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Local businesses in Applecross

There is an abundance of local businesses, organisations and groups in Applecross, working in harmony with the landscape and providing an important service to those living, working and visiting the area.

History & Heritage

Applecross Heritage Centre The Applecross Heritage Centre is a local museum and research centre run by volunteers from the Applecross Historical Society.


Food & Drink

The Walled Garden restaurant Award winning Michelin Guide recommended garden-to-table West Highland food. Also serving home made cakes, coffee and teas in a beautiful Victorian walled garden setting.

The Applecross Inn Bustling award winning pub serving excellent local food. Accommodation and beer garden with stunning views out across the Sound.

Applecross Shop & Post Office Stocking everything you would expect to find in a village shop. As well as the usual newspapers, postcards, souvenirs and gifts, it has a wide range of fresh fruit and vegetables, groceries, wines and spirits, frozen food and sundry items. If it is not in stock, it can be ordered for you.


Arts & Crafts

Applecross Walks & Traditional Crafts Group Events to help people understand and learn about the uses of native plants in the hope that it will lead to rekindling the connection to nature. From nature and foraging walks, to basket making and dying using plants and lychens.

The Coalshed The Coalshed is a small gallery selling hand made jewellery, art and crafts made locally & further afield.

The Potting Shed The gift shop in the old potting shed features signature gifts, crafts and jewellery from local artists, Scottish travel & cookery books as well as many other fairtrade and essential items. The shop also stocks a good selection of supplies for gourmet holiday makers in self-catering homes.

Applecross Photographic Gallery A stunning collection of images from Scotland's Northwest coast. Photography by Jack Marris. The gallery produces high quality prints and canvases in-house.


Sports & Fitness

Applecross Gym Personal trainer, swim coach, nutrition and owner of Applecross Gym. Fitness classes, outdoor gym and one-to-one coaching.

Mountain & Sea Guides Sea Kayaking journeys in Scotland, Canada, Croatia, Arctic Norway. Spectacular Mountain Adventure in Scotland: the Isle of Skye, the Torridon mountains, Ben Nevis.

Applecross Retreats Offering retreats in Applecross comprising wild swimming, trail running, yoga, hiking and wholesome food. Designed to get you out of your comfort zone while being looked after and nourished, Applecross Retreats aims to inspire and bring a bit of joy.


Accommodation

The Applecross Campsite Applecross Campsite is situated in the Mains of Applecross next to the farm and 5 minutes walk from the Applecross Inn and bay area. It has capacity for sixty tents, hard standing for motor homes and touring caravans, and a number of camping pods. There is also the provision for chemical waste disposal.


B&Bs

Clachan Manse Situated on Applecross Bay, it boasts fantastic views over the water, and has two beautiful double/twin en suite rooms. Approximately 1.5 miles to The Applecross Inn and Walled Garden.

Applecross Inn Right in the heart of the Shore Street area, overlooking the Inner Sound, The Applecross Inn has seven en suite bedrooms.

Carn-Raineach Situated in the crofting township of Camusteel, Carn-Rainech has two double/twin en suite rooms. It is just one mile to The Applecross Inn and two to The Walled Garden.

Applecross B&B Located in the quiet township of Toscaig, Applecross B&B has four en suite double rooms and two twin rooms. It is approximately four miles to The Applecross Inn, five to The Walled Garden.

Spindrift B&B Located right on the cliff top, Spindrift has spectacular views out over the water to Raasay and the Cuillins beyond. It has one self contained studio apartment and is approximately eight miles to the Applecross Bay area.


Self catering

The Old Store A self catering cottage in the crofting township of Camusterrach, approximately three miles from The Walled Garden restaurant, and two miles from The Applecross Inn. Sitting right on the water's edge, seals can often be seen from the shore. The Old Store has two bedrooms and sleeps up to four people.

Eagle Rock Located on the edge of the crofting township of Milltown, Eagle Rock sits on the clifftop, enjoying breathtaking views over the Inner Sound to the mountains beyond. It sleeps up to 10 people. The smaller Eagle's Nest can also be hired to make the total number of people 14.

Holly’s House Situated in the quiet crofting township of Lonbain, Holly's House overlooks a small beach, and has fantastic views over to the islands of Raasay, Rona and Skye beyond. It is approximately seven miles from the Applecross Bay area and sleeps two people.

Airdaniar Cottage Set in a peaceful location on the edge of Callakille crofting township, Airdaniar Cottage is approximately eight miles from the Applecross Bay area. It sleeps four people and has a double and a twin room.

Pier Cottage A self catering cottage, sleeping up to six people, it sits right on the water's edge in Camusterrach. Pier Cottage is just three miles from The Walled Garden restaurant, and two from The Applecross Inn.