Explore sheltered sea lochs, wide sandy bays and idyllic lochs surrounded by mountains with Ewe Canoe in beautiful Wester Ross. Friendly, qualified and experienced instructors ensure that your adventure with us is fun, informative ad memorable.

Explore Loch Gairloch, sheltered from the open sea, with a varied and interesting shore line and lots of wildlife. Relax and do some fishing or take a trip on 'Vision' an ex MOD patrol boat.

Community Hub with art, crafts, events, activities, shop, wifi and visitor information. Unique treehouse available for hire, short woodland walk, picnic area and 18thC smithy building

We believe in giving people confidence to learn and develop paddling skills and enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the Scottish Highlands from a totally different perspective. We also believe that Plockton is simply one of the best places to do this. Plockton’s picturesque sheltered bays are ideal for learning and improving skills, which can then be put into practice around its offshore island archipelagos and more challenging waters of Loch Carron. You'll be equipped with top quality gear and receive expert tuition. Your sea kayak experience will always include a guided journey, which means you get to experience panoramic views of the Isle of Skye, Applecross and Torridon mountains and reach coral beaches only accessible by boat. It's a great chance to see seals or maybe that elusive otter.

Award winning gardens, containing a diverse range of plants, interspersed with sculptures. Beautiful views of Skye and surrounding hillsides.

The Premier Marine Wildlife Centre and Cruise operator in Wester Ross. Over 25 years in operation.

We offer sea kayaking and canoeing around Gairloch and Loch Maree in search of wildlife and stunning scenery. Our guides are friendly, qualified and experienced paddlers with a wealth of local knowledge about wildlife and local history. We offer day or half-day trips in the sheltered coastal waters of Gairloch where we will explore in search of seals, otters and eagles. Or day trips on Loch Maree where we follow in the footsteps of Queen Victoria to visit Isle Maree to discover the ancient graves and the ‘Penny Tree’. We will also search for the area unique wildlife. No experience needed, all equipment provided. Just bring along a sense of adventure.

Considered one of Scotland's best beaches, this is a serene relatively undisturbed beach. At low tide an extensive tidal estuary of sand flats and salt marsh is exposed, fringed by dunes, and past that, machair. These habitats support a diversity of liverworts, mosses and the rare petalwort. Lapwings nest in the wetter sections of dune grasslands. Achnahaird Bay was used as a filming location for the 2011 film The Eagle, with a horse chase scene across the beach.

Sands beach is approximately 4 miles from Applecross, and definitely the best beach in the area. It was the home of TV presenter Monty Halls during his popular TV series in 2009 with a large sandy beach, sand dune, and shallow sandy bay it will definitely give the kids a good run around. On your way back from the beach to the car park you will see a rock shelter which is a Mesolithic dwelling used 9,500 years ago.

The Ardessie river descends from An Teallach to Little Loch Broom in a series of spectacular waterfalls. The final fall can be seen from a bridge on the south side of the road, with a rough boggy path following the falls upsteam for the more adventurous.

Just north of Ullapool, over the hill from Rhue, is the restful pebbled beach of Ardmair. The small cliffs to the south of the beach are a popular bouldering spot, and otters and other wildlife can be spotted regularly.

With a cluster of mountain peaks, ancient pinewoods, secretive crossbills and soaring golden eagles, it's no wonder that Beinn Eighe was Britain's first National Nature Reserve. From a distance the pale scree slopes on the mountain-side look like barren fields of snow, but get up close and you'll be amazed by the diversity of wildlife that thrives on this reserve. Take advantage of the trail network here that offers something for everyone, whatever the weather.

The Big Sand beach is sheltered from the onshore wind by Longa Island and boasts magnificent view of the mountains of Skye and Torridon. Accessed through extensive sand dunes, which offer shelter from the wind, visitors can watch some of the most stunning and unforgettable sunsets over the Hebrides.

