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The Balmacara Estate (2,550 hectares) 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. The mosaic of arable croft fields around small settlements, with outlying moorland common grazing reflects a historically important land use of the West Highlands which remains relevant to local communities today.
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Kyle of Lochalsh was a naval centre during both WWI and WWII with anti-shipping mines being transported through the harbour there to protect convoys at their mustering points

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Balmacara Estate & Lochalsh Woodland

Estate: all year, daily.

Woodland Walks: all year, daily 9 until dusk.

Balmacara Square Visitor Centre: 1 Apr to 30 Sep, daily 9-5 (Fri 9-4).

Tel: 0844 493 2233

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