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Wester Ross

Listed below are some of the services and shops in Wester Ross that you will find useful to visit with regard to your holiday plans, or for that extra special gift crafted and made exclusively in Wester Ross.

Aroma Sciences - hand made Scottish soaps and unique perfumes from Scotlands only perfumer.

Aultbea Woodcrafts - a gift shop/cafe with wonderful views and endless lovely gifts run by Peter and Joan Deakin. Peter is a master woodturner and you will find in the shop many exquisite wood turned products made by him, and for that special gift you can commission Peter to make a bespoke item.

Bridge Cottage Cafe & Gallery - You are sure of a warm welcome in this extremely popular cafe in Poolewe offering delicious home made soups, cakes and beverages. Food for the mind is provided by the gallery which has ongoing exhibitions of west Highland artists work and quality gifts.

Cadadh - Handcrafted Clansman Dolls, Teddy Bears, Rag Dolls, and Bothy Boots.

Celtic Fringe Tourism Association of Wester Ross.

Gairloch and Loch Ewe Action Forum, comprehensive  guide to Wester Ross for visitors, house buyers, businesses, events, activities, everything in fact!

Gairloch & Heritage Museum Displays cover many aspects of the history of the area, including archaeological finds, a croft house room, schoolroom, shop and the interior of the local lighthouse. For children, there are working models, quizzes and hands-on activities and for researchers, an archive and library.

Great Wilderness Challenge This annual and tough race through 25 miles of wilderness is a major event in Wester Ross's calendar and raises large sums of money for charities, in 2007 this was over £204,000.

Started in 1986 this race has grown from small beginnings and now hosts 7 and 13 mile distances to accommodate people of all levels of fitness.

Poolhouse Hotel - An exceptional hotel with unique suites, wonderful views, and run by a truly welcoming and friendly family. Ranked in the top 101 hotels in the world.

Ullapool Tourism and Business Association

Community, tourism and business web site for Ullapool and Loch Broom.

Tourism @ Wester Ross - an initiative of local tourism and business associations whose aim is to ensure that more people visit Wester Ross and have the kind of experience that makes them want to visit again and again.

Stepping Stones Gallery and Gift Shop, Dundonnell. No website, but this is a gem of a place run by Aida. She has a wonderful gift shop/gallery and if you are in the area it is not to be missed.