Take the Misty Isles boat trip, either the 2, 3, or 6 hour trip, and you will be transported to a remote loch that seems untouched by civilization. Ruggedly beautiful, and worth as much time exploring as you have. Oh, and the crew of the Misty Isles ships know the history of the land, people a culture--and are happy to share.

Immense mountains surrounding a serene Loch. The only way I could access this place at my age, (duff knees, wonky hip) was by taking a boat trip from Elgol, highly recommended. Seals to view, cormorants but the puffins had left. (Late July. ). Excellent information from the crew. Book early.

Very beautiful. There's a short walk that's suitable for kids. There a munch longer walk to one of the peaks with incredible views but takes a few hours for a fit adult that's a bit more challenging.

Amazing place! Make sure to take a boat (we took Misty Isle boat Trips and everything went perfect) from Elgol straight to Loch Coruisk. You won't regret it. Our only regret is that we took the trip with only 1,5 hours ashore instead of the one with 4,5 hours ashore. So much to see and enjoy!

Camped the SE end after coming from the "bad step" to then go over cuillin to fairy pools. The whole area is just breath taking. While hiking we see plenty of deer in the area and it was just amazing.

Beautiful and peaceful lake with stunning views of the Cuillin hills as the backdrop. After a brisk 10mins walk from the pier whilst following up the river, it opens to a breathtaking landscape which you almost have to yourself (and the rest of the tour group). As we have only 1.5hr before the ferry departs, we could only hike to the other end of the lake. If you have more time, I can imagine you can hike further towards the Cuillins. The total boat tour (Misty Isle) departing from Elgol takes 3hr. Highly recommended. Book in advance as we saw some last minute turn-ups being turned away.

We took a boat trip from Elgol to reach this incredible lake and it was totally worth it, amazing atmosphere and views

Our trip with Misty Isle Boat Trips was absolutely unforgettable! The owners and their family made the whole experience so special — warm, welcoming, and truly passionate about what they do. On the way back, they even let my son take a turn at steering the boat, which was such a magical moment for him and one he’ll never forget! What really stood out was not just the stunning scenery and wildlife, but the genuine kindness of this family-run business. They didn’t just run a tour — they shared their love for Skye, encouraging us to try local food and support other small businesses. That sense of community spirit was inspiring, and of course, we did — and the seafood was divine! If you’re visiting the Isle of Skye, don’t miss this boat trip. It’s more than just a trip — it’s a heartfelt experience run by truly amazing people.

No whales or dolphins on our trip but that didn’t matter! But the star of the show is the scenery - the Cullins are spectacular viewed from the sea, and the Loch is magical, so beautiful and serene it took our breath away. The father & son team running the boat were love, very entertaining and knowledgable & informative.

Highly recommend booking a Standard (3 hour) trip through Misty Isle Boat Trips. Duncan, our captain, pointed out seals and other interesting factual tidbits along the journey. He even brought along snacks and hot chocolate/tea/coffee for the ride back. 90 minutes on-shore at Loch Coruisk was plenty of time to explore the beautiful scenery!

We were all blown away with this amazing boat trip! Seamus and Alastair went out of their way to ensure that the experience was everything and more! This trip was an experience of a lifetime and without a doubt the best thing we did on our visit to Skye! Don’t miss out - book it now!! Thank you guys!

What a beautiful experience with the lovely family business! We came spontaneously today to Misty Isle Boat Trips and they managed to book us on the next boat at 11 o clock - otherwise I would recommend booking in advance. Our Skipper Sandy and his son Shaun were a great crew and blessed us with an amazing experience. They had great tales to tell about their ancestors and the surrounding areas while we were on the boat. We got to see some wildlife (namely seals, red deer, and various (sea)bird species) - unfortunately no Puffins (I think that’s another time of the day), but apparently you can be lucky and see some whales, dolphins, or sharks as well. We had 90 minutes on shore (we booked the standard 3h tour) where it was really beautiful and calm. Afterwards they offered us tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and some shortbread and we headed back to Elgol. All in all I would highly recommend booking a trip with this nice family business!

We had a fantastic experience in on this cruise. The staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and works hard to give you a quality experience. We saw several animals on our tour and had a great time at the Loch. Bonus points for supporting a family business with local roots to this area of Skye!

Misty Isle gave us a superb experience. The people were friendly and informative (and funny) and went out of their way to enable us to make the most of the dolphins, whales and seals which we saw. Highly recommended!! Kate, Jon and Katy.

We had an absolutely amazing experience from start to finish! The lady at the front desk was really friendly, and Jules who spoke about the history and nearby islands was very kind and knowledgeable. The scenery is beautiful and you’re even offer a hot drink or juice on the journey back. For £35 this was more than worth the money! Tip- Make sure you bring midge spray as we definitely underestimated them😅

The best experience we had on Skye. Wonderful service, super friendly staff, knowledgeable crew. We took the four hour Canna trip and saw an incredible amount of wildlife and birds including a very rare breaching Minke whale, stunning. We had perfect weather, but book no matter when you are here. Not to be missed. Be careful and considerate on the difficult single track road in though.

Absolutely fantastic boat trip out from Elgol to Canna and Rum! I’ve never seen so many dolphins in my life in one go!! Beautiful weather, beautiful scenery and a very knowledgable and kind skipper/guide!! Would totally recommend to anyone!! Thank you Bella Jane for a memorable day out!

We had a wonderful experience with this boat trip to the Isle of Canna. It was magical, partly thanks to our captain Johnny, who is really nice, funny, and has a great eye for the birds and other marine animals ! Merci beaucoup pour cette superbe excursion qui nous a bien dépaysé de Montpellier ! 🤍

Wow!! Awesome trip into the magnificent black cullin, super friendly informative guide who’s happy to chat to you and point out all the magnificent sites and the beautiful harbour seals that bathe on the nearby rocks. You get 90 minutes to take a walk to loch Coruisk and explore the awe inspiring location. This trip is a definite for anyone visiting the beautiful Isle of Skye ❤️

What an experience. Terrible weather but the captain ensured the best in the given circumstances. Took a lot of convincing from the owners to us. Was worth the trip. Chilled wind and drizzle !! Had some good sightings of Porpoise and Puffins and Seals. Highly recommended for all

Great service provided by the lovely folks over at Bella Jane boat trips! The boat took us over to an island and provided us with a pickup time back (which included a hot beverage). On the journey we were given information on the area and it's wildlife. They even took some group pictures of us!

This is by far the best campsite in Scotland . It’s a relatively small site in a wonderful location with spectacular views. It has great facilities, it’s dog friendly, it’s safe for kids and has wonderful staff. Make sure you book your pitch early . You will love this place it’s very close to the beach .

Lovely site. Beautiful location and access to amazing beaches. Super facilities. We had a quiet pitch on the top field. Was aware that there was a large noisy group of campers on next field. This would have spoilt our stay . Would return but would be concerned about the fact the site clearly attracts large groups of.

Fantastic campsite in an awesome location near to breathtaking beaches. Facilities clean and modern with hot showers. Short walks to local beaches. Delicious fresh pastries in mornings. Everyone on site very welcoming, and couldn't do enough to help. Shop on site limited range, and with no other local shops nearby, best to stock up in Mallaig Co-op. West coast a little off the beaten track, but well worth the trip. Highly recommend.

What a great site, stayed here for two nights earlier this week. The owner was really friendly and after checking in saw him a couple times working around the site. Nice hard standing pitches for motorhomes with artificial turf to the side so no muddy feet when getting in and out. Facility wise a very clean and tidy shower/toilet block, one shower in the gents was out of order (no light) but they’d left the disabled unlocked incase it was needed. The great thing about the site are the surrounding beaches, straight out of the camp site through a field (tidy path) and you’re there. Would definitely return in the future.

