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Falls of Shin

Achany Glen, Lairg IV27 4EE, Scotland
01549 402231
Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Lairg
3.5 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Forests, Tourist/ Visitor Centres, Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas, Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Waterfalls, Hiking Trails
Description: Dramatic Waterfall with natural Atlantic Salmon Leap, Forest Walks, Childrens Adventure Play Area, Restaurant and Gift Shop
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bingley
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Sorry not to see salmon leaping the falls - apparently too cold as yet but the falls are very good,particularly after heavy rain More

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Bathgate, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

wasnt impressed felt the falls were very feeble after a long drive to get there wasnt much to look at certainly have seen better More

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Rogart, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

to busy not nice to visit it is only a cafe and not really a restaurant but the prices are.. service is slow not a great selection for vegetarians More

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Milton Keynes
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

The visitors' centre is very nice, and the restaurant is very good. Unfortunately the falls themselves are more "rapids" than falls.... I was hoping for a waterfall, but was disappointed! More

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Inverness, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Good food and great present from santa but not disabled friendly and very busy. More

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Thurso, United Kingdom
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

the scenery was fantastic and to watch the salmon jumping up the river was awsome great weather More

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Kilmarnock, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012
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Visited this place with friends - 4 adults, 6 kids (aged 4-12). Gift shop is on par with the best you'll see at Scottish tourist traps, but did of course have the usual tourist price tags. The waxwork Al Fayed in his kilt may not to be everyone's taste, but I thought it was great! I see a lot of... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012
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person found this review helpful

My self and family Visited on Easter Monday, We waited 45 mins for our food to arrive.Childs burger meal arrived on bread as they had run out of rolls. 2portions of chips turned out to be roast potatoes as they had run out of chips. Baked potato not cooked could not be eaten. Ham salad arrived with plate loaded with... More

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Dingwall
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Queued to be served, picked up a dirty wet tray all that was available, my wife and daughter ordered cottage pie only to be told sold out, I ordered beef & ale pie, perfect, had the last portion would i like chips or potatoes i had potatoes & carrots just about to take the food from the lady when we... More

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Latheron, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

Brought my grand daughter here when she was on holiday with us. She was absolutely delighted to watch the salmon leaping. More

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