Things To See And Do
Many of our guests last year said they hadn't realised how much there is to see and do in the area around us, and wished they'd booked to stay longer.
Below are many of our favourite places to visit, listed in order of distance from Pottery House, closest first. Click the photos for more information and photos.
Looking for walks in this area? ...check out WalkHighlands.co.uk
Fancy a days Cycling? Bike hire and free drop-off at Pottery House is available from Ticket To Ride
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Inverfarigaig A series of walks from the village of Inverfarigaig up into the hills above Loch Ness. |
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Foyers A spectacular waterfall and woodland walks along the river Foyers, out to Loch Ness |
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Chanonry Point Reputed to be the best place in the UK to see Bottle-Nosed Dolphins. |
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Fairy Glen An RSPB Nature reserve and a beautiful walk following a stream through a woodland Glen. |
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Fort Augustus Town at the bottom end of Loch Ness. Lovely town with The Caledonian Canal Lochs, shops, cafes and restaurants. |
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Findhorn Bay Lovely bay and beach to spend a sunny afternoon. |
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Loch Garten and Abernethy Forest Famous Osprey Centre often featured on BBC Spring Watch. |
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Rogie Falls Beautiful falls surrounded by lots of woodland walks. |
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Highland Wildlife Park Everything from Bison and Deer, to Artic Fox, Wild Cats and Linx. |
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Glen Affric A beautiful Glen and a great day out from Pottery House |
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A bit further away, but possible in a day trip from Pottery House
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Jacobite Steam Train Day out on a steam train. |
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Ullapool Very pleasant drive and day out through some beautiful scenery |
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Glen Nevis An amazing Glen round the far side of Ben Nevis. |
Applecross Pretty seaside village on the west coast. Amazing road to Applecross, great Inn for seafood and great views across the sea to Skye. |
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