Things to see and do Gairloch

Created in 1862 by Osgood Mackenzie, this garden is a festival of colors on 20 hectares which will delight the amateurs of the kind. It is in itself a feat, because it was born on desert land, where nothing (or so little) was supposed to grow. It is a garden both surprising by its location and of an almost unequalled richness... Passion obliges! One can admire rhododendrons from the Himalayas, eucalyptus from Tasmania and a vast collection of plants from New Zealand, Chile and South Africa. These rare varieties from all over the world thrive in a microclimate provided by the Gulf Stream. In addition, you can see Scotland's iconic wildlife: red squirrels, deer, otters, seals and golden eagles. With a bit of luck, the sea eagle will also be there! This subtropical garden is not to be missed.

Inverawe House: 5 minutes walk from the Visitor Centre, this house is a museum space that will plunge you into the middle of the ^20th century, with objects to touch and experiments to conduct. Very interactive, it has won awards for its original and playful approach.

Sawyer Gallery: The site hosts artists in residence, it is also a place of contemporary art and therefore exhibitions, with new items every year, and also meetings with the creators.

To eat: Inverawe Garden also has a restaurant and a café(Bothy café). Everything is fresh and local, imported "from field to fork": a good excuse to stay a little longer in this corner of paradise!

Always in the north, you will reach the breathtaking solitudes of Loch Maree and its untouched islands.

South of Gairloch, in this small village, where it - seem-T- them Vikings never set foot, are the most beautiful beaches in the area.

Reopened after renovation in July 2019, the Gairloch Heritage Museum will explore the historical, cultural and social past of the region. Its exhibition looks at the customs, traditions and daily life of the local people, as well as the events that have marked their lives, from the Bronze Age to the present day, including the Jacobites and the work of the crofters. If you're looking for original souvenirs, books on the region or local authors, stop by the shop: it's a real nugget!