Nice campsite with access to a beautiful beach. Very friendly owner. Motorcyclists welcome. Best check availability in advance, because site can be quite busy at times.

Superb location. Very helpful and pleasant family staff. We had a self catering flat that was very comfortable with some very nice features. It probably has a bit further to go in the bathroom/shower department but overall we loved it.

We recently moved to Morar, choosing to stay a night at Camusdarach was the ideal solution to ease the stress of moving house. We have stayed at Camusdarach many times before for family holidays meaning it was an easy decision to ensure sanity and much needed breathing space.

Ace car park, has some room for motorhomes. Toilets are clean and well looked after. But the trail to the beach is not friendly for any mobility or disability person, which is a shame but understandable.

This place is a little gem but unfortunately there's not enough parking for the demand. The sand is a beautiful silver/white colour and the scenery is amazing.

Lovely beach, a small piece of heaven on a hot day

Great carpark on top of the beach. Loos available too. Card only payment for parking.

Beautiful white, sandy beach. Lovely views of hills opposite. Seems quite sheltered from winds. Good place to have a little swim as water is so clear. If you look well you might be lucky enough to find a rope swing here too!

Not to busy easy get down do pay for the time there also can park over night ideal for campervans and motorhomes toilets here as well a wee donation not essential but is nice to be nice

Not very big so getting a space is a bit pot luck but it does have toilets which is good and is not far from the beach which is just beautiful

We very much enjoyed our visit to the Armadale Museum, Castle, and Gardens earlier this month. The extensive botanical gardens are lovely and well kept. The castle is interesting even in its ruined state. The museum is exceptional and well worth a visit. Every aspect of our visit was very nice, down to the healthy and tasty food available via the onsite cafe. We were saddened to learn that the entire property has been sold, with expectations that the museum soon will be shuttered.

The museum here is considered to be the best in the highlands for good reason. The audio guide tour clarifies the oft-times confusing history of Scottish monarchs and clans. Well documented timeline and a plethora of artifacts and artwork guide the participant through 1500 years of former times. Beautiful gardens to boot. Kitchen at restaurant was very accommodating.

This is an exhibition with a lot of history and reading. If you don’t like to read or interested in history this might not be the place for you. The Armadale castle is ruins. You can walk around the grounds and look at the views. There are restrooms and a gift shop in the exhibition hall.

The ruined castle provides a romantic backdrop to these magnificent gardens on Skye. The woodland walks are particularly beautiful in spring when rhododendrons and azaleas create explosions of color. The museum excellently tells the story of the Highlands and Islands.

We came here after visiting Eilean Donan castle. Armadale Castle and the surrounding gardens + museum were much more peaceful with a lot less visitors than the previously mentioned castle. The museum had a lot of interesting information on the history of surrounding clans and Scotland/it's origins as a whole. The gardens were well kept and a relaxing walk through, with a large variety of plants and trees from around the world. The castle was in ruins but I knew this going in, still super lovely to admire it all. Coastal views as well made it very serene. Staff in museum and gift shop were friendly.

We visited the castle in August 2025, it's a shame that the castle itself isn't open to the public but aside from that the terrain was wonderful. The flowers, castle ruin, ponds and museum were all wonderful and plenty to fill an entire afternoon.

Had a lovely time walking through the beautiful garden, and we walked one of the walking routes adviced in the gift shop afterwards. The museum was a fun little walkthrough. Don't expect much from the castle because it's mostly ruins. However sitting on the swing and seeing the view is definitely worth it.

Saw pods of dolphins that followed and played with the boat, and a few minky whales here and there. Also saw plenty of birdlife. The scenery was stunning. The boat operators were actively spotting wildlife and pointing it out to us, as well as driving towards them for closer looks. All in all, you can't go wrong with this 1 hour boat ride!

Very enjoyable trip. A great way to spend my birthday. Saw some seals chilling on a wee island. Then saw some Minky Whales. Think they came out especially for my birthday 😀 Jane and Alex were definitely the best crew we could’ve wished for. They were absolutely fantastic, and made the trip so much better. I will definitely be back and I’ll 100% be recommending this to everyone I know. Thank you everyone for such a wonderful experience.

We used the ferry from Mallaig to Knoydart. Daily trip for the crew. Bread n butter, yet they were polite, kind to all, and professional in all situations. They even alerted us to the dolphins on both journeys which made all the folks young n old super excited. This crew made an ordinary daily trip feel extra ordinary. Plus the boat is just gorgeous. Thank you guys. We will definitely book some wildlife cruise with you next time we are in the area.

This was a fabulous, fun and interesting adventure. Lovely staff on land as well as on board. Plenty to see in the sea and good to have a short stop at Canna Island too. The beach cove is stunning, only wished I'd taken my swimsuit for a quick dip! Plenty of wildlife, sealife and birds. Saw a Viking port, extinct volcanos and white beaches of course. So glad we booked the trip and even better that the cost is affordable, not inflated. Thank you to the whole team very well worthy of 5 stars! Sadly I can't upload my dolphin videos but so of our memories. Thank you

We had a wonderful trip from Mallaig to Laverie to spend a little time hiking on the trails. Very friendly crew who showed us a great show of common dolphins playing in the water. They took the time to follow the pod and we could take ample photos and videos.

Brilliant! Friendly captain and crew. Very helpful in booking office suggesting lunch in the Forge making a great outing to this wild and remarkable remote place. Meeting interesting fellow travels particularly the three lads from Munich who had hiked for three days from Glenfinnan. Not forgetting the young woman with polytunnels providing fresh food for shop and pub

Fantastic service, took time to call me to review my booking, refunded me for part of a trip that I cancelled when I didn't expect a refund, allowed myself and my companion on an earlier ferry coming out of inverie making our homeward bound trip so much better , the whole experience has been excellent. The value for money for the malaig to inverie trip is brilliant and oh those views when travelling over are worth the payment alone. Thank you to the whole team for a wonderful experience

Did the ferry crossing from Mallaig to Skye on a touring holiday. The terminal was very busy and we had to wait a good 45 mins before our coach could board the ferry, and then the lift up to the passenger deck was not working, which created difficulties for a few of my fellow passengers, but once we set sail from Mallaig, everything ran very smoothly. The crew were courteous, friendly and very helpful. There was plenty of inside seating, clean toilets, and a small snack bar and shop where we could buy drinks, light bites, and a few books and souvenirs. The crossing took about half an hour. Visibility was perfect, and there were some spectacular views of the mountains and islands around the Sound of Slait from the ferry's open top deck. And when we reached Armadale, disembarking was both quick and easy, and we were back on the road in no time at all.

Great Birdseye view from the upper deck.- they let us catch the earlier ferry so that was a result. Watch out for parking attendants in town, they are on it like a car bonnet!. First few minutes of trip all the car alarms go off due to manoeuvring but they all settle down once the ferry gets underway. There are shops and cafes on board and the views are just stunning. We travelled from here to the Isle of Skye - we were offloaded without delay and on our way within a few minutes.

Phew! We had failed to buy the vehicle ticket on line. When we checked in we had a ticket for just the 4 passengers. 2nd standby for the last ferry at 6.00 pm to Armadale succeeded. The staff were all so friendly and helpful.

Wasted 4 hours and ruined my vacation itinerary because of their booking problem. I get there and they tell me they sent an email rescheduling my journey to an earlier time which I never got. There were at least two others this happened to. I know because they were in the office with me! Because of this, I had to drive the long way to Skye after already wasting a morning there. I missed half a day of sightseeing seeing. Wish I could give them 0 stars.

