Places to visit

Gairloch often takes people who have not visited the area before by surprise. Less well known than the Isle of Skye but with equally as dramatic mountain ranges, beaches, waterfalls and wildlife, Gairloch has just as much if not more to offer but without the crowds. The most common feedback we get from guests doing the North Coast 500 is that they wish they had stayed longer. The roads on the North Coast 500 are some of the most stunning in the world but many are single track and can’t be driven quickly. Its best to allow less distance between each stopover or spend more than one night at each location then you have time to get out and about and see the real North Coast – not just admire it from your car.

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Places to visit

Award-winning Gairloch Heritage Museum with excellent cafe and terrace overlooking the water.

https://www.gairlochmuseum.org/

Inverewe Gardens is free for National Trust members

https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/inverewe

Pool House for historic tours and afternoon teas

https://www.pool-house.co.uk/

Corrieshalloch Gorge

https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/corrieshalloch-gorge

Badachro distillery – small independent distillery making whisky, gin and vodka. Tours available.

https://www.badachrodistillery.com/

Aroma cafe and perfume studio

https://www.perfumestudioscotland.com/

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Distances for reference

Inverness Airport: 1hr 45m	Portree (Isle Skye): 2hr 30m
Torridon: 1hr	Ullapool: 1hr 30m
Applecross: 1hr 50m	Lochinver: 2hr 30m