Island Cottage, Lochcarron

Useful Links

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. If you are viewing over a slow dial-up connection, please wait until the page has finished loading before trying to access the links.

• Map of Lochcarron Area

  • a "zoomable" map of the area.

• Lochcarron - General Information 

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

    • Downloadable Brochure - to save on your own computer and print out if you wish

    • Hans Zell's collection of Lochcarron and Wester Ross links

    • Lochcarron Directory - James Mould

• Air Travel Information

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

  • Eastern Airways - now operating flights to Inverness direct from Birmingham and Manchester.

  • 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.

• Places to Eat & Drink

  • Lochcarron Hotel

  • Kishorn Seafood Bar

  • Carron Restaurant

  • Rockvilla Restaurant

  • Applecross Walled Garden Restaurant

  • Applecross Inn

  • Tigh an Eilean Hotel - Shieldaig

• Boat Trips

  • Seaprobe Atlantis - trips from Kyle of Lochalsh by glass-bottom boat, to see the hidden mysteries of the deep!

  • Bella Jane - trips from Elgol on Skye to Loch Coruisk and also to the islands of Rhum and Canna.

• Minibus Tours

  • Wester Ross Tours

  • Exquisite Scotland

• Applecross

  • The Applecross Inn - renowned for its superb seafood.

  • The Potting Shed - in The Walled Garden at Applecross

  • Applecross Heritage Centre

  • 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.

  • www.nineonesix.co.uk

    • guided walks and scrambles in the Torridon Mountains

  • Go Further Scotland

    • for guided rock climbing, mountaineering and walking

  • Wild West Topos

    • a website providing good rock info on crags in the Wester Ross area of Scotland

• Castles & Places of Historical Interest

  • Strome Castle

    • just down the road from Lochcarron are the ruins of this 14th century castle which was blown up in 1603 during a clan feud.

  • 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

• Lochcarron Golf Club 

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

• 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

  • Dolphin Trips Avoch

    • a wildlife trip with a difference!

  • 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.