Lochview Holiday Let
Guidebook
Lairg - places to eat
Great place to eat! Walk or take the boat round as they also have a marina. Check online for current opening times
http://www.pier-cafe.co.uk/
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The Pier
Great place to eat! Walk or take the boat round as they also have a marina. Check online for current opening times
http://www.pier-cafe.co.uk/
The only bar in town! And the restaurant serves traditional comfort food. Phone ahead for a booking and to check times.
https://www.highland-hotel.co.uk/
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Lairg Highland Hotel
Main StreetThe only bar in town! And the restaurant serves traditional comfort food. Phone ahead for a booking and to check times.
https://www.highland-hotel.co.uk/
The only fish & chip shop for miles around! The opening times and menu are posted on the shop front. Best to phone ahead your order at the weekends. 01549 402262
There is no sitting in - only takeaway
Shin Fry Fish and chip shop
The only fish & chip shop for miles around! The opening times and menu are posted on the shop front. Best to phone ahead your order at the weekends. 01549 402262
There is no sitting in - only takeaway
Activities in and around Lairg
If you're going a day trip further north - this zip line adventure is not to be missed! Situated near Durness - 1h40min drive. Booking is essential.
https://www.durnesszipline.com/
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Golden Eagle Zip Line in Durness
If you're going a day trip further north - this zip line adventure is not to be missed! Situated near Durness - 1h40min drive. Booking is essential.
https://www.durnesszipline.com/
Various activities here not just shooting. Check their website for the most up to date information.
Only 15mins from Lairg.
https://www.highlandshootingcentre.com/
Highland Shooting Centre
BurnsideVarious activities here not just shooting. Check their website for the most up to date information.
Only 15mins from Lairg.
https://www.highlandshootingcentre.com/
Check their FB page / website in regards to events or workshops happening. They have a really good range of activities throughout the year - from making kimchi to mushroom foraging!
https://www.lairglearningcentre.org.uk/events/
Lairg & District Learning Centre
The Main StreetCheck their FB page / website in regards to events or workshops happening. They have a really good range of activities throughout the year - from making kimchi to mushroom foraging!
https://www.lairglearningcentre.org.uk/events/
Soft play, 2nd hand market and small cafe. Check their FB or website for events some of which are free to attend.
https://www.kyleofsutherland.com/
The HUB (Kyle Of Sutherland Hub)
Soft play, 2nd hand market and small cafe. Check their FB or website for events some of which are free to attend.
https://www.kyleofsutherland.com/
Closest golf course to Lairg! Phone ahead for further information.
Day fee for 2021 £25
https://www.bonarbridgegolf.co.uk/
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Bonar Bridge,Ardgay Golf Club
Migdale RoadClosest golf course to Lairg! Phone ahead for further information.
Day fee for 2021 £25
https://www.bonarbridgegolf.co.uk/
You can hire bikes from here and if arranged in advance they can have them delivered to Lochview
https://www.heavenbikes.co.uk/
Heaven Bikes
Lairg RoadYou can hire bikes from here and if arranged in advance they can have them delivered to Lochview
https://www.heavenbikes.co.uk/
TroutQuest
Guided fly fishing experiences on the local rivers and lochs
https://www.troutquest.com/
Balblair MTB Trails
A836Mountain bike trails near Bonar Bridge
Check their website for contact information in regards to boat hire for the larger loch or to fish in one of the hill lochs.
https://www.lairg-angling-club.co.uk/
Lairg Angling Club
Check their website for contact information in regards to boat hire for the larger loch or to fish in one of the hill lochs.
https://www.lairg-angling-club.co.uk/
Sightseeing and walks
Things to see and great places to walk and explore within 20 mins drive from Lairg.
Great walks for all abilities. Across the road within the Rosehall Estate lies the deserted mansion of Coco Chanel. You can reach it by walking down the road from the car park towards Invercassley. Go through the gate on the left hand side of the road just beside the 'Achness hotel' sign.
Its also a nice spot for a picnic by the Cassley River.
Log Cabin Rosehall Forest
Great walks for all abilities. Across the road within the Rosehall Estate lies the deserted mansion of Coco Chanel. You can reach it by walking down the road from the car park towards Invercassley. Go through the gate on the left hand side of the road just beside the 'Achness hotel' sign.
Its also a nice spot for a picnic by the Cassley River.
Swing park and visitor centre (more so for kids). There used to be a cafe but you need to check if its opened yet.
There is also some good woodland walks for all abilities.
Orb Hill is behind - you can walk up there and get some great views of Lairg and Loch Shin.
https://www.highlifehighland.com/ferrycroft-visitor-centre/about-ferrycroft/
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Ferrycroft Visitor Centre & Information Point.