The staff are professional as soon as I arrived a young lad helped me out right away. I've never driven a car on to a ferry so being first in the queue was an experience. Was an excellent sailing and went 100% to schedule. Cal mac get a lot of bad rep but I didn't see any operational issues here.

If you can plan your itinerary to take the bridge to Skye and avoid this horrible service, do so. We planned an entire day around our ferry schedule. When we arrived in Mallaig for our ferry they told us they had cancelled it and booked us on one 4 hours later, yet never told us (they claimed they sent an email, but based on the number of others arriving to the same surprise, we were clearly not the only ones who received no such email). That required backtracking more than an hour to Fort William and then 90 more minutes beyond that to the Skye bridge. Plans for the day completely disrupted because of this company’s failure to serve its customers.

Overal good experience! Took the ferry from Mallaig to Armadale. The welcome on the terminal could have been friendlier but the other process was very good

Clean, warm and welcoming shop. Lots of interesting nik nacks to suit all budgets, friendly staff and good WiFi speeds available. Lots of tourist information available and genuinely enthusiastic and helpful people working there who are happy to assist in a positive and friendly manner. Worth dropping in to look for tours, accommodation, activities, boats & ferries, rentals etc.

I went to the tourist information centre because on the apps it showed every room in Portree was taken. I was feeling quite desperate as I had been driving for hours and just wanted a cosy place to stay for the night. Stephen (I hope I got the name right) was very friendly and proactive, and immediately put me at ease and started making phone calls. In the end, he found me a lovely place to stay. Great hospitality and amazing customer service. Thanks Stephen!

We were wildcamping as a group on Skye and were struggling to find spaces to set up camp that aligned with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code, so we went to the Visitor Center to ask. The staff was kind, accommodating and so helpful! We talked to a lovley lady who helped us find a beautiful spot and even printed out directions for us. All free of charge!

Nothing that helped (like a map) that you didn't have to purchase. No restroom (public toilet)

Saved the day for me and a group of people who were left stranded when a tour company never showed up and couldn't be reached (over an hour we waited). The staff at the tour centre went above and beyond to get us booked on another option calling so many people. Called a retired tour guide who still had his bus and he agreed to come and help us poor souls. Eventually they heard back from the original tour about an apparent technical issue and also assured us we would get a refund truly kind and helpful lot.

Price change by the lady in the shop when choosing a print. They lost out £150.00 sale. Disgusted to think they thought we wouldn't notice.

Great for information, maps, etc. Staffed by people who know! Some gifts, etc.

A hidden gem in Portree. We went at sunset and had the place to ourselves. 5 min walk from center of town. Neat mini castle on the top of the hill.

At first, you may think that you are heading the wrong way. It's a little too... one would say quiet, but there are crows cawing in a way that you convince yourself that you should change your mind, especially since the skies look ominous. But once at the top, the view is breathtaking.

One of the best places I have ever seen, where sitting and enjoying the beauty of the mountains brings back brain activity, the mind becomes better, one of the best mountains for beauty, you can enjoy the beauty from atop a lamp and keep it in your mind as a memory.

Absolutely stunning views. Came mid-November so minimal tourists but slightly boggy. There's a small flat area where the highland games are held, and the apothecary's tower that gives great panoramic views of Portree and the mountains.

What a stunning place, with some incredible panoramic views, just a short walk from the town :)

Don’t miss visiting The Lump while in Portree. Short walk up, look for the entrance across the medical center. Locals will help if you’re lost. The views are breathtaking.

STUNNING!! Not many people usually so it’s extra serene and beautiful up here.

A beautiful little city with a lot of good vibes. The biggest city of Isle of Skye and it’s situated exactly at the centre of the island. A must stop if you want to have fresh fish food and you wanna get a little rest from all the hours of driving.

Portree is beautiful and we had amazing weather this day. The view is very nice and there are plenty of great restaurants around.

Beautiful Marina Portree Harbour is a really nice little Marina, it is very popular so in summer can get quite crowded. We suggest you come early if you want to avoid a bit the tourist influx. It has a few fish and chips shops which are really good, and you can walk along the marina.

I'm a bit torn about this one. I'd give 3.5 stars. Portree is indeed a pretty little town. Some fun shops, some good food and nice views. Also a nice little viewpoint on top where you can get a good shot of the colourful Portree Harbour. But down at the harbour itself the views aren't that great - except for the views of the ocean and the surrounding countryside, which are very nice. But the harbour area is small, there's a handful restaurants and BnBs. But really nothing much to do. There are some boat tours starting from here. To get the famous pics of Portree Harbour though you need to be on top looking down. It's really ok and surely a must-do when in town or when visiting first time. But besides a very short walk and some pics there's not really anything else about it. And if it wouldn't be for the colourful buildings it would be just be a very average, quite small harbour. And there are plenty of nice little harbours across the UK. We enjoyed it, it was worth our time - but next time we'll skip it.

Beautiful harbour for a walk around. It's very photogenic with some beautiful local walks with wild rabbits, which we both loved. I've been a few times and it's always extremely busy but easy to navigate and can get the citylink bus from Glasgow/Inverness etc to portree square before other surrounding areas such as Broadford or uig etc. Stagecoach also runs here. Most taxi companies do tours of their own as well as tour companies but highly recommend to book in advance both accommodation and attractions. The locals and the pubs were great with live music in the royal bank house with different music and different families with different musical instruments each night. Getting everyone up to dance was a really fun night. If your up to walk old man of storr, the quiraing etc this I'd recommend as the best place to book accommodation as if you don't drive the bus takes you directly to old man of storr in 15 mins. There's 2 buses that go to the quiraing and one is the long route the other the short also staffa beach just along from the quiraing known as jurassic beach for its preserved dinosaur footprints. Always check tidetimes before venturing out. Stagecoach doesn't run on Sundays, but citylink still does. Skye is beautiful. There is something to see and do in every part and is a photographers dream. Visit at least once.

Portree is the charming capital of the Isle of Skye, a colourful harbour town nestled within a rugged Highland landscape. It’s a delightful base for exploring Skye and soaking in the island’s culture, cuisine, and scenery.

I feel like the place is great but no THAT great. Everyone kept talking about Portree but personally I think it's a bit overrated

Loved our cruise on Loch Shiel. The Captain and First Mate were very attentive, working hard to show us whatever was out along the banks. We did not see much wildlife, but we saw the beautiful banks of the loch. A highlight of our two weeks in Glenfinnan.

Had a very enjoyable cruise with Loch Shiel Cruises from Glenfinnan to Acharacle. Not only was the scenery beautiful but seeing the Eagles in flight was amazing. Ali and Ben provide a great experience and are knowledgeable on the history and the eagles.

We absolutely loved our trip with Loch Shiel Cruises (I actually took two, the full loch cruise one day and the Gaskan cruise the next). Even without the wildlife the views are stunning, but multiple sightings of Golden Eagles and some significantly closer encounters with a pair of White-tailed Eagles elevated the experience even further. I'd recommend these trips to anyone!

What a great experience this was! I've been to glenfinnan a handful of times but never sailed across loch shiel. It was just no other words then stunning, the loch opens up and the scenery is superb! We seen eagles flying around following us while we sailed across the loch. It was magical to see them so close to us. Ali and the other guide was super friendly and a great commentary when we was sailing across the loch,.this loch is also very special as it was the backdrop for the black lake in the Harry potter films where hogwarts was I was in my element as a harry potter fan! You must book this cruise if your in glenfinnan!

