Out
and about in Glenshiel
Ratagan is an excellent central
location for a visit to the Western Highlands, within
easy reach of the Five Sisters of Kintail, the Kyle of
Lochalsh and the Isle of Skye beyond. Additionally the
village is a superb base for walking, horse riding, fishing,
climbing, and many other outdoor pursuits.
With eagles and buzzards flying overhead,
and porpoises, otters and seals regularly visiting
Loch Duich, Ratagan in Glenshiel provides an idyllic
setting for the perfect Scottish Highlands break. If
you would like to see more examples of the scenery,
have a look through our picture gallery.
Excursions include Eilean Donan Castle
and other historic monuments, Lochalsh Woodland Gardens,
Attadale Gardens and other tropical gardens and landscapes,
see the secrets of the sea in the Seaprobe Atlantis
from Kyle of Lochalsh, or stay above water and enjoy
one of Calum's Seal Trips.
Grants
is also a fantastic base for those planning to explore
Skye, which is within easy reach either by road over
the Skye Bridge (approximately 20 minutes away) or
using the Glenelg ferry.
Apart from Ratagan, there are also some extremely
picturesque villages within easy driving distance,
including Dornie, Plockton, Kyle of Lochalsh, Kyleakin
and Balmacara.
Local
Producers in the surrounding
area includes a number of distilleries including Talisker
on the Isle of Skye all of which are worthy of
a visit, the Achmore Dairy
offers a wide
range of locally made dairy products all of which come
highly recommended, the Kyle Art Market, Skye Jewellery
and Loch Duich Plants.
Physical Activities It almost goes
without saying that there is an excellent range of
physical activities in the Ratagan area. Glenshiel
has 17 munros to offer any walkers, including the Five
Sisters of Kintail, and the Falls of Glomach are easily
accessible. Guided tours are available locally. Enjoy
all the fun of a power boat ride, whilst taking in
the spectacular scenery and wildlife with a Sea fari
from Skye, hire a bike for the day, enjoy a pony trek
at Avernish or visit the Isle of Skye Falconry.
Further A Field
If you want to travel slightly further, why not take a trip to the Rhue Studio
near Ullapool to see the superb artwork of James Hawkins? Whether you just
want to appreciate excellent art, or you are looking for the ultimate in
gifts to take home, a visit to the gallery displaying his landscape works
is a must. A day trip will allow you to take in the outstanding views across
the Applecross penisular on your way back. |