LOCHCARRON and the Surrounding Area!

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WELCOME TO LOCHCARRON and the surrounding area!

The Guidebook is full of information so you make the most of your visit to the area.

This annual advertising insert is designed to be as useful as possible. Please have a good look at all the advertisements.

The 2013 insert has such important dates as the

Annual Lochcarron Games held at Attadale on Saturday 20 July 2013

Turn over for more details on golf competitions, shinty matches and the local Market days held once a month in the Village Hall in aid of the community purchasing the local Kirkton Woods.

Our plan is to provide an annual update for visitors but make sure you buy An Carrannach, our local monthly news magazine, or the West Highland Free Press, the weekly local newspaper.

Aerial views of the Scottish Highlands. Available as prints, canvasses www.garywilliamson.co.uk and on specialist material. Lochcarron Golf Course Ladies Open Competition, Saturday 6th July 2013. Entry open to ladies and girls with handicaps up to 36 Men’s Open Saturday 13 July 2013 – get in touch to arrange a tee time, 8.00 am onwards 9 Hole Walk On Open, Saturday 17th August 2013. Entry fees Visitors £10.00 members £8.00 . Prizes for nearest the pin and two’s Handicap limit 28

Seniors Open for gentlemen, Friday 27th September 2013. Visitors £10.00 members £8.00 Prizes for nearest the pin and two’s. Entry open to over 50’s Handicap limit 28 Hot & Cold Lochcarron Shinty Matches are played most Saturdays at Food Served the Battery Park starting at 2.30 pm Parking is free, spectators are welcome Every Day so do turn up and ﬁ nd out more

We also Cater Market Days 2013 (Crafts & Produce) for Private Lochcarron Village Hall 11.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. Functions & Friday 26th April Friday 31st May Celebrations Friday 28th June Friday 26th July Friday 30th August At the Golf Course Friday 26th September Friday 25th October 01520 722 744 Friday 6th December Come along and have a lovely [email protected] homemade lunch and see the local craft and produce * &&*' ! " "!" " !" ! !" " ! <3>(766>6< =><3;> 3789=44=897:66/>)1<99740>49<;=>(0=;=>/<3>1:8>:527;= <3;>43.=;$>;:8=><- >9:;9:8+>879(=:;>:85>9(==5>16<9078+>:66>.;<531=5>78 90=>-78=49>8:93;:6>-7$;=4+>78163578>1:402=;=+>6:2<;:+>2<0:7;>:85>6:2$4(<<6 85>7- >/<3>:;=>789=;=49=5>78>:>769><39-79><;>4<2=>2:5=>9<><;5=;>9;=(4><;>: 47;9+><3;>=.=;94>:;=><8>0:85>9<><--=;>:5 71=>:85>2=:43;=>/<3>3. Lochcarron of Scotland - the genuine article "! " "!" ! "! " " ! " ! " *#''> *&)> #:49=;>9766>=85><->*19<$=;> :2>>!.2+><85:/>9<>):93;5:/> '#&> *&) '< =2$=;>9766>#:49=;>"%:2>>.2 <85:/>9<> ;75:/>! !""! "

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Lochcarron Weavers Full Page.indd 1 26/02/2013 09:50 The SitheanBed & Breakfast The Sithean (pr. she-hen, in gaelic “the fairy hill”) is a modern newbuild home in the traditional crofting village of Lochcarron in the West Highlands of Scotland. Owned and operated as a bed and breakfast by former hoteliers Lorna and Ken Wheelan, the Sithean offers high quality accommodation in one of the most scenic areas of the Scottish Highlands www.thesithean.co.uk • E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 01520 722147 The SiThean • Lochcarron • highLand • iV54 8Yh

West Highland Dairy Achmore, Stromeferry, IV53 8UW Artisan cheese makers. Est 1987 We make prize winning cheese as well as ice-cream, yogurt, creme fraiche, Cranachan and cheese cakes.

The shop is open from 10am till 6pm most days. Please feel free to telephone or email [email protected] Tel 01599 577 203 THE TREE HOUSE FP.indd 1 08/03/2013 15:11 S&M MACKENZIE & SONS LOCHCARRON BUTCHERS Tel: 01520 722229 • Email: [email protected]

Joints of prime local beef, pork, lamb and venison available Home made haggis, black pudding, white pudding and sausages Delicatessen with cold meats, home made pies, pate, cheeses, home made coleslaw and tattie salad. Fresh ﬁsh and shellﬁsh Monday-Friday 0800-1730 • Saturday 0800-1300 Butcher’s van to Applecross (Tuesday), Plockton (Wednesday), Shieldaig (Thursday), Broadford Market Place (Friday & Saturday)

Creag Ghlas Cosy Self Catering Cottage in Lochcarron, Scottish Highlands • Sleeps 4-5. • Close to the Torridon Hills, Applecross and Skye. • Ideal for hill-walking, Munro-bagging and ﬁshing. • Full C.H. and double glazing. • Excellent local amenities

www.creag-ghlas.co.uk Carron Restaurant FP .indd 1 04/03/2013 14:38 WEST END GARAGE Lochcarron IV54 8YQ Tel: 01520 722329 • After hours: 01520 722552

MOTs Classes 1, 2, 3 & 4

Servicing • Recovery • Tyres Batteries • Calor Gas

Turn left off the A890 and follow the signs to Strome Castle for the West End Garage, which is on your left

Waterside Cafe Main Street Lochcarron IV54 8YD Tel: 01520 722303

Family owned business, trading for 13years. Open 7 days a week from Easter to October, serving breakfast, morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.

