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, Sunset Dining, Mountain Garden, Guided Walks, Footpath Network, November Christmas Market. Prices: £4.00-£8.95 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: £4.00 Open: Jan-Dec |
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| w: www.malts.com e: liz.miller@diageo.com Contact: Liz Miller |
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| GL CP EPW On Application |
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| Cromarty | Miller House & Hugh Miller's Cottage | ||
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(the National Trust for Scotland) Church Street Cromarty IV11 8XA t: 0131 243 9304 f: 0131 243 9594 |
Discover the many talents of Hugh Miller - stonemason, geologist, writer and editor at this superb new museum. Visitors can also view the 17th century thatched cottage where he was born. Prices: £4.20 Open: Mar-Oct |
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| w: www.nts.org.uk e: traveltrade@nts.org.uk |
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| PR GL EPW |
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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: £5.00 Open: Jan-Dec |
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| w: www.malts.com e: jackie.robertson@diageo.com Contact: Jackie Robertson |
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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 8894 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. Prices: £3.25-£6.50 (2007 rates) Open: Jan-Dec |
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| w: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk e: hs.explorer@scotland.gsi.gov.uk Contact: Donna Laidlaw |
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| PR R CP No limit |
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| Dunbeath | Dunbeath Heritage Centre | ||
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Registered Museum Old School Dunbeath Caithness KW6 6ED t: 01593 731233 f: 01593 731233 |
Landscape Interpretation and study centre. Dunbeath offers something for everyone: archaeology, historical harbour, picturesque strath, birth-place of novelist Neil Gunn. Prices: £1.50 - £2.00 Open: Jan-Dec |
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| w: www.dunbeath-heritage.org.uk Contact: Meg Sinclair |
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| PR GL CP EPW 50 |
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| Fort Augustus | Cruise Loch Ness | ||
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Knockburnie Inchnacardoch Fort Augustus PH32 4BN t: 01320 366277 f: 01320 366221 |
Cruises on Loch Ness from Fort Augustus. Hi tech sonar, tea coffee bar. Twin decks. Hourly cruises, full commentry given. Prices: £5.00 - £9.00 Open: Mar-Nov |
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| w: www.cruiselochness.com e: info@cruiselochness.com Contact: Ronald MacKenzie |
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| PR GL CP 120 |
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| Fort William | Ben Nevis Distillery & Visitor Centre | ||
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Lochy Bridge Fort William PH33 6TJ t: 01397 700200 f: 01397 702768 |
Working distillery producing award winning blended and single malt whiskies in a uniquely picturesque and traditional setting. Prices: From £4.00 Open: Jan-Dec |
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| w: www.bennevis.co.uk Contact: John A Carmichael |
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| PR GL R 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 their own whisky shop. 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 | Nevis Range Mountain Cable Cars | ||
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Torlundy Fort William PH33 6SW t: 01397 705825 f: 01397 705854 |
Effortless cable-car ride to 2150 ft on Aonach Mor beside Ben Nevis. Walks, restaurant, mountain discovery centre & mountain biking. Winter ski area. Prices: £5.00 - £8.50 Open: Dec-Nov |
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| w: www.nevisrange.co.uk e: info@nevisrange.co.uk Contact: Virginia Millen |
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| PR GL R CP EPW No limit |
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| Glencoe | Glencoe Visitor Centre | ||
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(the National Trust for Scotland) Glencoe PH49 4LA t: 0131 243 9304 f: 0131 243 9594 |
Modern and eco-friendly visitor centre with state of the art exhibition and visitor services. Set in one of the most stunning landscapes in
highland Scotland. Prices: £3.15 Open: Jan-Dec |
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| w: www.nts.org.uk e: traveltrade@nts.org.uk |
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| PR R CP EPW |
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| Golspie | Dunrobin Castle | ||
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Golspie KW10 6SF t: 01408 633177 f: 01408 634081 |
Home to Clan Sutherland. Magnificent displays of furniture, paintings and family silver. Formal Garden, Museum, Tea Room, Gift Shop. Daily Falconry displays. Prices: £5.00 - £7.00 Open: Apr-Oct 15th |
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| w: www.highlandescape.com e: info@dunrobincastle.net Contact: Scott Morrison |
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| PR GL R CP Awaiting Inspection |
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| Inverness | Culloden Visitor Centre | ||
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(the National Trust for Scotland) Culloden Inverness IV1 2EU t: 0131 243 9304 f: 0131 243 9594 |
A brand new visitor centre opens this year at Culloden, scene of the last major battle fought on mainland Britain. World-class
interpretation, Restaurant and retail facilities. Prices: £6.50 Open: Feb-Dec |
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| w: www.nts.org.uk e: traveltrade@nts.org.uk |
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| PR R CP EPW |
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| Inverness | Highland Wineries | ||
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Moniack Castle Kirkhill Inverness IV5 7PQ t: 01463 831283 f: 01463 831419 |
16th century Clan Fraser Castle producing wines, liqueurs, sauces, offering tours, tastings, video and talk. Scotland's number one winery. Prices: £2.00 Open: Jan-Dec |
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Contact: Jonathan Garden |
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| PR GL CP No limit |
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| Inverness | Jacobite - Experience Loch Ness | ||
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Tomnahurich Bridge Glenurquhart Road Inverness IV3 5TD t: 01463 233999 f: 01463 710188 |
Established in 1973, Jacobite offers an extensive range of cruises and coach and cruise options with escursions to Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness 2000 - Experience Loch Ness with Jacobite. Prices: From £5.00 Open: Jan-Dec |
