Dry Island, Gairloch, Scotland

Dry Island

Dry Island has a quite unique situation amid the superb scenery of Badachro Bay on Scotland’s magnificent West Coast.

Badachro Bay was once the haunt of Viking Longships but is now a haven for a more modern type of sailing vessel.

This is a privately owned island, where the only other inhabitants are the owners themselves, who have fished these waters for generations.

It is accessible at all times by a substantial floating bridge or on foot at low tide. You leave your car and your worries behind on the mainland (private car park) and prepare to relax amid your tranquil and beautiful surroundings. 

Recommended in the Rough Guide 2006.
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wildlife and relaxation

Come and stay in Creel Cabin and The Old Curing Station our self-catering accommodation.

Bed and Breakfast is also available.

Here, you may see seals, otters, pine martens and a wonderful range of bird life. There is a mooring, if you wish to bring your own boat.

There are fine sandy beaches within a 5 minute drive of the property, horse riding 5 miles away and the local inn, which serves excellent food, is a 10-minute stroll. Alternatively, you could catch your own shellfish from a traditional wooden fishing boat direct from Dry Island Pier! Boat Trips available at £15 per adult, £10 per child.

Hill walkers will know that the legendary mountains of Torridon await them here, while there is a nine-hole golf course at Gairloch and the famous tropical gardens at Inverewe (10m).


comments from our visitors


Amazing situation! Very comfortable-Thank you!
Glenn and Julie Llanbad Arn-y-Garreg, Wales - 2nd April 06

Truly relaxing, very welcoming, fab fishcakes!
The new Mr and Mrs Brett (on honeymoon with us for 8 nights) Croydon - 11th April 06

Best hospitality and location-we will definitely be back! Thanks
Beth and Graham, Edinburgh - 14th April 06

Brilliant! Great location and very friendly. Superb, thank you
Neil and Carol Ross, Edinburgh (as featured at the breakfast table) - 16th April 06

... and about Ian's boat trip ...

Thank you for all the shellfish .. .we had a simple but veritable feast. A real treat; they were gorgeous. Thanks for a lovely trip. We enjoyed very much going out with you.
We wish you full creels all the way.
Giles, Jo, Oliver and Patrick - 24th October 05

Dry Island - Self Catering and B&B accomodation

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