WELCOME TO LOCHCARRON

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1 WELCOME TO LOCHCARRON and the surrounding area! The Guidebook is full of information so you make the most of your visit to the area. This annual advertising insert is designed to be as useful as possible. Please have a good look at all the advertisements. The 2013 insert has such important dates as the Annual Lochcarron Games held at Attadale on Saturday 20 July 2013 Turn over for more details on golf competitions, shinty matches and the local Market days held once a month in the Village Hall in aid of the community purchasing the local Kirkton Woods. Our plan is to provide an annual update for visitors but make sure you buy An Carrannach, our local monthly news magazine, or the West Highland Free Press, the weekly local newspaper. Aerial views of the Scottish Highlands. Available as prints, canvasses and on specialist material.

2 Lochcarron Golf Course Ladies Open Competition, Saturday 6th July Entry open to ladies and girls with handicaps up to 36 Men s Open Saturday 13 July 2013 get in touch to arrange a tee time, 8.00 am onwards 9 Hole Walk On Open, Saturday 17th August Entry fees Visitors members Prizes for nearest the pin and two s Handicap limit 28 Hot & Cold Food Served Every Day Seniors Open for gentlemen, Friday 27th September Visitors members 8.00 Prizes for nearest the pin and two s. Entry open to over 50 s Handicap limit 28 Lochcarron Shinty Matches are played most Saturdays at the Battery Park starting at 2.30 pm Parking is free, spectators are welcome so do turn up and find out more We also Cater for Private Functions & Celebrations At the Golf Course Halifaxbrooks@btinternet.com Market Days 2013 (Crafts & Produce) Lochcarron Village Hall a.m. to 3.00 p.m. Friday 26th April Friday 31st May Friday 28th June Friday 26th July Friday 30th August Friday 26th September Friday 25th October Friday 6th December Come along and have a lovely homemade lunch and see the local craft and produce

3 Lochcarron of Scotland - the genuine article find us on facebook

4 The Sithean Bed & Breakfast The Sithean (pr. she-hen, in gaelic the fairy hill ) is a modern newbuild home in the traditional crofting village of Lochcarron in the West Highlands of Scotland. Owned and operated as a bed and breakfast by former hoteliers Lorna and Ken Wheelan, the Sithean offers high quality accommodation in one of the most scenic areas of the Scottish Highlands thewheelans@btinternet.com Tel: The SiThean Lochcarron highland iv54 8Yh West Highland Dairy Achmore, Stromeferry, IV53 8UW Artisan cheese makers. Est 1987 We make prize winning cheese as well as ice-cream, yogurt, creme fraiche, Cranachan and cheese cakes. The shop is open from 10am till 6pm most days. Please feel free to telephone or Info@westhighlanddairy.co.uk Tel

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6 S&M MACKENZIE & SONS LOCHCARRON BUTCHERS Tel: Joints of prime local beef, pork, lamb and venison available Home made haggis, black pudding, white pudding and sausages Delicatessen with cold meats, home made pies, pate, cheeses, home made coleslaw and tattie salad. Fresh fish and shellfish Monday-Friday Saturday Butcher s van to Applecross (Tuesday), Plockton (Wednesday), Shieldaig (Thursday), Broadford Market Place (Friday & Saturday) Creag Ghlas Cosy Self Catering Cottage in Lochcarron, Scottish Highlands Sleeps 4-5. Close to the Torridon Hills, Applecross and Skye. Ideal for hill-walking, Munro-bagging and fishing. Full C.H. and double glazing. Excellent local amenities

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8 WEST END GARAGE Lochcarron IV54 8YQ Tel: After hours: MOTs Classes 1, 2, 3 & 4 Servicing Recovery Tyres Batteries Calor Gas Turn left off the A890 and follow the signs to Strome Castle for the West End Garage, which is on your left Waterside Cafe Main Street Lochcarron IV54 8YD Tel: Family owned business, trading for 13years. Open 7 days a week from Easter to October, serving breakfast, morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. Our menu is also available as a takeaway, why not ring and place an order as you come back in to the village after a long day out on the hills? We make homemade food and source all our ingredients locally where possible. You will not be disappointed with our fresh fish and chips, or one of our many homemade cakes that will bring you back day after day. Find us on facebook

