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SCARISTA,ISLE OF HARRIS TARBERT

Scarista House The manse stands alone on a Skipness Castle The ‘castle’ is a fine 13th-century
w windswept slope overlooking the Atlantic. The Scottish Norman keep adjoining the beautifully
decoration is quite formal, but the atmosphere is furnished home of Libby and Nick James, which
relaxed and conversation replaces television. Two rose, phoenix-like, from the ashes of the original
of the bedrooms are in a separate single-storey Victorian mansion, severely damaged by fire in
building. A great attraction, as well as the 1969. Magical views across Kilbrannan Sound.
solitude, is the mostly organic food. Excellent seafood in the James’s Seafood Cabin.
N Scarista, Isle of Harris, Western Isles HS3 3HX. N Skipness by Tarbert, Argyll. Map p76 C4.
Map p76 B1. § (01859) 550238. ` (01859) 550277. § (01880) 760207. ` (01880) 760208.
$ timandpatricia@scaristahouse.com 0 b,d. Rooms 5. $ james@skipness.freeserve.co.uk 0 b,d. Rooms 2.
∂ ¢ Never. / MC, V. ]]] ∂ ¢ Nov to Apr. / Not accepted. ]]
WALLS, SHETLAND ISLANDS
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Creggans Inn On the opposite side of Loch Burrastow House A long, single-track road
Fyne from the whisky town of Inverary, this through Burrastow’s spacious grounds ends at
historic country hotel is distinguished by its a remote spot by a rocky shore. In this isolated
award-winning food and stylishly refurbished setting, the calm, solid stone house exudes a
rooms, as well as its enthusiast’s wine list and genuinely friendly and welcoming ambience.
exceptional range of whiskies. Breathtaking After a day in the open, everyone appreciates
scenery, a warm welcome and charming decor. Bo Simmons’s comforting food.
N Strachur, Argyll PA27 8BX. Map p76 C3. N Walls, Shetland ZE2 9PD. Map p77 F1. § (01595)
§ (01369) 860279. ` (01369) 860637. 809307. ` (01595) 809213. $ burr.hs@zetnet.co.uk
$ info@creggans-inn.co.uk 0 b,l,d. Rooms 14. 0 d. Rooms 5. ∂¢ 23 Dec to mid-Mar, 1 week Oct.
∂¢ Christmas Day. / MC, V. ]]] / AE, MC, V. ]]

SPEAN BRIDGE UIG,ISLE OF LEWIS
Corriegour Lodge Anglers, walkers, climbers, Baile-na-Cille The relaxed, beautifully set
pony trekkers and sailors will love this former 18th-century manse makes a special guesthouse.
hunting lodge with spectacular views over the Loch. N Timsgarry, Uig, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides
N Loch Lochy, by Spean Bridge, Inverness-shire PH34 4EB. HS2 9JD. Map p76 B2. § (01851) 672242.
Map p76 C2. § (01397) 712685. ` (01397) 712696. $ ` (01851) 672241. $ RandJGollin@compuserve.com
info@corriegour-lodge-hotel.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 9. ]] 0 b,l,d. Rooms 11. ]]
STRONTIAN ULLAPOOL
Kilcamb Lodge Pleasant country house hotel on Ceilidh Place Happy centre of music, song,
the shores of Loch Sunart. A welcoming bar and theatre, food, and more. Beds and bunks.
updated dining area sets the tone. N West Argyle St, Ullapool, Ross-shire IV26 2TY.
N Strontian, Argyll PH36 4HY. Map p76 B3. Map p76 C1. § (01854) 612103. ` (01854) 612886.
§ (01967) 402257. ` (01967) 402041. $ reservations@ceilidh.demon.co.uk. 0 b,l,d.
$ kilcamblodge@aol.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 11. ]] Rooms 13. ]]]
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