The Old School House Apartment

"Here are some of our favourite restaurants, cafes & takeaways to try while you are out and about"

9.1 miles away Our new restaurant is bright and spacious with a vaulted roof, solid oak beams and floor to ceiling feature windows. We have outdoor seating on the patio areas and picnic benches out on the grass where you can admire the beautiful view of The Cromarty Firth. .

4 miles away Delighted to welcome you into our restaurant to enjoy our homemade baking, quality teas and coffees, locally produced drinks and food prepared with wonderful locally produced ingredients. .

4 miles away Tain’s newest restaurant and gastropub, Platform 1864 is located in the town’s former railway station which has undergone a complete transformation. Open from breakfast, offering coffees and cakes, snacks, breakfasts, lunches and evening meals .

1 mile away Great place for lunch or dinner... It's a traditional bar food restaurant. .

4 miles away If you would like something more traditional. Serves food all day. .

8 miles away Four star dining luxury or just a special experience for morning coffee or afternoon tea. . . Close

"If you fancy a day out exploring the local area, then why not try a few of our favourites"

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"All our local beaches on the North East Coast are dog friendly. Lots of open space and miles of sandy beaches mean that there is plenty of space for your four legged companions to run free and have fun. We are at the beach most days and we have so many to choose from within just a short car journey away."

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"For those who bring four legged guests, we have provided some information about places to eat and drink that welcome dogs to their premises as well."

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"We love taking our dog Milo out walking in the area and there are so many walks to choose from. We would like to share with you are top ten favourite walks (in no particular order)."

"Dog Friendly Walks"

Turn South onto the A9 for approx. half a mile and take the turning to the right marked Logie Easter cemetery and Kildary Loch. Travel up this road past the sign (and parking area for the quarry) and pull in to the next parking area on the LHS. There are wooden walking signs for the Loch and there is a circular path all around the Loch starting at the boat house. .

Turn South onto the A9 for approx. 1 mile and turn right at Ken’s Garage (signpost Milton and Invergordon). Carry on this road for a couple of miles and turn left into hamlet of Milton. Turn right and right again in the housing estate following signs for Milton Community Woods to car park. Easy flat gradient and circular walks through the woods and to the shore. .

Turn north on A9 towards Tain. Signposted off Tain by-pass - turn left off A9 into Scotsburn Road, carry on for a couple of miles and Aldie Burn car park is on RHS. Easy gradient walks and cycle tracks. .

Turn north on A9 towards Tain. Signposted off Tain by-pass. Turn left up Viewfield Rd past Carnegie Lodge Hotel. Go right to top of hill to car park. Challenging but not too difficult circular walk of around 1.5 miles. Spectacular views. .

follow signs for Tain town centre and then turn right down shore road after passing Bank of Scotland on RHS. At the bottom of the hill, take the turning straight ahead over the bridge and you will see the shore car park and recreational grounds. A well marked path takes you over a foot bridge and along the shore to the forest and sand dunes beyond .

"Walks a bit Further Away"

(but well worth it!)

Distance: 1 mile, Time: 0.5 hour, Grade: Flat, easy walking on roads and pathways. Take the A9 North across the Dornoch Firth bridge. Take the first turning on the right after the bridge down a narrow one way road. Continue along this road for about 2 miles and you will see a sign on LHS for Camore Woods up the forestry road until you reach the car park. .

This beautiful spot in the Scottish Highlands offers an en- riching and magical experience to visitors looking for fantastic walks, a vast array of wildlife, tran- quillity, and a rich and diverse habitat to explore. (Grid reference:NH661904). Head north on A9 over the Dornoch Firth bridge and turn left onto the A949 towards Spinningdale and Bonar Bridge. Turn right into a narrow road at the bot- tom of the hill as you enter Spinning dale and just before a sharp left bend and before Spinning- dale Motors. Parking is on the RHS about a mile and a half up this road. .

Travel to Golspie on A9 and turn right to Little Ferry. Follow this road past the golf course and you will come to Balblair Woods and carpark where you can walk to Loch Fleet. If you carry on further down the road to the Pier there are car parks on the left from which you can take a pleasant 3 mile walk along the shore. .

travel out of Golspie on A9 and you will see a sign on left for Big Burn Walk car park. An amazing short walk to a waterfall across a succession of bridges within a ravine .

well worth the drive to see Salmon leaping up the falls and to walk in the beautiful woods. . Close

"Please find below The Home from Home Aberdeen amenities"

Welcome to

Dalriada Luxury Lodges

"WHERE LUXURY MEETS THE OUTDOORS"

"If you fancy a day out enjoying some of the local activities, then why not try a few of our favourites"

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"Just a few handy tips, news and views while you are out and about exploring this amazing part of the country"

"Here is our own preferred, trusted local taxi's"

Heathers Taxi

07570 460 357

or click below

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Aspen Private Hire

07845 093 007

or click below

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Taxis Tain

Airport / rail transfers & pick ups

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"Please find below important guest information ensuring your stay is as comfortable as possible"

Lets get the important things sorted first!!!

