LINKS

NORWEST SEAKAYAKING

www.norwestseakayaking.com Try something new, come close to wildlife, be at one with nature as you get inside the scenery of this stunning area. NorWest Sea Kayaking runs day, 1/2 day, evening, multi-day and week trips in the Ullapool, Achiltibuie and Lochinver area. No experience is necessary. Sea Kayaking is for all ages and abilities and is a dry sport. Come and experience a night in a tipi, on our overnight trips.

www: http://www.norwestseakayaking.com

Assynt Angling Research

The Angling in Assynt Research website is part of a 3 year research programme called ‘The Social and Community Benefits of Angling’ in England and Scotland, funded by the Big Lottery Fund and conducted by the Substance Co-operative. A study of angling in Assynt is beind conducted as part of this. The website features an interactive map of angling in Assynt. This provides you with the hottest local information on where to fish, how to buy permits, where the boats are located, photographs and more. The map also allows you to add your own reports, catches, comments and information.

Tel: 0161 244 5418

www: http://www.assynt.anglingresearch.org.uk/

ASSYNT LEISURE - Sport, Youth and Learning Centre

Well equipped sports centre with gym, sports hall with every imaginable sports equipment, state-of-the art computer suite, extensive educational facilities, relaxation area, pool tables and much more

Culag Harbour,
Lochniver
Sutherland

Tel: 01571 844123

www: assyntleisure.org

JOHN MUIR TRUST

The John Muir Trust is the UK’s leading wild land conservation charity. Formed in 1983, we have over 12,000 members and supporters, own 8 estates across the Scottish Highlands, and work with a number of community land owning organisations, including the Assynt Foundation. Named after the Scot’s born “founding father of conservation”, John Muir, the Trust seeks to protect and enhance wild land, as places where people can escape from the pressures of modern life, and reconnect with the natural world. A well as owning and managing some of the most beautiful places in Scotland, the Trust runs campaigns to highlight the importance of Scotland’s wild places, and promotes its popular educational initiative the John Muir Award.

JOHN MUIR TRUST
41 Commercial Street
Edinburgh
EH6 6JD

Tel: 0131 554 0114

www: http://www.jmt.org

TUBNEY CHARITABLE TRUST

The Tubney Charitable Trust, a grant making charity, accepts grant applications from UK registered charities seeking to conserve the natural environment of the UK through achievement of Biodiversity Action Plan targets; and to improve the welfare of farmed animals both in the UK and internationally. The Tubney Charitable Trust awarded a grant to the Assynt Foundation to help with the land purchase.

TUBNEY CHARITABLE TRUST
First Floor
Front Wing
30-31 Frar Street
Reading
RG1 1DX

Tel: +44 (0)118 958 6100

www: http://www.tubney.org.uk

CULAG COMMUNITY WOODLAND TRUST

Culag Community Woodland Trust (CCWT) is a registered charity and not for profit community company, based in Lochinver, Sutherland. It manages a local woodland, Culag Wood and owns the Little Assynt Estate which it purchased in 2000 with the support of a number of public and voluntary bodies.

CCWT was set up in 1995 for the benefit of the public to promote and provide community woodlands in Assynt, and in furtherance of this aim to:

  • Assist people to find employment or to train or retrain them for employment
  • Protect and care for the natural environment
  • Promote environmental education
  • Promote appropriate trades and industries
  • Encourage the provision of recreational facilities

CULAG COMMUNITY WOODLAND TRUST
1 Old Coach House
Lochinver
Sutherland
Scotland
IV27 4LE

Tel: 01571 844368

www: http://www.culagwoods.org.uk

RUDDYGLOW PARK, LOCH ASSYNT

Superior B&B set in outstanding tranquil surroundings on the northern shores of Loch Assynt underneath the spectacular mountain of Quinag. Established gardens, 2/3 rooms all en suite.

Patricia Filmer-Sankey
Ruddyglow Park
Loch Assynt
SUTHERLAND
IV27 4HB

Tel: 01571 822216

www: http://www.ruddyglowpark.com

Caisteal Liath Holiday Chalets

3 Luxury Chalets in beautiful surroundings. STB 4 star rating. Sleep 2-4.

Sue and John Macleod
Caisteal Liath Chalets
Baddidarrach
Lochinver
SUTHERLAND
IV27 4LP

Tel: 01571 844457

www: scottishhighlandholidays.co.uk

DISCOVER ASSYNT

The website for the ASSYNT TOURISM GROUP. The definitive guide to where to stay, where to eat, what to do and see in Assynt.

www: http://www.assynt.info

Scotland Holidays

Scotland Travel allows to you to build a wonderful Scottish holiday. Book accommodation online, day trips and tours around Scotland.

55 Constitution Street
Edinburgh
EH6 7BG

Tel: 08700 112201

www: scotland.org.uk

LOCHINVER VILLAGE HALL

Lochinver Village Hall hosts a wide range of music, drama and comedy acts all year round and due to the tireless efforts of the hall committee is now one of the most important arts venues in the North-west Highlands.

Main Street
Lochiver
Sutherland

Tel: 01571 844262

www: http://www.lochinvervillagehall.org.uk

THE NORTH HARRIS TRUST

The North Harris community set up The North Harris Trust in August 2002. Following a ballot, in which the community voted overwhelmingly in favour of purchasing the land, the Trust successfully bid for the 55,000 acre North Harris Estate. The Estate includes 104 crofts and 12 townships, including the main population centre Tarbert. The Trust consists of directors from within the community. The John Muir Trust, a conservation body which works closely with local communities, willingly agreed to become a partner and supported the project.

THE NORTH HARRIS TRUST
The Old Hostel
Tarbert
Isle of Harris
HS3 3BG

Tel: 01859 502222

www: http://www.north-harris.org

CATHAIR DHUBH

Luxury self-catering holiday cottages on the Cathair Dhubh Estate in a spectacular spot on the coast between Achmelvich and Clachtoll.

Cathair Dhubh Estate
Clachtoll
by Lochinver
Sutherland

Tel: +44 (0)1571 855 277

www: http://www.cathairdhubh.co.uk

Drumbeg Stores

The Drumbeg Stores web-site: "We hope to offer you everything you would expect to find in a wee independent shop in a remote corner of the Highlands . . . and possibly even a surprise or two!"

Tel: 01571 833235

www: http://www.drumbegstores.co.uk

SKERRAY COMMUNITY WEBSITE

The township of Skerray in Sutherland has recently embarked on the road towards possible community ownership, and set up a steering group, the Skerray Community Ownership Trust.

www: skerray.org.uk

MONIACK MHOR

Scotland's National Writing Centre, at Teavarran, near Loch Ness.

Moniack Mhor Writers Centre
Teavarran,
Kiltarlity,
Inverness-shire
IV4 7HT

Tel: +44(0)1463 741675

www: moniackmhor.org.uk/

NORTHWEST SUTHERLAND FREECYCLE.

The Northwest Sutherland Freecycle® group is open to all who want to "recycle" items they no longer need, rather than throw them away. Whether it's a chair, a fax machine, piano or an old door, you can offer it on our group. Or maybe you're looking to acquire something yourself! Nonprofit groups are also welcome to participate too!

One main rule: everything posted must be free. This group is part of The Freecycle Network, a nonprofit organization and a movement of people interested in keeping good stuff out of landfills.

www: groups.yahoo.com/group/freecyclenorthwestsutherland/

THE NORTHERN TIMES

Weekly newspaper for Sutherland.

THE NORTHERN TIMES LTD.
Main Street
Golspie
Sutherland
KW10 6RA

Tel: 01408 633993

www: http://www.northern-times.co.uk