General Sites

The Internet Guide to Scotland is packed with useful information about the Highlands & Islands.

Born Free Foundation - 'Keep wildlife in the wild'. Visit this great website with an even better purpose.

The Eilean Ban Trust - The sea and land around Skye has many associations with the author Gavin Maxwell and his otters. He wrote the book, A Ring of Bright Water whilst living in the area. His last house, on Eilean Ban, has been restored by the Eilean Ban Trust who manage the island according to conservation principles. From April to October, there are regular tours around Eilean Ban, a chance to see it's resident wild otters and visit a small museum about Gavin Maxwell.

Laurence Broderick - For wonderful sculptures of otters and other wildlife in stone and bronze.

David W Robertson - Scottish Landscape Photography - A gallery of professional photographs of Scotland showing her beauty and grandeur.

Edinburgh Travel Guide - Discover how to plan the perfect trip to Edinburgh, Scotland. Find out how to get there, where to stay, and what to see when you arrive.

Tour Operators

Explore Britain - If you are looking for a self-guided walking tour in England, Ireland or Wales, we recommend Explore Britain. A large selection of Inn-to-Inn walking tours are included on their web-site.You can meander through the Cotswolds, walk to Cornwall's Land's End, saunter across Somerset in Exmoor National Park or wander along Hadrian's Wall.

Scotsell offer self drive vacations with vehicle and accommodation booking and ferry reservation services throughout the Western and Northern Isles and Scottish mainland. They also offer self-catering Scottish Country Cottages.

Self-Catering Accommodation

Braes Studio is situated just above the village of Ullapool. Views overlooking Loch Broom and to the surrounding mountains including An Teallach, Beinn Dearg and the Fannichs.

Luxury Accommodation Edinburgh - Self-Catering Apartments and Luxury Accommodation in Edinburgh with www.albaexecutiveapartments.com

Accommodation in Skye

Shorefield House - Beautifully situated at the head of Loch Greshornish with far reaching views over sea and mountain, Shorefield is an ideal base for touring the Isle of Skye. 4 star accommodation just 20 minutes' drive from Portree and 8 miles east of Dunvegan Castle. 

Accommodation in Drumnadrochit (near Loch Ness)

Knowle Bed & Breakfast - When you are planning a holiday to Scotland, it is likely that you will visit Loch Ness and the village of Drumnadrochit with its Loch Ness Exhibition center. If you do, please feel welcome to stay in this 3 star B&B,  with its panoramic view towards the mysterious Loch.

Hostel accommodation in Ullapool

West House Independent Hostel Tel. 01854 613126