9 LOCHCARRON FOOD CENTRE MAIN STREET, LOCHCARRON, IV54 8YD Tel: AWARD WINNING SPAR SHOP GROCERY BEERS, WINES & SPIRITS NEWS & MAGS HOMEMADE ROLLS & SANDWICHES TOYS, GIFTS & CARDS FISHING TACKLE HOUSEHOLD & DIY POST OFFICE NATIONAL LOTTERY

10 Lochcarron Holiday Properties Self Catering Cottages Open All Year Short breaks available. Several self catering cottages in the village of Lochcarron, to suit all tastes and pockets. Contact: Carol T: M: E: Website:

11 ATTADALE GARDENS STRATHCARRON WESTER ROSS IV54 8YX Tel: Open 10 am 5.30 pm April October Closed Sundays Disabled Free Adults 6.00 OAPs 4.00 Children 1.00

12 DALACHLADDICH COTTAGES Two beautifully situated seaside cottages to rent in Lochcarron. Each sleeps 4 with a sitting room with coal fire & TV. Well-equipped kitchen. Bathroom. Double & Twin Bedroom. WIFI. Shared laundry. Enclosed garden. Private Parking. Sorry No Pets. Mairi Young Tel: young.res@lineone.net Website: We would be delighted to share our amazing food and drink with you at The Applecross Inn Find CAMRA us in the Wester sandy Ross, bay Highlands over the and Famous Islands Pub Bealach of the na Year Ba pass Scotland Pub of the Year 2012! Food served all Day / The Freshest Seafood / Amazing Shoreside Location / 7 Sea view Rooms Shore Street, Applecross, Strathcarron, Wester Ross For up-to-date specials and offers, follow us on Twitter and Facebook t e. applecrossinn@btconnect.com

13 LOCHCARRON GOLF CLUB Lochcarron Golf Club extends a warm welcome to visitors. Our course is 9 holes and 3575 yards. It is a good test of accuracy with a healthy short game required to score well. However it is not a long course and is ideal for newcomers to the game. Changing rooms are provided and the course is attended from 10am to 4pm when a tempting menu is also available after your game. There is an honesty box in use outside of these times. We have clubs to hire for those travelling light. Golf prices Day Ticket holes Weekly ticket Juniors (under 16 and students half price green fees) Trolley hire 2-00 Club hire 5-00 We have clothing, balls, tees etc. for sale in the clubhouse. As well as golf we offer food & refreshments and changing rooms. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us on or you can us at info@lochcarrongolfclub.co.uk We do hope you enjoy your stay in Lochcarron, which is a good base for the Highlands and Islands offering hospitality from a range of hotels, guesthouses, cottages for hire and a campsite.

14 OLD CROFT HOUSE STRATHCARRON, IV54 8YN On a working croft in magnificent mountain scenery, a haven of peace and tranquillity. The quiet only broken by bird song and wildlife. Red deer, otters, pine martins and eagles, a walker s paradise. Open fires, ample parking. Sleeps 4 Tel: Rockvilla Guest House & Restaurant Licensed Perfectly situated near the centre of the beautiful village of Lochcarron in Wester Ross, Rockvilla Guest House and Licensed Restaurant enjoys exceptional views of the loch and Scottish Highlands beyond. Comfortable accommodation is provided in our rooms, all of which have beautiful views across the loch itself. Perhaps you will be lucky enough to see the dolphins or otters who regularly come into the loch to eat and play. We are Scottish Tourist Board four star rated. With over 25 years in the hospitality sector, you can be assured of a warm welcome from the owners at Dining room available for private hire Tel: or visit the Rockvilla Guest House. This small family-run business focuses on your comfort and enjoyment; we will ensure your stay with us is memorable and our local knowledge will help you get the most out of your time in and around Lochcarron, Applecross and the Scottish Highlands. Bikers are always very welcome and we happy to announce for European travellers that we now accept Euros. Rockvilla will be available as a luxury Self catering unit from September to April with effect from September 2013

