Where We Are

Taigh a' Bhraoin is situated at the edge of the village of Letters on the west bank of Loch Broom. It is about 10 miles from Ullapool, the main ferry port for the Outer Hebrides.

The North-west Highlands are among the least populated areas in Scotland and have some of the most rugged and beautiful scenery to be found anywhere in the world. The rocks in the area are some of the oldest on earth and there are places where the various rock is exposed to show the different ages during which they were created. There are Lochs to sail on, islands to explore and mountains to climb (including over 20 Munros - mountains over 3000 feet - within 30 miles of Taigh a' Bhraoin).

The wildlife to be seen in the area includes some of the rarest species in the UK, including Red Kites, Sea Eagles, Pine Martens, Otters, Seals and Porpoises. Make sure you bring your binoculars!

You can get to Taigh a' Bhraoin via car or bike as we are on the North Coast 500 route! The nearest airport is Inverness which is about 60 miles away.

The nearest railway station is Garve which is about 30 miles away but if you are hiring a car, the main station would be Inverness. 

Glasgow and Edinburgh are each about 250 miles from Taigh a' Bhraoin and have international air services.

Many local sites and attractions are accessible by car or bike. There are also some amazing walking routes from Taigh a' Bhraoin and around the local area.

The NC500 route has become an established 'MUST DO' route in Scotland and passes within 4 miles of Taigh a' Bhraoin. The nearest shops, pubs and restaurants are in Ullapool which is 10 miles away.

Ullapool has a number of local shops and a Tesco supermarket for your provisions. There is also the option to have a Morrisons shop delivered striaght to your door. On your way to Taigh a' Bhraoin from Inverness, there is a small shop in the village of Contin. This is the last shop before Ullapool.