NORTH WEST HIGHLANDS UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK

The North West Highlands Geopark is pleased to announce a new initiative with a partnership scheme for local businesses. The Supporter and Ambassador scheme aims to work with local business for the mutual benefit of local heritage and the environment.

In working together we can offer numerous benefits which amongst others include

Listings on our website,
The placement of promotional leaflets or merchandise in the Rock Stop,
Priority access to Geopark staff for discussion on the landscape, geology or global issues
Mutual promotion of activities that fit with our charitable purposes
Training and information on Geoparks and the local geology and landscape

We have already struck up a partnership with over 30 local businesses and would welcome the addition of others.

We would like to share some of our Supporter comments and the reasons why they have signed up to the partnership…

‘This is a beautiful and fascinating part of Scotland, but the geology (which literally underlies everything else) is complex. People need help to understand the rocks and landscape, and hopefully that will lead to a greater interest and appreciation of this amazing area, and a greater concern to care for it in a sustainable way’

‘We’re happy to forge ties with the NWH Geopark with whom we’ve had a relationship over many years. We think Ullapool is a natural stopping off point for visitors before they enter the Geopark and we think that both spaces can mutually benefit from a more immersive experience that offers a mix of outdoor and indoor activity’

‘To help encourage visitors to slow down and enjoy more of the natural beauty of the area’

‘A key part of our business ethos is to promote and facilitate wider interaction and engagement with a variety of the elements that make up our unique biosphere. This includes all facets of the region’s environment… ecology, culture, history and of course the unique landscape and geology. We hope that by becoming NWH Geopark Supporters we will be better able to help connect our guests to this world-class aspect of our local area’

Plan Your Visit

Whatever your interests and however you choose to travel, the Geopark has some fantastic activities and amenities on offer for everyone, all year round. Search for activities or accommodation, download leaflets and put together an itinerary that will suit the whole family.

Landscape

Stunning mountain landscapes, clean sandy beaches, ancient settlements, living communities – Find out about the building blocks of our Geopark here.

Visitor Centre

The North West Highlands Geopark visitor centre and central hub. Cafe, local crafts and Earth Science interactive exhibition.

Pebble Routes

Are you looking for things to do in the North West Highlands? Pebble Routes are self guided trails allowing you to explore the lesser-traveled by-roads of the North West Highlands Geopark.
These driving and cycling routes through some of the nation’s best roads take in small communities and hidden treasures.