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| w: www.jacobite.co.uk e: info@jacobite.co.uk Contact: Freda Rapson |
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| PR GL R CP EPW 159 |
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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. Drivers' room. 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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| Inverness | Scottish Showtime Xperience | ||
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Ramada Hotel Church Street Inverness t: 01349 830930 f: 01349 830999 |
Hailed "The Best" by drivers & guides who have seen the rest. This award winning Scottish Evening is a fast moving unforgettable spectacle unique in the Highlands. A memorable highlight with audience participation. Great fun. Prices: £12.50 concessions available Open: Jun-Aug Mon-Thurs. |
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| w: www.scottishshowtime.com e: maggie@nessie.org.uk Contact: Maggie |
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| PR R EPW 150 |
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| Isle of Skye | Armadale Castle Gardens and Museum of the Isles | ||
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Armadale Sleat Isle of Skye IV45 8RS t: 01471 844305 f: 01471 844275 |
Ruins of Armadale Castle set amidst 40 acres of woodland garden and nature trails. Museum of the Isles with genealogy research. Restaurant, Gift Shops and Garden Shop. Prices: £5.60a £4.00ss £3.80 group Open: April - Oct |
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| w: www.clandonald.com e: office@clandonald.com Contact: David Macdonald |
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| PR GL R CP EPW 70 |
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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 |
Whilst on the island, 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 £5, 8-17yo £2.50, under 8's unable to tour but welcome to visit. Open: Jan-Dec |
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| w: www.malts.com Contact: Georgette Crawford |
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| GL CP All by Appointment |
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| John o'Groats | John o'Groats Ferries | ||
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Ferry Office John o'Groats KW1 4YR t: 01955 611353 f: 01955 611301 |
Passenger ferry service from John O'Groats in the Far North of Scotland to Orkney. Every day all summer from 1st May to 30th September. You have a choice of Day Tours of Orkney from John O' Groats or Inverness. Let us take you away for a day out on Orkney. Prices: On Application Open: May-Sep |
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| w: www.jogferry.co.uk e: office@jogferry.co.uk Contact: Fred Fermor |
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| John O'Groats | John O'Groats Knitwear Company | ||
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County Road John O'Groats KW1 4YR t: 01955 611326 |
A superb selection of quality knitwear, clothing, accessories and souvenirs at the UK's most northern point. Prices: Free Open: Jan-Dec |
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| w: www.ewm.co.uk e: simplythebest@ewm.co.uk Contact: Sandra Sinclair |
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| R CP No limit |
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| Kyle of Lochalsh | Seaprobe Atlantis | ||
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Semi-Submersible Glass Bottom Boat Trips Tourist Information Centre Kyle of Lochalsh t: 0800 980 4846 |
Enjoy all the scenery and wildlife above & below the waves. See WWII Shipwreck, Beautiful Kelp Forests, Fish, Seals, Otters. Occasional Dolphins & Whales. Driver Incentive Scheme. Prices: £6.00 Open: Mar-Nov |
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| w: www.seaprobeatlantis.com e: seaprobe@msn.com Contact: Nigel Smith |
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| PR GL R CP EPW 55 |
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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 |
At Glen Ord Distillery Visitor Centre you will find an informative exhibition, well stocked shop and guided tours available. Prices: £5.00 Open: Jan-Dec |
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| w: www.malts.com e: lynne.m.sutherland@diageo.com Contact: Lynne Sutherland |
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| GL CP On Application |
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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 8894 f: 0131 668 8888 |
Built following the battle of Culloden. Fort George, is the mightiest artillary fortification, in Britain, if not Europe. Prices: £3.25-£6.50 (2007 rates) Open: Jan-Dec |
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| w: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk e: hs.explorer@scotland.gsi.gov.uk Contact: Donna Laidlaw |
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| PR R CP No limit |
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| Newtonmore | Waltzing Waters | ||
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Main Street Newtonmore PH20 1DR t: 01540 673752 |
See what millions have seen...and never forgotten...THE WORLD'S MOST ELABORATE WATER, LIGHT & MUSIC PRODUCTION. Experienced in a modern, fully seated indoor theatre. Gift shop, coffee loft & free parking. Prices: Adult £4.50, Concession £4.00, Child (4-14yrs) £2.50. Group rate for 15+ Open: 16 Feb - 12th Dec |
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| w: www.waltzingwaters.co.uk e: waltzingwaters@btconnect.com |
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| PR CP 120 |
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| Poolewe | Inverewe Garden (the National Trust for Scotland) | ||
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Poolewe Ross-shire IV22 2LG t: 0131 243 9304 f: 0131 943 9594 |
One of the world's great gardens situated on the shores of Loch Ewe. A spectacular setting for extensive collections of exotic plants, shrubs and trees providing colour throughout the year. Prices: £5.25 Open: Jan-Dec |
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| w: wwww.nts.org.uk e: traveltrade@nts.org.uk |
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| PR GL R CP EPW no max |
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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, food and whisky shop. Drivers' room. Prices: Free Open: Jan-Dec |
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| w: www.ewm.co.uk e: simplythebest@ewm.co.uk Contact: Thomas MacDonald |
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| R CP No limit |
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| Tain | The Glenmorangie Distillery Company | ||
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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 McKenzie |
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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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| CP No limit |
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