Mostly scattered around the sheltered northeastern shore of Loch Gairloch , the crofting township of GAIRLOCH thrives during the summer as a low-key holiday resort with several tempting sandy beaches and some excellent coastal walks within easy reach. The Gairloch Heritage Museum (April-Sept Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Oct Mon-Fri 10am-1.30pm; call for winter hours; tel 01445/712287; £2.50) has eclectic, appealing displays covering geology, archeol... [More]