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Wester Ross

Shieldaig

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Shieldaig is a tiny loch-side village, reached by a coastal road that is single-track most of the way, with spectacular views, especially along Loch Torridon.

The village was built in the early 1800s to attract people cleared from their homes inland to a life of fishing. The hope was that places like Shieldaig would provide a steady stream of recruits for the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. The tall pines on the island are said to have been planted to supply masts for warships. The war was over before they could be harvested, but the fishing village thrived and today it is a good place to stop for the night, with fine sunsets on a clear evening.

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The Daily for 28 October, from Scotland with love. The same waterfall seen closer, its churning white water framed by orange and red autumn foliage.
A little further outKishorn Selfie BoxIt might look like just another red telephone box, but the Kishorn Selfie Box has been made into a selfie station.13 min by roadSee itRed telephone box converted into a village book exchange, decorated with Saltire flags and bunting

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  1. A "Hidden treasure" information plaque overlooking Loch Torridon and the surrounding mountainsLoch Torridon Viewpoint5 miles 7 min by road
  2. Timber-clad Bealach Café and Gallery below snow-streaked mountains under blue skyThe Bealach Café and Gallery8 miles 11 min by road
  3. Walker on a gravel track through a glen towards distant peaksTorridon Giants Trek by Thistle Trekking8 miles 13 min by road
  4. Hiker in red on a rocky outcrop above a winding glen roadMeall Gorm StrathcarronMeall Gorm is 949m high and is part of the Fannaichs.14 miles 19 min by road
  5. Bealach na Bà's hairpin road winds through the glen towards Loch KishornBealach na Bà15 miles 19 min by road
Directions
A white two-storey house stands on a grassy point above a rocky shoreline, pine trees rising behind it at sunset.ShieldaigRhuroinSleeps 3 · 1.1 miles
A gable-fronted white and stone house glows from within at dusk, its triangular glazed end lit against the darkening hillside.ArdheslaigThe Net StoreSleeps 4 · 5.0 miles
Red telephone box converted into a village book exchange, decorated with Saltire flags and buntingAttractionsKishorn Selfie Box10 miles
Cars parked at a roadside viewpoint amid moorland hillsAttractionsThe Bealach na Bà15 miles

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Places to stay near Shieldaig, and when each is next free.

A white two-storey house stands on a grassy point above a rocky shoreline, pine trees rising behind it at sunset.Rhuroin
  • Sleeps 3
  • In Shieldaig
  • A mile from Shieldaig
Check datesA gable-fronted white and stone house glows from within at dusk, its triangular glazed end lit against the darkening hillside.The Net Store
  • Sleeps 4
  • In Ardheslaig
  • 2 miles from Shieldaig
Check datesThe Trotternish coast from above Half of One, cliffs and green headlands running out into the sea.Half of One
  • Sleeps 8
  • In Culnacnoc
  • 19 miles from Shieldaig
Free 2–5 NovStone-walled cottage interior with wood-burning stove, leather sofa and kitchen tableLusa Bothy
  • Sleeps 2
  • In Ashaig
  • 19 miles from Shieldaig
Check datesPlaces to stayEvery stay in Wester RossAll our places to stay nearby, to search by date and by who is coming.See them all
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