Aly is a superb Captain along with his Mate. He is the perfect host and very knowlegable of the history of Loch Sheil and its wildlife. Makes you feel really welcome and it was an absolute pleasure to be on his cruise. We will be back again for another full return trip.👌 Highly recommended

In July I had a great cruise with Loch Shiel cruises. Managed to see an Osprey, lots of White-Tailed Eagles and a couple of Golden Eagles. Thank goodness I had my binoculars as the Golden Eagles fly at such a high altitude! Thanks for a great experience! I also went on two cruises in October and both of them were great - one was with my brother and the other was with my wife and mother in law. All 3 of them had a great experience - thanks to Captain Aly and Rosie. Looking forward to seeing you next year!

A fantastic cruise with plenty of opportunity for photographing White Tailed Sea Eagles and wildlife. Praise indeed for the respect that Aly and crew have for the wildlife. The share tranquility of Loch Shiel is a magical experience. We would highly recommend this cruise. Particularly appreciated the timing of the Jacobite train passing over the Glenfinnan Viaduct. With grateful thanks to Aly for a memorable day. Sue & Steve Cross

Everything you need to see in this museum. It's a fascinating inside into the world of steam trains and everything old connected to the local area. Well worth a visit. Highly recommend with 5stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I had a trip on the Jacobite steam train. What a fantastic day. The staff were friendly and couldn't do enough for you. I had Anthony in our carriage. He was very knowledgeable and entertaining. As we're all the staff. There are 2 classes. I was in standard class. The seats were roomy and there was a table. A snacks/drinks trolley came round on each journey. There are toilets on board the train. We stopped in Mallaig for about 1 hour and 40 minutes. There are restaurants, coffee shops and fish and chip shops to have something to eat. There are also souvenir shops. There is a boat trip that you can take which you can do in the time frame. The views from the tram were breathtaking. Expecially when going over the viaduct. There were hundreds of people dotted everywhere waiting for the train. A superb day out. Well worth the money.

Free admittance if you eat in carriage restaurant next to Glenfinnan Station platform. Today I had an Excellent deliciously tasty Venison pie and Maris Piper chips! It was so succulent that I didn't need to put ketchup on it!!!

🌟 We had an excellent day here visiting from the viaduct! 🚶‍♂️🌄 The walk was stunning and totally worth it. We had a great chat with Hamish, who was absolutely brilliant 👏 He let us try out the signal box lever frame and we even got to control a working signal outside the hut! So cool! 🚦 Hamish also showed us how the old signalling system worked using the old lever frame cleverly hooked up to screens in the signal box which was such a fun setup. He then gave us a look inside the museum and was a real pleasure to talk to. Lunch in the old dining carriage was a real treat 🚃🍽️ superb food and incredible cakes 🧁😋 Just when we thought it couldn’t get better, the Jacobite steam train pulled in 🚂 and the sun came out ☀️ A perfect finish to a fantastic visit. I’d 100% recommend taking the walk from the viaduct, the views are breathtaking, and the museum was one of the highlights of our whole trip to Scotland! 💯🎉

Great place to park and see the Jacobite steam train. You can walk down to the viaduct on a footpath if you want the iconic Harry going to Hogwarts photo. They also have a nice museum and small cafe. We split our party after parking so we got photos of both spots and reconvened for a second glimpse as it left the station.

The perfect place to park visit the museum and go down the trail to see the bridge. The train passes at 11:00 so be sure to get on time it is about 20 minutes walk to the perfect spot !!!

We met the most beautiful man here by the name of John - he tends to the gorgeous flowers on the station & mans the train signal box He made our visit extremely special & we will always remember a very special gesture of his kindness The museum was little but held lots of great memories

really great staff, plenty of parking available and an easy walk to the viewpoint of the bridge. I wouldn't recommend paying for the actual jacobite steam train, though, because it's very expensive, dated and not well maintained.

The Glenfinnan Visitor Centre is excellent with a nice shopping area and very clean facilities. I was surprised to learn the building is quite new and it shows in the quality. I had no trouble finding a parking spot although I arrived about an hour early which might help. There are two paths to the viewpoint, one goes straight to the viaduct and is definitely the better option while the other is less impressive. Overall a great stop that makes the experience even more enjoyable.

Allows at least 1-2 hours in advance, in order to find a parking. Don’t park on the street, otherwise you will receive ticket. This visitor center provides toilets inside the shop which is pretty good.

Beautiful experience watching the Jacobite train crossing the Glenfinnan Viaduct! But just a small note —Today, the afternoon return train that was scheduled to pass around 3:30 pm arrived earlier at 3:13 pm. So, it’s best to come at least 20 minutes early to avoid missing it.

Very friendly staff. Good,small exhibition. Great little shop and cafe. Viaduct and monument definitely worth a visit.

Car park gets very busy if you're coming to see the jacobite train pass the viaduct. Get there early! There were like 200 people on a very rainy Thursday in September watching the trian. I alcan only imagine how many come at high season in August.

This attraction is free to enter, but car parking is £4. Very interesting center, with a bit of everything from geology to history to natural sciences. I especially enjoyed the tour. The center is dog-friendly, and a staff member gave my dogs treats. The only downside was it took ages to get served in the cafe.

We arrived at 9:30 am for the 10:45 train, but both car parks were already full. We ended up parking at a nearby hotel, about a 5-minute walk away. Still, the old-fashioned train reminiscent of Harry Potter was well worth the effort.

Wow what an absolutely beautiful spot this is. The viaduct is about a 10 minute walk from the car park. There is a main spot to get pictures from which gets busy but it's worth looking round for less packed spots to catch the magical train going past with all the bells and whistles going off and the steam. Across the road is a monument you can pay £5 to fo to the top off which gives you some fantastic views. The stairs are a little tight and there is basically a trap door to get up to the top but the guide at the start gives you a full brief and was full of great information.

Wonderful experience. If you are fan of harry potter you can’t Miss this place. The train pass two times per days. Form the parking, you have to walk circa fiftheen minutes in order to reach the place. The trail is not easy

Every time we are close to Fort William, Inverness, Glencoe, or anywhere West Scotland in that matter, we go for a walk around Glenfinnan Viaduct, monument, and the lake. Rain or shine, we go there. It's just breathtaking. If we get to see Hogwarts Express, bonus points.

I'm a middle-aged woman, but this place still made me SUPER excited for the Harry Potter train! Many people arrive an hour early to get the best spot for photos before the train passes and it’s sooooo worth it. Choo~ choo~ The moment the Jacobite steam train appears with that iconic sound, everyone gasps with excitement and anticipation. If you come to Scotland, make time for this. Seriously!

Nice place where you can enjoy the view over this emblematic Viaduct. Tu push the experience further, you can check the Jacobite Steam train schedules and see it passing over the Viaduct. We choosed another viewpoint…

If you are a great Harry porter series fan, and you love to explore the paces where the senses were captured, than I would recommend you to explore the place. You will love it. If you want to capture the scene with Train, than you should arrive there at 2:30 pm or 11:30am. As the train times are 3pm and 12pm, it get delayed sometimes bcz of weather conditions, but runs regularly on weekdays. I hope you enjoy it.

We arrived at 9:30 am for the 10:45 train, but both car parks were already full. We ended up parking at a nearby hotel, about a 5-minute walk away. Still, the old-fashioned train reminiscent of Harry Potter was well worth the effort.

Wow what an absolutely beautiful spot this is. The viaduct is about a 10 minute walk from the car park. There is a main spot to get pictures from which gets busy but it's worth looking round for less packed spots to catch the magical train going past with all the bells and whistles going off and the steam. Across the road is a monument you can pay £5 to fo to the top off which gives you some fantastic views. The stairs are a little tight and there is basically a trap door to get up to the top but the guide at the start gives you a full brief and was full of great information.

