Visitor Attractions
Key to Facilities: PR: Party Rate Available, R: Restaurant, CP: Coach Parking, GL: Guides/Lecturers,
EPW: Educational Parties Welcomed, final figure refers to Max Party Size. Quality rating awarded by VisitScotland Quality Assurance.
Key to Facilities: PR: Party Rate Available, R: Restaurant, CP: Coach Parking, GL: Guides/Lecturers,
EPW: Educational Parties Welcomed, final figure refers to Max Party Size. Quality rating awarded by VisitScotland Quality Assurance.
| Aviemore | CairnGorm Mountain | ||
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By Aviemore PH22 1RB t: 01479 861261 f: 01479 861207 |
Highest and Fastest Mountain Railway in the UK, Spectacular Views, Mountain Exhibition,Gift Shops, Panoramic Restaurant, Ceilidhs, Mountain Garden, Camera Obscura(free entry), Guided Walks, Footpath Network. Prices: £4.50-£9.75 Open: Jan-Dec |
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| w: www.cairngormmountain.org e: info@cairngormmountain.org Contact: Ticket Office |
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| PR GL R CP EPW No limit |
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| Brora | Clynelish Distillery | ||
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Brora KW9 6LR t: 01408 623000 f: 01408 623004 |
Visit Clynelish Distillery and take a guided tour to see the distillers at work producing their own brand of liquid gold. Prices: From £5.00 Open: Jan-Dec |
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| w: www.discovering-distilleries.com e: clynelish.distillery@diageo.com Contact: Claire Fraser |
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| GL CP EPW On Application |
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| Dalwhinnie | Dalwhinnie Distillery Visitor Centre | ||
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Dalwhinnie Inverness-shire PH19 1AB t: 01540 672219 f: 01540 672228 |
One of Scotland's highest distilleries - mid way between Perth and Inverness. Home of the Gentle Spirit. A warm welcome awaits. Prices: From £5.00 Open: Jan-Dec |
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| w: www.discovering-distilleries.com e: dalwhinnie.distillery@diageo.com Contact: Ewan MacKintosh |
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| PR GL CP On Application |
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| Drumnadrochit | Urquhart Castle | ||
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c/o Historic Scotland Longmore House Salisbury Place Edinburgh EH9 1SH t: 0131 668 8831 f: 0131 668 8888 |
The remains of one of the largest Castles in Scotland. Dominates a rocky promontory on Loch Ness. Splendid views up and down the Loch. The visitor centre provides a fascinating display of artefacts plus an audiovisual presentation. Prices: £4.50-£7.40 Open: All year (closed 25 & 26 Dec). |
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| w: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk e: hs.explorer@scotland.gsi.gov.uk Contact: Historic Scotland Sales Team |
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| PR R CP No limit |
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| Elgin | Elgin Cathedral | ||
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c/o Historic Scotland Longmore House Salisbury Place Edinburgh EH9 1SH t: 0131 668 8831 f: 0131 668 8888 |
The superb remains of a magnificent 13th century cathedral. Almost destroyed in 1390 by Alexander Stewart the infamous "Wolf of Badenoch". Prices: £3.00-£5.00 Open: All year (closed 25 & 26 Dec and 1 & 2 Jan) |
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| w: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk e: hs.explorer@scotland.gsi.gov.uk Contact: Historic Scotland Sales Team |
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| PR GL No limit |
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| Elgin | Johnstons of Elgin | ||
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Newmill Elgin IV30 4AF t: 01343 554000 f: 01343 554093 |
