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 *&&*' ! " "!" "!"!!" 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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 F avourite GardenGardeners’ in Scotland World 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.