15 Try a taste of the West Coast at... Fresh local shellfish Simply cooked at its best The Independent Magazine Top Ten Seafood Restaurants in the UK Applecross Applecross Forest Kyle of Lochalsh Shieldaig A896 Torridon Forest Kishorn Lochcarron A87T Torridon To Kinlochewe To Inverness Achnashellach Attadale Inverinate Coulin Killilan Kishorn Seafood Bar Bar Biadh na Mara Chiseoirn Winner Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Award Best Other Eatery 2012 Scottish Field Magazine December 2011 Editor s Choice: Top Seafood Restaurants Tasty, freshly-prepared snacks Children welcome Fully licensed Open March to November Daily 10am 5pm (Fridays 10am 9pm) July/August/September Daily 10am 9pm (Sundays 10am 5pm) Kishorn Seafood Bar Kishorn, Strathcarron, Ross-Shire, Scotland IV54 8XA Contact: Viv Rollo kishornseafoodbar@supanet.com Telephone: Kishorn

16 Mountain & Sea Guides Applecross Peninsula Wester Ross Guided Sea Kayaking Hillwalking Mountaineering 2hr, 4hr, full day or multi day expeditions SCOTLAND ARCTIC NORWAY CANADA CROATIA Bed & Breakfast MRS SHEENA DINAN LOTTA DUBH ARDANEASKAN LOCHCARRON IV54 8YL ALL ENSUITE, TV, TEA/COFFEE AND COMFY SEATING AREA FANTASTIC VIEWS

17 Gillian Pattinson Brynaport Studio Achintraid, Kishorn, IV54 8XB Tel: Open Daily 10am until 5pm Original Paintings Mounted Prints Greetings Cards and Calendars Tablemats and Coasters Art Materials and Gifts Browsers Welcome

18 THE OLD MANSE Guesthouse Lochside location 5 letting bedrooms All rooms en-suite Tea/coffee/homebaking Hearty breakfasts Tel: BRAEINTRA PLOCKTON KYLE OF LOCHALSH ACHMORE BRAEINTRA AUCHTERTYRE STROMEFERRY A839 A87 DORNIE PLOCKTON Spacious en-suite rooms Tel: N O N S M O K I N G Rona Bed & Breakfast Ardaneaskan Lochcarron Tel: Loch-side Bed & Breakfast Situated in the picturesque village of Ardaneaskan with stunning views to Plockton and Skye Aultsigh Bed & Breakfast Moyra Innes, Aultsigh, Croft Road Lochcarron, IV54 8YA Family bed and breakfast standing in an elevated position with spectacular views over Loch Carron and beyond. Ample off road parking, bike shed, dogs by prior arrangement, guest lounge, free WiFi Tel: moyra.innes@btinternet.com Web:

19 A896 A890 A87 A890 SEA TOURS DEPARTING FROM SHIELDAIG Shiant Islands Rona Loch Torridon Torridon Shieldaig Isle of Skye Raasay Applecross Experience the breathtaking beauty and spectacular wildlife of Loch Torridon and the Hebridean Isles of Rona and the Shiants aboard the newly built Seafl ower. Gemma Livingstone Torridon Sea Tours Shieldaig Pier IV54 8XN t: m: e: w:

20 Well stocked with fresh fruit and vegetables bread fresh milk snacks drinks pet food frozen and chilled food newspapers and magazines local delivery service Village Shop Breakdown Recovery Service Bosch Approved Vehicle Servicing Car Hire Bike + Fishing Equipment Hire