Lairg - The Crossroads of Sutherland

Lairg...

Bridgend Stores & Filling Station
Convenience store and newsagents with national lottery outlet. Hot food available, offsales and Petrol/Diesel
Contact: 01549 402103
Email: jmacdo@tiscali.co.uk

Sutherland Game & Shellfish Ltd

Suppliers of Fresh Highland Game and Shellfish.
Contact: 01549 402131
Email: suth.game@btconnect.com

Local Business...

Ferrycroft Visitor Centre
Tourist information point, free local exhibition, gifts and coffee shop. 4* Visitor Centre. Open Daily 10am - 4pm.
Contact: 01549 402160

Lairg Community Association
Hire of community space including; large hall, function rooms and conservatory. Ideal for weddings, parties, functions and meetings. Disabled access.
Contact: 01549 410000
Email: lairgcommunitycentre@hotmail.co.uk
www.lairgcommunitycentre.com

...the gateway to the north

Lodge Loch Shin
Social club and meeting rooms for Lodge Loch Shin Freemasons (No. 1352)
Contact: 01549 402678

There are many community organisations and businesses operating in the Parish of Lairg and detailed below are a select few. Please note that this list has been compiled through a Community Council membership scheme, therefore not all businesses in Lairg are represented. Take time to browse through the information.

The Sutherland Sporting Tweed Company
Located on Main Street Lairg, suppliers and tailors of
finest Scottish Tweeds for ladies and gentlemen.
Contact: 01549 402229
Email: enquiries@scottishtweeds.co.uk
www.scottishtweeds.co.uk

Northern Sights
Local taxi service and private hire. Connecting you to airport, ferry, rail and bus links.
Contact: 01549 402399
Email:mail@northern-sights.co.uk
www.northern-sights.co.uk

Park House Sporting
Wild brown trout fishing on hill lochs, salmon fishing, game shooting, stalking and golfing packages.
Contact: 01549 402208
Email: parkhouselairg@hotmail.co.uk
www.parkhousesporting.com

Bonar Bridge & Ardgay Golf Course
Excellent nine hole golf course located 10 miles from Lairg. Visitors Welcome.
Contact: 01863 766199
Email: sec@bonarbridgegolfclub.com

Lairg Angling Club
Offering boat hire and permits for fishing on Loch Shin, Lairg Angling Club is located 1 mile North of the village on the A839.
Contact: 01549 402309

Lairg Bowling Club
Carpet bowls in Lairg is a popular sport with practice held twice a week in Lairg Community Centre. The club is active in organising and participating in local competitions.
Contact: 01549 402388

local Wildlife information...

Local Organisations...

Within half an hour’s drive from Lairg you could be sitting by one of the best salmon rivers in Scotland, or identifying flowers on one of the most extensive sand dune systems in the north. You could be exploring remnants of the once great Caledonian Pine Forest or enjoying the vast openness of the Flow Country.

Base yourself in Lairg and the outstanding wildlife of the north becomes readily accessible. Rarities such as black throated and red throated divers can often be easily seen from the roads in the area.

A visit to the bird hide at Dalchork (just outside of Lairg) is a must. The hide was built to provide opportunities to view fishing ospreys and black throated divers. The species list has grown, however, as more people have visited. We now have sightings of hen harrier, greenshank, merlin, glaucus gull, white crane and sea eagle!

Mammals are more difficult to see although any walk in the hills will reveal red deer to the observant. To see badgers and pine marten will require more in the way of field craft but will reward the patient and the lucky!

The Highland council Ranger Service has a ranger based at the Ferrycroft Countryside Centre. The ranger leads guided walks, often to see many of the species mentioned above.

For details on all ranger activities phone 01549 402638.

Lairg Community Council
Representing Lairg residents, the Community Council meets on the first Wednesday of each month to discuss community matters. Local residents welcome.
Contact: 01549 402208

Lairg Crofters Show
In its 100th year! Lairg Crofters Show is the last remaining show of its kind on mainland Scotland. Held on the 3rd Saturday in August, it is a must for all family members.
Contact: 01549 402163
www.lairgcroftersshow.co.uk

Lairg Friendship Club
Lairg Friendship Club meet in the Community Centre during the winter months. A welcoming club for all members of the community.
Contact: 01549 402254

Lairg Gaelic Choir
Competing in both the local and national Mods, Lairg Gaelic Choir is a fun and exciting group who meet in both Lairg & Golspie to practice.
Contact: 01549 402053

Lairg Art Club
Meet every Tuesday in Lairg Community Centre from 1:30pm - 4:30pm during October to May. Regular workshops with visiting artists. Annual exhibition held in May and features artists from throughout the Highlands.
Contact: 01549 402208
Email: margaret668@btinternet.com

Lairg Gala Week
A fantastic fun filled week for all the family, Lairg Gala Week takes place between the second and third Saturday's of July.
Contact: 01549 402056

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