| Activities | Sallachy Estate |
| Lairg, Sutherland | |
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| Sutherland offers the tourist many activities to make your stay an unforgettable experience, many of the activities can be carried out within the Estate. The area which covers Sallachy Estate is traditional to this area of the Highlands. composing of mostly wild moorland and rocky outcrops. The land of the estate rises from the shores of Loch Shin, an excellent fishing loch which stretches for 18 miles into the rugged heart of Sutherland The estate is also home to a variety of wildlife, including – otters, pine martins, wild cats, varieties of deer, assorted waterfowl, red and black throated divers, birds of prey. By prior arrangement there are a number of secluded mountain lochs with wild brown trout for fishing as well as fishing on Loch Shin and there is also red deer and Sika for stalking during the season. Sutherland offers the tourist many activities to make your stay an unforgettable experience. Please click on the links below for further information. | |
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| STALKING
AND SHOOTING
The estate offers stalking and shooting in remarkable scenery. In addition stalking can be arranged on neighboring estates. Excellent snipe and woodcock shooting is available and the estate welcomes parties of guns in November, December and January. |
| FISHING
On Sallachy Estate wild brown trout can be caught on a number of secluded mountain lochs (1 of which has a boat) which can be accessed by walking or by argocat . In addition there is a boat available to fish on Loch Shin. By arrangement all equipment can be supplied and tuition provided. |
| Hiking
and Walking
The 10,000 hectares of Sallachy Estate provide a wonderful area for walking and bird watching. Nearby there are forest trails. Maps and brochures are available at the lodge and cottage describing walks on the estate and surrounding areas. |
| HISTORICAL
SITES
Ancient Monuments -Broch (Sallachy Lodge) – Take road from Gruids to Sallachy Lodge and park before Lodge gate-walk along road – signed to Broch by waterside. Shin Falls- Situated on the River Shin (south of Lairg B864) is a well known salmon leap and spectacular falls. There is a visitor centre with restaurant. Dunrobin Castle -Home of the Clan Sutherland, Dunrobin is the largest house in the North of Scotland & dates from c1400. Contains a magnificent collection of furniture, silver, tapestries, family portraits and memorabilia. Outstanding formal gardens designed by Sir Charles Barry. Gift shop. Museum contains Pictish Stones and Natural History Collection. Falconry displays in the garden. Dunrobin Castle is located a mile north of Golspie. www.castles.org/Chatelaine/DUNROBIN.HTM |
| AURORA
BOREALIS Great views of the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights can be viewed at Sallachy Estate. They are nature's own gigantic light show. The phenomenon occurs when electrically charged particles from the Sun are driven against the Earth by solar winds at roughly 11-year intervals. When the particles enter the Earth's upper atmosphere, they are drawn by the Earth's magnetic field to the polar region in the northern hemisphere. Here the particles react with gases in the atmosphere and begin to glow in bands of various colours - red, green, blue and violet - thus creating a beautiful aerial blaze. The Aurora is most visible at latitudes higher than 65 degrees north. These generally occur in the intervening years between its 11-year cycle, and are most frequent in the autumn, winter and spring. It is best seen on a crisp, clear evening, when the nights are longer and darker. Country areas are best since if you are in urban areas, you will have to contend with the glow of the streetlights, which can diminish the spectacle. As the Aurora Borealis are now at the end of their current 11-year cycle, the next best time to view the 'Northern Lights' will be during 2012/2013. Back to top |
| DISTILLERIES
Clynelish
Distillery - is one of the most northerly distilleries in Scotland,
located just outside the village of Brora 59 miles from Inverness on the
A9.Brora, Sutherland, Scotland Tel: +44 (0)1408 623000 Glenmorangie-
The biggest
selling single malt in Scotland but from a small company. Glenmorangie
(the Scots pronounce it to rhyme with "orangey") made an early
start: It has been available as a single since the 1920s. |
| HIGHLAND
GAMES
The precise origins of Highland Games is unknown but in all probability they derived from the trials of strength, speed, agility and skill which were commonplace at the various religious fairs, military musters and cattle fairs of medieval and early modern Scotland. There is a full program of Highland Games across Scotland throughout the summer season, full details can be obtained from visiting http://www.visitscotland.com/aboutscotland/UniquelyScottish/highlandgames?view=Standard. Listed below are games held within touring distance of Sallachy Estate. Please contact the organisers to confirm the dates and times of these Highland Games. |
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| DURNESS
HIGHLAND GATHERING The most north-westerly Highland Games on the mainland. Friday 28th July 2006 Location: Shore Park, Durness, North West Sutherland. Contact: Tel: 01971 511358 |
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DORNOCH
HIGHLAND GATHERING Friday 4th August 2006 at 10:30am. Location: The Meadows Park, Dornoch. Contact: Tel 01862 810806. |
| ASSYNT
HIGHLAND GATHERING Event Date: Friday 11th August 2006 Location: Culag Park, Lochinver, Sutherland. Contact: Angus McEwan Tel: 01571 844647 |
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Royal Dornoch - Golf Road, Dornoch IV25 3LW Booking Enquiries: 01862 810219 Handicap Certificate Required: Yes Dress Code: Smart casual Golspie Golf Course - Ferry Road, Golspie, Sutherland, KW10 6ST Tel: 01408 633266 Fax: 01408 633393 Email: info@golspie-golf-club Website www.golspie-golf-club.co.uk |
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Sallachy Lodge, Lairg, Sutherland IV27 4EF |
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For General enquiries and bookings |
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Last updated: September 20 2006