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Here are some links that you may find useful
Some local places to eat Clachan Bar, Dornie http://www.theclachan.com A local pub with good food and an excellent selection of beers, wines and spirits. They also have live music most Saturdays. Within a short walking distance (approx 10 minutes) Dornie Hotel http://www.dornie-hotel.co.uk Good restaurant & Public bar. Again within a short walking distance (approx 10 minutes) Loch Duich Hotel http://www.lochduichhotel.co.uk Public bar, restaurant, and bar meals. Situated across the loch but still only a 20 minute walk. Some places to eat recommended by guests Glenelg Inn http://www.glenelg-inn.com/index.html Situated in the village of Glenelg with views across the water to Skye. The Inn has a dining room and well stocked bar that can provide bar meals. Applecross Inn http://www.applecross.uk.com/inn/ Situated in the village of Applecross this Inn is renowned for its good food and has received a number of awards. Worth the journey over the Bealach na Ba. Plockton Inn http://www.glenelg-inn.com/index.html This warm and welcoming bar and restaurant is a favorite of ours and can provide some excellent local seafood. Three Chimneys Restaurant http://www.threechimneys.co.uk/ Situated by Loch Dunvegan on Skye this restaurant is famous for it’s top quality cuisine. A little bit more expensive but worth it for a special occasion. Local Information Eilean Donan Castle http://www.eileandonancastle.com This iconic castle is much photographed and has featured in many TV programmes and movies, most notably “Highlander”. 914 Outdoor http://www.914outdoor.co.uk Local good quality outdoor clothing and equipment store which overlooks Eilean Donan castle. The website also has an excellent live webcam. Seaprobe Atlantis http://www.seaprobeatlantis.com Glass bottom boat trips from the jetty in Kyle of Lochalsh Lochalsh Tourist Guide http://www.lochalsh.co.uk Skye visitor guide http://skye.co.uk/ and http://www.theskyeguide.com/ A few websites that provide good local information about Lochalsh and Skye including links to lots of attractions, events and activities. Balmacara Gardens http://www.nts.org.uk/Property/8/News/46 The Balmacara estate is a National Trust property that offers some delightful woodland walks and views out over Loch Alsh Glenelg Ferry http://www.skyeferry.co.uk The Glenelg ferry still transports visitors over the Kylerhea straits to Skye. The ferry can accommodate 6 cars and operates between Easter & October. Glenelg Brochs http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/info/History/GlenelgBrochs Dun Telve and Dun Trodden are two of the best preserved brochs in Scotland. Plockton Seal Trips http://www.calums-sealtrips.com Boat trips from Plockton to look at scenery & seals. Walking and Climbing UKClimbing.com http://www.skyetrail.org.uk/ A good source of outdoor climbing information including route maps and directions The Skye Trail http://www.skyetrail.org.uk/ A challenging, unofficial long distance route through the stunning landscapes of the Isle of Skye. GoFurther Scotland http://www.gofurtherscotland.co.uk/ Lots of information about climbing and walking in the Torridon area. |
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