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Sallachy Lodge, Lairg, Sutherland IV27 4EF

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04 November 2008

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 and Ospreys. By prior arrangement there are a number of secluded mountain lochs with wild brown trout for fishing as well as fishing on Loch Shin. By prior arrangement there is 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.

STALKING

The estate offers stalking in remarkable scenery. During the season there is Red Deer and Sika available.

Ancient Monuments -Sallachy Broch. A broch is a stone built tower dating from the period between 100BC and the arrival of the Romans in the second century AD. The remains of a Broch are a short walk to the right of the Lodge.

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

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

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.

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.

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

Fax: +44(0)1408 623004 E-mail: Liz.Miller@udv.com

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.

DISTILLERIES

Royal Dornoch - Golf Road, Dornoch IV25 3LW Booking Enquiries: 01862 810219 Handicap Certificate Required, 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

GOLF COURSES

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 are games held within touring distance of Sallachy Estate. Please contact the organisers to confirm the dates and times of these Highland Games.

HIGHLAND GAMES

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. The next best time to view the 'Northern Lights' will be during 2012/2013.

AURORA BOREALIS

Bonar Bridge/ Ardgay - Migdale Road, Bonar Bridge. 01863766199

A nine hole course of heath and moorland, Bonar Bridge is generally considered one of the most beautiful
courses in the Highlands.

Pultney Distillery- is the most northerly distillery on the mainland. It is located in Wick and tours can be
arranged by prior notification. Tel: 01955602371

Glen Ord - The Glen Ord whisky is "sweet starting and medium bodied with traces of ginger and smoke in
Its dry finish" Charles Maclean Whisky Author. Muir-of Ord , Ross-shire 01463872004

Dalmore Distillery- Allness, Ross-shire Tel: 01349 882362. Distillery open Mon - Fri 10-1630.
Admission £2.00

BEACHES

There a number of stunning and world class beaches within 1½ hours travelling time from Sallachy Estate, From Dornoch beach on the Dornoch Firth (45mins) to Balnakeil bay on the North coast at the Atlantic (1½ hrs).

Dornoch Beach

Baknakeil Bay

Farr Beach