Torvaig Steading

Bed & Breakfast
Cullicudden

Dingwall

Ross-Shire

IV7 8LL
01349 877366

07527 966937

Useful Links

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Fire behind Ben Wyvis! One of the spectacular views to be seen from Torvaig Steading

Map showing Location of Torvaig Steading

a "zoomable" map of the Cullicudden area.

Air Travel Information - Inverness Airport

	Highlands & Islands Airports Limited - operating 10 airports throughout the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.
	British Airways - with flights available to Inverness Airport.
	Eastern Airways - now operating flights to Inverness direct from Birmingham and Manchester.
	Easyjet - the web's favourite airline
	Rampant Scotland - Airline Information

Rail, Bus & Ferry Information

	CalMac Ferries - for the West Coast isles
	Northlink Ferries - services to Orkney & Shetland
	Superfast Ferries - Rosyth to Zeebrugge
	First ScotRail - rail travel information
	The Trainline - on-line booking for rail travel
	Citylink Buses
	National Express Coaches
	Rapsons Coaches
	Tim Dearman Coaches
	Scottish Destination Management Association
	The Traveline - public transport information

Kyle of Lochalsh Railway

for information about the spectacular railway line from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh.

Cycles

SUSTRANS - maps, rail links, cycle routes

Preserved & Steam Railways

	Strathspey Railway
	Keith & Dufftown Railway

Black Isle Attractions

Black Isle Information

general information about the Black Isle

Black Isle Brewery

small local brewery, producing traditional ale, open to visitors.

Cromarty Courthouse Museum

The museum of Cromarty

Groam House Museum

a unique display of carved Pictish stones

Hugh Miller's Cottage

17th century birthplace of Hugh Miller, stonemason, geologist, and author

The Crystal Studio

for crystals, stained glass, candles, and special gifts

Made in Scotland

for crafts, gifts, and knitwear

Moniack Castle & Winery

for country wines and liqueurs

Drumnadrochit - on the side of Loch Ness

	Drumnadrochit Website
	The Official Loch Ness Website
	Loch Ness 2000 Exhibition
	The Original Loch Ness Monster Visitor Centre
	Loch Ness Cruises
	Castle Cruises Loch Ness
	Castle Urquhart
	Great Glen Way

Castles & Places of Historical Interest

Brodie Castle

16th century fortified home - formerly the home of the Brodie of Brodie - now a Scottish National Trust property.

Cawdor Castle

14th century castle, linked with MacBeth by Shakespeare.

Eilean Donan Castle

the famous castle on Loch Duich which used to feature in the "balloon" sequences on BBC television.

Urquhart Castle

an imposing castle on the shores of Loch Ness.

Culloden Battlefield

site of the last major battle fought on British soil

Fort George

massive and impressive fort built in the 1760's and still in use as a barracks today

Other Places & Things of Interest

Inverewe Gardens

despite being on a latitude more northerly than Moscow, these gardens are home to exotic plants from all over the world, courtesy of the warm currents of the Gulf Stream.

The Hydroponicum

at Achiltibuie, north west of Ullapool. The premier centre for the demonstration of soil-less growing in the UK.

Shards Stained Glass

at Arrina on the Applecross coast road, about 10 miles from Shieldaig and 15 miles from Applecross. Manufacturers and suppliers of a unique and unusual range of stained glass suncatchers.

Tarbat Discovery Centre

shedding light on the Dark Ages and the powerful Picts - archaeology has produced a major new attraction in the Scottish Highlands

Tain & District Museum

Tain Through Time - a museum of the turbulent history of the area

Nigg Old Church

a fine example of a Scottish parish church which houses a magnificent Pictish stone

Highland Museum of Childhood

located in the Old Station at Strathpeffer

Eden Court Theatre

for mainstream theatre productions in Inverness.

Inverness Aquadome

an all-round water experience for all - from serious swimmers to those wishing to relax in the poolside spa.

The Crystal Studio

for crystals, stained glass, candles, and special gifts

Made in Scotland

for crafts, gifts, and knitwear

Moniack Castle & Winery

for country wines and liqueurs

Loch Ness

	all about the loch, the monster, etc.!
	The Official Loch Ness Website
	Loch Ness 2000 Exhibition
	The Original Loch Ness Monster Visitor Centre

Cruises on Loch Ness

	Loch Ness Cruises
	Castle Cruises Loch Ness
	Jacobite Cruises

Shinty

a fast-moving game unique to Scotland

Whisky Distilleries & Whisky Information

Glen Ord Distillery

at Muir of Ord, possibly the nearest distillery by road to our bed and breakfast.

Glenmorangie Distillery

at Tain, just south of the Dornoch Firth

Dalmore Distillery

on the banks of the Cromarty Firth overlooking the Black Isle - almost opposite our B & B on the other side of the water!

Talisker Distillery

the only distillery on Skye, produces the famous single malt, and is open to visitors.

ScotchWhisky.Net

general information about uisge-beatha, the water of life.

Malts.Com

information about Scotland's finest Single Malt Whiskies.

Scottish Real Ale

there are now several Highland breweries catering for those who enjoy a pint of real ale. Click here for list:-

Isle of Skye Brewery

Black Isle Brewery

Orkney Brewery

Atlas Brewery, Kinlochleven

Isle of Arran Brewery

Bridge of Allan Brewery

Houston Brewery

Local Golf Courses

Muir of Ord Golf Club

a heathland course just outside the town of Muir of Ord.

Strathpeffer Spa Golf Club

spectacular views, and a real test of both golf and stamina!

Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club

in a superb coastal setting on the shores of the Moray Firth

Walking & Climbing

ScotWays

the Scottish Rights of Way and Access Society - promoting the interests of those who enjoy walking in Scotland. Safeguarding public access in Scotland since 1845.

The Mountaineering Council of Scotland

the representative body for climbers, walkers, mountaineers and cross-country skiers who enjoy Scottish mountains

Great Glen Way

a new 73-mile walking route from Fort William to Inverness

MountainVision

for mountaineering, walking, and climbing courses in the North West Highlands.

Riding & Pony Trekking

Black Isle Riding Centre

at Drumsmittal, Kessock, near Inverness

Chapelton Farm Equestrian Centre

near Muir of Ord

Wildlife & Wild Places Conservation

RSPB

Royal Society for the Protection of Birds

NTS

National Trust for Scotland

Dolphin Trips Avoch

a wildlife trip with a difference!

Highland Wildlife Park

experience Scottish wildlife past and present in the spectacular setting of the newly formed Cairngorms National Park

Website Design

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