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Lochcarron
Weavers
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2 miles along the road to North
Strome/Ardaneaskan. Tartan is still woven on the old looms and
sold in the shop, also sells a wide range
of knitwear and tweeds. |
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Strome
Castle
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A
ruined castle which is situated on a rocky promontory
jutting into Loch Carron, commanding fine views westwards to Skye.
3 miles west of Lochcarron at North Strome. |
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Attadale
Gardens
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About
6 miles from Lochcarron on the other side of the Loch
on the A890 to Kyle of Lochalsh. |
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Located in the grounds around
Attadale House are various types of garden. Traditional kitchen
garden, water garden and Japanese garden plus a geodesic dome
housing the fern collection. |
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The gardens are open 10 am to 5:30 pm
from April to October, closed Sundays. For more details and photos visit the
Attadale website. |
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Applecross
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18 miles west of
Lochcarron, via the steep and winding Bealach nam Bà (Pass of the
Cattle), which is one of the highest roads
in Britain at 2,055 ft. |
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There is a
view point at the top with spectacular views of the
islands of Raasay and Skye. |
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Make
it a day trip and return to Lochcarron via the costal road round to Shieldaig and
then back via the A896. |
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Eilean
Donan Castle
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Probably the most photographed castle in
Scotland, 18 miles
south of Lochcarron at Dornie on the A87 about 30 minutes by car. |
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Easily reached via the Skye Bridge (free of
charge) from Kyle of Lochalsh. The bridge is around 23 miles from
Lochcarron, again about 30 minutes by car. |
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Smithy Heritage Centre
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Located in a restored smithy and forge
just past the golf course, about two miles out of Lochcarron on the road to Inverness. |
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Exhibitions of local history, old photographs and historical booklets about Lochcarron. |
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Open from April to October, admission is free but there is a box for voluntary
donations. |
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