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Features

• Very diverse ecological interest including Nationally Important assemblage of dragonflies and damselflies at Loch Achaidh na h-Inich
• Over 20 km of footpaths
• Interesting archaeology including the Open Air Church at Plockton and the Crannog on Loch Achaidh na h-Inich

About the property
The Balmacara Estate is a diverse highland crofting estate of high nature conservation and cultural value. The land has been used for millennia, with the agricultural and woodland management of the last two centuries giving rise to a pleasing blend of built, farmed and natural environments in the landscape.  MORE>

Opening times

Reception Kiosk: 1 July to 30 Sep, daily 9–5. Balmacara Square Visitor Centre: 1 Apr to 30 Sep, daily 9–5 (Fri 9–4). Estate: all year, daily. Woodland Garden: all year, daily 9–sunset.