Ewe Cottage provides comfortable self catering accommodation at Naast, Poolewe, near Gairloch in the Scottish Highlands.

Ewe Cottage, Naast, Poolewe

Self Catering Holiday Cottage near Gairloch, Scottish Highlands

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Ewe Cottage is a traditional Highland stone cottage with 2 bedrooms and will sleep up to 4 people.

Ewe Cottage is located in the little village of Naast about 3 miles from Poolewe on the west coast of Scotland. It is about 9 miles from Gairloch and is an excellent base for touring Wester Ross and the north west Highlands of Scotland.

Ewe Cottage is named after Loch Ewe, a sea loch on the west coast of Scotland just to the north of Gairloch.

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There are some superb views around Naast and Poolewe in Wester Ross.

Below is a collapsible list of links to other websites which may be of interest. Click on each heading to see more information and to access the link.

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Map of Naast and Poolewe Area
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a "zoomable" map of the area.

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Gairloch & Poolewe - General Information 
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Gairloch & Loch Ewe Action Forum

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Gairloch Online

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Celtic Fringe

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Air Travel Information
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Highlands & Islands Airports Limited - operating 10 airports throughout the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.

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Eastern Airways - now operating flights to Inverness direct from Birmingham and Manchester.

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British Airways - with flights available to Inverness Airport.

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Easyjet - the web's favourite airline

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Buses
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Royal Mail Postbus Timetables

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Local Bus Timetables

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Rapsons

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Citylink

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Car Hire
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Avis

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Hertz

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easycar

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Budget

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Europcar

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National Car Rental

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Local Taxi & Highland Tour Service
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Hy Jack Taxi Service

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Wester Ross Tours

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Railway Information
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Scotrail
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for rail travel information.

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Kyle of Lochalsh Railway
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for information about the spectacular railway line from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh.

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Nature Reserves & Beautiful Places
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Torridon
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a neighbouring area to Gairloch and Poolewe with spectacular mountain scenery. Very attractive to walkers and climbers.

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Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve
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the first National Nature Reserve in Britain, established in 1951.

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download a PDF leaflet about Beinn Eighe

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Inverpolly National Nature Reserve
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dominated by the peaks of Cul Mor, Cul Beag and Stac Pollaidh

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Corrieshalloch Gorge & the Falls of Measach
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the gorge is 1 mile in length and culminates in a spectacular waterfall which can be viewed from a suspension bridge

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Walking & Climbing
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ScotWays
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the Scottish Rights of Way and Access Society - promoting the interests of those who enjoy walking in Scotland. Safeguarding public access in Scotland since 1845.

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The Mountaineering Council of Scotland
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the representative body for climbers, walkers, mountaineers and cross-country skiers who enjoy Scottish mountains

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MountainVision
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for mountaineering, walking, and climbing courses in the North West Highlands.

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Castles & Places of Historical Interest
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Strome Castle
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approximately 3 miles from Lochcarron are the ruins of this 14th century castle which was blown up in 1603 during a clan feud.

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Brodie Castle
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16th century fortified home - formerly the home of the Brodie of Brodie - now a Scottish National Trust property.

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Cawdor Castle
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14th century castle, linked with MacBeth by Shakespeare.

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Eilean Donan Castle 
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the famous castle on Loch Duich which used to feature in the "balloon" sequences on BBC television.

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Urquhart Castle
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an imposing castle on the shores of Loch Ness.

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Culloden Battlefield
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site of the last major battle fought on British soil

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Fort George
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massive and impressive fort built in the 1760's and still in use as a barracks today

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Other Places of Interest
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Inverewe Gardens
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just a mile up the road from Poolewe. Despite being on a latitude more northerly than Moscow, these gardens are home to exotic plants from all over the world, courtesy of the warm currents of the Gulf Stream.

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The Hydroponicum
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at Achiltibuie, north west of Ullapool. The premier centre for the demonstration of soil-less growing in the UK.

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Gairloch Heritage Museum
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a museum of local life in times gone by

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Shards Stained Glass
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at Arrina on the Applecross coast road, about 10 miles from Shieldaig and 15 miles from Applecross. Manufacturers and suppliers of a unique and unusual range of stained glass suncatchers.

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Sleepy Hollow Smokehouse
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Source of the ultimate smoked fish by mail order.

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The Perfume Studio
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Visit Scotland's only working perfume studio - at Mellon Charles near Aultbea, just across the water from Naast.

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Eden Court Theatre
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for mainstream theatre productions in Inverness.

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Inverness Aquadome
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an all-round water experience for all - from serious swimmers to those wishing to relax in the poolside spa.

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Taste of Scotland
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The guide to the best places to eat in Scotland

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Whisky Distilleries & Whisky Information
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Glen Ord Distillery
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at Muir of Ord, by road just about the nearest distillery to Gairloch and Poolewe

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Glenmorangie Distillery
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at Tain, just south of the Dornoch Firth

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Dalmore Distillery
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on the banks of the Cromarty Firth overlooking the Black Isle. Its malt whisky has a characteristic full flavour and body, and a long, lingering aftertaste. A classic Highland malt.

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Talisker Distillery
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the only distillery on Skye, produces the famous single malt, and is open to visitors.

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ScotchWhisky.Net
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general information about uisge-beatha, the water of life.

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Malts.Com
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information about Scotland's finest Single Malt Whiskies.

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Scottish Real Ale
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there are now several Highland breweries catering for those who enjoy a pint of real ale. Click here for list:-
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Isle of Skye Brewery

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Black Isle Brewery

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Orkney Brewery

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Atlas Brewery, Kinlochleven

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Isle of Arran Brewery

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Bridge of Allan Brewery

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Aviemore Brewery

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Houston Brewery

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Local Pubs & Restaurants with Real Ale and/or Good Food
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The Old Inn, Gairloch

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The Badachro Inn

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Gille Dubh Bookshop & Restaurant

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The Applecross Inn - renowned for its superb seafood.

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Mountain Walking and Climbing Courses
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MountainVision for mountaineering, walking, and climbing courses in the North West Highlands.

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Golf Clubs 
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Gairloch - at Gairloch about 9 miles from Ewe Cottage

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Ullapool - 55 miles north of Gairloch

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Lochcarron - some 50 miles south of Gairloch

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Boat Trips & Diving
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5 Bells Diving - Based at Lochcarron

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"Sail Gairloch" Cruises - see marine wildlife

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Seascape Expeditions

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Summer Isles' Cruises

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Riding & Pony Trekking
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Gairloch Trekking Centre

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Portree Riding Stables

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Skye Riding Centre

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West Highland Heavy Horses - based at Armadale Castle

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Wildlife & Wild Places Conservation
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Royal Society for the Protection of Birds

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