Wonderful experience. If you are fan of harry potter you can’t Miss this place. The train pass two times per days. Form the parking, you have to walk circa fiftheen minutes in order to reach the place. The trail is not easy

Every time we are close to Fort William, Inverness, Glencoe, or anywhere West Scotland in that matter, we go for a walk around Glenfinnan Viaduct, monument, and the lake. Rain or shine, we go there. It's just breathtaking. If we get to see Hogwarts Express, bonus points.

I'm a middle-aged woman, but this place still made me SUPER excited for the Harry Potter train! Many people arrive an hour early to get the best spot for photos before the train passes and it’s sooooo worth it. Choo~ choo~ The moment the Jacobite steam train appears with that iconic sound, everyone gasps with excitement and anticipation. If you come to Scotland, make time for this. Seriously!

Nice place where you can enjoy the view over this emblematic Viaduct. Tu push the experience further, you can check the Jacobite Steam train schedules and see it passing over the Viaduct. We choosed another viewpoint…

If you are a great Harry porter series fan, and you love to explore the paces where the senses were captured, than I would recommend you to explore the place. You will love it. If you want to capture the scene with Train, than you should arrive there at 2:30 pm or 11:30am. As the train times are 3pm and 12pm, it get delayed sometimes bcz of weather conditions, but runs regularly on weekdays. I hope you enjoy it.

My husband and I did the day tour from Portree last week and had such a fantastic time. Stevie is an amazing tour guide! He made the day fun and engaging with his humour and extensive local knowledge. The tour really covers the high points of the island. Highly recommend!

We were very disappointed with the whole tour. We specifically asked Moira to choose the day and she said she would choose the best weather. The day was lashing with rain and gale force winds. The day before would have been perfect and the guide agreed but he told us when asked by Moira he wasn’t available as he was having his shingles jab . Moira said as a resident of Skye when we confronted this that on her weather forecast it was the best day . We trusted her judgement . This meant that we couldn’t see any of the sights or indeed walk anywhere. We were taken to a brewery which was closed for tasting and a Croft museum that was also closed, we were told by the guide to walk the top of the Fairy Glen and it should take 35 mins . It was perilous walking even though we had the right walking gear and one of our group slipped . We were the only ones almost in the car park . This was a money making exercise and a more honourable company would have cancelled as did our boat trip company today as winds were high. Our Guide needs to curb and be very mindful in future of his audience and airing his comments and opinions especially around women. It’s the most disappointing tour we have ever had as well seasoned world travellers and I would not recommend this tour to anyone in the winter months . When confronted, Moira said she did get it so wrong but as a resident of Skye I do this hard to believe . Not even a slight refund from the £400 we paid for four hours was offered…disappointing!

We did the tour of Skye with Skye Tours On Wednesday the 14th of May. Not only was the tour a good cross-section of great Skye locations but we were fortunate enough to have Stevie the Irish Scotsman as our tour guide driver. He made the tour even more fantastic with his sense of humour and his local knowledge. We can highly recommend Skye tours if you visit Skye.

We did a minibus tour with Roddy, and we were grateful to be able to visit the Isle of Skye for the day, taking the train from Inverness! Roddy's driving was excellent on the often narrow and crowded roads. I would just add that it's not possible to spend much time at each stop when you have to catch the last train back to Inverness, just to manage expectations! If you want time to hike, this isn't the tour for you. Also, we had enough time to queue at Mackenzie's Bakery to buy lunch and then eat it on the minibus, but in retrospect, we'd have been happier packing our own lunches. Highly recommend this tour for people who would rather see sights in Skye than do much hiking and/or people staying in Inverness!

A brilliant day out with a very knowledgeable tour guide with so much information from history, general day to day life and geological knowledge too! Roddy was extremely courteous, friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend booking the tour especially with Roddy.

I had a wonderful tour with Skye Tours. Morie, the organiser is a wonderful lady who helped me book this tour just a day before. Rody, the tour guide is again a wonderful person who speaks about the history of highlands, and take care of each traveller’s destination so that no one misses the bus or train. I really liked the sense of humour he has which made the whole tour exciting.

I tried to book a tour on Septeber 2025 but the rep, Robert could not find the hotel address on his own island by doong a simple Google search, claii g they’re local not tourists. Was akso rufde about it. Primitive ifiot. Avoid

I really enjoyed visiting Jack's gallery and chatting to him about his photography and the story of his frames. He has a range of images available to suit all budgets, all of which are stunning. On Jack's recommendation we returned via the Applecross Pass, what a fabulous route so glad we didn't miss this. I love the image I purchased and wish I had more wall space for one uniquely framed. I would recommend a visit and wish Jack's lots of success in the future.

Worth the extra drive through Applecross to this super studio. Friendly welcome, super customer service - with free local coffee! The photographs are superb and it is hard to resist. Not the cheapest but most certainly some of the best landscape photos you will ever see.

Stunning photos, super friendly and informative owner and free coffee! The prints are very affordable (esp considering the quality) and available in multiple sizes. Oh, and there's a very friendly dog that we enjoyed playing with.

Great little find. Lovely people and nice offer of free coffee. Great photos taken that I would never have been able to achieve. Frames are amazing and back story behind their recovery from the plantations was lovely. Bought 2 pictures one of which was posted. Arrived in frame with excellent packaging. Picture is before I hung on wall!

Lovely gallery, with epic photography. Popped in and couldn't resist buying some of the prints for my walls. If you're in/nearby or passing through Applecross, it's a must-see.

Lovely small gallery with stunning photographs transferred onto canvas. The photogragher was on hand and spent a long time with us explaining how he managed to take certain photos from unusual angles and the process of transferring them onto the canvas...... a little learning experience ! We were also offered a tea or coffee. Well worth a visit

Cool little gallery, if you get to Applecross it’s a must see, plus free coffee!! Jack pointed us in the right direction to find some coos. Thank you!

Great iron age buildings in a spectacular setting. There's nothing to do here other than look at them, and the small information board. Be prepared for a twisty drive to get to them.

Well worth a detour to see these ancient structures. Don't forget to visit the brewery across the street.

In my view this and the other adjacent broch are well worth visiting. They are in a quiet valley, and it is a 5 minute walk between the two brochs. The information boards were helpful and the kids enjoyed exploring both.

A really good example in amazing condition for its age. There is another one only a few hundred metres up the road. Fascinating.

A bit out of the way but well worth the effort. Well preserved historic site. Parking available with free entry to the site

Must see, it’s great to see how these building were

A fabulous example of a piece of ancient Scottish history. Well worth a visit.

A very enjoyable excursion to take with children, enjoying the coast, the scenery, and seeing seals. Callum and Jane made the tour pleasant with their comments, answering questions and showing us the area. We had a spectacularly sunny day that made for a wonderful boat ride and a lovely time in the charming village.

What an amazing experience! Calum is funny and full of banter, and, as promised, he showed us loads of adorable sea puppies - aka seals! Unfortunately we didn't catch the otters, dolphin or wale, but he took us to Peter Pan's Lost Boys island. The views on this trip are gorgeous. Thank you Calum and David for taking these 3 wee lasses on an unforgettable boat trip experience! Oh, and in case you people are wondering, it is true, no payment if no seals. But you WILL see seals 😍🦭🦭

Really enjoyed our trip with Calum and David yesterday to see the seals. Both were very knowledgeable and gave us lots of facts. Lovely sunny day which made the trip even more enjoyable. Thank you both

We loved calum's seal trip! The highlight of our plockton visit... well, we also loved the Croft café, a few minutes away! Calum and Ian were both so fun and knowledgeable. We learned lots, saw lots and left very happy. The seals are adorable! Calum has even named three of them!

