Tigh na Bruaich, Diabaig, Torridon

Things to See & Do

Diabaig and Torridon are situated amidst some of the most magnificent coastal and mountain scenery in the whole of the UK. Just a short distance down the road from Tigh na Bruaich are the Torridon Hills comprising well known peaks such as Beinn Alligin, Sgurr Mhor, Liathach and Beinn Eighe.

The area is very popular with hillwalkers and climbers and there are many walks of varying degrees of seriousness. Those who seek a real challenge and wish to bag a few Munros will certainly not be disappointed, whilst others who prefer something less ambitious will also find plenty of scope.

There are several linear walks in the Torridon area, one of which starts from Diabaig itself close to Tigh na Bruaich Cottage and follows the coast up to Red Point. Another begins at the Beinn Alligin car park and passes up Coire Mhic Nobuil and behind the mass of Liathach to re-join the main road again in Glen Torridon.

Other linear walks in the near vicinity take one from Glen Torridon through to Achnashellach in Glen Carron and there are 2 walks starting from Annat, one going through to Coulags at the western end of Glen Carron.

In Diabaig village itself just a short distance down the road from the cottage there is a small harbour with a slipway for launching boats.

This is therefore an ideal place for those who enjoy sailing, canoeing or kayaking. There are fishing and boat trips available from the village.

Diabaig has quite a dramatic setting with a number of the houses in the village being scattered over a steep hillside overlooking the harbour below. Tigh na Bruaich is one of these, hence the name of the cottage which means the "house on the hill".

Just across Loch Torridon to the south west from Diabaig is the Applecross peninsula.

A superb circular tour can be made to visit the pretty little villages of Shieldaig and Applecross, taking in the Bealach na Ba (the Pass of the Cattle) and then returning via the coast road through Cuaig and Kenmore.

This trip takes in some truly magnificent Highland scenery, incorporating one of the highest roads in Britain which climbs from sea level to 2,053 feet at its summit. From the top there are spectacular views of the Cuillins on Skye.

For those who enjoy wildlife, this part of the Scottish Highlands is a real paradise. Nearby is the Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve, home to a variety of wildlife including red deer, golden eagles and pine martens. The reserve was opened in 1951 and is the oldest National Nature Reserve in the United Kingdom. If you would like to download a copy of the leaflet for Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve, please follow this link (PDF file - 611 Kb).

Further north from Torridon is Loch Maree, one of the most beautiful freshwater lochs in Scotland, guarded on its northern side by the massive bulk of Slioch.

Further north still, one reaches Gairloch with its excellent sandy beaches and its fine links golf course. There is much to explore in the vicinity of Gairloch and those interested in tropical plants should certainly make the effort to travel a few miles further north to Inverewe Gardens. These were founded by Osgood MacKenzie in the 1860's and, despite being on a similar latitude to Hudson's Bay in Canada, they are home to all sorts of exotic plants from around the world.

A lot more information about Inverewe Gardens and the many other attractions and places of interest in the Diabaig and Torridon area can be found by following the links on our "Useful Links" page.