Dry Island, Gairloch, Scotland

A Beautiful Location

Peace - Tranquility - Fresh Air - Wildlife Up Close.

The only sound - waves lapping agains a fishing boat and an oystercatcher piping.

Wester Ross is a paradise for hill walkers. The famous Torridon Mountains are nearby while around Loch Maree, many paths wait to be explored. The area has ancient woodlands and gorges that invite exploration.

There is no better setting for those who crave a relaxing holiday amind the natural splendour of the Highlands of Scotland. The coastline has clean sandy beaches only five minutes drive from Dry Island.

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Dry Island - Fishing Trips

Badachro Bay - Peace and Tranquility

Dry Island - Gairloch - Scotland

The area is a perfect location for bird watching, loch and sea fishing and hill walking. During the winter you can view the northern lights from the island, or you can go beachcombing all year round.

Swimming and snorkelling are available off the island's own pier.

Fishing and Local Activities

Fishing boat trips available at £15 per adult, £10 per child.. Local fishing advice can be given.

Take a fishing trip - and haul a creel, or perhaps catch some seasonal mackerel. You can take home some complimentary shellfish to cook for your tea, with cooking advice from your skipper, a fisherman from generations of fisher people. Adults £15, Children £10. Trips last approx 1¾ hrs.

Would you like a round of golf, to go pony trekking, sea kayaking, clay pigeon shooting or spend some time learning about falconry?

All these activities are within a few miles of Dry Island and can be arranged for you. Rates for these activites are available on request.

If it's raining - no problem - we can supply waterproofs, brollies and wellies if you need them. We can also tell you about a wide variety of local indoor activities that are on offer.

Dry Island - Fishing Trips
Dry Island - Prawns

Indoor Activities if it Rains

How about - indoor climbing, trampolining, swimming, a local gym, excellent local museums or The Screen Machine (our very own West Coast travelling cinema) and that's just for starters!

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Fancy a meal out? Then the award-winning Badachro Inn is just ten minutes' stroll away. Excellent food, drink and ambience.

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