What to do and see in Lairg, Scotland: The Best Outdoor Activities

June 8, 2021 Tambra Mccollister

Lairg (Scottish Gaelic: An Luirg, meaning "the shank/shin") is a village and parish in Sutherland, Scotland. It has a population of 891 and is at the south-eastern end of Loch Shin.
Restaurants in Lairg

1. Go Wild Highlands

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Go Wild Highlands

Based in Lairg in East Sutherland, in the Scottish highlands, we are a small, family business running canoe trips down the Kyle of Sutherland and in other Scottish Highland locations. We choose off the beaten track locations for our adventures. These are scenic, rarely visited and generally well suited to those without previous paddling experience and provide a real sense of adventure.The trips are ideal for the beginner or anyone looking for a slow adventure rich in wildlife, scenery and history. We operate out of Invergordon and Lairg , delivering our excursions to the cruise ships that dock here and to the many holiday makers staying in East Sutherland and Easter Ross. Food plays an important part in all our trips. For our day long trips and cruise ship trips we supply a home made picnic with home baked sour dough bread, home grown salad plus locally produced smoked fish, meats and cheeses as well as home made cakes and biscuits.

2. Stoer Lighthouse

Stoer Lighthouse Stoer Lighthouse Raffin, Lairg IV27 4JH Scotland +44 7963 371823 [email protected] http://stoerlighthouse.co.uk
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4.5 based on 65 reviews

Stoer Lighthouse

Stoer Lighthouse is a fully furnished Self Catering Lighthouse located on Stoer Head, north of Lochinver in Sutherland, North West Scotland. The Lighthouse itself dates from the 1870's, has been recently refurbished to a high standard, and is now comprised of two flats each with 2 twin bedrooms, well appointed kitchen, bathroom and lounge.

Reviewed By Aggerstheone - Dunfermline, United Kingdom

It was quiet when we came and that was a blessing in it's self such an amazing place and panorama wow. Watch the decptive cliff edges and it will send the odd person wobbliekneed . But wonderfull definitley looking at renting one of the lighthouse flats wow

3. Ceannabeinne Beach

Ceannabeinne Cottage A838, Lairg IV27 4QE Scotland
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Ceannabeinne Beach

4. Falls of Shin

Achany Glen, Lairg IV27 4EE Scotland +44 1549 402888 [email protected] http://www.kyleofsutherland.co.uk/falls-of-shin/
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Falls of Shin

The Falls of Shin are famous for being one of the best places in Scotland to view salmon in their natural habitat. The former Falls of Shin centre, nicknamed “Harrods of the North” was destroyed by fire in May 2013. This left a huge hole in the local economy and as a leading employer a vast number of jobs were lost overnight. Following this, local charity - Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust, raised project funding to rebuild the popular attraction. The Trust worked with the community, stakeholders, funders and the design team (CH Architecture) to develop the project. Falls of Shin was officially reopened in May 2017 with a day of celebrations for the local community. Since then we have welcomed visitors from around the world and recreated employment opportunities at the visitor centre. The site has a restaurant and gift shop (run by a private operator - Mac & Wild), playpark, mini golf, forest trails, and a viewing platform where people can watch the salmon leaping.

Reviewed By 827jerryl - Sea Girt, United States

Visited with dear friends while in Scotland on a cruise. They drove from their home in Aberdeenshire to meet us at the port and spend the day just catching up and enjoying much of what nature has to offer. We found the Falls of Shin just the right place... peaceful, beautiful, a great place for family. Noticed too, there is a charging station for electric vehicles! Lovely playground for kids, delicious treats in the small restaurant, perfect for coffee, cappuccino, tea, homemade scones and cakes with great service. Table service inside and out. A small but well stocked gift shop! The restaurant is handicap accessible Definitely would recommend

5. Raven's Rock

Lairg Scotland +44 1408 634063 http://scotland.forestry.gov.uk/visit/ravens-rock
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Raven's Rock

6. Free Spirit Trekking Centre

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Free Spirit Trekking Centre

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