And now it's September! Already!
A far cry from Autumn time yet, Wester Ross is actually having the hottest weather of the summer so far. But the schools are back at work and the place has quietened down a wee bit as a result. Along with April and May, this is often one of the best times of the year - and it's also the time when the midges start packing up their bags! What could be better?
Welcome to Wester Ross
Welcome to Wester Ross in the NW Highlands of Scotland, a land of stunning loch and mountain scenery, magnificent white sand beaches, abundant wildlife, wide open spaces and peace and tranquility.
This is the region of Scotland referred to by the "Lonely Planet" as one of their top five places in the UK to visit during 2009
For those who enjoy the outdoors and outdoor activities, whether it be fishing, sailing, camping, cycling, mountain biking, climbing, walking, wildlife watching or simply touring, Wester Ross has an abundance of opportunities for everyone.
Where in Wester Ross should you go for a memorable holiday?
To help you decide on this, have a look at our "Live the Highlands" membership. All the businesses you see there (and they include accomodation, activities, and retail outlets) will do their best to see that you have a really great holiday in this area.
You can find our membership contact details by clicking on the following link: "Live the Highlands"
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Go straight to local information websites as below:
Lochalsh: www.visitlochalsh.com
Applecross: www.applecross.info
Strathcarron / Lochcarron: www.lochcarron.org.uk & Hans Zell's Guide
Torridon: www.visittorridon.co.uk
Gairloch / Kinlochewe / Shieldaig: www.celticfringe.org.uk
Ullapool: www.ullapool.com
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Take a Virtual Journey Through Wester Ross (Click HERE for a map, and HERE for the guide.....).
(Note that this is a "low resolution version"...the "High Res" one would take most of next year for some of you to download!)
Take a journey through Wester Ross, from the pretty village of Lochcarron in the south of the region, via Gairloch with its superb beaches and excellent links golf course, to the attractive little fishing port of Ullapool in the north. Along the way, your eyes will feast on a real plethora of sights, with something different around almost every corner. You will see pretty villages such as Applecross and Shieldaig, magnificent sandy beaches such as those at Redpoint and Mellon Udrigle, many lochs, both fresh water (such as the beautiful Loch Maree) and sea water (such as Loch Carron, Loch Torridon and Loch Broom). You can drive the truly spectacular road over to Applecross via the breathtaking Bealach na Ba (Pass of the Cattle) which climbs from sea level to 2,053 feet, one of the highest roads in Britain.
Finally: What's happening tonight? Look at the "Events" pages!
For details of music and arts events, car boot sales, or local shows:
www.spanglefish.com/WesterRossEvents/
We also have two local radio stations, one in Gairloch - and one in Ullapool.
Gairloch: Two Lochs Radio - www.2lr.co.uk
Ullapool: Lochbroom FM - www.lochbroomfm.co.uk
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