A tour of north-west Scotland

Sections:

Tour bus

Stopping for a coffee break

Waterfall

Crossing the bridge

Gairloch Beach

Beach party

Gairloch Golf Course

Seals playing

West Highland White Terriers

Going for a walk

Heather grows along the route

Along streams ...

... through Caledonian pine forests ...

... and beside Loch Maree

Time for a rest ...

... or some fun throwing stones!

All aboard this fishing boat

The fisherman explains what we will do

Down go the nets ...

... up come the scallops

Eaten raw from the shell ...

... or fried with a touch of garlic

Lonely Planet verdict: North West Scotland
"Although it's less than 50 miles as the crow flies from Ullapool to Kyle of Lochalsh, it's more like 150 miles along the circuitous coastal road - but don't let that put you off - it's a deliciously remote region and there are fine views of beaches and bays backed by mountains all the way along ... Gairloch is a peaceful group of villages streched out around the inner end of a loch. The surrounding area is known for its sandy beaches and good fishing ... Photogenically sited at the entrance to Loch Duich, Eilean Donan Castle is one of Scotland's most evocative castles"
(extracts from "Lonely Planet Great Britain - 2003 edition", used with permission)