Corrieshalloch is a slot gorge, or box-canyon, that was cut as far back as 2.6million years ago by Ice Age glacial meltwater. The River Droma forges through the gorge, dramatically dropping 100 metres in just 1.25km through a series of waterfalls, including the thunderous 45m high Falls of Measach. A brace of trails opens up the gorge to walkers, with a Victorian suspension bridge, a jaw-dropping viewing platform and a viewpoint on hand to help visitors appreciate the full drama of the Gorge.

Ewan's of Ullapool is a family run company based in the village of Ullapool. They offer passenger transport and public travel services in the Scottish Highlands. They specialise in providing subcontract passenger transport, Travel Scotland services and Travel Scotland tours in the north of Scotland, for group travel organisers and other tour operators.

Unspoilt rural sandy beach opposite Isle Ewe, much favoured locally. Close to the National Trust for Scotland Inverewe Gardens. The 20-hectare site is home to many exotic plants and an extensive network of paths. There is also a cafe.

The beach is situated on the southern outskirts of the village of Gairloch, with free parking available beside the golf course. Nestling on a bay overlooking the Minch and surrounded by mountains and moorland, Gairloch Beach is a spectacular and secluded beach. A safe, sheltered sandy beach with a backdrop of dunes, Gairloch is popular with families. Take in stunning views of the nearby islands from the sandy shore, not to mention awe-inspiring Scottish sunsets from its westerly position.

Gairloch Golf Club occupies a fabulous location above a beautiful long sandy beach with the Minch and the islands of Skye, Harris and Lewis to the west, the mountains of Torridon to the south, and the wilderness of Letterewe to the east. To the north lies Ullapool, the gateway to the Western Isles. The 9-hole course set amongst rolling dunes provides an excellent challenge to golfers of all abilities – with a testing par for low handicappers but a forgiving nature for the more casual player.

Come and enjoy pony trekking on the beautiful Red Point beaches with breath-taking scenery allround. With a great selection of well mannered native horses and ponies to suit all ages and abilities. The trekking centre operates to a very high standard with friendly knowledgeable qualified staff.

Go further Scotland provides guided mountain walking, scrambling, rock climbing and running in Torridon, Skye and the North West Highlands.

Gruinard Island is a small island between Gairloch and Ullapool. This island was used as a site for biological weapons testing in the 1940s during WWII. They were testing the effects of Anthrax on the island to see how it would affect the sheep on the island.

Hebridean Whale Cruises operates whale watching and wildlife cruises from Gairloch, on Scotland's spectacular north west coast. Here you will find whales, dolphins, porpoises, sharks – the great creatures of the sea. On the shoreline there are colonies of seals and families of otters. You may also be lucky enough to see birds as rare and spectacular as the White-tailed Eagle, as lovable as the Puffin.

A lush, sub-tropical-style, oasis perched on a peninsula at the edge of Loch Ewe amid the rugged landscape of Wester Ross, this world-famous historic garden is one of Scotland’s most popular botanical attractions. The garden was created out of bare rock and a few scrub willows in 1862 by Osgood Mackenzie and is full of colourful, exotic plants from around the world.

In the 19th century tree hunters travelled the world collecting rare seed and planting them in arboreta – specialist tree collections. Spend some time in the exotic freshness of this extraordinary woodland and enjoy making your own discoveries. You'll come across rare and common trees and shrubs from nearly every country of the world, as well as some wonderful champion trees.

Leckmelm Shrubbery & Arboretum is a Victorian woodland garden, planted in 1870 and restored in 1984. The restored 12 acre Leckmelm Shrubbery & Arboretum is full of splendid and rare trees including two ‘champion’ species of rhododendrons as well as azaleas and shrubs. Warmed by the Gulf Stream, this tranquil woodland garden has alpines, palms and bamboos along winding paths which lead down to the sea.

