Loch Damph Lodges

The holiday lodges are tucked in to a peaceful glen in the heart of the Scottish North West Highlands. The Red Burn runs down from the hills, through a small Fir wood right outside and on into Loch Damph 100 yards away. This tranquil spot provides an ideal watering hole for the deer which can be seen at dawn and dusk all year round. Aptly named, Kinloch Damph translates to Head of the Loch of the Deer.

There cannot be a more perfect location to have a holiday, located 1 mile down a private road you can get away from it all. Children can have a true Swallows and Amazons experience and dogs are in heaven. Far from the madding crowd, they are perfectly set up to allow several families or large groups to enjoy a holiday together, allowing each their own space.

Old Lodge	The Keepers Annex	New Lodge
Sleeps 5 to 7 people more details	Sleeps 2 people more details	Sleeps 6 people more details

For more information on available dates and prices for stalking and fishing, please contact us directly or send us your enquiry.

Things to See & Do

Local Activities

Kinloch Damph New Lodge lies in the heart of the magnificent scenery stretching from Plockton (location of TV's Hamish MacBeth), the idyllic Applecross beaches and on up to Torridon, world famous for it's climbing. All are no more than 45 minutes drive. Another good day trip is to visit the Isle of Skye. Although, if you love walking you won't need to touch your car for a week and fishing on the estate can be organised through Couldoran. Close by there are restaurants in Shieldaig, Kishorn and Achintraid, serving great local seafood. Lochcarron boasts one of Scotland's oldest 9 hole golf courses set beside the sea. The well known Lochcarron Weavers, where tartan is still woven on the old looms is a popular spot and there is also the local pottery and a stained glass workshop. In the summer there are a series of art classes, which are organised by the estate.

The bird and wildlife of the area is abundant - from golden eagles to woodcock, red deer to otters and seals - there is much to be seen.

Guided Walks

The Estate Stalker, a highly experienced hill manager and graduate of Wick & Thurso, runs the habitat programme of Lochcarron Estate. He is occasionally free to lead half and full day tours of the surrounding hills.

Guests may have the opportunity to see deer, golden eagle, rare vegetation, our woodland regeneration projects and the dramatic glacial features of these hills.

Fishing

A string of lochs runs through the heart of Lochcarron Estate. These offer some of Scotland's finest trout fishing, although there are also salmon. On the smaller lochs, fishing from a boat or from the shore will provide the fisher with "breakfast" trout, while on the two larger lochs you may be fighting for a fish of 6lbs or more. The Estate brown trout record was caught in 1998 and weighed 15lbs 4oz.

In the hills are lochs seldom fished by Man and though most hold small trout there are others with monsters in their depths.

Red Deer Stalking

Lochcarron Estate places great importance in the management of its natural resources. The Estate works to maintain the balance of wildlife, livestock and vegetation over its land and is helped in this role by partnerships with wildlife, conservation, heritage and sporting associations.

Lochcarron Estate is a Culling not a Trophy estate and those who come to stalk in these remote and wild hills know that they will be helping the long term fitness and survival of the Red Deer herds. There are no fences to contain these herds and they are free to follow their natural migratory routes. The Estate works in co-operation with neighbours to carry out a deer census every two years; it is the findings of the census that determines the hill management policy and Cull. Stalking takes place between September and February and we are pleased where possible to lead stalking parties for photography.

This responsible management of deer herds is typical of most highland estates. Their consequent health and numbers are the attraction for wildlife enthusiasts who come to the Highlands to witness Red Deer as they can seldom be seen elsewhere.

Lochcarron is a working Estate and the owners are delighted to show their guests around. At Couldoran House every comfort is provided for and all foods are prepared to a high standard. Venison, beef, lamb and trout come from the Estate and shellfish from the nearby fishing village of Shieldaig or from the Estate's own oyster farm.

At the end of each day you will be physically tired, perhaps after spending many hours climbing in driving rain, but you will return to the steaming baths, sauna and warm home fires of Couldoran. There are few experiences to compare with stalking for revealing the beauty of these mountains and their deer; stalkers will leave at the end of their week with rich memories of time spent well and in good company.

Where to Find Us

From Inverness

Take the A9 towards Dingwall over the Kessock Bridge. At the first roundabout (Tore), take the A835 towards Ullapool. At second roundabout (Maryburgh), continue on the A835. Just beyond Garve, go left onto the A832 towards Achnasheen. After 16 miles you will arrive in Achnasheen. At the roundabout you have two choices:

1. Go left on the A890 for 18 miles. At Lochcarron it will become the A896. About 2 miles north of Kishorn is Couldoran House (Lochcarron Estate) which is a pink house among the trees to the left.

2. Continue on the A832 to Kinlochewe. Turn left onto the A896 past Torridon and Shieldaig. About 8 miles south of Shieldaig you will find Couldoran (Lochcarron Estate), which is the large pink house among the trees on your right.

From Fort William

Take the A82 through Spean Bridge. Keep left following the A82 to Invergarry. Once there, go left onto the A87 to Glen Moriston. Later, take left onto the A87 to Dornie. After 1.5 miles go right onto the A890 to Strathcarron. Shortly after a level railway crossing, go left onto the A896 to Lochcarron. Then continue as described after number (1) above.