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Loch Assynt is home to the ruins of Ardvreck Castle, standing on a peninsula jutting out into the loch. Built by the Clan MacLeod, who had owned much of Assynt since the 13th century, Ardvreck Castle is the scene of betrayal, conflict and ghosts.

Heading towards to Quinag

The Marquis of Montrose, a famous Royalist fighting against the Covenanters, sought sanctuary in the castle following his defeat at the Battle of Carbisdale in 1650. But instead of finding sanctuary, he was tricked into capture and transported to his execution in Edinburgh. The ghost of Montrose is said to still haunt the ruins.

Less than three decades later, the castle and much of Assynt were captured by the Mackenzie clan, who went on to build neighbouring Calda House, now also in ruins. Their stay was short lived too, as the Crown seized the castle and land following the Mackenzies’ participation in the failed Jacobite Rebellion of 1745.

From Kylesku, to Quinag’s north, you can travel by boat along Loch Glencoul to the site of Britain’s highest waterfall – Eas a’Chual Aluinn. At 200m, it is more than three times as high as Niagara Falls, though perhaps not quite as wide!