Welcome to Lochalsh ..................
Here at the tourist information centre in Kyle of Lochalsh, We very much look forward to welcoming you to this beautiful part of the Highlands of Scotland. Kyle of Lochalsh is the gateway to the Isle of Skye and the whole of Wester Ross. This is an unspoilt area of heather and tree-covered hills, and mountains with streams and waterfalls running down to the sea. There are great walks, many places to visit, lots to do, and wildlife-watching trips to enjoy. Top quality accommodation, and first class dining will round off your trip. Use the links to find accomodation, travel timetables, car hire & more.
Kyle of Lochalsh. **Twinned with San Francisco**
( un-official !! )
Kyle of Lochalsh like San Francisco sits right by a world famous Bridge, the bridge to the romantic Isle of Skye. It is the ideal place to base yourself, as it has hotels, B&Bs, banks, restaurants, a pharmacy, supermarkets, a camping & hardware store and a Tourist Information Centre. There are varioustransport options, from trains to Inverness, buses from Inverness, Glasgow & Edinburgh, car hire, bicycle hire and various taxis. Failing any of these, you can always walk !
picture above Eilean Donan Castle, 8 miles from Kyle
Walking....................
The surrounding area has a choice of excellent scenic walks of every grade, most of which are described in guide books and maps. These can be purchased from our online GIFT SHOP, enabling you to plan your walking routes in advance) or from the Tourist Information Centre in Kyle when you arrive...
On most walks you are unlikely to bump into anybody, so the wildlife is mostly undisturbed. If you tread lightly, keep your camera handy and be prepared for close encounters with Red deer, Roe deer,
Pine Martins and Golden Eagles., along the coast if you are lucky you might spot an Otter.
Around the Coast..............
Discover trout-filled freshwater lochs
and sealochs filled with an abundance
of amazing wildlife. If you go down to
the coast look out for seals and otters.
Further offshore you might see some of the passing whales, dolphins and
porpoise that frequent our area.
common seals in lochalsh
Wildlife Watching ..............
The sea lochs around Lochalsh have recently
been designated a Marine Special Area of Conservation due to some of the interesting and unusual creatures that inhabit and colonise the deeper reefs. If you want to see seals, sea birds and get up close and personal with some of the other marine life in Lochalsh, take advantage of the opportunity to board the Semi-Submersible Glass Bottom Boat, Seaprobe Atlantis. This award-winning glass bottom boat operates from Kyle Harbour and is the only vessel of its kind in the UK.
The glass bottom boat
in Kyle
The Isle of Skye and beyond.............
There is no location more central for the NW Coast than Kyle. From here you can go West on to Skye; North to Applecross, Lochcarron and Plockton; East to Glen Sheil, Glenelg & Inverness.
Check out the day trip planner for ideas, excursions and the top 11 recommendations. Link to Outdoor Activities