Please Note: This is a new website. Some sections are still awaiting text / photos. And just to complicate matters, the last month or so has been a fusillade of snow, ice, and slidey hills. However, we have also had fabulous weather with crystal clear skies and and starlit nights. All very distracting!
But staying on the winter theme, we should have a veritable blizzard of updates on the site very shortly!
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"
Journey Through Wester Ross (Click HERE for a map)
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.
Latest News Stories
Local Tourism Group in Promotional Drive
The Celtic Fringe Tourism Association, a Wester Ross based tourism group with over 110 members, has recently started a year long drive to pr...Learn more »Wester Ross Nature Reserve wins again!
The renowned Beinn Eighe Nature Reserve has once again been awarded a prestigious European Diploma by the council of Europe. This is the sixth time th...Learn more »“A simply beautiful part of the world. I stayed near Gairloch with my family recently, and we'll certainly be back.”
Jeff Gilberston, Florida