Wild about Gairloch set for 2nd year

A week of wildlife events based around Gairloch will run for its second year from 21 June. A wide range of trips, talks and guided walks including a lichen tour, a kayaking trip, a bat evening and a wildlife photography workshop are planned. Locals and visitors to the area are invited any number of the events, many of which have to be booked in advance. Running throughout the week, sponsored by the John Muir Trust and Hillbillies Bookstore in Gairloch will be a nature writing competition, with entrants being asked to capture something of the essence of wild Gairloch in under 100 words.

The festival will culminate with a walk up Beinn Eighe with watery alternatives for those who prefer kayaking or wildlife watching. For full details and prices of each event see the festival website.