Guidebook for visitors to Roshven, Lochailort and the surrounding area.
Sightseeing
Atmospheric ruined castle on a tidal island - the seat of Clanranald from the 17th century. Coastal forest walks and interesting shells to be found on the beach, at the place where the River Shiel and Loch Moidart meet the sea.
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Castle Tioram
Atmospheric ruined castle on a tidal island - the seat of Clanranald from the 17th century. Coastal forest walks and interesting shells to be found on the beach, at the place where the River Shiel and Loch Moidart meet the sea.
Glenuig Inn well worth booking ahead for delicious food and great beer in a beautiful setting! Don’t forget to call in at Glenuig Smokehouse for some fine foods and coffee too. The local community shop run by volunteers is worth supporting, they have fast wifi and sell wholefoods, local meat and ice cream. Finally, check out any events happening in Glenuig Hall - a jewel of a local arts venue.
Glenuig
Glenuig Inn well worth booking ahead for delicious food and great beer in a beautiful setting! Don’t forget to call in at Glenuig Smokehouse for some fine foods and coffee too. The local community shop run by volunteers is worth supporting, they have fast wifi and sell wholefoods, local meat and ice cream. Finally, check out any events happening in Glenuig Hall - a jewel of a local arts venue.
Loch Shiel Cruises
Highly recommended boat trips on stunning loch Shiel
A long drive but well worth visiting - the westernmost point on the mainland. Look out for eagles, otters, dolphins and ancient oak forests.
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Ardnamurchan Point and Lighthouse
A long drive but well worth visiting - the westernmost point on the mainland. Look out for eagles, otters, dolphins and ancient oak forests.
Arisaig Marine Ltd
Boat trips on the MV Shearwater
Take a day trip to Skye as a foot passenger on the Caledonian Macbraine Ferry from Mallaig.
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Armadale
Take a day trip to Skye as a foot passenger on the Caledonian Macbraine Ferry from Mallaig.
Eigg
Friendly, beautiful island, well worth a visit, you may spot dolphins on the crossing!
Rùm
Beautiful island which is a national nature reserve - mountains, deer, Kinloch castle...
Glenfinnan Monument, the Viaduct, the visitor centre, scenic walks, Loch Shiel Cruises, coffee and dining car.
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Aussichtspunkt Glenfinnan Viadukt
A830 RdGlenfinnan Monument, the Viaduct, the visitor centre, scenic walks, Loch Shiel Cruises, coffee and dining car.
Steam train loved by Harry Potter fans as it was used as the "Hogwarts Express" and you'll recognise the visually stunning feat of engineering, the Glenfinnan Viaduct. One of the great railway journeys.
Jacobite Steam Train
Steam train loved by Harry Potter fans as it was used as the "Hogwarts Express" and you'll recognise the visually stunning feat of engineering, the Glenfinnan Viaduct. One of the great railway journeys.
a beautiful stretch of sandy beaches along the coast between Arisaig and Mallaig
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Camusdarach Beach
a beautiful stretch of sandy beaches along the coast between Arisaig and Mallaig
a very long drive through stunning scenery to one of the most beautiful, wild sandy beaches on the Ardnamurchan peninsula
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Sanna Beach
a very long drive through stunning scenery to one of the most beautiful, wild sandy beaches on the Ardnamurchan peninsula
An easily accessible, gorgeous sandy beach with an island you can walk to at very low tide. Great for dogs and kids. Just along the road from Glenuig Inn.
Samalaman Bay
An easily accessible, gorgeous sandy beach with an island you can walk to at very low tide. Great for dogs and kids. Just along the road from Glenuig Inn.
A surprising treasure trove of rocks, minerals and gems just 40 minutes drive away, great for a rainy day.
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Schätze der Erde
A surprising treasure trove of rocks, minerals and gems just 40 minutes drive away, great for a rainy day.
Ride the gondola up to the top of Aonach Mor, visit the cafe and take in the views!
