Ledgowan Lodge
Self Catering Lodge Accommodation
Ledgowan Estate is located some 40 miles west of Inverness with the Lodge just to the West of the village of Achnasheen
amidst the spectacular scenery of Wester Ross, the ideal location for exploring the North West Highlands and Skye. The
estate extends to over 12,000 acres offering excellent opportunities for walking, climbing and general summer and
winter mountaineering and within easy reach of some 30 Munros. Trout fishing on river and loch, stalking and grouse
shooting during appropriate seasons.
Accommodation
Ledgowan Lodge, a comfortable lodge with 3 log fires, within walking distance of Achnasheen, has six double rooms with
twin beds and two single rooms, a main drawing room, TV room, sun lounge and a refurbished kitchen with a new oil
fired Aga. Some major redecoration has recently been completed. It is an ideal lodge for both sporting and holiday lets.
There is a housekeeper who cleans public rooms and bedrooms every day during sporting season.
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Photography
The Estate offers excellent opportunities for photography. Wildlife, from the Red Deer,Golden Eagle to the smallest
of insects along with a rich diversity of flora and fauna are readily available. Landscapes abound with some of the
finest in Scotland or indeed Europe. The Achnasheen Terraces, a geological site of International importance can be
found adjacent to the Lodge.
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The spectacular Torridon Mountains are within easy reach as is Loch Maree and
a number of other superb photographic locations.
Stalking
Stalking is available on two separate beats on a mix of rolling hills and steep corries, and is often described as one of the
best small forests with stags averaging 15 stone, and a number of mentions inG. Kenneth Whitehead's recent book entitled
" Half a Century of Scottish Deer Stalking".
Wild Brown Trout
Wild Brown Trout fishing is available on the River Bran, as well as a number of lochs including Loch Rosque and
Loch Gowan, the latter equipped with a boat. Salmon fishing on the River Blackwater by arrangement.
Grouse
Depending on stocks, there may be an opportunity to walk up a few grouse over a pointer during late August and early
September.
Prices on Application.
Contact: Jim Ruggles-Brise
Tel:01445720245