Loch a’ Mhuilinn National Nature Reserve contains the most northern remnant of native oak woodland in Britain. The stunting effects of westerly gales are clearly visible with some of the oaks reduced to a creeping form near the sea. Loch a' Mhuilinn also features grassland, peatbog, freshwater and seashore habitats, which help to attract a wide range of wildlife. Visit in spring for woodland flowers, in summer for dragonflies, and the scenery is spectacular all year.

More than sixty scattered islands carry the nearest thing to natural woodland left in Britain, a fragment of the original Caledonian Pine Forest. The wet climate of this area has resulted in blanket bog filling the damp hollows, where occasional stunted pines have taken hold. The islands can only be reached by non-motorised craft and this can be difficult or even dangerous - so they are best appreciated from the shores.

Lochcarron is a nine hole golf course, although there are actually twelve tees. It measures 3575 yards for eighteen holes and is an enjoyable challenge of accuracy. The Standard Scratch Score and par for the course is 60. Every hole on the course offers the golfer something of a challenge. Whether it is simply avoiding the lochside on the first three holes or trying to keep your ball on the humpbacked green at the seventh and sixteenth, all players will find the course a test of skill.

Mellon Udrigle is a stunning white sandy beach offering unparallel views of some of the spectacular Highland mountains. Backed by dunes and framed by rocky promontories, Mellon Udrigle is one of the most attractive pieces of coastline in Wester Ross. With clear, turquoise water and clean white sand, the beach is spectacular in itself without its stunning location.

We are based on the beautiful Applecross Peninsula. Join us on a guided adventure trip either sea kayaking, rock climbing, gorge scrambling or mountain walking. Full details at our website.

nineonesix-guiding is a small, local guiding business based in Shieldaig on the NC500. For over twelve years we have guided clients on mountain walks; scrambles, climbs and mountain bike rides in the Torridon area. Why not stop off from the NC500 for a nice couple of hours; half day, full day or more with us? Right next to the road you can try abseiling, or visit one of the beautiful peaks in Glen Torridon.

A small sandy bay backed by sand dunes, quiet even in summer.

Red Point by Gairloch has two sandy remote beaches backed by dunes with great views out to the islands on a fine day. They are both secluded and untouched beaches. Redpoint North, the larger of the two is characterised by its red-hued sand. The beach is a mix of sand and shingle bordered by outcrops and dunes.

Exciting tour up onto the hill, in our Argo 8 wheel all terrain vehicle. VERY close photo opportunity of our resident Red Deer herd, with some local history and humour. Booking essential.

Offering bespoke Day Tours & Multi-Day Guided Adventures across Scotland. Cruise Shore Excursions from Ullapool & Invergordon. Comfortable eight seater MPV. Based in the North West Highlands.

'Sealife' cruises have been designed to give you the maximum opportunity to see as much marine, bird and wildlife Gairloch can offer. Situated in the beautiful North West Highlands of Scotland, golden sands, stunning forests, towering mountains all surround the hidden gem which is Gairloch.

Shearwater cruises sail from Ullapool Harbour on the north west coast of the Highlands of Scotland. Our locality offers us access to some great features along the coast and the Summer Isles with the opportunity to land on the last inhabited island Tanera Mor.

Shieldaig Outdoor Adventures is a outdoor activity provider and equipment hire service based in Shieldaig, on the NC500.

Quality sea tours departing daily from Shieldaig Pontoon, Loch Torridon.

Bareboat yacht charter from Shieldaig, Loch Torridon, on a beautiful Hanse 385, with heating and teak decks.

Our beautiful lochside 9 hole course is adjacent to the NC500, just North of Ullapool. No need to book tee times, just turn up and play. Club/trolley hire. Visitors very welcome.

Guided mountain walking - let our experienced local guides take you into the mountains. Bag the classic Munros of the Torridon mountains and beyond. All our guides are fully qualified with a life time of experience walking and climbing in the mountains of Scotland. You are in safe hands with us.

Cycling Holidays on the West Coast of Scotland.Bike Hire, qualified guides, rider & technical support, luggage transfer service. Organised cycling tours or we can tailor a trip to your requirements.