Wester Ross (Scottish Gaelic: Ros an Iar) is an area of the Northwest Highlands of Scotland in the council area of Highland.

Driving around in Wester Ross is an adventure on its own. With its many single track roads, huge mountains and breathtaking scenery, Wester Ross provides a picture of Scotland in optima forma. Walking might challenge the adventurer in you but be …

We are showcasing what it means to be a West Coaster from the people who live, work and play on the west coast of Scotland. Click here to meet our West Coasters and find out how you can get involved in the campaign. #AreYouaWestCoaster? Visit Wester Ross is a voluntary tourism association based in Wester Ross.

Wester Ross, a canvas of natural grandeur in the Scottish Highlands, is celebrated for its compelling mix of solitude and wild beauty. Known for its imposing Torridon Hills and the mirror-like tranquility of Loch Maree, the region is a sanctuary for …

Feb 8, 2024 · With over 3000 square miles of soaring mountains and atmospheric glens, ancient Caledonian forest and wild beaches set against a backdrop of fjord-like lochs; Wester Ross is one of the world’s most spectacular, and remote, regions and probably the most beautiful part of the famous North Coast 500.

Discover astounding natural beauty and eco-diversity in Wester Ross. This spellbinding area in the northwest Highlands has beautiful beaches, gleaming lochs, centuries-old pinewoods, deep glens, and lofty mountains. There's an incredible array of rare wildlife here and plant species of international significance.

The natural landscape is the major attraction of Wester Ross, dominated by spectacular mountains, forests, waterfalls, seascapes and lochs, home to an amazing collection of wildlife including white-tailed eagles, otters, pine martens, deer and red squirrels.

Generally speaking, these cover the history and cultural heritage of the area – Wester Ross has a rich history of Vikings, battles, Gaels, more battles, Celts, and so on. There are also a number of visitor facilities aimed at informing you about our diverse natural environment.

Here’s an idea on what you can to do, who to use, and where to go! Activity Providers – Who climbs and who canoes? Indoor Activities – Aaarghhh! It’s raining! What can we do? Golfing – Yes! Several courses! Walking – It’s easy…and we have all ability trails too! Fishing and Sea Life – From a whale to a herring…it’s all here.

Nestled in the heart of the Northwest Highlands lies the breath-taking Wester Ross. Designated a Biosphere Reserve under UNESCO’s ‘Man and the Biosphere’ programme in 2016, the enchanting landscapes and fascinating ecodiversity of Wester Ross are globally recognised.