Swing park and visitor centre (more so for kids). There used to be a cafe but you need to check if its opened yet.
There is also some good woodland walks for all abilities.
Orb Hill is behind - you can walk up there and get some great views of Lairg and Loch Shin.
https://www.highlifehighland.com/ferrycroft-visitor-centre/about-ferrycroft/
watch salmon leaping up the falls to reach the Shin River.
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Falls of Shin
watch salmon leaping up the falls to reach the Shin River.
Balblair Wood
Lovely woodland walks and bike trails
Loch Migdale
scenic walks around Loch Migdale
You can't miss it! Why not take the kayaks or paddleboards over for a closer look......
The Wee Hoose
You can't miss it! Why not take the kayaks or paddleboards over for a closer look......
great place for a walk or a picnic. its a short walk, quite steep but well worth it. 10min drive towards Rosehall
Raven's Rock Gorge
great place for a walk or a picnic. its a short walk, quite steep but well worth it. 10min drive towards Rosehall
You can see this from the house - its the hill with the radio tower on top. Easy walking to the top and fantastic 360 views with archaeology signs and information on the route up.
The Ord Archaeology Trail
You can see this from the house - its the hill with the radio tower on top. Easy walking to the top and fantastic 360 views with archaeology signs and information on the route up.
Just a few minutes out of lairg on the road to Tongue - there is a bird watching hide. It is sign posted as Dalchork Bird Hide
Loch Shinn Bird Watching Hide
Just a few minutes out of lairg on the road to Tongue - there is a bird watching hide. It is sign posted as Dalchork Bird Hide
Easily spend a day at this wonderful castle and gardens. Arrive early as it can get very busy!
http://www.dunrobincastle.co.uk/
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Dunrobin Castle
Easily spend a day at this wonderful castle and gardens. Arrive early as it can get very busy!
http://www.dunrobincastle.co.uk/
Local Shopping - Lairg
The Rusty Coo
The Main StreetLovely little shop selling local produce and crafts - on the main street
Excellent quality and stockists of tweeds and outdoor clothing. Worth a look!
Sutherland Sporting Tweed Co
Excellent quality and stockists of tweeds and outdoor clothing. Worth a look!
Well Lairg - The Lairg Pharmacy
The Main StreetWell stocked pharmacy on the main street
Pet shop on main street - it has limited opening days / hours so check online for further information
Pet Pals Pet Shop
The Main StreetPet shop on main street - it has limited opening days / hours so check online for further information
Well stocked and busy little store just 2 minutes from the house. You'll find fresh and frozen goods. From local suppliers to big brand names. There is also a post office which operates the same hours as the shop.
The owners also operates a taxi service which includes a people carrier - enquire within for more details.
NOT OPEN ON A SUNDAY
SPAR
LochsideWell stocked and busy little store just 2 minutes from the house. You'll find fresh and frozen goods. From local suppliers to big brand names. There is also a post office which operates the same hours as the shop.
The owners also operates a taxi service which includes a people carrier - enquire within for more details.
NOT OPEN ON A SUNDAY
Just across the bridge is the other store, again well stocked and its also the local fuel station. This store is open 7 days.
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Costcutter
Ord PlaceJust across the bridge is the other store, again well stocked and its also the local fuel station. This store is open 7 days.
Well stocked and very reasonably priced ironmonger store across the road.
https://lockhartsdiy.weebly.com/
Lockharts DIY & Building Supplies
29 Lower LairgWell stocked and very reasonably priced ironmonger store across the road.
https://lockhartsdiy.weebly.com/
Places to eat further afield
The Oykel Bridge Hotel
A837Great for lunch or dinner. 25min drive from Lairg.
Get here early to avoid disappointment! Favourite with locals and tourists. Check their website / FB page for up to date information but definitely one to bear in mind if you're head towards Ullapool
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Seafood Shack
9 W Argyle StGet here early to avoid disappointment! Favourite with locals and tourists. Check their website / FB page for up to date information but definitely one to bear in mind if you're head towards Ullapool
If you like pies then you've got to visit this place in Lochinver. (an hour drive from Lairg) Meat pies, fish pies, veggie pies and sweet pies. They also serve other food.
https://www.lochinverlarder.com/
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Lochinver Larder
Main StIf you like pies then you've got to visit this place in Lochinver. (an hour drive from Lairg) Meat pies, fish pies, veggie pies and sweet pies. They also serve other food.
https://www.lochinverlarder.com/
Good for food! Check their FB for the latest information but we've heard their steak pie is good! 15mins in the car
01408 641300
https://www.facebook.com/pittentrailinn/
The Pittentrail Inn
Good for food! Check their FB for the latest information but we've heard their steak pie is good! 15mins in the car
01408 641300
https://www.facebook.com/pittentrailinn/
Great little cafe and popular with locals and tourists. Based in Bonar Bridge which is a 10-15min drive away
01863766777
The Caley Cafe
Dornoch RoadGreat little cafe and popular with locals and tourists. Based in Bonar Bridge which is a 10-15min drive away
01863766777
Bistro based in Bonar Bridge - 10-15mins drive away. Check their website for latest information and menus.
