Ideally placed on the NC500 route, with secure gated parking, Unloch Scotland is perfect to rest and recharge during your road trip. Stunning scenery, amazing roads, terrific food, memorable experiences, comfortable accommodation…there’s a reason the NC500 is named ‘The Best Road Trip in the World’.

Suddenly, the night sky lightens, glowing an ethereal green punctuated by dancing ripples of electric pink and the twinkling of a million stars. A jaw-dropping natural light show, all visible to the naked eye.

At first glance, remote Assynt might appear to be one of the emptiest places in Britain…but look a little closer. The area teems with life, including deer, seals, dolphins, whales, otters, stoats, red squirrels, a riot of birds and insects, and a profusion of wildflowers, to name but a few of the wonders on offer. Don’t forget to take your camera with you wherever you go!

Whether you’re a seasoned Munro-bagger or a recreational hiker, Assynt has something to suit every ability and inclination. What unites these wonderful walks is the beauty of the surroundings and their fascinating terrain. Ancient geology and enchanting folklore is woven into the stunning scenery. Explore, have adventures, and understand more about our incredible landscape.

With unblemished expanses of white sand, azure seas, crystal-clear rock pools and crashing waves, a beach visit is a must during your Highland stay. Summer or winter, they are equally wonderful. We recommend seal-spotting and sea-swimming at cute little Clashnessie; Instagrammable Achmelvich, the road trippers’ paradise; beautiful Balnakeil in the far north west, and striking Stoer, overlooked by an Iron Age broch.

Still waters fed by babbling burns. Wild brown trout leaping. Ducks, geese and moorhens paddling by. Wild swim, kayak, paddleboard, fish…or simply sit in the meadow and see the clouds reflected in the shimmering water. As the sun sets, watch the deer come down from the nearby hills to graze.

Experience the life of a traditional Highland crofting community. From your shepherd’s hut, watch real-life shepherds tend to their grazing flocks on the hills around Loch Drumbeg. Crofting is the heartbeat of the north west, and your visit supports the life of our tiny community, contributing to its survival.

You can Unloch in winter too… With underfloor heating, a log burner, extensive insulation, double-glazing and its protected position in a glade of native trees, our accommodation is cosy and comfortable whatever the weather. The changing seasons bring snow to the high mountains, crisp mornings, beaches to yourself, and the eerie calls of the deer rut echoing across the Loch.

Have a special occasion to celebrate? Maybe we can help make it even more wonderful. Please contact us if you would like to organise something special: a bottle of champagne on arrival, a birthday cake, a restaurant reservation and more.