She now has a base at North Erradale and will be exhibiting her latest collection of watercolour paintings, all featuring a letterbox, each in a different local landscape. Visit the exhibition to learn more and speak to Jennifer about her work. There will be a map showing the location of all the paintings. More information […]
Jennifer Watson – Letterboxes Exhibition 6th-11th August 2013 Read More »
Recent additions include souvenir mugs and photographs of the local area, felt accessories, hand made jewelry and delicious home made chocolates.
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A range of Local produce is on offer, including fresh bread, chemical free veg and fruit, local seafood, hand prepared olives, sweets and treats! With a wide range of freshly made cakes and soups for sale why not come along and pick up something tasty and locally made!
Poolewe Local Produce Market Read More »
Shona has been a regular visitor to Wester Ross for some years and her paintings are inspired by nature throughout the seasons as well as maritime themes.
Shona Barr Exhibition at The GALE Centre Read More »
More visitors are dropping by and using the facilities to plan their stay and browse the shop which Leah, Tourist Information Officer, finds really encouraging. If you advertise through the GALE Centre, please make full use of the service- she has asked all restaurants that do so, to let her have copies of their latest
Tourist Information Update Read More »
Martha will be on hand for all four days in The GALE Centre to talk about the gemstones she uses and the inspiration for her work. She will bring new pieces, the latest of which are made from smokey quartz, which was traditionally used in Scottish jewellery.
Ailleas Designs -13th – 16th June Read More »
Our aim is to give more local people the opportunity to make a bit of extra pocket money, start a small business or raise funds for a local good cause from their own homes. We believe this helps to build a stronger and more resilient community which is a core aim of GALE. If you would like to become one
Calling all bakers and soup makers! Read More »
Our joint event with Scottish Natural Heritage, Go Native, was held on 23 May at The GALE Centre and Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve. Despite the cold and wet weather we had a good turnout and we’d like to thank all those who came along to learn about native plants and help with some of the planting at our raised
Go Native Event and Permaculture Growing Project Read More »
Along with our regular stallholders we serve homemade soup, freshly brewed tea, coffee and home baking from a range of local bakers. Thanks to the work of June Mays we are able to offer supported volunteering opportunities, in our Monday Market kitchen, to local people with special needs and learning disabilities.
Gairloch Monday Markets Read More »
The Westlife Group are a group of local young adults with disabilities. Their traditional christmas tree won first prize of £75. In second place was “The Christmas Story” – decorated by the Shipmates group who won £25 and in third place was Gairloch Nursery tree which won £12.50. The festival has been a great success
Christmas Tree Festival – Winners Announced Read More »
