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Gairloch Marine Life Centre & Cruises
352.6 miles from stoke on trent
Hello and welcome to Gairloch Marine Life Centre and Cruises page! We are located in one of the most picturesque areas in Wester Ross on the west coast of the Scottish Highlands where you will be spoilt with so much to see and do. The Beinn Eighe Nature Reserve is situated in Glen Torridon and Loch Maree is just a short drive away. Come and join...
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Hebridean Whale Cruises
352.6 miles from stoke on trent
Welcome to Hebridean Whale Cruises. We operate whale watching and wildlife cruises from Gairloch, on Scotland's spectacular north west coast. Glittering Waters We look out over the fringes of the Atlantic Ocean. On the horizon are the misty shapes of the Outer Hebrides. To the south we see the majestic peaks of the Isle of Skye.
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Timespan
357.5 miles from stoke on trent
Timespan Museum is the starting point on a journey through the colourful historical themes of the area. It provides the visitor with a wealth of information about past ways of life and some of the more turbulent events in Sutherland’s history. It combines local stories and folklore from the past and present with a multi-faceted...
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Smoo Cave
363.5 miles from stoke on trent
Smoo Cave is located at the eastern edge of the village of Durness, on Scotland's most northerly coastline. It is a dramatic location and on the only primary road in the area, the A838 Durness to Tongue. A trip to Smoo Cave has to be included in any stay in Durness. Set into limestone cliffs, Smoo Cave is quite large - 200 feet long, 130 feet...
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Highland and Rare Breeds Farm
363.5 miles from stoke on trent
This educational farm offers you an opportunity to experience traditional farm animals close at hand and aims to give you an understanding of their place in ancient and modern day husbandry. Meet Hebridean ewes, Soay lambs and other Northern sheep, admire Highland cows, Musvcovy ducks and Scot's Dumpy Hens. Stroke the goats and scratch the pigs. ...
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Statesman Cruises from Old Ferry Pier
363.5 miles from stoke on trent
An ideal way to discover the Geopark and learn more about its fascinating geological, cultural and social history is to take part in a guided walk, tour or sea cruise. Catch the ferry just north of the village of Scourie and sail to a remarkable island where 200,000 seabirds come to breed. Guillemots, razorbills, puffins and great skuas fill the...
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Handa Island Wildlife Reserve
363.5 miles from stoke on trent
Magnificent sea cliffs, formed from horizontally stratified Torridonian sandstone, rise vertically from the Atlantic on the north-west coast of Handa Island. Each summer, these cliffs come alive when nearly 200,000 seabirds gather to breed.
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Cape Wrath
363.5 miles from stoke on trent
A beautiful wild bus ride and some fantastic sights and views. Best enjoyed for a full day out in conjunction with other nearby attractions.
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Inchnadamph Caves
363.5 miles from stoke on trent
T hese four north facing Bone Caves of Inchnadamph look out from the base of the limestone Creag nan Uamh over the Allt nan Uamh glen. At the head of the glen, the ancient calving grounds of the reindeer are seen on the slopes of Breabag. Reindeer Cave and Bone Cave are connected by a narrow passage which children can crawl through. The caves...
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Falls of Shin Visitor Centre
363.5 miles from stoke on trent
Visit the magical Falls of Shin and enjoy a great day out for all the family Spectacular water falls Leaping salmon Superb licenced restaurant Coffee shop with free wi-fi Live CCTV of falls inside centre Salmon information display Gift, clothing and food shop Adventure play area Geocaching forest trail ...
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Wick Heritage Museum
376.7 miles from stoke on trent
Little is known of the early history of this Northern Scottish town but there is ample evidence in the surrounding countryside of Neolithic/Bronze Age settlement and the shelters and defences of succeeding Ages. However, it was the Vikings that gave Wick its name (from the old Norse vik = bay). Although King James the VI of Scotland made Wick a...
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Isle of Harris Sports Centre
388.2 miles from stoke on trent
Isle of Harris Sports Centre: The Facility consists of a 16.5m swimming pool, sauna/spa and gym. The gym is equipped with TechnoGym cardio-vascular and strength training equipment. The activities at the centre include swimming lessons, snorkelling, lane swimming, circuit training, swim club, spinning, underwater hockey, aquacise and kayaking plus...
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Seallam
388.2 miles from stoke on trent
Seallam: Exhibits dealing with the history and natural environment of the Hebrides.
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The Castle of Mey Animal
389.3 miles from stoke on trent
The new Animal Centre, which was opened in 2007, is based in the old granary and is enjoyed by children and adults alike. The relaxed and welcoming atmosphere gives them the opportunity to see animals well cared for in a happy environment. Visitors can have hands-on, supervised contact with some of the animals, providing an enjoyable and...
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Museum nan Eilean
395.0 miles from stoke on trent
The museum holds collections of objects, photographs, prints and paintings and archives illustrating the archaeology, social, domestic and economic history of the islands.
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Lews Castle
395.1 miles from stoke on trent
Lews Castle built by the Mathesons in the 19th century, on the West Side of Stornoway Harbour. Sir James Matheson who purchased the island in 1844 built mock-Tudor folly in the 19th century. In 1923, only five years after buying Lewis, Lord Leverhulme gifted the building back to the people of Stornoway. Today, visitors are not allowed inside the...
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Calanais Standing Stones
405.2 miles from stoke on trent
This is a story with no ending. Against the backdrop of their 5000 years, the stones have witnessed countless changes in the people and the landscape around them. The story tells about developing landscape, the evolving environment, a land of circles, stones, archaeology and conservation along with many other topics. In the absence of any sure...
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Seatrek
405.2 miles from stoke on trent
Seatrek offers unforgettable boat trips around the Uig coast, Isle of Lewis (Stornoway) and Outer Hebrides as far as St Kilda. Whether your interest is in wildlife trips, a special charter or our family trips - we aim to please. We have boats operating in the waters west of the Hebrides for most of the summer season, taking people to remote and...
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Doune Broch
405.2 miles from stoke on trent
Doune Broch: Dun Carloway is one of the best-preserved Iron Age Brochs in the whole of Scotland. is in the care of Historic Scotland. The Visitor Centre at this site was built in order to promote a greater understanding of the Broch. It is constructed from local stone and is built into the hillside. It houses "The Chamber - Scenes from the...
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Skara Brae Prehistoric Village
413.5 miles from stoke on trent
When a wild storm on Orkney in 1850 exposed the ruins of ancient dwellings, Skara Brae, the best preserved prehistoric village in northern Europe, was discovered. The excavated farming settlement dates back 5000 years. Within the stone walls of the dwellings – separated by passages – are stone beds, dressers, seats and boxes for...
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