Things to see
Applecross
There’s a spectacular drive to Applecross over the Bealach, Scotland’s highest road rising through hairpin bends over 2000ft
Eileen Donan Castle
Scotland’s most romantic castle. Discover the history of the MacRaes and the MacKenzies and follow the footsteps of many a warrior.
Glenelg Brochs
These are two of the finest examples of brochs (early fortified circular stone houses) to be found on the Scottish mainland.
Inverewe Gardens
It has to be one of Scotland’s most beautiful botanic gardens. It’s warm Atlantic currents enable exotic plants from all over the world to flourish in a latitude more northerly than Moscow.
Plockton
A picturesque village on the other side of the loch famous for it’s palm trees. There are boat trips to see the seals and it’s possible to hire canoes in the sheltered bay.