Dry Island, Gairloch, Ross-shire, Scotland

Tel (44) 01445 741263

The Old Curing Station The Old Curing Station is part of a B-listed building which was built in 1785.The Mackenzie family have continually owned it since then. It was built as a fish curing station to take advantage of the famous cod fisheries. Although sadly the cod is now long gone, shellfish is still landed at the pier on an often daily basis. You can still see wooden net drying posts and horseshoes from the horses that used to be taken over to plough the fields to enable food to be grown for the 50 people living and working on the island. Also fascinating to see is the Cod Liver Oil Stone vat. ... with a Difference The Old Curing Station is a completely self-contained ground floor apartment. Whilst traditional in style, it is comfortably furnished and is heated by its night storage and panel heaters. Electricity, gas and bed linen are included and towels may be hired. All the mod cons are here including TV, video, microwave, CD player, radio. Hairdryer, washing machine and iron. Click here to see a list of things    you may want to bring with you to Dry Island.   Tariff Price is £200 to £350 per week. Click here to check availability. Read reviews about us on Trip Advisor. Your Hosts Ian McWhinney was born and bred in the area. Ian is a fisherman whose family has fished for over 200 years from Dry Island. Ian's partner Jess will give you a warm welcome, and is a good cook. Hear about the island's history. Find out about Scottish culture and maybe learn a few Gaelic words. Failte! Eilean Tioram. Welcome to Dry Island!

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