Arguably one of the most scenic areas on the north west coast of Scotland, Assynt has a lot to offer that makes it well worth spending time here and explore. Whether you are touring the NC500 or have booked into local holiday accommodation, Lochinver and surrounding areas provide lots of opportunities to have a great day out. When your visit coincides with one of our Made in Assynt Market dates or is even the reason for visiting all the better. Browsing our selection of handmade crafts and produce can easily be combined with walks or activities nearby.
Many of the photos in this gallery were taken by members of the Assynt Camera Club, a group of keen amateur photographers in Assynt and Ullapool. The professional contributors are Chris Puddephatt (Jacksonphotography) and Lewis Matheson (Taigh Solais Photography).
Suilven seen from Rosehall road Pamela Mackenzie
Daffodils at Ardvreck Castle by Andrea Kant-Goldie
Stoer Lighthouse by Taigh Solais Photography
Salmon bothy by Taigh Solais Photography
Clachtoll and Stoer by Pamela Mackenzie
Wild swimmer’s view of Clachtoll by Hilary Richardson
Highland Cows at Clachtoll by Taigh Solais Photography
Clachtoll Broch by Chris Puddephatt
Bone Caves Path by Andrea Kant-Goldie
Suilven view by Sheila Matheson
Knockan Crag by Andrea Kant-Goldie
Scottish Blackface sheep in Raffin by Pamela Mackenzie
Croft by the sea by Pamela Mackenzie
Clashnessie Bay by Chris Puddephatt
Suilven (photobombed) by Dave McBain
Lochinver Harbour by John Wylie
Culag Woods by Katrina Martin
August Heather by Andrea Kant-Goldie
River Inver by Dave McBain
Stag by Dave McBain
Lochinver Lifeboat by Angela Wylie
Last light above Lochinver by Dave McBain
Hermit’s Castle at Achmelvich by Chris Puddephatt
Moody waters at Clachtoll by Hilary Richardson
Star Pool River Inver by Pamela Mackenzie
Quinag seen from Culkein Drumbeg by Janet Robinson