Things to Do in Applecross: Visit the Applecross Gallery on the NC500

Rated #1 Art Gallery in the Highlands on TripAdvisor for a decade

Looking for things to do in Applecross on your North Coast 500 trip? Visit the Applecross Gallery to explore Jack Marris’ stunning Scottish landscape photography up close.

Located in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, the gallery offers a curated collection of panoramic prints, framed artwork, and more. Visitors can enjoy a free coffee made with beans from Applecross Roastery while taking in dramatic views of the Scottish Highlands captured in Jack’s work.

Applecross Photographic Gallery

Camusterrach
Applecross
Strathcarron
IV54 8LU

Now on Summer Hours
Join us for a freshly brewed coffee 7 Days a week, 9am - 5pm

Winter Hours, starting 1st November until early April: 11am-4pm Tuesday to Sunday (Closed on Mondays)

Get In Touch
Tel: +44(0)1520 744395

Email: sales@applecrossgallery.com

How to Drive the Bealach na Bà

Applecross is located on the NC500 and can be accessed via the iconic Bealach na Bà (Pass of the cattle.)

Watch our video to find out more about driving this breath taking and truly unforgettable route.

My Store Image Spring Tide On Applecross Bay, Photographed By Jack Marris

Visiting Applecross: Plan Your Stop on the North Coast 500

Opened in 2015, the Applecross Gallery sits just a mile past the Applecross Inn, reached by the famous Bealach na Bà mountain pass, one of the most scenic routes on the North Coast 500. The gallery has become a favourite stop for travellers exploring the Applecross Peninsula and looking to connect with the wild beauty of the Highlands.

Visitors to the gallery can expect to experience a curated collection of Scottish photographic art that captures the breathtaking beauty of the local environment. The works on display are characterised by their ability to evoke the serene and majestic qualities of nature, making them suitable for both personal enjoyment and as unique additions to any collection.

During the Summer, the Gallery is open 7 days a week, 9am to 5pm. Our car park offers sweeping views over Raasay, Scalpay, and the Cuillin Hills of Skye, and we believe we have the best view from any car park in Scotland.

Don’t take our word for it, though; come and visit us here in Applecross to view our collection, see where our prints and canvases are made, and meet the team.

How to Find Us

From the Applecross Inn, follow the road along Shore Street, past the township of Milltown and around Milltown Loch.  From here, continue left at the fork by the Fire Station and Community Hall. The gallery is located at the top of the hill next to the phone masts, you can’t miss it!

Applecross Photographic Gallery Visitors Book. Jack Marris has been welcoming visitors through our doors since 2015.

Applecross Gallery Reviews & Visitor Impressions

Sharing our work and this beautiful landscape with visitors is what makes our day! You will always find a smiling face and the promise of a freshly ground coffee waiting for you here at the gallery.

We are proud to have welcomed guests from all over the world, see what some of them have said about their visit below.

"Beautiful capture of Applecross! Love the frames too." - Rob & Christine from Oregon, USA.

"Inspiring in every way." - Alice, Matt & Caro from Edinburgh, Scotland.

"Stunning and dog is our new friend!" - Jessi & Johannes from Saxony, Germany.

"Amazing. I loved it so much. Great talent. Thank you for the coffee." - Michelle from London, England.

"Lovely pictures! Happy to have been here!" - Jolien, Benoit & Frida from Maldegem, Belgium.

"Very creative. Videos are inspiring." - Minar from Mombasa, Kenya.

Jack Marris and his Dog Toivo

Meet Applecross Photographer Jack Marris

Photographer Jack Marris moved to Applecross in 2012 after travelling extensively across Scotland in search of dramatic scenery to photograph. He fell in love with the northwest Highlands, and Applecross embodied everything he was looking for as photographic inspiration and was an ideal location to start his professional career as a photographer.

Jack values quality over quantity and he has a keen eye for detail throughout his work.

Almost all of the images he takes have been meticulously planned to make the most of seasonal light and weather. This attention to detail can often mean images are several years in the making.

As many of Jack’s photographs require camping overnight on mountain summits and ridges in all seasons, this level of planning is vital.

More recently, Jack has been specialising further by combining these theories with aerial photography which allows a unique perspective to be captured which cannot be achieved from the ground.

All of this requires use of high quality equipment and specialist techniques to ensure images retain immense detail and provoke our powerful connection to the landscape.

Find out more about how Jack plans some of his shots in our behind the lens blogs.