Guidebook for things to see and do in Assynt and Coigach
Shopping
A little store close to Drumbeg's viewpoint that sells some locally made arts and crafts as well as food and vegetables. In the summer you can have ice cream at a table outside overlooking the Loch.
Drumbeg Stores
A little store close to Drumbeg's viewpoint that sells some locally made arts and crafts as well as food and vegetables. In the summer you can have ice cream at a table outside overlooking the Loch.
Famous for their handpainted ceramics. You can watch the artists painting the stoneware while you browse through the selection on display on the shelves.
11 locals recommend
Highland Stoneware Lochinver
Famous for their handpainted ceramics. You can watch the artists painting the stoneware while you browse through the selection on display on the shelves.
Steve and Amanda sell a lovely range of jams and preserves, made on the premises and some gorgeous crafts, inspired by the sea and landscape of Assynt. During the summer season they also provide cakes, coffee and tea. A great place to get refreshments after or before visiting Stoer Lighthouse or walking to the Old Man of Stoer.
7 locals recommend
The Jammery Culkein
Steve and Amanda sell a lovely range of jams and preserves, made on the premises and some gorgeous crafts, inspired by the sea and landscape of Assynt. During the summer season they also provide cakes, coffee and tea. A great place to get refreshments after or before visiting Stoer Lighthouse or walking to the Old Man of Stoer.
Food Scene
If you are interested in soaps and candles manufactured in the Highlands or would like to have a cup of tea and cake on your journey through the scenic landscapes of Assynt, this is the place to stop.
6 locals recommend
Assynt Aromas Candle Shop & The Secret Tea Garden
If you are interested in soaps and candles manufactured in the Highlands or would like to have a cup of tea and cake on your journey through the scenic landscapes of Assynt, this is the place to stop.
Has a very good selection of pies which can also be sent by post.
26 locals recommend
Lochinver Larder
Main StHas a very good selection of pies which can also be sent by post.
Sam and Rachael and team serve a great selection of dishes and flavours for meat and fish lovers as well and vegans and vegetarians.
Delilah's
Sam and Rachael and team serve a great selection of dishes and flavours for meat and fish lovers as well and vegans and vegetarians.
An Cala Café
Arts and Craft
Alexis sells his wonderfully elegant and contemporary pottery from his studio/workshop near the road in Drumbeg.
Alexis Basso
Alexis sells his wonderfully elegant and contemporary pottery from his studio/workshop near the road in Drumbeg.
Between April (usually from the Friday after Easter) and November you can visit the Made in Assynt Craft and Produce Market in Lochinver Village Hall. Maybe your stay coincides with one of the dates (13 dates in 2023, check the Made in Assyt website for details).
Lochinver Village Hall
Between April (usually from the Friday after Easter) and November you can visit the Made in Assynt Craft and Produce Market in Lochinver Village Hall. Maybe your stay coincides with one of the dates (13 dates in 2023, check the Made in Assyt website for details).
Sightseeing
A lovely garden, hidden away from the road with lots of small paths to wander and plants in bloom in spring. About 3 miles south of Ullapool.
Leckmelm Gardens
A lovely garden, hidden away from the road with lots of small paths to wander and plants in bloom in spring. About 3 miles south of Ullapool.
An Iron Age Broch situated on the coast between Clachtoll and Stoer.
8 locals recommend
Clachtoll Broch
An Iron Age Broch situated on the coast between Clachtoll and Stoer.