Local Attractions
Local attractions and activities for tourists and visitors to Attadale Gardens and Wester Ross.
Our very own cottages at Attadale, www.attadaleholidaycottages.com - four well-appointed cottages in idyllic peaceful setting one mile up the glen from Attadale Gardens.
Carron Restaurant - www.carronrestaurant.com
Overlooking Loch Carron from the Attadale Estate, Carron Restaurant is a full service restaurant with relaxing sofas, log burning fire and a fully stocked whisky cabinet.
Available Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Teas and Evening Meals.
If Venturing out on the NC500 or Visiting the Isle of Skye - Food to Go available with Picnic Bags that you can stock up with our freshly made Sandwiches, Salads and Homebaking.
Looking Forward to meeting you,
John & Clare
01520 722488
www.carronpottery.com - wonderful pottery, craft shop and gallery.
Lochcarron Weavers at West end of village offers cottage guests 10% discount on purchases over £10 in the shop.
https://www.strathcarronhotel.com/ - the Strathcarron Hotel is just a few miles from us and has Beds, food and Drink available.
www.lochcarrongames.org.uk - details of annual Lochcarron Highland Games held at Attadale on the third Saturday in July.
www.lochcarron.org.uk - local business association, good for information on the area
www.lochcarrongolf.co.uk - local golf course
www.plockton.com - information about another local holiday destination
www.wester-ross-tours.co.uk - Kenny Murray offers expert local knowledge with tailor made tours.
Other Places of Interest
Within a 50-mile radius as the crow flies you will also find the following other areas related to the history and natural heritage of the Highlands.
* -> Sites that can be visited with the public transport within a day (train and bus) - which may however involve some walking. The other sites are more easily accessed from Kyle of Lochalsh or Inverness, or by car.
Historical Buildings
https://canmore.org.uk/site/11881/strome-castle - Strome Castle*: Only a few ruins remain of this small castle along the northern coast of Loch Carron, opposite Stromferry. But the view in nice weather is brilliant! It is not along a bus line but can be reached by bicycle or on foot from Strathcarron train station (passing Lochcarron), as an alternative to using the car (7.7 miles from Strathcarron).
http://www.eileandonancastle.com/ - Eilean Donan Castle*: A very well-known castle, used in making movies, as well as a common subject of postcards. It was restored in the beginning of the 20th century.
Natural Heritage
http://cairngorms.co.uk/ - Cairngorms National Park
http://www.nnr-scotland.org.uk - SNH National Nature Reserves: Isle of Rum, Beinn Eighe, Glen Affric, Ben Wyvis, Corrieshalloch Gorge, Knockan Crag.
http://www.rspb.org.uk/discoverandenjoynature/seenature/reserves/ - RSPB Nature Reserves: Tollies Red Kite Natural Reserve, Corrimony, Loch Ruthven (slightly further away: Fairy Glen, Udale Bay, Nigg Bay).
http://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/visit/reserves/ - Scottish Wildlife Trust Reserves: Ben Mor Coigach, Belmaduthy Dam, Isle of Eigg
http://www.nts.org.uk/Visits - Scottish National Trust: Isle of Canna, Balmacara Estate and Woodland Walks*, Kintail & Morvich, Falls of Glomach, West Affric, Torridon, Corrieshalloch Gorge National Nature Reserve, Inverewe Garden & Estate, Glenfinnan Monument
