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Cottage Cafe & Gallery Main Street, Poolewe Tel: (01445) 781 335 A friendly cafe with an attached gallery, exhibiting local artists' work (crafts people, jewellers and potters). |
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Càdadh Bridge Cottage, Poolewe, Ross-shire, IV22 2JU. Tel: (01445) 781 208 Website: www.cadadh.co.uk Càdadh (pronounced kadoo) is an old gaelic word for tartan. Mary Buchanan is a multi-talented, designer and seamstress, hand-making a range of exquisitely detailed traditional rag dolls, Harris Tweed teddy bears, highland clansmen, bothy boots, scarves and now Harris Tweed slippers. All items are made to order. |
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Marine Life Centre & Cruises Charleston Harbour, Pier Road, Gairloch, IV21 2BQ Tel: (01445) 712636 Website: www.porpoise-gairloch.co.uk Located in one of the most picturesque areas in Wester Ross on the west coast of the Scottish Highlands. Join them on their daily boat cruises from Easter to the end of September where they monitor and survey Harbour Porpoises, Whales, Grey and Common Seals and Dolphins, plus a huge variety of seabirds including White Tailed Eagles. |
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| The Dundonnell Hotel Little Loch Broom, Ullapool, IV23 2QR, Tel: (01854) 633204 Website: www.dundonnellhotel.com/ Set by the shores of Little Loch Broom, midway between Ullapool and Gairloch, the Dundonnell Hotel is well known for its high quality food. The hotel also has a petrol station should you be running low along this rather long and desolate road! |
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| The Steading Cafe & Restaurant attached to Gairloch Heritage Museum (see separate entry), Achtercairn, Gairloch, IV21 2BP. Tel: (01445) 712449 Set in a picturesque granite building that is over 100 years old, the Steading Restaurant is under new ownership and offers reasonably priced food. The produce used is fresh and local wherever possible. It's open in the evening as well as for lunches and teas. |
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| The Old Inn Gairloch, Ross-Shire IV21 2BD. Tel: (01445) 712006 Email: info@theoldinn.net This is cosy and welcoming pub. Has a good choice of food, freshly prepared with local ingredients. Great to stop and have a drink and a bite to eat here after a walk. |
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| Poolewe Hotel Poolewe Achnasheen, Ross-Shire, IV22 2JX Tel: (01445) 781241 Website: www.poolewehotel.co.uk Just a short hop from Cabefeidh, this is the closest bar and also serves bar and restaurant meals. The hotel has been awarded 3 Scottish stars and and an 'Eat Scotland' award. |
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| Garden Cottage Nursery Tournaig, Poolewe, IV22 2LH Tel: (01445) 781777 Website: www.gcnursery.co.uk Open Mon-Sat: 10am-6pm. Mid March to Mid-Oct. This is a family-run retail plant nursery, 2kms north of the Inverewe Gardens, who have been growing & selling a wide selection of plants here since 1979. They specialize in plants for damp/ boggy gardens and tough coastal plants. Also a a range of shrubs, trees, perennials including alpines, grasses, and ferns. |
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| The Hydroponicum Achiltibuie, Ullapool IV26 2YG. Tel: (01854) 622202 Website: www.thehydroponicum.com/ Hydroponics is the practice of growing plants without soil. See bananas growing in Wester Ross! Originally set up in the mid 1980's to to provide a source of fresh hydroponic fruit and vegetables produce for the Summer Isles Hotel across the road. There is also a renewable energy exhibition with plans to become Scotland's first Eco centre. |
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| Inverewe Gardens Poolewe, Ross-shire, IV22 2LG. Tel: (01445) 781200 Website: www.nts.org.uk/ Wonderful sub-tropical garden in NW Scotland on the shores of Loch Ewe. Begun in 1862 by Osgood Mackenzie whose vision transformed it from a bare moorland promontory. Although this northerly garden is on the same latitude as St. Petersburg, Russia, its climate is unique due to the proximity of the warming gulf stream. Inverewe has collections of Himalayan, New Zealand and Chilean plants. |
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| Leckmelm Arboretum Leckmelm Shrubbery and Arboretum, Little Leckmelm, Lochbroom, Ullapool, Wester Ross. Website: www.gardenvisit.com/garden/leckhelm.htm The arboretum, planted in the 1870s, is full of splendid and rare trees, specie rhododendrons, azaleas and shrubs. Warmed by the Gulf Stream, this tranquil woodland setting has an alpine garden and paths which lead down to the shore of Loch Broom. Open Daily 1st Apr. to 30th Sep. 10am-6pm. |
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Heritage Museum Gairloch, Ross-Shire IV21 2BP Tel: (01445) 712287 Website: www.gairlochheritagemuseum.org.uk/ This excellent little museum is housed in converted farm buildings and aims to explain and interpret the local culture and Gaelic language. The displays include archaeological finds and history of the area. Also has some great reconstructed interiors of a croft house room, schoolroom, shop, and the interior of the local lighthouse. The museum has won several awards over the last few years. |
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The Beinn Eighe Nature Reserve Loch Maree, Kinlochewe, Ross Shire. Website: www.nnr-scotland.org.uk/ Beinn Eighe (pron. Ben Ay) mountain is situated by the very beautiful Loch Maree. This area is protected, being one of the few areas of Scotland left with the ancient Caledonian forest. There are 2 walks -a mountain trail and a lower level nature trail. Mountain Trail: Allow 3.5 to 4 hours for this steep but rewarding walk/climb of approx. 1800ft with fabulous views across Loch Maree. Reasonable fitness needed. Also essential to have stout boots and warm and waterproof clothing. Nature Trail: An informative nature trail guides you along the lower slopes of Beinn Eighe, taking you through various habitats along with information pointers on flora and fauna. Allow about 1 hour for this walk. It can be steep in places and muddy so wear stout shoes/boots. |
