Location: Lochcarron
Top Things to do in Lochcarron
What to do and see in Lochcarron, United Kingdom (UK): The Best Places and Tips
Lochcarron (Scottish Gaelic: Loch Carrann) is a village, community and civil parish in the Wester Ross area of Highland, Scotland. It has a population of 923.
Restaurants in Lochcarron
1. Reraig Forest
Overall Ratings
5 based on 39 reviews
Reraig Forest Argo Tours, takes you up the hill where you would not normally go. It gets you very close to our resident red deer, allowing you to take close up photos of relaxed deer in their natural surroundings. Booking is essential, phone Colin on, 01520722876.
Reviewed By MJMitchell513 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
We would highly recommend a trip out with Colin in his argo! He is such a lovely, friendly guy and we thoroughly enjoyed our tour. Following a recommendation from where we were staying we contacted him in advance of our trip via his Facebook page and then finalised the day once we were in the area. We met him in Lochcarron and had an interesting and informative drive out to the hill. We then got on the argo for a trip up the hill. The argo is great fun and seemed capable of going over anything, even if we weren't so sure!! But Colin made sure we felt completely safe and were always enjoying ourselves! We got to meet his lovely Jacob sheep and lambs and the deer of course. These were so close and we even got to feed some by hand. Don't hesitate to book a tour with Colin, it is a trip you will never forget!
2. The Lochcarron Weavers Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By JackBJack - Los Angeles
Charming, small shop in the outskirts of town. The real thing here. High quality woolen tartans and such. Very quaint. And for the rest of the journey throughout Scotland you come upon Lochcarron Weaver products. They well may be the best, and you were there at their sweet and heartwarming shop with lovely attendants. Go out of your way to come here. History, pride and beautiful woolens.
3. See The Highlands
Overall Ratings
5 based on 25 reviews
Tours arranged across the highlands in new eight passenger minibus with full leather upholstery air conditioning and a microphone linked to the speaker system Tours can start from your accommodation in the highlands or if you are arriving by rail at Inverness or Kyle of Lochalsh or cruise ship arrivals at Invergordon or Portree or the airport at Inverness
Reviewed By Cirencester_FER - Cirencester, United Kingdom
While arranging a tour around the West Highlands entirely by public transport for my wife & me, I found that I was unable to hire a car during our stay in Strathcarron because we are both too old! John came to the rescue, and we had a lovely 7-hour day to the Inverewe Gardens and back via various interesting places en route.
John is pleasant and knowledgeable company, has his suggestions but is willing to adapt, and is a safe and modest driver.
We only had 2 whole days in Strathcarron, and we were lucky that John was available on one of them, because getting cross-country in that area by bus is impossible.
I recommend John to anyone who wants a tailored tour of this fantastic area.
4. Strome Castle
Overall Ratings
4 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By E C - Burnsville, North Carolina
Such a beautiful view from this and it has such history. Tourists should be mindful of the locals and be polite when parking to not block the road. When using the single lane road to reach this castle, also be polite when someone pulls over to let you go by, you need to wave to them out of courtesy.
5. Balnacra Arts - Pop up Pottery
Overall Ratings
5 based on 11 reviews
Working Pottery Studio in historic blacksmiths barn. Book for pottery classes, or group activities. Have a go at throwing a pot, or stay longer & play with clay to make your own creations. £12 to throw a pot & have it posted on after glazed. Group Rates for longer sessions on request. Fun, messy, memorable. A perfect rainy day holiday experience or group outing. All ages & abilities.
Reviewed By lornahmccallum - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
I picked up one of the Vicky's leaflets in Loch Carron and booked a session with her for me and my husband. I am so glad we did. We spent an hour and a half with Vicky who was so helpful and so obviously talented. Between us we made a clay elephant, a paper clip pot and a candle stick holder. Vicky is going to fire and glaze our artwork and send it to us in the next couple of weeks and I can't wait - our holiday memories will last so much longer because we have physical objects to remind us.
6. The Tree House
This stunning and unique treehouse is a perfect and atmospheric small venue for community groups, music sessions, outdoor classroom, photo shoots, meetings, retreats, art and craft groups, or just getting away from it all in the tranquil trees above the river. All money raised from the Treehouse hire will go towards running the community woodland and Smithy Community Hub.
