Willow Cottage Apartment

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 Aultbea Area

  • a "zoomable" map of the area.

• Aultbea & Gairloch - General Information 

  • Gairloch & Loch Ewe Action Forum

  • Gairloch Online

  • Celtic Fringe

• 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

• Buses

  • Royal Mail Postbus Timetables

  • Local Bus Timetables

  • Rapsons

  • Citylink

• Car Hire

  • Avis

  • Hertz

  • easycar

  • Budget

  • Europcar

  • National Car Rental

• Local Taxi & Highland Tour Service

  • Hy Jack Taxi Service

  • Wester Ross Tours

• Railway Information

  • Scotrail

    • for rail travel information.

  • Kyle of Lochalsh Railway

    • for information about the spectacular railway line from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh.

• Nature Reserves & Beautiful Places

  • Torridon

    • a neighbouring area to Aultbea and Gairloch with spectacular mountain scenery. Very attractive to walkers and climbers.

  • Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve

    • the first National Nature Reserve in Britain, established in 1951.

    • download a PDF leaflet about Beinn Eighe

  • Inverpolly National Nature Reserve

    • dominated by the peaks of Cul Mor, Cul Beag and Stac Pollaidh

  • Corrieshalloch Gorge & the Falls of Measach

    • the gorge is 1 mile in length and culminates in a spectacular waterfall which can be viewed from a suspension bridge

• 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

  • MountainVision

    • for mountaineering, walking, and climbing courses in the North West Highlands.

• 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.

  • Gairloch Heritage Museum

    • a museum of local life in times gone by

  • 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.

  • Sleepy Hollow Smokehouse

    • Source of the ultimate smoked fish by mail order.

  • The Perfume Studio

    • Visit Scotland's only working perfume studio - just a very short distance along the road from Tranquility B & B.

  • 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.

• Taste of Scotland

  • The guide to the best places to eat in Scotland

• Whisky Distilleries & Whisky Information

  • Glen Ord Distillery

    • at Muir of Ord, by road just about the nearest distillery to Aultbea

  • 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

• Local Pubs & Restaurants with Real Ale and/or Good Food

  • The Old Inn, Gairloch

  • The Badachro Inn

  • Gille Dubh Bookshop & Restaurant

  • The Applecross Inn - renowned for its superb seafood.

• Mountain Walking and Climbing Courses

  • MountainVision for mountaineering, walking, and climbing courses in the North West Highlands.

• Golf Clubs 

  • Gairloch - a few miles south of Aultbea

  • Ullapool - 42 miles north of Aultbea

  • Lochcarron - some 65 miles south of Aultbea

• Diving

  • 5 Bells Diving - learn to dive with a PADI qualified instructor

• Boat Trips

  • "Sail Gairloch" Cruises - see marine wildlife

  • Seascape Expeditions

  • Summer Isles' Cruises

• Riding & Pony Trekking

  • Gairloch Trekking Centre

  • Portree Riding Stables

  • Skye Riding Centre

  • West Highland Heavy Horses - based at Armadale Castle

• Wildlife & Wild Places Conservation

  • Royal Society for the Protection of Birds

  • National Trust for Scotland

  • Gairloch Marine Life Centre

  • Lochcarron Parrots!

• Website Design

  • for friendly help and advice on website design and promotion, contact James Mould.