Our menu is also available as a takeaway, why not ring and place an order as you come back in to the village after a long day out on the hills? We make homemade food and source all our ingredients locally where possible. You will not be disappointed with our fresh ﬁ sh and chips, or one of our many homemade cakes that will bring you back day after day. Find us on facebook LOCHCARRON FOOD CENTRE MAIN STREET, LOCHCARRON, IV54 8YD www.lochcarronfoodcentre.com Tel: 01520 722209 AWARD WINNING SPAR SHOP • GROCERY • • BEERS, WINES & SPIRITS • • NEWS & MAGS • • HOMEMADE ROLLS & • SANDWICHES • • TOYS, GIFTS & CARDS • • FISHING TACKLE • • HOUSEHOLD & DIY • • POST OFFICE • • NATIONAL LOTTERY •

LOCHCARRON FOOD CENTRE FP.indd 1 11/03/2013 10:32 Lochcarron Holiday Properties

Self Catering Cottages Open All Year Short breaks available.

Several self catering cottages in the village of Lochcarron, to suit all tastes and pockets. Contact: Carol T: 01520 722703 • M: 07733 251773 E: [email protected] Website: www.lochcarroncottages.co.uk

Lochcaron Holiday Properties FP.indd 1 04/03/2013 10:00 ATTADALE

GARDENSSTRATHCARRON • WESTER ROSS IV54 8YX www.attadalegardens.com • Tel: 01520 722603

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Open 10 am - 5.30 pm April - OctoberOpen 10 am – 5.30 pm Closed Sundays April – October Closed Sundays Disabled Free • Adults £6.00 OAPs £4.00 • Children £1.00

Attadale Gardens FP.indd 1 08/03/2013 15:39 DALACHLADDICH COTTAGES

Two beautifully situated seaside cottages to rent in Lochcarron. Each sleeps 4 with a sitting room with coal fire & TV. Well-equipped kitchen. Bathroom. Double & Twin Bedroom. WIFI. Shared laundry. Enclosed garden. Private Parking. Sorry No Pets.

Mairi Young • Tel: 01520 722436 • Email: [email protected] Website: www.lochcarronholidaycottages.co.uk

We would be delighted to share our amazing food and drink with you at… The Applecross Inn FindCAMRA us in theWester sandy Ross, bay Highlands over the and Famous Islands Pub Bealach of the naYear Ba pass

Scotland Pub of the Year 2012!

Food served all Day / The Freshest Seafood / Amazing Shoreside Location / 7 Sea view Rooms

Shore Street, Applecross, Strathcarron, Wester Ross For up-to-date specials and offers, follow us on Twitter and Facebook t. 01520 744262 e. [email protected] www.applecross.uk.com LOCHCARRON GOLF CLUB

Lochcarron Golf Club extends a warm welcome to visitors. Our course is 9 holes and 3575 yards. It is a good test of accuracy with a healthy short game required to score well. However it is not a long course and is ideal for newcomers to the game. Changing rooms are provided and the course is attended from 10am to 4pm when a tempting menu is also available after your game. There is an honesty box in use outside of these times. We have clubs to hire for those travelling light. Golf prices Day Ticket £20-00 • 9 holes - £12-50 • Weekly ticket £50-00 Juniors (under 16 and students half price green fees) Trolley hire £2-00 • Club hire £5-00 We have clothing, balls, tees etc. for sale in the clubhouse. As well as golf we offer food & refreshments and changing rooms. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us on 01520 722744 or you can email us at [email protected]

We do hope you enjoy your stay in Lochcarron, which is a good base for the Highlands and Islands offering hospitality from a range of hotels, guesthouses, cottages for hire and a campsite.

Loch Carron Golf Course FP.indd 1 26/02/2013 10:15 OLD CROFT HOUSE STRATHCARRON, IV54 8YN On a working croft in magniﬁ cent mountain scenery, a haven of peace and tranquillity. The quiet only broken by bird song and wildlife. Red deer, otters, pine martins and eagles, a walker’s paradise. Open ﬁ res, ample parking. Sleeps 4 Tel: 01520 722482

