 534337 Tel 01599 534161 www.waverleykyle.co.uk Our opening times: 17.30 to 21.30 Opening hours: (WEDNESDAY & THURSDAYS Closed) Our ‘blackboard specials’ are served until 19.00 Mon-Sat 4pm-10pm Reservations are advisable Chinese Take Away Sunday 4pm-9pm WE ACCEPT CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS Cheques are not accepted

Kyle of Lochalsh Post Office & Mace Store 3-4 Station Road Main Car Park, Kyle of Kyle of Lochalsh IV40 8EG Lochalsh 01599 534248 01599 534246 • Freshly prepared food all day long • Daily specials and friendly staff FOR ALL YOUR POST OFFICE NEEDS AND SO MUCH MORE • Evening menu with local foods Why not pop in and browse our extensive range of wholefoods and • Free Wi-Fi convenience products • Fully licensed with wines, spirits and local beers • Outdoor seating area • Full menus at www.hectorskyle.co.uk

Main Street, Kyle of Lochalsh 01599 530169 All your fish & chip shop favourites. Food freshly cooked to order. Great prices and friendly staff. Phone in your order! • Full menu at www.hectorskyle.co.uk

LOCHALSH LEISURE CENTRE DOUGLAS PARK KYLE OF LOCHALSH ROSS-SHIRE IV40 8AB 01599 534848 • Fax: 01599 534855 Kyle [email protected] www.lochalshleisure.org.uk Fish & Shell sh at its freshest! Fitness and Health Suite FreshFresh Fish Fish and and Seafood Seafood Cullen Skink • Scottish Cheeses Fresh Filled Rolls Cullen Skink Scottish Cheeses Sauna and Steam Room t Delicious Sotup • Italian Coffee Delicious SoupFre ts Italianh Filled Coee Rolls •t TastyTasty SaladSalads Quiche t Bagged SweetiesQuich te Local • Loc Iceal PCreamroduce Swimming Pool and Spa Gluten-Free ProductsLoca arel I alsoce availableCream High Life Up from the Kyle pontoons membership at the old ferry pier 01599 534002 scheme [email protected]

23 South West Ross 1 EILEAN DONAN CASTLE, by Dornie One of the mDosot pnhot’ogtra phmed toiusrists att ractions in Scotland, it has also featured in a number of films as well as providing the backdrop for countless advertising shoots. 2 LOCHALSH WOODLAND WALKS, by Balmacara Run by the National Trust for Scotland, walks of varying length depending on the route taken. 3 THE FALLS OF GLOMACH, Kintail At 230 metres, the falls are among the highest in the UK. A must for the energetic walker. 4 THE MAM RATAGAN PASS to Glenelg, giving superb views over Loch Duich and the Five Sisters of Kintail – one of Scotland’s finest views. 5 THE FIVE SISTERS of Kintail. An impressive range of hills, from 876m to over 1,000m, running east from Shiel Bridge. 6 ATTADALE GARDENS – award-winning gardens open April to October.

ONL Y FROM KYYLE OF LOCHALSH The White-Tailed Sea Eagle is the largeest eagle in Europe, with a 2.5m wingspan. All wildlife trips on board Spirit of Adventure and Wild Spirit include visiting these majestic birrds in the wild - and because we want to keep them wild we do not feed them.

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Spirit of Adveenture is a beautiful, sleek & fast vesssel, carrying up to 12 passengers in total comfort with freeddom Wildi Spirit is the fastest passenger vessel in Skye and Lochalsh, capable of speeds up to 50 knots. Powered by twin to move around the boat at all times. Youo can choose to be outdoors, or in the heated indoor cabin at any timet 200HP Evinrude Two Stroke Engines, it o ers a superperb combination of speed and performance. Join us for shorhort during your trip. On board refreshmentss & toilets are also available. Regular Scenic Wildlife Adventures Thrill Rides out under the Skye Bridge, 1hr & 2hr Scenic Wildlife Adventures & Half Day/Full Day Adventures daily, set against a backdrop of the moost spectacular scenery. Sea Eagles, Seals & Seabirds every trip, with all the scenery, all the wildlife & time ashore at remote scenic gems. Knoydart, Applecross, frequent Dolphins, Whales, Porpooise & Otters, and occasional Puns and Sea Turtles - with your Glenelg, Raasay & Rona are some of the options - but with exible pick-ups- & drop-o s, the experienced wildlifw e guide there to ensure maximum sightings on every trip. possibilites are almost endless. Adventuree is out there! Two Boats - Unnlimit ed Adventurese

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