Cairncroft has a supply of jigsaws, board and card games, a library of novels, and some toys and books for younger children (including Duplo and First Duplo). There is a TV/Video combination, and a supply of videos to suit most normal adults and children (no guarantees..!). The village shop at Rosehall also has videos for hire.

Alternatively, if you want to get out, here are some suggestions:

LOCAL
Rosehall Craft Shop and Tea Room

Visit the Waterfalls
River Shin is dam controlled, but the other local rivers and burns will be worth a visit once the rains have brought the spate on. Gentle rivers and babbling brooks become violent thunderous torrents. The River Cassley Falls, and the gorge just above and below are particularly impressive. The Falls are about a mile upstream from the road bridge at Rosehall. The Upper Cassley Falls are more remote (another five miles upstream), but well worth the trip.
Photo: Cassley Falls in spate

The Oykel Falls are also good - half a mile upstream from the Oykel Bridge Hotel.
Photo: Oykel Falls in spate

The smell of a pine forest during (or just after) rain is wonderful, and the trees provide some shelter from the elements. Check out the local options on the walks page.

The Ferrycroft Countryside Centre, Lairg

Croick Church

Corbetts Pottery, Shinness

BRORA and GOLSPIE
Hunters Tweed Mill, Brora : a new factory and shop, offering high quality tweed and woolen garments. Tour of the factory available.
Dunrobin Castle & Gardens : just north of Golspie on A9. Dates in part from the 1300s. Formal garden designed by Barry, architect of the Houses of Parliament. Victorian Museum. Open from April to mid October. Entry charge. Tel 01408 633177.
Clynelish Whisky Distillery : just north of Brora on A9. A complimentary dram and a tour of the facilities, for a small charge which is credited against any purchase from the shop. Tel 01408 623000.
Refer to the Highland Escape website for more information about the three attractions listed above (and more).
Orcadian Stone Company, Golspie. In the main street. Workshop and museum. A geologist's heaven, and interesting pretty rocks for the rest of us.Tel 01408 633483.
Sutherland Swimming Pool Complex, Back Road, Golspie (Tel. 01408 633437). No frills, four lane pool; fitness suite and sauna cabin.
Ronnie Mackay has more information on his Brora website

DORNOCH
Comprehensive information about the town, shops, golf, beach, etc at the Dornoch website.

ULLAPOOL
The attraction of this Highland town is its stunning location - a quiet harbour in Loch Broom, surrounded by mountains. The town itself has an array of tourist orientated shops, and a Museum (entry charge). Various sightseeing boat trips are available. A little way south on the A835 one comes to Leckmelm, and an arboretum open to the public, and a wood turning shop. Ullapool also has a Leisure Centre with swimming pool and games hall, a 9 hole golf course - extremely challenging in bad weather - (see the Golf page), and a number of good places to eat. For more information connect to the Ullapool website.

INVERNESS
The Highland Capital has a shopping centre and facilities match, and it's only an hour away:
Swimming at The Aquadome, Bught Park (Tel. 01463 667500) : pools, flumes, sauna, etc.
Ten Pin Bowling at 167 Culduthel Road (Tel. 01463 235100 : 24 lanes, lounge bar, diner, etc.Mon - Fri 12noon to late; Sat & Sun 11am to late.
Hullabaloo childrens soft play area (1-12 years), 42 Harbour Road, 11am - 6pm, all week. 01463 713134.
MacDonalds / Burger King
Warner Village Multiplex Cinema
Comprehensive information about the town, shops, area, etc at the Internet Guide to Scotland - Inverness page
...and on the way to / from Inverness, check out Clanland and Sealpoint, Foulis Ferry Point, Evanton 01349 830033. Open all year, all week, 9.30am - 5.30pm. History and wildlife exhibitions, Rogues Gallery Theatre, childrens turf maze.