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Lairg attractions |
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 Lairg
is a small, picturesque, rural village situated in central Sutherland,
north of Inverness. It sits at the centre of the road network,
and on the railway line from Inverness to Thurso. Rare Highland
wildlife can be found including otters, pine martins, wild cats,
many varieties of deer, assorted waterfowl, red and black throated
divers, birds of prey and unusual species of plant life. |
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 Ferrycroft Countryside Visitor Centre, Lairg.
Tel: 01549 402160. The purpose-built centre guides the visitor
through the changes in land use in the area from the ice age
to the present day. Audio visual and other display designed to
appeal to all ages illustrate woodland history, conservation
and wildlife also the Shin Hydro Electric scheme. Forest walks
and archaeological trails. Location:
On the outskirts of Lairg. |
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FALLS
OF SHIN, ACHANY GLEN, LAIRG, SUTHERLAND, SCOTLAND IV27 4EE. Tel:
01549 40223. Falls of Shin Visitor Centre is a spectacular experience
for all the family, set in the Achany Glen amongst breathtaking
Highland scenery. Open all year round, this all weather destination
has extensive forest walks, a brand new children's adventure
playground, the dramatic waterfalls and the famous salmon leap,
where you can watch salmon hurl themselves up the falls. www.fallsofshin.co.uk. About 4 miles south of Lairg. |
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