Shieldaig is a beautiful, whitewashed and colourful fishing village with a shop & a pub. The main street is in a conservation area on the edge of a sheltered sea-loch - Loch Torridon; in the North West Highlands of Scotland, within an area known as Wester Ross. This is an area of outstanding natural beauty and the last wilderness in Europe. Remote yet accessible.

Some of the oldest rocks in Britain are here in the Torridon mountains - Lewisian Gneiss and Torridon Sandstone. The main island in the loch is owned by the National Trust and home to a Heronry and a favourite spot with basking seals.

The West coast climate is mild in general - thanks to the Gulf Stream; at Inverewe Gardens they successfully grow many tender plants & palms. We do get snow in winter on the mountain tops, creating incredibly beautiful and photogenic scenery. At sea level there is usually minimal snow. We get distinct seasons with really long days in the summer, a fantastic area to visit at any time of the year.

We are about 1 and a half hours drive west from Inverness, approx 65 miles. The views down Glen Docherty and Glen Torridon have to be amongst the most spectacular in the country. There is a good road to Kinlochewe before the road becomes a
single track through the stunning Glen Torridon, gradually dropping down to sea level. Red deer are a daily sight, especially in colder weather.

From the south we are about 2 and a half to 3 hours from Fort William, around 110 miles.