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Inverewe Garden, Poolewe

The star tourist attraction of the area is Inverewe Garden at Poolewe, with a visitor centre and restaurant. Now owned by the National Trust for Scotland, the garden was first established in the 1860s by the laird, Osgood Mackenzie. It is home to hundreds of exotic species of plants from around the world, all thriving in the warm, humid climate of the west coast.

A star attraction in late Spring are the Meconopsis or blue poppies which thrive in the mild climate. Rhododendrons flower everywhere and the walled garden is a delight to behold. All the gardening staff work tirelessly to keep Inverewe looking at its best, even in the more wild areas. There is a quiet bay where you may be lucky and see seals. There are plenty of seats to rest and admire the views and profusion of plants, and a plant shop to buy that special plant.

Before you visit it is well worth getting the Inverewe guide book which is full of information about the garden including maps to help you plan your route.

Unfortunately it is not just the plants that thrive in the warm, humid climate. The midges love it, with Inverewe Garden being one of their favourite haunts! The best advice is to go armed with a good midge repellant and hood.

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Wester Ross Roots

Find those ancestors, discover those roots!

If you have family connections to the parishes of Applecross, Gairloch, Kintail, Lochbroom or Lochcarron we will try and help you find out more.

Liz Forrest has lived in the area since 1993 and has been running her successful bed and breakfast in Kinlochewe with her husband Tom, since that time. She has been researching her own family connections for some time and now offers a genealogy service for those wishing to delve deeper into their family history. Each enquiry will generate a specifically tailored line of research.

Liz's recent studies for her Master's Degree in Scottish Studies have given her a comprehensive grounding in the social history of the area. She is also able to gain access to a wide array of social documents including estate documentation and census returns, as well as that all important local information from her contacts in the area.

A brief report will typically be 5 A4 pages giving details of source material and suggestions for further study. More detailed research can then be carried out if requested.
Initial brief report - £30.00
More detailed report - £50.00 initial charge plus £10.00 per hour thereafter (to include more advanced study)

Bespoke Tours

In addition to research, Liz is also happy to arrange bespoke tours to visit sites of interest either by car or by boat. With a little advance notice Liz can put together an itinerary for approval.

For further details contact Liz on 01445 760234

Email: westerrossroots@msn.com
Website: www.wester-ross-roots.com


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