An absolute must do when visiting the highlands. Calum is an amazing captain who makes great conversation. The weather was quite bad the day we went so we had the boat all to ourselves. Such an unforgettable experience. If you are visiting the highlands, make the trip to Plockton, it is worth it !

We had an amazing experience on Calum’s Seal Trip thanks to Calum and David! They are friendly, funny and knowledgeable about the area. We had the boat all to ourselves and a lot of fun talking to them. They showed us adorable seals (Seehunde) and a great view!! I would recommend this trip to everyone!

Fantastic boat trip, even though it was raining. The scenery was stunning. Saw seals, stags, Eider ducks, Mergansers and a juvinille Guillemot. The crew were really friendly and informative. Would recommend a trip with them!

Stunning drive! Can see it being hard to drive around during the peak times due to motorhomes and narrow areas, but late Sept was gorgeous.

It's still stunning 50 years after I first went over the pass, in those days, the roadside was littered with empty beer cans, consumed by three workers building the rings on their way back from the Applecross Inn. These days, there's just tourists, campers and cyclists. How ties have changed!

What can I say that hasn't been said already? An absolute must see and do if possible on your trip. Incredible scenery all round. Try to take a few stops to take in the experience and don't blast through from one side to the other. Road is quite narrow in places so take care with oncoming traffic. There are several severe hairpins so avoid if a nervous driver. A bikers' dream road.

Amazing road! Obviously quite dangerous but it’s the most amazing views, loved every second of this journey and this road will always be a highlight if anyone gets the chance to travel this road they should! Cannot wait to plan this trip again and visit these amazing sites again! Feel very privileged to of travelled this road trip!

If you have a pre-millennium campervan and it is your pride and joy, why? Getting to Applecross is bad enough for your cherished vehicle, why push it to it's limit? It is bad for your vehicle, bad for the environment and locals have to use this road as a necessity, not a thrill. Obstructing locals commute is not pleasant. Go on a roller coaster to get a buzz. It will only affect you. Don't do it for doing it sake or because it is in your "bucket list". THINK

"Breath-taking views! Balach na Bà delivered an unforgettable stay amidst Scotland's stunning Highlands. Cozy, comfortable, and perfectly located for exploring the area. Highly recommend!"

It's an amazing road, almost entirely single track with frequent passing places. It's very narrow at times, and with a very poor surface in places, and a few hairpin bends and very steep stretches. It's one of only two routes to Applecross, with the coast road also being largely single track with some exposed stretches (but nothing compared to the Pass of the Cattle). Signs at both ends rightly warn off learner drivers, and inexperienced drivers of (particularly larger) motor homes should stay away too. This road is not for the fainthearted; however, the coast road to Applecross via Shieldaig is also amazingly scenic, so the round trip in either direction is a must.

Lovely castle ruins, seen from a distance as we didn’t fancy paying for the carpark or tour. Worth a stop as it’s quite an impressive sight.

So so so beautiful! It’s really majestic. We didn’t get to enter the castle because there was a wedding happening.

Last visited 12 years ago. Boy has it changed! It's now so much busier, but has much better facilities - cafe, shop etc. I would recommend getting there early to maximise your chances of getting round the castle unhurried and able to view everything. When it's packed with visitors it's impossible to see a lot of the artefacts. It's definitely worth getting the audio guide for £3.

NO PHOTOS ALLOWED INSIDE! After visiting this castle, I honestly felt like I had been completely ripped off. You have to pay for parking, pay to enter the grounds, and then pay again to go inside the castle itself. We also bought the audio guide. The most important thing: photography and video are strictly forbidden inside the castle. This is why you won't see photos of the rooms in reviews, even though you can find information about tickets to the museum interior. My advice: take photos from the car park and leave. There is nothing worth doing beyond that. You won't get any magnificent shots from the castle courtyard, either. I visit museums for self-education. I usually bring my sketchbook and pencils to draw things or take photo notes for later. Here, you cannot bring a backpack and photography is banned. It took us only one hour—including buying tickets, using the restroom, and fully touring the castle with the audio guide—that's how small it is. The audio guide has only nine tracks. I noticed QR codes in some rooms, but I don't understand why this information wasn't simply voiced on the guide. Why should I download yet another app when I've already paid for something that is supposed to give me access to the information? The exhibition itself is not just bad; it’s absurd. You walk into a room where there are modern coloured photos of the royal family standing on a chest of drawers, right next to 18th-century dresses... because, well, I guess there was space. Logic? None. They had a medieval castle model but placed it in a dark corner where it’s impossible to see, so everyone just walks right past it. If I had known this beforehand, I never would have paid for the ticket. It is simply not worth the money they charge for entry.

A trap designed to squeeze as much money as possible out of tourists. You pay to park, you pay if you want to see the outside, you pay to go inside. YOU CANNOT TAKE PHOTOS INSIDE THE CASTLE. The parking staff are very aggressive and constantly pressure you to pay.

Beautiful location and we had talks from guide on each floor to explain the past and present (1900s) story of the castle.

The castle itself slashed closed for a private wedding but we got great photos and the cafe gave us teas and scones at a very reasonable price.

My mother and her sister bought their parents a boat trip out to Rona for their anniversary and they absolutely loved it. My granddad was a marine biologist in Torridon so he was very familiar with the area, and we have been staying at Kinloch for years and years, so it's safe to say we felt at home! Great service, beautiful seafood lunch and an all round great day!

Fantastic evening tour round Shieldaig Island and Upper Loch Torridon. Saw the sea eagle fledglings wobbly flight, seals basking and porpoises. Kenny and Gemma were perfect hosts. Many thanks again for a wonderful evening.

If you're in the area this tour is a must! The chance to see 'sea eagles' and lots of other coastal wildlife was just fantastic. Definitely value for money and a great day.

Beautiful boat trip. Saw a good selection of wildlife. Friendly staff and nice refreshments!

Fabulous trip, even though weather not so good. Really knowledgable hosts. Would definitely return for a longer trip.

Excellent trip well worth doing

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We hadn’t known about this place beforehand, but on our road trip we saw the sign in passing and were so glad we stopped in. The owner was so friendly and informative, and we enjoyed a good hour or so strolling around the grounds. The children also had fun doing a search for statues, for a small reward! I can imagine it would be even prettier a little deeper into summer.

Attadale Gardens are a lovely place to visit. We arrived at midday and went straight to the self service cafe. There was homemade soup, sandwiches, cakes and ice-cream. We had the soup and a cake and came back later for an ice-cream. The food was delicious. A member of staff was restocking the fridge and cake cabinet as we were eating. The gardens were also lovely, with lots of little books and crannies to explore; young children would love it. The gardens are split into different areas with rhododendrons being a big feature. The trees there are beautiful too. Apart from being situated next to a main road it's a really peaceful garden which includes lots of benches, so you can just sit and enjoy the surroundings.

Beautiful gardens full of flowering plants and interesting sculptures. Well worth a visit, especially for gardeners, photographers and art aficinados Attadale Gardens is a unique 20 acre garden on the south side of Loch Carron initially established by the Victorians with rhododendrons planted over the hillside. Over the past 40 years, Nicky Macpherson has transformed these gardens with the creation of water gardens with Monet bridges and waterfalls, planted with a painter's eye, a Japanese garden, a huge fern collection with tender ferns housed in a geodesic dome, a sunken fern garden as well as the traditional kitchen garden. The oldest part of the garden is the sunken garden with the giant sundial nearby. There is also a fascinating collection of sculpture scattered through the garden. There is a huge tree collection. A DIY tearoom serves homemade snacks, cakes and biscuits as well as tea, coffee & hot chocolate as well as delicious homemade ice cream . There are photographs on display & reference books about gardening, which provides additional information for visitors. You can also buy plants.