Visit us to enjoy our latest range, alongside our Courtyard Home and Garden Shop, interactive Heritage Centre and Mill Tour. We also offer the finest quality food in our Food Hall and Coffee Shop. Open: 7 days Monday - Saturday 9am - 5.30pm Sunday 11am - 5.00pm |
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| w: www.johnstonscashmere.com e: shop@johnstonscashmere.com Contact: Charlotte Mountain |
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| GL R CP EPW |
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| Forres | Brodie Castle | ||
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(the National Trust for Scotland) Brodie Forres Moray IV36 2TE t: 0844 493 2663 f: 0844 493 2260 |
Wonderful 16th-century tower house, packed with enough art and antiques to keep connoisseurs happy all day. In Spring the grounds are carpeted with a magnificent collection of daffodils. Prices: From £6.00 or Discover Tickets Open: Apr-Oct |
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| w: www.nts.org.uk/discover e: traveltrade@nts.org.uk |
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| Forres | Dallas Dhu Historic Distillery | ||
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c/o Historic Scotland Longmore House Salisbury Place Edinburgh EH9 1SH t: 0131 668 8831 f: 0131 668 8888 |
A completely preserved time capsule of the distiller's craft. Wander at will through this fine old Victorian Distillery with the aid of an audio guide and then enjoy a dram. Prices: £3.30-£5.50 (2011-2 rates) Open: All year (closed 25 & 26 Dec and 1 & 2 Jan) |
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| w: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk e: hs.explorer@scotland.gsi.gov.uk Contact: Historic Scotland Sales Team |
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| PR GL CP No limit |
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| Fort William | Ben Nevis Highland Centre | ||
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Belford Road Fort William PH33 6BZ t: 01397 704244 |
Here you will find a wide selection of knitwear, countrywear, Scottish gifts and food as well as the whisky shopoffering free tastings.Original end of the West Highland Way where you can purchase souvenirs. Drivers' room. Prices: Free Open: Jan-Dec |
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| w: www.ewm.co.uk e: simplythebest@ewm.co.uk Contact: Aileen Haggart |
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| R CP No limit |
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| Fort William | Treasures of the Earth | ||
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Corpach Fort William PH33 7JL t: 01397 772283 |
Experience one of Europe’s finest private collections of crystals, gemstones and fossils, displayed in an atmospheric simulation of caves and caverns.
Open 10am – 5pm 7 Days a week
Summer (July – mid September) 9.30 – 7pm
Dec, Jan & Feb – Please phone or go online for hours Prices: Group rates available Open: Jan-Dec |
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| w: www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.co.uk e: info@TreasuresOfTheEarth.co.uk |
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| PR GL CP |
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| Glencoe | Glencoe Visitor Centre | ||
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(the National Trust for Scotland) Glencoe PH49 4LA t: 0844 493 2663 f: 0844 493 2260 |
Modern, eco-friendly visitor centre with state of the art exhibition and visitor services. Set in one of the most stunning landscapes in
highland Scotland and winner of Gold Green Tourism Business Scheme award. Prices: from £5.00 or Discover Tickets Open: All year |
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| w: www.nts.org.uk/discover e: traveltrade@nts.org.uk |
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| Golspie | Dunrobin Castle | ||
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Golspie KW10 6SF t: 01408 633177 f: 01408 634081 |
Dunrobin Castle dates from 1400.The Castle contains a magnificent collection of
furniture, silver,tapestries, and family portraits.
Outstanding formal gardens designed by Sir Charles Barry.