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| Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve: Tel: (01854) 613418 Website: www.knockan-crag.co.uk 21 kms/ 13 miles north of Ullapool. Knockan Crag Nature Reserve is renowned internationally as one of the most important sites for understanding how the landscape of Northern Britain was formed. The rocks here tell of ancient oceans, vast deserts and ice sheets and the story is told using poetry, sculpture, interactive demonstrations and cartoons. |
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North West Outdoors West Argyle St, Ullapool, Ross-Shire IV26 2TY Tel: (01854) 613383 Outdoor shop selling tents, waterproofs, boots as well as the essential hiking socks and other stuff. Also has a cafe selling soup and toasted sandwiches etc. |
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are from Poolewe) Gairloch 6 miles away Laide 9 miles away Kinlochewe 25 miles away Dundonnell 25 miles away Note: None are open on a Sunday! |
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| Air Inverness Airport Website: www.hial.co.uk/inverness-airport.html The nearest airport is at Inverness. There are flights to and from Edinburgh, Glasgow and London, (Monday Sat). Also includes cheaper ‘Easyjet’ service. |
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| Trains Nearest stations are Inverness or Achnasheen. For more details contact: • Scotrail: Tel: 0345 484950. Website: www.firstgroup.com/scotrail •Journey Planner: Website: www.nationalrail.co.uk |
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Laide Post office/Store Laide, Achnasheen, Ross-shire, IV22 2NB Tel: (01445) 731252 Village shop, post office and garage is situated on junction between the A832 to Ullapool and the minor road to Mellon Udrigle. |
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Kenneth Morrison Ltd. (Butcher) Gairloch, Wester Ross, IV21 2BZ Tel/Fax: (01445) 712485 Email: morrisonbutchers@aol.com Excellent butcher selling high quality meat and poultry. Also sells dairy produce and wide selection of veg. Has a mobile shop which travels to Poolewe on a Friday. Does mail order Haggis for an authentic Burns Supper! Also mentioned in www.gourmetbritain.com (guide to best of British food). |
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McColl's Convenience (formerly Somerfield and Wild Cat Stores) Auchtercairn Road, Gairloch, IV21 2BH Tel: (01445) 712242 On main road (A832) by junction into the main street of Gairloch. Licensed grocery store. Also has papers. |
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Poolewe Post Office and General Store Poolewe, Acnasheen, Ross-shire, IV22 2JU Tel: (01445) 781240 Licensed local village shop which includes a Post Office and a small bakery. Is a couple of minutes walk down the street from Caberfeidh. The shop normally stays open till 8pm during the summer months. Note: It is closed on Sundays. |
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Strath Stores Strath, Gairloch, Ross-shire, IV21 2BZ Tel: (01445) 712499 Website: www.strathstores.com Excellent independent general grocery store in Gairloch. Sells good quality home made pies and has small deli counter. Internet services are also available above shop (with refreshment). Note: It is closed on Sundays. |
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Swimming Pool Cliffton, Poolewe. Tel: (01445) 781345 Website: www.poolewepool.co.uk/ In the village there is an excellent small public indoor heated swimming pool, some two minutes walk from Caberfeidh. |
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Celtic Fringe Website: www.celticfringe.org.uk/ This web site is recommended by 'The Which? Guide to Scotland' and is a hugely informative site, with info on weather, places to visit, transport etc. |
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| GALE (Gairloch & Loch Ewe Action Forum) Website www.highlandwelcome.co.uk Local tourist website with a selection of guide books and maps to help you plan your holiday. Info on fishing, walking and riding as well as local events such as craft fairs, live music events and the infamous annual great wilderness challenge. |
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| Gairloch Tourist Office Tel: (01845) 2255121 Website: The tourist office can be found between the School and Police station as you turn off into Gairloch main street. Note: This has seasonal opening hours. |
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| Ullapool Tourist Office Argyle Street, Ullapool, Ross-shire, IV26 2UB Tel: (01845) 2255121 Website: www.visithighlands.com Note: This has seasonal opening hours. |
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| CYPRIOT HOUSE FOR SALE | ||
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for Sale - Luxury Cyprus home in Akrounda, Cyprus Website:www.luxuryhomecyprus.com Stunning Property 7kms North of Limassol, by Bruce Associates Architects. Close to all local amenities and only 10 minutes drive to the beach. This unique luxury split level property is not only situated next to the Yermasoyia reservoir but is additionally set within generous and beautifully landscaped gardens. Built to very high specifications 2 years ago the house has central heating and air conditioning throughout with individual room control. |
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Flora Design 106 Cromwell Rd, St Andrews, Bristol BS6 5EZ Tel: (0117) 9441494 Website: www.floradesign.co.uk The Caberfeidh Web Designer is also Flora Design,which is a friendly, professional garden design service based in Bristol, creating imaginative and stylish gardens from traditional to more contemporary designs. We cater for large or small gardens, town and country. All designs are unique, tailored to suit your requirements. Go to top of Page |
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