Gruinard Bay Caravan Park

10/07/2026

🌅 Evenings like this remind us just how lucky we are…

🦭 Seals basking on the rocks ✅
🌅 A breathtaking sunset ✅
🌈 A beautiful rainbow ✅

…all at the same time. ❤️

We genuinely feel so incredibly lucky to call this place home, and it’s such an honour to be able to share moments like these with our wonderful guests.

Sometimes nature really does put on the most spectacular show, and we’re so grateful to experience it here at Gruinard Bay. 💙

09/07/2026

🎉🐾 It’s my 12th(ish) Birthday! 🐾🎉

What a pawsome day I’ve had celebrating at Gruinard Bay! ❤️

The day started with helping Daddy take the recycling to Gairloch… yawn! 😴 Luckily, he knew exactly how to make up for it by buying me a brand-new tennis ball from the farm shop in Gairloch. 🎾 (Good choice, Daddy!)

Then I met up with my fellow Patterdale pal, Terry, for a run along the beach. We had the best time sniffing absolutely everything and causing just enough mischief! 🐶🌊

Back at the caravan park, I spent some quality time “playing” football… although I think the football would describe it as being completely destroyed! ⚽🤣

Next stop was The Jam Jar at the Aultbea Hotel for my birthday pint (don’t worry… just water for me! 😉🍺). The lovely Emily, absolutely spoiled me with lots of tasty treats. ❤️🐾

Then it was home for even more fun with my brand-new Nessie toy… I haven’t managed to destroy that one… yet! 🦕🤣

Now I’m one very happy (and very tired!) birthday boy. Time for a nap before tomorrow’s adventures!

Lots of love,
Ted 🐾❤️

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07/07/2026

📱 Mobile Phone Found

A mobile phone was handed into reception this evening after being found in the sea/on the beach by some of our lovely guests who were out snorkelling. Thankfully, they spotted it and brought it straight to us.

We think it may belong to a French visitor.

If you’ve lost a phone, please get in touch with us and let us know a description of it so we can make sure it finds its way back to its rightful owner.

03/07/2026

There's walk-ins... and then there are kayak-ins! 🛶🌊

We had a lovely gentleman from Belgium arrive at reception yesterday wearing a wetsuit and absolutely soaking wet!

"Do you have any tent pitches available?" he asked.

"Of course!" replied Krissy. "By the way... where have you come from?" she asked slightly puzzled!

"The beach," he smiled. "Me and my five friends are arriving by sea kayak."

Sure enough, up came five sea kayaks, and before long the whole group had pitched their tents alongside them.

Now that's a pretty cool way to arrive at Gruinard Bay Caravan Park! 😍

Whether you arrive by car, motorhome, campervan, on foot... or by kayak, we'll always be happy to welcome you!

27/06/2026

We may not have had the full heatwave that much of the south has been enjoying, but that hasn’t stopped our resident seals from making the most of the sunshine this morning! ☀️🦭

And to top it off, one of our lovely guests was treated to the sight of not one, but two young otters together on the rocks this evening! 😮🦦

It’s moments like these that make Gruinard Bay so special. You never know what amazing wildlife you’ll spot during your stay!

Photos by Mark John

19/06/2026

Genuinely not quite sure what we spotted tonight in Gruinard Bay! 🤔🌊

Seal or otter? Playing or fishing? What do you think?

We’ve been lucky enough to spot both seals and otters throughout the day, so we’re struggling to identify our mystery visitor! Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

One thing’s for sure – there’s never a dull moment when you’re watching the bay! 💙

17/06/2026

🚣‍♂️ A big shout-out to Dominic and Nicola Gribbin! 🚣‍♂️

We were delighted to welcome Dominic and Nicola to Gruinard Bay Caravan Park last night as part of their incredible challenge to circumnavigate the entire coast of Britain by kayak.

Dominic is undertaking this remarkable solo sea kayaking journey, supported every step of the way by his welfare team, Nicola and Ella, their trusty dog. 🐾

Along the way, they are raising funds for three fantastic charities:
💙 National Migraine Centre
💙 Parkinson's UK
💙 AF Association

If you'd like to follow their progress or make a donation, please visit:

👉 https://givewheel.com/fundraising/15091/edge-of-britain/
👉 https://www.youtube.com/

Wishing you fair winds, safe seas, and every success on the next stage of your adventure on towards Ullapool!

13/06/2026

13/06/2026

We just wanted to say a huge thank you to one of our super lovely and friendly guests, Helen, for sending us this incredible video of an otter munching on a massive lobster he caught this afternoon here at the Campsite! 🦦🦞

We had a little joke with Helen that we'd been struggling to get a photo of the heron for our static caravan "Heron's Watch". She replied, "Challenge accepted!"

Not only did she capture a cracking photo of the heron, but she also managed to get this amazing video of the otter enjoying his seafood feast!

We really do have the best guests here at Gruinard Bay. ❤️

Credit: Adventure Shenanigans Challenge Badges

12/06/2026

Please take it easy on roads tomorrow if you are departing/arriving or driving anywhere nearby. Best of luck to all the competitors, fingers crossed the weather will be a bit better tomorrow for you🤞💪

BIG thanks to George for the heads up and the map I appropriated!

Celtman Triathlon 2026 ** Is Tomorrow ** Saturday 13 June

The annual Celtman Triathlon takes place tomorrow, bringing competitors and support teams onto roads across Wester Ross and Ross-shire.

The most noticeable impact for local road users will be the 200km cycling stage, involving more than 260 athletes along with their support vehicles.

Keep an eye on the road watch page https://bit.ly/A835-A832

Cyclists will set off from Shieldaig shortly after 6am, following a clockwise route through Kinlochewe, Gairloch, Braemore Junction, Gorstan Junction and Achnasheen, before returning to finish in Kinlochewe.

Motorists should be prepared for delays throughout the day and may encounter support vehicles parked in unusual locations along the route. Event marshals will be positioned at key points to assist with traffic management and competitor safety.

Live tracking https://live.xtriworldtour.com/celtman26/

Any dangerous driving or other safety concerns should be reported to Police Scotland.

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