01863 766111
https://www.crannag.com/
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Crannag Bistro
Bistro based in Bonar Bridge - 10-15mins drive away. Check their website for latest information and menus.
01863 766111
https://www.crannag.com/
Jade Garden
Chinese takeaway in Bonar Bridge. They don't deliver.
01863 766888
Hotel, bar and restaurant. 10mins drive from Lairg. Serves real ales, malt whiskies and Scottish gin.
01549 421202
http://www.invershin.com/food-and-drink/
Invershin Hotel Bunkhouse & Bar
Hotel, bar and restaurant. 10mins drive from Lairg. Serves real ales, malt whiskies and Scottish gin.
01549 421202
http://www.invershin.com/food-and-drink/
A local favourite. Homebaking, hot and cold food and good coffee. 15min drive from lairg
01549582006
Invercassley Store & Tea Rooms
A local favourite. Homebaking, hot and cold food and good coffee. 15min drive from lairg
01549582006
City/town information
Great little town to have a wander around. Nice little shops, cafes and bistros. Very good beach here too.
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Dornoch
Great little town to have a wander around. Nice little shops, cafes and bistros. Very good beach here too.
This is where you can explore Coco Chanels abandoned mansion which overlooks the river Cassley.
Head towards Rosehall and on the right hand side you will see the car park for 'Rosehall Trails'. Park here to avoid any issues blocked access or upsetting the locals.
Walk a short distance down the road until you come across a sign for 'Achness Hotel' on the left hand side. Go through this gate and follow the track down to the mansion.
Enter at your own risk - the mansion is unstable in some areas and there is glass underfoot.
Lovely picnic area just down by the river.
Rosehall
This is where you can explore Coco Chanels abandoned mansion which overlooks the river Cassley.
Head towards Rosehall and on the right hand side you will see the car park for 'Rosehall Trails'. Park here to avoid any issues blocked access or upsetting the locals.
Walk a short distance down the road until you come across a sign for 'Achness Hotel' on the left hand side. Go through this gate and follow the track down to the mansion.
Enter at your own risk - the mansion is unstable in some areas and there is glass underfoot.
Lovely picnic area just down by the river.
Beaches
Beaches dotted around the NC500
You have to hike into this beach but its absolutely worth it!
Park at Blairmore car park and hike from here. 1h20min drive from Lairg.
https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/sutherland/sandwood-bay.shtml
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Sandwood Bay Beach
You have to hike into this beach but its absolutely worth it!
Park at Blairmore car park and hike from here. 1h20min drive from Lairg.
https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/sutherland/sandwood-bay.shtml
Lovely beach on the West coast about 1h15min drive on a scenic road.
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Achmelvich Beach Car Park
Lovely beach on the West coast about 1h15min drive on a scenic road.
Another fantastic beach near to Sandwood Bay Beach but this one is much more accessible.
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Oldshoremore Beach
Another fantastic beach near to Sandwood Bay Beach but this one is much more accessible.
Torrisdale Bay
Beautiful beach near Tongue
Strathy Beach
Great beach with little caves up in the North near Tongue
Little bit of a hike in but well worth it. Good parking too but its down a slightly beaten track. Just round the coast is Portskerra harbour - great place for a swim!
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Melvich Beach
Little bit of a hike in but well worth it. Good parking too but its down a slightly beaten track. Just round the coast is Portskerra harbour - great place for a swim!
Nearer to Thurso is a nice beach called Sandside Bay. It is just beside the nuclear power plant of Dounreay.
Sandside Bay Beach
Nearer to Thurso is a nice beach called Sandside Bay. It is just beside the nuclear power plant of Dounreay.
Beach right in the town of Thurso. These beaches are renowned for surfing.
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Thurso Beach
1-16 Pentland CresBeach right in the town of Thurso. These beaches are renowned for surfing.
Great big beach where you will have plenty of space! Good parking and there is a forest walk across the road.
The famous Rock Rose Gin distillery is just 2 minutes away!
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Dunnet Beach
Great big beach where you will have plenty of space! Good parking and there is a forest walk across the road.
The famous Rock Rose Gin distillery is just 2 minutes away!
Big beach near to the town of Wick. Adequate parking and access. There is also a popular golf course here.
Reiss Sands
Big beach near to the town of Wick. Adequate parking and access. There is also a popular golf course here.
Brora Beach
19 Golf RdGreat beach and very accessible from the town of Brora