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Nevis Range Mountain Resort
Ride the gondola up to the top of Aonach Mor, visit the cafe and take in the views!
an accessible, beautiful stretch of sandy beach, which can become rather busy in peak season
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Silver Sands of Morar
an accessible, beautiful stretch of sandy beach, which can become rather busy in peak season
On the way to the lighthouse, why not drop in and taste the local spirits!
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Ardnamurchan Distillery
On the way to the lighthouse, why not drop in and taste the local spirits!
Take the Western Isles Ferry from Mallaig to Inverie over on Knoydart, where you can enjoy hiking, exploring and refreshments in the community-owned pub in this remote peninsula.
The Old Forge Public House
Take the Western Isles Ferry from Mallaig to Inverie over on Knoydart, where you can enjoy hiking, exploring and refreshments in the community-owned pub in this remote peninsula.
Food Scene
Good family pub in pretty coastal village. Store nearby open until 8pm.
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Arisaig
Good family pub in pretty coastal village. Store nearby open until 8pm.
Port and tourist centre - take a boat to Skye or the small isles, eat out and get shopping.
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Mallaig
Port and tourist centre - take a boat to Skye or the small isles, eat out and get shopping.
Lochailort Inn Hotel & Bar
our local pub - hopefully re-opening August 2023
The Old Library Lodge
Main Streetexcellent restaurant - book well in advance
Acharacle Tea Room
lovely tea-room! Now called Cafe Tioram
Great new management team, nice food, music sessions, good beers!
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Glenuig Inn
Great new management team, nice food, music sessions, good beers!
Superb smoked produce available in Glenuig from our friends Christoph and Christine, highly recommended! Usually open from 10am in the season.
Ardshealach Smokehouse & Fine Foods
Superb smoked produce available in Glenuig from our friends Christoph and Christine, highly recommended! Usually open from 10am in the season.
Delicious fresh sourdough bread, pizzas and baked goods in Mallaig. Go early as they sell out!
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The Bakehouse & Crannog
Old QuayDelicious fresh sourdough bread, pizzas and baked goods in Mallaig. Go early as they sell out!
Outdoor Activities
Wilderness skills courses and experiences - guided canoe trips, wild food and foraging days, right on your doorstep with Leon (advance booking essential)
Wildwood Bushcraft (Scotland)
Wilderness skills courses and experiences - guided canoe trips, wild food and foraging days, right on your doorstep with Leon (advance booking essential)
You can take a boat trip from Kilchoan with Staffa Tours, out to Fingal's Cave and the Treshnish Isles, where you may see puffins and other seabirds and wildlife!
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Fingalshöhle
You can take a boat trip from Kilchoan with Staffa Tours, out to Fingal's Cave and the Treshnish Isles, where you may see puffins and other seabirds and wildlife!
Beautiful hiking - we recommend you start from either the lower or upper falls along this stunning Glen to Steall Falls, try crossing the wire bridge if you dare!
Glen Nevis, Fort William PH33, Vereinigtes Königreich
Beautiful hiking - we recommend you start from either the lower or upper falls along this stunning Glen to Steall Falls, try crossing the wire bridge if you dare!
Arts & Culture
local gallery - wonderful artwork on display!
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Resipole Studios Fine Art Gallery
local gallery - wonderful artwork on display!
Fantastic independent cinema in Fort William. The cafe also has great food and drink.
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Highland Cinema
Cameron SquareFantastic independent cinema in Fort William. The cafe also has great food and drink.
The Highland Bookshop
60 High StThis independent book shop in Fort William is an absolute treasure!
Shopping
Acharacle Village Store
Main StreetUseful shop approx 30 minutes drive from here, only daytime opening.
Co-op Food - Mallaig
Station RoadSupermarket 30 minutes drive away, open 7am- 10pm
Glenuig Community Shop
Local community shop, 10 minutes drive away, open 10.00-16.00 daily.
SPAR Arisaig
3 Smiddy FlatsStore approximately 20-25 minutes drive away
Morrisons
RoadBest value for a stock-up in Fort William on your way to us.
Convenient and luxurious food shop on the way out of Fort William.
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M&S Fort William Foodhall
Unit 3 North RdConvenient and luxurious food shop on the way out of Fort William.