Falconry displays Monday to Saturday Prices: £7.00- £8.00 Open: Apr-Oct 15th |
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| w: www.dunrobincastle.co.uk e: info@dunrobincastle.co.uk Contact: Scott Morrison |
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| Highland | Tomatin Distillery | ||
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Tomatin Inverness Shire Scotland Inverness IV13 7YT t: 01463 248144 f: 01463 248149 |
Tomatin Distillery home of the finest Highland single malt scotch whisky, is located in the Monadhliath Mountains just south of Inverness. If your looking for a tour,production DVD viewing or a taste of the whisky, our friendly staff are on hand to help. Open: Monday Friday all year.Saturday Sunday from Easter to end October |
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| w: www.tomatin.com e: marie@tomatin.co.uk Contact: Marie Macleod |
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| GL CP 50 |
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| Inverness | Cawdor Castle | ||
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Nairn Highland IV12 5RD t: 01667 404401 |
A superb fairy-tale castle and just what every visitor is looking for. Fine paintings,tapestries and furniture. Three gardens, courtyard cafe, shops, nature trail, golf course, events programme and much more. Prices: Groups (over 20 people) £8.00 Open: May-Sep |
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| w: www.cawdorcastle.co.uk e: info@cawdorcastle.co.uk Contact: Alison Clark |
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| PR GL R CP EPW 50 |
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| Inverness | Culloden Battlefield | ||
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(the National Trust for Scotland) Culloden Inverness IV1 5EU t: 0844 493 2663 f: 0844 493 2260 |
5 Star world class visitor attraction - scene of the last major battle fought on mainland Britain. Exciting 360o battle immersion theatre, fantastic weapons display, and GPS audio battlefield guides. Excellent restaurant and branded Culloden gifts for sale. Prices: from £7.50 or Discover Tickets Open: All year |
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| w: www.nts.org.uk/discover e: traveltrade@nts.org.uk |
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| Inverness | Jacobite Cruises Ltd | ||
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Tomnahurich Bridge Glenurquhart Road Inverness IV3 5TD t: 01463 233999 f: 01463 710188 |
There is no better way to experience Loch Ness than by boat. Award winning Jacobite Cruises gets you onto the water and into the heart of this iconic landscape. Prices: From £11.50 Open: All Year |
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| w: www.jacobite.co.uk e: info@jacobite.co.uk |
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| PR GL CP EPW 94 |
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| Inverness | James Pringle Weavers Shopping Village | ||
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Holm Mills Dores Road Inverness IV2 4RB t: 01463 223311 f: 01463 231042 |
Here you will find a wide selection of knitwear, countrywear,outerwear,golf equipment and accessories, whisky shop,Scottish gifts and food, Pavers Shoe shop.Highland Weaveing Exhibition. Ghillies Restaurant. Coach washing facilities. Prices: Free Open: Jan-Dec |
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| w: www.ewm.co.uk e: simplythebest@ewm.co.uk Contact: Neil Souter |
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| R CP No limit |
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| Isle of Skye | Clan Donald Skye | ||
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Armadale Sleat Isle of Skye IV45 8RS t: 01471844305 f: 01471844275 |
Visit Clan Donald Skye - the romantic ruined Armadale Castle & Gardens, Museum of the Isles, woodland walks, outdoor activities, study centre, plus restaurant & gifts shop–all with glorious views across the Sound of Sleat. Prices: Groups (over 8 people) £5.25 Open: March to November |
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| w: www.clandonald.com e: office@clandonald.com Contact: Mags Macdonald |
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| PR GL R CP EPW 100 |
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| Isle of Skye | Talisker Distillery | ||
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Carbost Isle of Skye IV47 8SR t: 01478 614308 f: 01478 614302 |
Visit Talisker Distillery, the only distillery on the Isle of Skye and home of Talisker single malt. Tastings, tours, selection of fine malt whiskies available. Restricted access for wheelchair users. Prices: Adults £6, 8-17yo £3.00, under 8's unable to tour but welcome to Open: Jan-Dec |
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| w: www.discovering-distilleries.com e: talisker@diageo.com Contact: Fiona MacIntyre |
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| GL CP All by Appointment |
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| John O'Groats Ferries | John O'Groats Ferries | ||
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Ferry Office John O\ Caithness John o\ KW1 4YR t: 01955 611353 f: 01955 611301 |
ORKNEY DAY TRIPS - FOR COACH PARTIES.40 minute ferry crossing from John O'Groats. On arrival on the Islands your exclusive coach with local driver guide will take you on a fascinating tour. Ferries leave at 9am and 10.30am Daily. Prices: On Application Open: May-Sep |
