Balmacara Estate & Lochalsh Woodland Garden

Lochalsh House (NTS)
Balmacara
Kyle
Ross-shire
IV40 8DN


A crofting estate of 5,616 acres with outstanding views of Skye and Applecross. Traditional crofting is still carried out at Drumbuie and Duirinish, and Plockton is an Outstanding Conservation Area.

Lockalsh Woodland Garden provides pleasant sheltered walks beside the shores of Loch Alsh. Mature Scots pine, oaks and beeches with developing collections of rhododendrons, ferns, bamboo, fuchsias and hydrangeas all flourish. There is a kiosk with informal interpretation of the garden and estate.

 

Opening Times
(2007 times)
Estate: All year Daily

Woodland Garden: All year Daily 9.00am - sunset.

Reception Kiosk:
31st March to 30th September: Daily 9.00am - 5.00pm.

Balmacara Square Visitor Centre:
31st March to 30th September:
Daily 9.00am - 5.00pm (Friday 9.00am - 4.00pm.)

Admission Charges
(2007 prices)
Garden: Adult £3.00; Concession £2.00

Balmacara Square Visitor Centre: £1.00.

Car Park: Pay & display £2.00.

Directions
A87, 3 miles east of Kyle of Lochalsh.
Bus: Skyeways from Inverness and Glasgow.
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Nearby Attractions
Kintail & Morvich (14 Miles)*
A magnificent stretch of West Highland scenery, the 17,422-acre estate includes the Falls of Glomach and the Five Sisters of Kintail (four of them over 3,000ft).
Torridon (18 Miles)*
A 16,000-acre estate including some of Scotland's finest mountain scenery.
West Affric (23 Miles)*
The National Trust for Scotland bought this important area in 1993 to protect its wild land character, to restore its natural flora and secure one of the most popular east/west paths in the Highlands.
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Nearby Hotels
Kyle Hotel (2 Miles)*
An inn has stood on the site of the Kyle Hotel since the early 1700s and the tradition of fine Scottish hospitality still continues, as the hotel is one of the best in the area and makes an ideal location for those wishing to explore the charm of the W...
Kings Arms Hotel (3 Miles)*
Situated in the picturesque village of Kyleakin on the Isle of Skye, the Kings Arms Hotel overlooks Lochalsh.
Dunollie Hotel (11 Miles)*
The Dunollie Hotel sits overlooking the old harbour wall in Broadford with magnificent views across the sea to Loch Kishorn and the Applecross Hills.
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Nearby Self Catering
3 Ardarroch (7 Miles)*
3 Ardarroch is a highly maintained cottage situated on the shores of Loch Kishorn with beautiful views of the Isle of Skye and Applecross Hills.
Duich View (7 Miles)*
A modern detached cottage in a three quarter acre garden with 3 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, utility room, lounge and seperate dining room.
Primrose Cottage (9 Miles)*
Primrose Cottage is on the main street in Lochcarron, and has sea views from all the rooms, it is approximately 7metres from the sea shore. It is a small traditional style cottage, which has been modernised recently.
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