Lairg attractions | Visitor information and attractions

		Lairg is a small, picturesque, rural village situated in central Sutherland, north of Inverness. It sits at the centre of the road network, and on the railway line from Inverness to Thurso. Rare Highland wildlife can be found including otters, pine martins, wild cats, many varieties of deer, assorted waterfowl, red and black throated divers, birds of prey and unusual species of plant life.

***Visitor attractions and information - Lairg***

	Ferrycroft Countryside Visitor Centre, Lairg. Tel: 01549 402160. The purpose-built centre guides the visitor through the changes in land use in the area from the ice age to the present day. Audio visual and other display designed to appeal to all ages illustrate woodland history, conservation and wildlife also the Shin Hydro Electric scheme. Forest walks and archaeological trails. Location: On the outskirts of Lairg.

	FALLS OF SHIN, ACHANY GLEN, LAIRG, SUTHERLAND, SCOTLAND IV27 4EE. Tel: 01549 40223. Falls of Shin Visitor Centre is a spectacular experience for all the family, set in the Achany Glen amongst breathtaking Highland scenery. Open all year round, this all weather destination has extensive forest walks, a brand new children's adventure playground, the dramatic waterfalls and the famous salmon leap, where you can watch salmon hurl themselves up the falls. www.fallsofshin.co.uk. About 4 miles south of Lairg.

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