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| w: www.jogferry.co.uk e: fred@jogferry.co.uk Contact: Fred Fermor |
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| PR CP 100 |
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| John O' Groats | John O'Groats Ferries | ||
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County Road John O KW1 4YR t: 01955 611326 |
A superb selection of quality knitwear, clothing, accessories and souvenirs at the UK's most northern point.Coffee Shop serving Costa Coffee Prices: Free Open: Jan-Dec |
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| w: www.ewm.co.uk e: simplythebest@ewm.co.uk |
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| R CP No limit |
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| Kyle of Lochalsh | Seaprobe Atlantis | ||
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Kyle of Lochalsh IV40 8AE t: 01471 822716 |
Voted 'Best Wildlife Watching Experience in the UK'by the Telegraph.Totally unique, very informative and extremely popular. See all the local wildlife above & below the waves. Seals,Otters,Scenery, Birds & Underwater Kelp Forests. Prices: Group Rates £8.50, Adults £12.99, Child £6.99, Family £38, Concession £11.99 Open: Easter - 31st October |
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| w: www.seaprobeatlantis.com e: seaprobe@msn.com Contact: Nigel Smith |
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| PR GL CP EPW 55 |
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| Loch Ness | Loch Ness Nessie Shop | ||
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@ Loch Ness Clansman Hotel Brackla, Loch Ness-side Inverness IV3 8LA t: 01456 450743 |
Large FREE Car/Coach Park with FREE access to the Loch-Side! Great value large Gift Shop, with Whisky, Crystal, Books, Clothing, Craft/Souvenir & sundry items. OPEN ALL YEAR. Hourly Boat Trips on site, via our Car Park. Prices: Free Open: All Year (exc Xmas Day) |
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| w: www.lochnessgifts.com e: info@lochnessgifts.com |
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| GL R CP EPW LOCHNGIF3183 |
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| Muir of Ord | Glen Ord Distillery Visitor Centre | ||
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Muir of Ord Ross-shire IV6 7UJ t: 01463 872004 f: 01463 872008 |
Enjoy a tour at the closest distillery to Inverness and have a dram of the Classic Highland Malt we have been making since 1838.
Browse our range of Single Malt Whiskies from all corners of Scotland.
Prices: From £5.00 Open: Jan-Dec |
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| w: www.discovering-distilleries.com e: glen.ord.distillery@diageo.com Contact: Barbara Cameron |
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| GL CP No Limit |
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| Nairn | Fort George (by Ardersier) | ||
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c/o Historic Scotland Longmore House Salisbury Place Edinburgh EH9 1SH t: 0131 668 8831 f: 0131 668 8888 |
Built following the battle of Culloden. Fort George, is the mightiest artillary fortification, in Britain, if not Europe. Audio tour available in six languages. Prices: £4.10-£6.90 Open: All year (closed 25 & 26 Dec) |
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| w: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk e: hs.explorer@scotland.gsi.gov.uk Contact: Historic Scotland Sales Team |
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| PR R CP No limit |
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| Spean Bridge | Spean Bridge Mill | ||
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Spean Bridge PH34 4EP t: 01397 712260 |
Watch Mary Carol Souness, our resident weaver, bring the Scottish weaving tradition alive. Knitwear, tweeds, tartans, Scottish gifts and souvenirs, food and whisky shop with tastings.Coffee Shop serving Costa Coffee Drivers' room. Prices: Free Open: Jan-Dec |
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| w: www.ewm.co.uk e: simplythebest@ewm.co.uk Contact: Marianne Campbell |
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| R CP No limit |
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| Tain | The Glenmorangie Distillery | ||
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Tain Ross-shire IV19 1PZ t: 01862 892477 f: 01862 893862 |
Glenmorangie Distillery can be found on the shores of the Dornoch Firth. Visitors can enjoy tours and tastings by experienced guides and a chance to explore the well-stocked whisky shop. Prices: £2.50 - redeemable against purchases in the shop Open: Jan - Dec |
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| w: www.glenmorangie.com e: tain-shop@glenmorangie.co.uk Contact: Annette MacKenzie |
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| PR GL CP EPW 12 (larger groups pre-booking advisable) |
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| Ullapool | West Highland Woollen Company | ||
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5 Shore Street Ullapool IV26 2UJ t: 01854 612399 |
Superbly located on the harbour front, here you will find a unique selection of quality knitwear, countrywear, gifts and food. Prices: Free Open: Jan-Dec |
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| w: www.ewm.co.uk e: simplythebest@ewm.co.uk Contact: Donna Douglas |
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