Amazing place for both young and old. Every season brings something new. Just done the fairy trail we loved it. Would certainly recommend a visit. It is so relaxing

So beautiful and fun! From the friendly staff at entry to the amazing garden I would recommend to anyone. There are so many amazing old trees and beautiful plants from different parts of the world. The map given with the statue hunt was so much fun for the kids ages 3 and 5. There were toads, red squirrels and cows throughout the walk! It was a beautiful way to spend part of a morning if you're seeking some quiet and nature!

This was a great place to stop,beautiful gardens peaceful and relaxing loads of wee hidden trails our grandkids loved it a nice little self service tea room as well ample parking for cars to campervans. £10 for adults and kids are free but surprised at the people who who went as far as gate and then returned to their cars how do they think the up keep is funded

We had a wonderful afternoon exploring the gardens of Attadale. It was beautiful and very peaceful. The little snack house was fantastic! Self serve coffees, tea, soda, homemade desserts, sandwiches….not to be missed. We had a great conversation with the owner Joanna and her assistant, Lorna. They were able to give us recommendations for the rest of our trip as well :)

We started the walk from Killilan side and we walked for 2 hours and after that we saw a small bridge over a river and we knew it's the way to the falls, just fallowed the trail and after 1 and half hour climbing we got ther and we where speechless because it's beautiful! Recomend climbing boots and climbing sticks. You can cut the walk with bike and leave it at the butom somewhere safe.it was a 25 km walk for us. Not recomend for beginners.

Hindsight…. If only If I had to go back and do this walk again I would absolutely bring a bicycle to skip the majority of this walk which is along a single track farm track. We parked at Killilan where there is clear signage for no vehicular access, once you finally work your way through the estate and pass the locked gate you are then maybe halfway at best. Stay on the road until you see a signpost which clearly marks the falls. Across some peat bog and 3 bridges (2 are together and a single one further ahead) then you start the incline. I would not recommend this part to anyone who is clumsy, unsure of footing or if it had been heavily raining. The views of the falls? Same as the other reviews there is no clear viewing point. Certainly one of the most remote waterfalls we have been to and not a enjoyable walk. One positive is there was plenty of wildlife we noticed on the walk - red deer, buzzard, eagle, highland cattle, sheep

What a amazing waterfall in such a stunning location. You need to hike 9km in and out so good fitness needed.

We did the walk in bad weather, cold and wet but it was well worth it. We hadn't done a hike before so if your unfit or not so nimble on your feet beware because it's quite hard. Not sure what it's like in the spring/summer. Definitely worth it as it's an experience. Only gripe we had was the sign posting for it is non existent but the trail itself was pretty clear on the floor.

We walked from Morvich, that part of the hike was quite hard at times but totally worth it. The way to Kililan from there was much easier. Amazing waterfall that's worth visiting.

Long but easy walk in to a simply stunning location. I saw it in wet conditions so lots of water pouring down. Pics don't do it justice, it's HUGE

Amazing walk, tough climb but worth it

Warm welcome. Charge for entry to museum. Very interesting. Some great displays on 2 levels. Lift for disability access. Well. Worth a visit. Cafe upstairs on site can be used without access to museum. Tables are a little too close together so chair access - tight. Food choices good and quality of food - very good. I had Raspberry and Nectarine scone - best scone I have ever eaten. DELICIOUS - SO good with jam and cream. Hubby had Almond scone - that too was delicious. Well worth a visit. Disabled parking on site with lift access to upper floor displays and cafe. Don't miss this.

Hidden not so hidden gem !! Lovely staff, very interesting and interactive museum. The shop offers lots of choice to buy from local craftsmen and artists

Gairloch Museum is an absolute gem and well worth a visit. The exhibits do a brilliant job of telling the story of the town and how people have lived and worked in the area over the years, alongside some really interesting information about local wildlife. The galleries showcasing work from local artists are fantastic, and the whole museum is beautifully presented in a fascinating building with its own unique history. The staff are incredibly friendly and happy to chat or answer any questions, which makes the visit even more enjoyable. There’s also a lovely little café serving great food — the vegan cake is especially good! It may be a small museum, but there’s so much to see and learn that you could easily spend most of the day here taking in the history and atmosphere at a relaxed pace.

Thank you so much! For the loving and detailed presentation of your history in this historic building. Every meter of the 2,000 km to you was worth it!

Friendly and informative staff. Varied and interesting displays, particularly the more hands-on section upstairs, well worth a visit

We found this by accident, we were driving past having just walked around Gairloch. This is a visitor centre built inside a fallout shelter.. so well presented and interesting to walk around. Plus an amazing restaurant with friendly chatty staff.. allow up to 4 hours.

Highly recommend this to visit. Really helpful staff, well set out displays on a range of subjects & a high quality gift shop showcasing Scottish producers & artisans. They even sold top notch whiskey, gins & handmade chocolates! Suffice to say we spent a good amount of money in the gift shop.

Absolutely amazing gardens & views over the Loch can't wait to go back again on next year's visit to Scotland. A bit disappointed with the house only a few downstairs rooms open to view. The staff were very well informed, helpful & friendly. The restaurant was very nice & able to take our two dogs inside with us. It was nice to be able to go round the gardens with the dogs as well. Joined the national trust while we were there aswell did the gardens one day & the house later in the week as dogs care not allowed in the house

Very friendly and knowledgeable staff, told us where to go to see the sea otters - which we did manage to see! Plenty of car parking, large gift shop and two separate cafes provide lots of facilities. Toilets available at the visitor centre and at the main house. The garden itself is stunning, so many different species living alongside each other, seeing a Californian Giant Redwood in the flesh was a personal highlight! Couldn't recommend more, highly worth taking the time to visit!

We visited Inverewe Garden at the end of October and found it pleasantly quiet when we arrived around 3:30 p.m. Admission for two was £30. As the weather was already turning colder, many of the plants had withered, so it’s likely best to visit during the summer months to see the garden in full bloom. The garden itself is relatively compact — it takes about an hour to explore most of the grounds. There is a large car park located in front of the entrance, and parking was free during our visit.

Cheap parking, dog friendly (just had to be kept on already). Quiet (it was November). Coffee shop was open, and coffee was acceptable, but not inspiring. The map was pretty to look at but didn't really help the navigation. There was plenty of interesting plants, some still flowering well, to inspire. No funicular railway or cable car. The weather was mild and bright which was a bonus. No childrens play area. The gardens were really well maintained. Alice's walk was the highlight, excellent planting.

What a stunning place. We had one of the best days here, full of stunning plants, wonderful walk. not to busy and weather was stunning! There is a plenty to see, lots to look at and really well maintained, lots and lots of plants that are only here, you will see plants that you have never seen before. Absolutely stunning. What a place!

We went in September and there was lots of colour in the gardens. Had a lovely walk through the trees and really enjoyed our visit. The lady on reception was very friendly and helpful. The cafe and toilet area was also excellent.

Walked from the nearby campsite in the aftermath of Amy. Evidently it is in the tropics with the palms and the ensuing storm. Cafe was just what was needed for a warming drink and cake. Helpful staff. Recommended

Very historical loch. It's the stepping/staging place the World War II navel and refueling point 4 merchant convoys to Russia and the USA. Hundreds of ships left this point and will collect it before heading off. The whole area has amazing views and lots of little towns and villages to visit.

An amazing place. Love it. So peiceful, so stunning. I want to live there.

A fantastic place to visit with stunning views.

