Guidebook for Achnashellach Cottages, covering local places to visit
Sightseeing
This castle is set on an Island in the Loch, lovely location and interesting to visit.
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Eilean Donanin linna
This castle is set on an Island in the Loch, lovely location and interesting to visit.
Glenelg has two Iron age Brochs which are very interesting structures and well worth a visit.
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Glenelg
Glenelg has two Iron age Brochs which are very interesting structures and well worth a visit.
Plockton village is set in a pretty bay it has several good restaurants and you can take a trip on Callum's seal boat to visit the seals. There is also a lovely 'coral' beach with a type of marine plant that looks like coral which is a short walk from the village. There are some enjoyable short walks around the peninsula as well.
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Plockton
Plockton village is set in a pretty bay it has several good restaurants and you can take a trip on Callum's seal boat to visit the seals. There is also a lovely 'coral' beach with a type of marine plant that looks like coral which is a short walk from the village. There are some enjoyable short walks around the peninsula as well.
Fairy Pools
A walk to stunning clear pools on Skye.
This is a Corbett. From Lochcarron this mountain top is said to look like The Duke of Wellington's profile. There is a walk up to the summit just behind the cottage.
Fuar Tholl
This is a Corbett. From Lochcarron this mountain top is said to look like The Duke of Wellington's profile. There is a walk up to the summit just behind the cottage.
Maol Chean-dearg
Nearby Munro.
Sgorr Ruadh
Nearby munro accessible from the cottage.
The drive over the Bealach na Ba or pass of cattle is stunning. Our favourite beach is Sands just outside the village, large sandy beach with stunning views and a huge sand dune to climb.
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Applecross
The drive over the Bealach na Ba or pass of cattle is stunning. Our favourite beach is Sands just outside the village, large sandy beach with stunning views and a huge sand dune to climb.
Stunning views over to the Isle of Skye and the Cuillin mountains. At the foot of this road is the Bealach cafe and gallery which is a great place to have a peaceful break with delicious cakes.
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Bealach na Ba Viewpoint
Stunning views over to the Isle of Skye and the Cuillin mountains. At the foot of this road is the Bealach cafe and gallery which is a great place to have a peaceful break with delicious cakes.
Visit this Gorge as part of a trip to Ullapool or some of the northern Munros or beaches. It is a breathtaking gorge that has a bridge and a short walk, well worth stopping to see.
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Corrieshalloch Gorge National Nature Reserve
Visit this Gorge as part of a trip to Ullapool or some of the northern Munros or beaches. It is a breathtaking gorge that has a bridge and a short walk, well worth stopping to see.
The Beinn Eighe and Loch Maree Islands National Nature reserve is also well worth a visit. On the shore of Loch Maree this is a stunning settling. There are many different walking paths to choose from.
Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve
A832The Beinn Eighe and Loch Maree Islands National Nature reserve is also well worth a visit. On the shore of Loch Maree this is a stunning settling. There are many different walking paths to choose from.
This is a ruined Castle run by National Trust for Scotland in a stunning settling over looking Plockton with the Skye Cuillin in the background.
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Strome Castle
This is a ruined Castle run by National Trust for Scotland in a stunning settling over looking Plockton with the Skye Cuillin in the background.
Food Scene
Plockton Shores and Coffee Shop
30 Harbour StDelicious food
The Plockton Hotel
41 Harbour StVery good food.
Applecross Inn
Shore StreetDelicious food very friendly.
Kishorn Seafood Bar
Excellent fresh seafood.
Lochcarron Bistro
Main StreetDelicious food, good for evening meals.
This is a great place to eat and has a really good gift shop and pottery next door.
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Carron restaurant
This is a great place to eat and has a really good gift shop and pottery next door.
This is a friendly cafe on the Lochside in Lochcarron with delicious cakes.
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Waterside Cafe
Main StreetThis is a friendly cafe on the Lochside in Lochcarron with delicious cakes.
Arts & Culture
Torridon
A scenic village with a gallery and cafe
Drinks & Nightlife
Plockton Inn
Innes StreetGood food.
City/town information
Lochcarron has a well stocked Spar shop for essentials and 24hour fuel.
Loch Carron, Yhdistynyt kuningaskunta
Lochcarron has a well stocked Spar shop for essentials and 24hour fuel.
Kyle of Lochalsh has a small Co-op supermarket for essentials. It is just next to the bridge to Skye.
Kyle of Lochalsh Viewpoint & Picnic Place
Kyle of Lochalsh has a small Co-op supermarket for essentials. It is just next to the bridge to Skye.