Gairloch is a settlement in the north-west Highlands of Scotland, situated 24 miles north-west of Achnasheen, lying on the north shore of Gair Loch at Glen Torridon in the Ben Eighe area. This historical area was once Mackenzie Clan territory from 1494 when it was secured from the Macleods. Gairloch lies in a scenic location with panaramic views out to sea, over to the Isle of Skye, Gairloch has beautiful sandy beaches and has been popular with tourists since Queen Victoria stayed at the Gairloch Hotel in 1878. Gairloch has shops and amenities, inns, restaurants, hotels and holiday accommodation. Attractions include the Heritage Museum, with information on the archelology and geology of the area, a display of fishing boats and a recreation of a croft. The golf course was laid out in 1898; other activities include windsurfing, the Ben Eighe Nature Reserve and boat-trips out to sea to discover the local wildlife which includes whales, dolphins, seals and many more. On the shore of Loch Ewe nearby, is Inverewe Gardens with walled gardens and a collection of subtropical plants from all over the world. The National Trust of Scotland has a visitor centre on site. Gairloch hosts a Highland Gathering each June with traditional Highland Games
Attraction
Big Sand Beach
Gairloch Beach
Gairloch Heritage Museum
Camping
Gairloch Caravan & Camping Park
Sands Holiday Centre
Cottage
Dentist
Doctor
Aultbea & Gairloch Medical Practice
Golf Club
Inn
Pub and Bar
Restaurant
Corrie Restaurant
Harbour Lights
Mustn't Grumble
Steading Restaurant
School
Taxi
Shops
Places to Stay near Gairloch
Creag Mor Hotel (0.98 miles)
Old Inn (1.25 miles)
"Slow down in the West Highlands"Award Winning Highland Inn in magnificent peaceful setting.AA Best Seafood Pub for Scotland 2005/6Abbot Ale Perfect Pub for Scotland 2005/6Where open fires and friendly people ... More
Gairloch Hotel (1.90 miles)
Pool House (5.27 miles)
Aultbea Hotel (10.05 miles)
Situated on the shores of beautiful Loch Ewe and perfectly located for exploring the north-west Highlands. See spectacular mountains, secluded beaches, Inverewe Gardens and the Benn Eighe nature reserve.
This 18th century, friendly hotel is the ... More | visit website
The Torridon (12.73 miles)
The hotel is set amidst 58 acres of ... More | visit website
Dundonnell Hotel (The) (18.88 miles)
Old School House (20.74 miles)
Quiraing View (22.03 miles)
Quiraing View is situated in the Trotternish peninsular of the Isle of Skye on a working croft. We are facing the Quiraing mountains and share stunning scenery.
We are situated approximately 18 miles from Portree, the ... More | visit website
Flodigarry Country House Hotel (22.09 miles)
Scottish ‘Country House Hotel of the Year’, Taste of Scotland/Macallan Award. Fine historic mansion house in secluded wooded grounds. Unsurpassed sea and mountain view. Superb en-suite bedrooms, log ... More
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