I camped at the big beach on Loch Ewe and it was great, evening and morning dog walkers with excitable pups stopping for a chat as I set up and had a wander myself. Cracking view and place to top for a day or even to base yourself out of for a couple of weeks whilst you explore as it is only £5 in the honesty box and they allow you up to two weeks. There are no facilities here but the money, I believe goes back into the regeneration of the sand dunes.

On a bright June day, it is difficult to think in terms of the desolate spot that Loch Ewe must have been for the defence garrisons that were present to guard the assembling convoys in WW2, let alone the seamen that worked and gave their lives on those missions. Enjoy it for what it is now - a beautiful and quite isolated spot - but never forget the sacrifice of the past.

The waterfall walk need some tree surgery work doing, then you might actually get to see it more easily. Trimming the re-gen would be a start, although the path is good but the bridge has seen better days ( dont use it ). The Arboretum was disappointing, no tree names, three big wind blown trees over the foot path at the far end. However a good dog walj nevertheless.

Perfect garden and views, saw seals. Gorgeous smells of magnolia and honeysuckle, great shop for gifts and friendly service.

Amazing place to kayak but check forecast as it can get rough when the wind picks up. Visited here several times and never get board

Beautiful loch to be able to explore by canoe / Kyak. The Loch is very deceptive in terms of wind and water movement. Drifting between some of the islands can be very choppy and unnerving. Wind direction and weather can change in minutes so be prepared. As long as you prepare you will enjoy thoroughly! We camped on the opposite bank to the picnic carpark and were greeted with beautiful gravel beaches, rocky out crops and stunning scenery. There is a code of conduct for loch Maree and that is no camping on the islands ( they were very boggy anyway ) no staying on an island for more than 30 mins. Still plenty to explore and absorb.

Wow! what more is there to say. Definatley a must see, lovely little village

Location: Wester Ross in the northwest Highlands of Scotland. Size & shape: About 20 km (≈12 miles) long and up to ~3-4 km wide in places. Islands: The loch has 60-odd islands and islets. Some larger ones are wooded and contain lochans (small lakes) of their own. Depth: Max depth is ~112 metres. Special status: Part of Loch Maree Complex SAC (Special Area of Conservation), also jointly managed with Beinn Eighe as a National Nature Reserve. --- Natural & Wildlife Highlights Woodland & ancient pine forest: The islands preserve remnants of the original Caledonian Pinewood. Much of the native woodland around the islands is little disturbed. Flora & lower plants: Rich in mosses, liverworts; various rare ferns. Scree slopes and wet areas hold delicate plant communities. Birdlife: Loch Maree is famous for being one of the most important breeding sites in Britain for the Black-throated Diver. Also likely sightings of woodland birds (crossbills, siskins), possibly raptors etc. Fish: There is a genetically distinct population of Arctic char. --- Things to Do / Attractions Walking / hiking: Several waymarked trails in the Beinn Eighe & Loch Maree Islands NNR. From the Beinn Eighe visitor centre, or Coille na Glas-Leitir, you can do woodland walks, ridge views, etc. Island exploring / boating / canoeing: Paddle or boat out to some of the islands. There are guided canoe trips and tours that let you explore the islands and remote shores. Scenic drives / viewpoints: The A832 runs along the southern shore, offering multiple stopping points with great views. Victoria Falls: A waterfall on the southern side of the loch (on Abhainn Garbhaig) within Slattadale Forest is a nice walk and photo opportunity. --- Practical Info & Tips Access: Best approached via the village of Kinlochewe. The A832 road is main access along the south shore. Best time to visit: Late spring through summer gives better weather, longer daylight, more wildlife activity. Early mornings/evenings are often good for calm loch waters & reflections. Facilities: Visitor centre at Beinn Eighe. Some car parks (e.g. Coille na Glas-Leitir). But islands are more wild — less infrastructure. Wild camping: Possible, but follow “leave no trace” principles; on islands you’ll need to plan for water, shelter, weather. Weather: Highland weather is variable — even in summer can be wet, windy, chilly. Layers + waterproofs + good footwear are essential.

This was one of the most memorable Lochs we canoed on during our trip to Scotland. Beautiful place, with plenty of islands to explore and amazing scenery - historic Isle Maree in particular. Isle Maree is just off the North East tip of Eilean Subhainn and can be seen as a small triangular Isle on the map (now named as "Eilean Maolruibhe (Isle Maree)" on Google Maps). There's plenty written about the Isle, including a Viking Prince, Chapel remains, Saint Máel Ruba, a Druids stone circle, a Holy Well and the Wish Tree. We set off with kind permission for parking, from Hotel Maree - (a great location for a meal or stay) and headed off towards the South West shoreline of Eilean Subhainn. After stopping for a picnic on the shore, we paddled around the many inlets, then on through the passageway between Garbh Eilean & Eilean Subhainn before heading East on open water towards Isle Maree. Some pretty choppy water on this side, so take care if you're out canoeing / kayaking. On arriving at a sheltered beach in a natural harbour, we walked around and found the Wish Tree and Viking graves, leaving a small contribution on the wish tree. Very atmospheric place and worth the trip out (~ 5.5 mile round trip from the hotel put-in). See below images for route. There's Loch Maree Picnic site at Slattadale about 5 minutes drive further West as an alternative launch spot with plenty of parking alongside the shoreline. A little further away from these Islands but still accessible and closer to Eilean Ruairidh Mòr from there. UPDATE 2021: We revisited Loch Maree again, but this time headed out from Slattadale picnic site. An excellent place to set off from for the Western Islands. We dropped in on Eilean Ruairidh Mòr first, with it's twin sandy bays either side of a promontory (on the South East shore) and beautiful views over to the mountains (see videos). Further on we paddled between Eilean Subhainn and Garbh Eilean in the opposite direction from our first visit. Plenty of scenery and inlets to explore all around here. See below images for route.

Lovely place in all aspects!! Absolutely beautiful, although we chose a (not so warm) autumn day to visit. The views of Slioch are breathtaking!!There is also a lovely hill right at the back of the Loch with a clear and relatively easy hiking path, which is ideal for all levels of hikers. Really worth visiting!!

A beautiful Loch with plenty opportunities to stop and take some great scenic photographs. Well worth the trip up to see this and the sorrounding area

The Pathways could do with better signages but a fab place for walks. We tried to do the Buzzard walk and ended up on all the routes I think, and didn't actually manage the whole buzzard route. Some of the path direction markers are flat stone slabs in the ground that I also kept missing because I was looking at the scenery and butterflies etc. Who is looking at the ground constantly to look for way markers? Place has toilets. A wildlife hide. Plenty of parking including disabled bays. And also a huge visitor centre!

This is a great little visitors center with plenty of information about the park. The wildlife hide at the back of the visitors center is open 24h a day. We parked here overnight too for £10. The signage appears to have dropped the "suggested" as they have moved to using Ringo (with a dedicated overnight code). Well worth it though for a dark sky, peacefully nights sleep away from the road. 5 vans can be accommodated here.

Stunning place!! Incredible scenery with some good walks and hiking trails. There are also picnic benches near the water side, which is nice.

Very interesting information in the visitor centre covering local geology and wildlife. Motor homes and campervans can park overnight for £10 payable by scanning the bar code on the signage. Great hides for watching birds on the feeders. Walking trails to suit all abilities direct from the car parks.

Very informative display in centre. There are several walking trails. We did 2 of them which took 1 hour. Shortest walk was flat but buzzard walk was steep in places but worth it for the views.

Absolutely stunning! We did the lower easier walk as we had baby’s in tow however it’s quite a tuff walk for little legs as the incline is quick and some of the steps are quite high. That being said it’s beautiful with stunning views down loch marrie.

Lovely wee walk in the forest, there's also a hike that goes round the mountain. Invitation to pay for the parking but not mandatory Amazing view on the loch