Visitor
Centres and Attractions
Local
information and visitor centres include family fun at the
Landmark Centre and the Rothiemurchus and Cairngorm centres
which offer environmental and historical information about
the Highlands.
A
visitor centre at Drumnadrochit documents Nessie's story
and the new acclaimed Grantown Museum tells all about the
history and development of the Highland town.
We
have listed below some attractions, exhibitions and museums
which you may find useful:
OFFICIAL
LOCH NESS EXHIBITION
All year
World famous Loch Ness story experience. Feel as if you are in Loch Ness and
experience all the underwater activity you can't see by looking at the Loch.
New displays now available to view by the public. Organised by Loch Ness 2000.
Loch Ness 2000 - Official Loch Ness Exhibition Centre
tel: +44 (0) 1456 450573
http://www.loch-ness-scotland.com
FOREST
ENTERPRISE NATURE EVENTS
All year
Guided walks, talks and events throughout the year including pine marten watch,
wildlife watch and walk, Ben Tee hill walk and Glengarry native pinewoods walk.
All free of charge.
Various venues
tel: +44 (0) 1397 702184
http://www.forestry.gov.uk
BOATH
HOUSE ART GALLERY
All year
Continually changing exhibition of contemporary Scottish art, paintings, textiles,
silverware and ceramics.
Boath House Art Gallery, Auldearn
tel: +44 (0) 1667 454896
http://www.boath-house.com
STUDIO
4
All year
Continuous and changing exhibition of the best of professional Scottish arts
- sculpture, painting and jewellery. Open Monday to Saturday.
Studio 4, Shore Road
tel: +44 (0) 1770 600919
BALNOSTER
STUDIO
All year
Large paintings of Highland landscapes in pure watercolours by Rip Fleming;
oils and sculptures, including portraits, by Evelyn Peffers and etchings by
Paul Fleming.
Balnoster Studio, Ardcharnich
tel: +44 (0) 1854 655221
HARBOUR
VIEW GALLERY
All year
Exhibition of contemporary landscapes and seascapes in watercolour by Anthony
J Barber. Prints and artists' cards also available. Open Monday to Saturday.
Harbour View Gallery, Harbour View
tel: +44 (0) 1851 810735
http://www.abarber.co.uk
FYNE
STUDIOS AND GALLERY
All year
On-going exhibition of latest work in watercolour, oils and acrylic by Don
McNeil and Jean Bell, two Scottish artists with international reputation. Please
telephone for opening times.
Fyne Studios & Gallery, Newton
tel: +44 (0) 1369 860379
http://www.fyne-studios.com
AITON
FINE ARTS GALLERY
All year
Small family run gallery showing a wide range of traditional paintings and
prints by Scottish-based artists. Picture framing and restoration service also
available. Open Monday to Saturday.
Aiton Fine Arts, 63 King Street
tel: +44 (0) 1764 655423
ACHINS
GALLERY AND BOOKSHOP
All year
Changing exhibition of works by local artists in all media. Open Easter to
October, Monday to Sunday and during winter months Monday to Saturday.
Achins Bookshop and Gallery, Inverkirkaig
tel: +44 (0) 1571 844262
THE
LOST GALLERY
All year
Exhibition of contemporary art.
The Lost Gallery, Aldachuie
tel: +44 (0) 1975 651287
http://www.lostgallery.co.uk
ORQUIL
OPEN STUDIO
All year
This is a working studio with a gallery space. It is open throughout the year
by appointment, although visitors can take a chance and call in at weekends
and school holidays.
Orquil Studio, Gorseness Road
tel: +44 (0) 1856 751321
http://www.scotlandart.com
THE
HOUSE OF MENZIES
All year
A unique collection of contemporary Scottish art, silver, ceramics and pottery.
Licenced cafe. Open Wednesday-Sunday during winter months and Monday-Sunday
from 1 April.
The House of Menzies, Castle Menzies Farm
tel: +44 (0) 1887 829666
http://www.houseofmenzies.com
THE
GLENLYON GALLERY
All year
A unique Scottish gallery featuring exclusively the work of renowned artist
Alan B Hayman. Original paintings, limited edition prints and sculpture all
by Alan B Hayman. Open Thursday to Tuesday.
The Glenlyon Gallery, Bridge of Balgie, Glenlyon
tel: +44 (0) 1887 866260
http://www.glenlyongallery.com
CALGARY
ART IN NATURE
All year
Newly installed sculpture by Alicia Hendrick as part of Calgary Art in Nature
woodland walk leading up from Calgary Bay, Isle of Mull.
Calgary
tel: +44 (0) 1688 400256
LANTERN
GALLERY
All year
Exhibtion of paintings of local scenes, birds, boats, still life and abstracts.
Open Tuesday to Saturday.
The Lantern Gallery, 18 South Guildry Street
tel: +44 (0) 1343 546864
EDINBANE
POTTERY
All year
Workshop and gallery. Specialists in both wood fired and salt glazed ceramics.
Work in progress may by seen. Winter opening times: Monday to Friday. Summer
opening times (week before Easter) Monday to Sunday.
Edinbane Pottery
tel: +44 (0) 1470 582 234
http://www.edinbane-pottery.co.uk
STRATHCARRON
STUDIO AND GALLERY
All year
Stained glass sun catchers, mirrors, lamps etc. Paintings with beeswax landscapes,
waterscapes, fantasies and abstract.
Strathcarron Workshop, 2 Railway Cottages
tel: +44 (0) 1520 722314
THE
WORKSHOP
All year
A crafts co-operative specialising in high quality knitwear and crafts. Above
the shop is The Loft Gallery, showing works by local artists. Open Monday to
Saturday.
The Workshop, Front Road
tel: +44 (0) 1856 831587
SUTHERLAND
CRAFT GROUP CLUB
Weekly from 2 January to 1 January
A friendly get-together. Chat, cuppa and some craft work. Swap ideas, help
each other, learn new skills. New members welcome. A wide variety of crafts
are done within the group. Organised by Sutherland Crafts Group. Every Wednesday
.
Brora Community Centre
tel: +44 (0) 1408 621404
ELGIN
WRITERS' GROUP
Monthly
For beginners and professionals. Meetings cover short stories, articles, poetry,
information on publishing and everything concerning writing. Meetings are twice
a month. Please telephone for details.
Elgin Library, Cooper Park
tel: +44 (0) 1542 834997
