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Locality
Kishorn is situated in South Wester Ross, unspoilt, romantically remote, breathtakingly beautiful - a unique part of Scotland. For wonderful photographs of the surrounding area visit Steve Carter at www.shieldag.org. From the oldest mountains on earth at Torridon to the early Christain settlement at Applecross with its wild sandy bays and the famous Bealach Na Ba you will find some of the most awe-inspiring and untouched scenery in Western Europe.
Travelling North West on the A896 from Lochcarron, Kishorn shop is the last place to stop for provisions before crossing the famous Pass of The Cow - The Bealach Na Ba - to Applecross. Setting out to cross the pass is quite a challenge both physically and emotionally. The pass itself winds and twists for twelve miles peaking after only six miles at an altitude of 2053 feet - a dramatic breathtaking drive (or walk) of hairpin bends, gigantic cliffs, waterfalls, deer, and sheep. Although the peak is often clouded in mist a clear day gives spectacular views across to the Outer Hebrides. As one descends into Applecross the stretch of coastline and sky takes the breath away and one can easily imagine how in 672 ad Maelrubha the Celtic saint founded a monastery here and declared all land within 6 miles as holy, a haven for fugitives where they could be safe from capture. Even today an ancient atmosphere of sanctuary can still be felt.
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Despite its remote location Kishorn, Applecross and the local area has some wonderful places to eat and enjoy the local seafood including the Applecross Inn, the Walled Garden and Flower Tunnel and Kishorn’s Seafood Bar. Wester Ross has inspired many writers and artists over the centuries and the South Wester Ross Art and Craft Trail takes you on a route through various workshops and studios including Patterns of Light. For more information about things to do and places to stay visit the Kishorn website www.kishornhighlands.co.uk.
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You may not find Kishorn on every map - look for Ardarrock Achintraid, Sanachan and Tornapress, all groups of houses that make up Kishorn.
Local Ordnance survey maps available from the shop.
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