"Wifi Code"

BT-KWA8PC

Password: pfun4gCdTEhMc7

"EMERGENCY NUMBERS"

"Click on number to call"

For emergency Police, Fire & Rescue or Medical services

"Call 999"

If you are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech impairment, then text 999 to contact the emergency services.

For non-emergency NHS Medical support

"Call 111"

For non-emergency Police Scotland support

"Call 101"

"IMPORTANT NUMBERS"

Local Doctor

Craighill Terrace, Tain IV19 1EU

"Call 01862 892 759"

Local Veterinary Centre

7 St Duthus Stret, Tain IV19 8AL

"Call 01862 893 142"

Local Dental Practice

Craighill Terrace, Tain IV19 1EU

"Call 01862 890 065"

The Old School House Apartment

Logie Easter, Kildary, Invergordon IV18 0PA

"Call 01962 863 011"

"Mobile 07483 850 716"

"Accomodation"

Phone Reception:

Mobile phone reception is poor due to thickness of the walls and cladding. A signal can be gained outside of the property.

Linen and Towels:

We have left additional towels to cover the week. If you require further towels or linen please contact us and we will leave it outside your front door. Any used towels or linen can be left outside in the washing bag for collection.

Bins:

There is a blue bin positioned opposite the apartment entrance and on the back boundary wall. Please use this for all rubbish and dog waste. Recycling can be left in the flat for collection by the cleaner on your departure or if you prefer, leave outside the apartment in a suitable bag and we will collect during your stay. Thank you.

Washing:

Unfortunately due to COVID restrictions we are unable to offer facilities for washing clothes. Feel free to use the washing line outside for damp or wet clothes or use the over heater airer provided.

Cleaning:

The property has been cleaned by a professionally trained COVID cleaner using anti-viral cleaning products and sprays. Following guidelines we have unfortunately had to remove some of the soft furnishings we would normally provide and for example we are not able to provide a hair dryer.

Use of the grounds:

Please feel free to make use of the extensive garden grounds around the property.

Health and Safety:

We have provided a First Aid kit, Fire Blanket and Fire Extinguisher for your health and safety. There is a working smoke detector in the kitchen. In the event of a fire, please make your way to the front entrance of the property.

Local Area:

"Local Information"

"Public Transport"

"Buses"

Tain (4 miles away) is the central pick up point for bus services going North, South and West. Some of the services can also be boarded from pick up stops situated half a mile North at Nigg Roundabout or a mile South at Kildary. The area is well serviced with buses which run between Tain and Inverness stopping at Invergordon and Alness. Also there are regular bus services to Lairg, Golspie, Brora and locally around the Seaboard Villages: 62 - Tain - Lairg – Stagecoach Highlands.

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25X Bus Route.

Invergordon [High Street] - Tain [Lamington Street]

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Tain - Dial a Bus

Check out their Facebook page to Book

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"Trains"

Taking the train makes for a delightful day out and a wonderful way to experience the dramatic landscape with a scenic coastal and loch journey along the North Coast or to Inverness, the Highland capital. The best place to board the train is in Tain (4 miles and 10 minutes drive). There is ample and free parking outside the station platform. The station itself has been turned into a restaurant and provides a lovely setting for a meal or refreshments before boarding.

Details of routes, times and how to book tickets can be found at: Tain Station | ScotRail.

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"Taxi"

Feel safe with our local preferred reliable taxi companies.

"Car Hire"

Rental car hire is available.

Kens Peugeot Garage

"Shopping"

We have the luxury of 5 supermarkets within a few miles (approximately 5mins) drive in Tain

Open 7am to 11pm every day of the week

ASDA - Tain

Open 8am to 10pm every day of the week

Tesco - Tain

Open 8am to 8pm every day of the week

Lidl - Tain

Open 7am to 10pm every day of the week

Co-op - Tain

Open 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday with reduced opening hours Saturday and Sunday

Home Bargains - Tain

"Other shops and gift shops"

A selection of shops can be found on Tain High Street

Please find below a couple of our favourites.

"Made in Tain"

24 Tower St, Tain IV19 1DY

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"The Flower Shop"

Morangie Road, Tain IV19 1PY

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"Bank and Cashpoints"

There is a Bank of Scotland in Tain with external cash point. There are also numerous cash points in Tain such as Asda, Tesco, Co-operative, Bank of Scotland

"Eating Out"

Mouth watering selection of our favourite recommendd local restaurants.

"Site Map and Garden"