& Licensed Rockvilla Guest House Restaurant

Perfectly situated near the centre of the beautiful the Rockvilla Guest House. is small family-run village of Lochcarron in Wester Ross, Rockvilla Guest business focuses on your comfort and enjoyment; we House and Licensed Restaurant enjoys exceptional will ensure your stay with us is memorable and our views of the loch and Scottish Highlands beyond. local knowledge will help you get the most out of your Comfortable accommodation is provided in our time in and around Lochcarron, Applecross and the rooms, all of which have beautiful views across the Scottish Highlands. Bikers are always very welcome loch itself. Perhaps you will be lucky enough to see the and we happy to announce for European travellers dolphins or otters who regularly come into the loch that we now accept Euros. to eat and play. We are Scottish Tourist Board four star rated. Rockvilla will be available as a luxury Self catering With over 25 years in the hospitality sector, you can unit from September to April with e ect from be assured of a warm welcome from the owners at September 2013 Dining room available for private hire Tel: 01520 722 379 or visit www.therockvilla.com Try a taste of the West Coast at... Kishorn Seafood Bar Bar Biadh na Mara Chiseoirn Fresh local shell sh · Simply cooked at its best

The Independent Magazine Winner Scottish Field Magazine – Highlands and December 2011 Top Ten Seafood Islands Food and RestaurantsShieldaig Forest in the UK Drink Award Editor’s Choice: ‘Best Other Eatery’ Kinlochewe Top Seafood

Torridon Forest 2012 Restaurants

Torridon

Coulin To Kinlochewe Shieldaig Tasty, freshly-prepared snacks

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Applecross Forest Children welcome Fully licensed

Applecross Open March to November Kishorn To Inverness Daily 10am–5pm (Fridays 10am–9pm)

Lochcarron Attadale July/August/September Daily 10am–9pm (Sundays 10am–5pm) Killilan Kishorn Seafood Bar

Kyle of Lochalsh Kishorn, Strathcarron, Ross-Shire, Scotland IV54 8XA

A87T Inverinate Contact: Viv Rollo

email: [email protected] · www.kishornseafoodbar.co.uk Telephone: Kishorn 01520 733240

Kishorn_flyer_2013.indd 1 11/03/2013 10:18 Guided Sea Kayaking Mountain & Sea Guides Hillwalking Applecross Peninsula – Wester Ross Mountaineering 2hr, 4hr, full day or multi day expeditions SCOTLAND ARCTIC NORWAY CANADA CROATIA www.applecross.uk.com/msg 01520 744 394

Bed & Breakfast MRS SHEENA DINAN LOTTA DUBH ARDANEASKAN LOCHCARRON IV54 8YL ALL ENSUITE, TV, TEA/COFFEE AND COMFY SEATING AREA FANTASTIC VIEWS www.lottadubh.com 01520 722405 Gillian Pattinson Brynaport Studio Achintraid, Kishorn, IV54 8XB Tel: 01520 733 227 www.nwhighlandsart.co.uk

Open Daily 10am until 5pm

Original Paintings Mounted Prints Greetings Cards and Calendars Tablemats and Coasters Art Materials and Gifts

Browsers Welcome THE OLD MANSE Guesthouse BRAEINTRA PLOCKTON

Lochside location STRSTROMEFEROMEFERRY 5 letting bedrooms BRAEINTRA PLOCKTON ACHMOREE PLOCKTONSpacious BRAEINTRAA All rooms en-suite STRSTROMEFEROMEFERRY en-suite rooms PLOCKTON ACHMOREE Spacious A839A839 Tea/coffee/homebaking KYLEKY OF LOCHALSH BRAEINTRAA Tel:en-suite 01599 rooms 577219 A839A839 DDORNIEORNIE KYLEKY OF LOCHALSH A87 Tel: 01599 577219 DDORNIEORNIE Hearty breakfasts A87 NONNON SMOKINGSMOKING AAUCHTEUCAAUCHTEUCHTEHTERTRTYRYREYRYREEE Tel: 01520 722208 www.highlandsaccommodation.co.uk www.theoldmanselochcarron.com www.highlandsaccommodation.co.uk

Rona Bed & Breakfast Aultsigh Ardaneaskan • Lochcarron Bed & Breakfast Moyra Innes, Aultsigh, Croft Road Lochcarron, IV54 8YA Tel: 01520 722453 Family bed and breakfast standing in an elevated position with spectacular Loch-side Bed & Breakfast views over Loch Carron and beyond. Situated in the picturesque village Ample off road parking, bike shed, dogs by of Ardaneaskan with stunning prior arrangement, guest lounge, free WiFi views to Plockton and Skye Tel: 01520722558. Email: [email protected] www.ronabnb.co.uk Web: www.aultsighbedandbreakfast.com SEA TOURS DEPARTING FROM SHIELDAIG

Shiant Islands

Loch Rona Torridon Torridon

Shieldaig

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Isle of Skye A896 Applecross Raasay

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Experience the breathtaking beauty and spectacular wildlife of Loch Torridon and the Hebridean Isles of Rona and the Shiants aboard the newly built Seaﬂ ower.

Gemma Livingstone | Torridon Sea Tours | Shieldaig Pier | IV54 8XN t: 01520 755 353 m: 07867 50 50 46 e: [email protected] w: www.torridonseatours.com

Untitled-12 1 11/03/2013 12:09 Car Hire Bosch Approved Vehicle Servicing Breakdown Recovery Service Village Shop • Well stocked with fresh fruit and vegetables • bread • fresh milk • snacks • drinks • pet food • frozen and chilled food • newspapers and magazines • local delivery service Bike + Fishing Equipment Hire

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