Falconry

This spectacular and thrilling event can be arranged through the hotel. You will spend time gaining an understanding and awareness of these spectacular raptors and is an unforgettable experience.

Cost: 2 hour - £50pp; Half day - £60pp; Full day - £100pp

(There is a supplemental charge of £20 if you would like to do the activity in the grounds of The Torridon)

Pony Trekking

A really pleasant way to see some of the beautiful country of Wester Ross and Skye. The hotel can arrange riding for both the novice and the experienced rider with all safety equipment and tuition included.

Cost: From £16pp for an hour

(Available between Easter and November)

Creel Boat Trips

Let local skipper, Ian, whose family have fished these waters for hundreds of years, help you experience a working traditional fishing boat. Creels hauled from the deep are filled with interest. See prawns (sold to Gordon Ramsay restaurants), octopus, crabs, lobsters, starfish, scorpion fish and beautiful shells amongst other fascinating sealife.

Trips are approximately 1 3/4 hours, starting at 9am. Boat is certificated by MCA and fully equipped with all safety equipment including children's life jackets. a maximum of 5 people can tak ethe boat. Binoculars and wildlife guides supplied. We also let you keep what you catch to perhaps be freshly prepared by a chef where you are staying.

Cost: From £15.00 per adult, £10 per child.

Hebridean Whale Cruises

Scotland has some fantastic wildlife and a marine wildlife cruise offers a unique way to see and enjoy our local flora and fauna. Everything from seals, birds and whales can be seen and all from the vantage point of a safe boat.

Cost: From - £18pp for two hours

(Available between Easter and November)

Lochcarron and Gairloch both have 9 hole courses. All equipment can be hired at either of the courses.

Cost: From £15.00

 

River and Loch Fly Fishing

Spend a relaxing day leisurely fishing on one of our local lochs or rivers with our local ghillie. He will provide you with expert tuition and all the equipment you will need for a days fishing.

Cost: £60 Half day / £100 Full Day

(Available between Easter and November)

Gairloch Marine Life Centre and Cruises

MV Starquest
is a Colvic Watson 31’ passenger vessel, built in 1989 and fully refitted in 1998. She is now fully equipped with the most up to date safety and navigation equipment. Her spacious deck allows all passengers’ cushioned seating with room to view in comfort. 

Cruise Information We offer one and two hour cruises to suit your needs and with all our cruises your adventure begins in Charleston Harbour, where you will be welcomed aboard MV Starquest by your skipper Ian. After a short, but essential, safety briefing you will cruise gently out of the harbour and if you’re lucky you may catch a glimpse of Sammy, our resident grey seal, along the way! Cruising at a gentle six knots out into the Loch you'll discover the breathtaking coastline of Gairloch, looking back to shore you will marvel at the stunning mountain scenery. Keep an eye out for a wide range of birdlife and sealife that abound off the west coast of Scotland: golden eagle, otters, and the sea eagle; plus Minke Whales, Common Dolphins, Porpoises, Humpback and Killer Whales - just to name a few.... The main commentary during our cruises is in English but we can also describe marine life and birds in French, German, Swedish, Dutch, Spanish and Italian.