Staying at Ruddyglow Park you will quickly realise that you are in one of the most beautiful parts of the world. The possibilities are endless so we encourage you to discover the natural splendour of the surroundings whenever you can.

Guests are welcome to walk round the garden or stroll down to the edge of the loch and soak up the invigorating ambiance and the stunning scenery of the area. Beyond the gardens, you look down onto to the wonderful waters of Loch Assynt; the largest loch in the parish, and beyond that the majestic mountains and heather clad hills.

A place of outstanding natural beauty and unspoilt landscapes that offers total freedom from everyday city life.

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The north west highlands has some of the most varied and unique wildlife in Scotland. Red deer, Roe deer, Otters, Badgers, Pine Martins and seals to name but a few. The bird life too is in abundance with golden eagles, peregrine falcons, ptarmigan, red and black throated divers and many others.
The Inchnadamph and Inverpolly National Nature Reserves are well worth a visit as is the Hydroponicum at Achiltibuie. Everything is grown without soil. Including the bananas! While you are there you can pick up a selection of smoked fish from the Achiltibuie Smokehouse and have a leisurely lunch at the Summer Isles hotel.

The Bone Caves at Inchnadamph is one of Scotland’s oldest historical sites. Fragments of bones from various animals like brown bear, aritc fox, and lynx have been found there as well as many hundreds of antlers some dating back more than 8000 years. There are many caves in the Traligill valley but many are only suitable for experienced cavers however, the walk up the valley offers breathtaking views of Loch Assynt and Quinag.

Slightly further away there are organised tours to the Smoos Cave just east of Durness or a short boat trip to Handa Island to see the mirad of bird life like Sea Stacks, guillemots, razorbills, and puffins is well worth considering. If you are lucky you much catch a glimpse of seals and dolphins and even the odd whale.

We have a wealth of information on most of the local and regional activities and can always fax, email or post information out in advance if you would like. Alternatively the local Tourist Information Centre should be able to help with any questions or queries you may have.Ruddyglow Park is not difficult to reach; located less than 100 miles North West of Inverness. Whether you chose to hire a car or use public transport, the drive up, through the spectacular scenery will delight and inspire you. However once you go through Ullapool, and reach Sutherland, you will really be in the most beautifully scenic area in the whole of Scotland. Majestic mountains rise up to touch the sky giving you the feeling that they have been there since the dawn of time and will remain so for eternity. The drama of the highlands is awe inspiring.

There are many regular flights between Inverness and Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Leeds and London. The flight from London to Inverness is only one and a half hours.

Directions
Leave Inverness and follow the signs for Ullapool (A832 and A835). Go through Ullapool and follow the signs for Lochinver (A835 and A837). After about 29km you will come to a T-Junction (Ledmore Junction), turn left onto the A837 and follow the road for about 17K. Ruddyglow Park is the second entrance on the Left Hand Side.

We would always recommend that you have a car up here in order to make the most of your stay however, for those that would prefer not to drive we can arrange to have you met at the airport, taken back here in comfort and then taken back to the airport once your trip is over.

In keeping with the settings, dinner is not a fancy picture on a plate. It’s fresh, homemade, local and or home grown and virtually all organic. Maybe a bit old fashioned with puddings, banoffee pies and trifles, but very filling and yummy. Our delicious venison sausages are great at breakfast and our dinners, which must be booked in advance, might include deep dived scallops, home made soups and venison roasts. We can also provide lovely vegetarian dishes or do our very best to prepare any meal you fancy. There are also a number of excellent restaurants nearby.

Once you arrive at Ruddyglow Park you have the choice of just sitting back and doing absolutely nothing but taking in the wild natural beauty of the area or if you feel more adventurous there is a plethora of activities for everyone up here. The most popular being fishing, walking, cycling, golf, mountaineering, bird watching, boat trips, stalking and leisure centers.

Angling:
For a nominal fee we are happy to provide our guests with both salmon and brown trout fishing from the shores of Loch Assynt. However we can not, at this time, provide boats, outboards or fishing equipment.

Should our guests want more variety and wish to fish further a field this can be arranged with The Assynt Angling Club. They have over 150 lochs, 18 of which have boats and 6 of the largest have engines available.

We will be more than happy to arrange this for you if you let us know what days you would like permits for. Alternatively they can be obtained from a number of places locally.

Walking, Hill and Mountain Climbing:
There is as much walking as you could possibly want within a 20 mile radius of Ruddyglow Park and can be as gentle or as challenging as you want.

From a gentle strole to the waterfall at Inverkirkaig, the easy but slightly longer walks along the side of Quinaq starting from Ruddyglow Park and coming out at Nedd or from Elphin to Lochinver passing through the valley with Canisp on one side and Suliven on the other to the summit of Sulivan which involves a long walk just to get to the bottom of the mountain and a near vertical climb to the top. Once there, however, the views really will take your breath away. Our two Munro’s; Ben More Assynt and Conival prove hard to resist for some as do Stac Pollaidh, Cul Mor and Cul Beag.

In addition to the mountain walks there are also some truly beautiful coastal routes along the many sea cliffs at Stoer and Drumbeg and along the miles of white sandy beaches that are dotted all along the North Coast.

The Highland Ranger service have a programme of graded walks for all ages and abilities should anyone not want to venture out on their own. For further information on these please call +44(0)1571 844330 or visit the local Tourist Information Centre.

Golf:
We have two wonderful courses both within an easy drive of the house. The Royal Dornoch Championship Golf Course is a fantastic 18 hole links course ranked 15th in the world and the Ullapool golf course, a 9 hole links course. Further a field are the Muir of Ord, Invergordon and Alness courses.

After a day out on the hill, river, loch or golf course you can come back home to a warm welcome and enjoy afternoon tea or cool drink outside in the garden.

This is just a small taster of the various activities available in the area; there is Caving, Botany, Geology, Archaeology, Birds, Wildlife, sailing, sea kayaking, and many many more things to do up here. We would be delighted to give you more information and or to discuss further what is available. We can also make most bookings on your behalf if you wish.

Boat Trips
Statesman Cruises operation out of Kylskue, a short drive from here and offer wonderful cruises up Glen Coul, to see the highest waterfall in Britian, and to the remote Kerrachar Gardens. While Badnaban Cruises leave from Lochinver and have lovely wild life observation cruises around the coast.

There is an amazing selection of wild life to see here, from Atlantic seals to golden eagles soaring over the mountain tops. Red deer grazing by the side of the road and on the low lying foot hills are a sight to behold.

Shopping:
When the weather is not as one would hope there is always shopping. A trip the Highland Stoneware in either Lochinver or Ullapool is a must. Visitors are welcome to watch the people at work in the potteries to see the full range of making and decorating process that go in making their highly collectable pieces.

Another wonderful place to spend an hour or more is Achins Bookshop in Inverkirkaig, just outside Lochinver. They have a vast collection of local books, cards and paintings by local artist. They also have a cosy café that serves lovely soup, sandwiches and snacks. Contact details are : +44 (0)157-1844262.

For wonderful country clothing, a trip to The Sutherland Sporting Company is well worth the time. Fine tailors of Scottish sporting tweeds and cashmere.

The Falls of Shin Visitors Centre, also known as the Harrods of the North, is stocked with all manner of luxury goods from Harrods, local quality crafts and fresh local fare. There is also an excellent restaurant offering home made food and snacks. "The Falls" themselves are the only natural salmon leap in Britain and are well worth visiting.

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