Alison’s guidebook
Village pub and Music
A great local pub (Crofters Bar). Good food and live music on Friday night and Sunday afternoons.
The hub of the village with a great atmosphere and live music. Music sessions on Friday night & Sundays.
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Arisaig Hotel
Main RoadThe hub of the village with a great atmosphere and live music. Music sessions on Friday night & Sundays.
Local Shops
The local village shop and well stocked. A good wine, beer and spirit section and a post office too.
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SPAR Arisaig
3 Smiddy FlatsThe local village shop and well stocked. A good wine, beer and spirit section and a post office too.
A 10 minute drive to Mallaig - a bigger shop than the village Spar.
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Co-op Food - Mallaig
Station RoadA 10 minute drive to Mallaig - a bigger shop than the village Spar.
MALLAIG
Andy Race Fish Merchants Ltd. is renowned for producing the very best Scottish peat smoked salmon, Mallaig kippers and a variety of high quality smoked fish and shellfish – all traditionally smoked with no resort to dyes.
Andy Race Fish Merchants
15 Industrial EstateMALLAIG
Andy Race Fish Merchants Ltd. is renowned for producing the very best Scottish peat smoked salmon, Mallaig kippers and a variety of high quality smoked fish and shellfish – all traditionally smoked with no resort to dyes.
GLENUIG - about 15 minutes drive from Arisaig.
A delicious selection of smoked salmon, smoked meats, smoked cheeses and gourmet gifts.
Ardshealach Smokehouse & Fine Foods
GLENUIG - about 15 minutes drive from Arisaig.
A delicious selection of smoked salmon, smoked meats, smoked cheeses and gourmet gifts.
The Fishmarket Restaurant
NEW for 2024. excellent delicatessen serving fresh seafood.
Mallaig Art Gallery & Crafts
A lovely selection of artwork & quality gifts.
West Highland Tea Company
Definitely worth a visit if you are in Mallaig.
Food scene
SOUND BITES:. Excellent menu serving vegan, gluten free and vegetarian options. Wheelchair access and Dog Friendly too! Next to the Spar shop. Great sea view from upstairs seating area.
Soundbytes
SOUND BITES:. Excellent menu serving vegan, gluten free and vegetarian options. Wheelchair access and Dog Friendly too! Next to the Spar shop. Great sea view from upstairs seating area.
Paul and Claire run this amazing place next to the Arisaig Hotel. The freshest seafood to take away. Shellfish sandwiches, whole cooked crustaceans and tasty fish tapas tubs are all freshly prepared and ready to take to the beach for a delicious picnic. Fresh coffee and ice cream too. Also sells local Artisan bread.
Arisaig Shellfish Shack
Main StreetPaul and Claire run this amazing place next to the Arisaig Hotel. The freshest seafood to take away. Shellfish sandwiches, whole cooked crustaceans and tasty fish tapas tubs are all freshly prepared and ready to take to the beach for a delicious picnic. Fresh coffee and ice cream too. Also sells local Artisan bread.
Catherine and Donald-Iain of Arisaig Marine offer customers a great selection of freshly prepared soups, salads and sandwiches as well as an excellent choice of homemade cakes and bakes. Great outside seating with views of Loch nan Ceall.
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Arisaig Marine ltd Tearoom and Giftshop
Catherine and Donald-Iain of Arisaig Marine offer customers a great selection of freshly prepared soups, salads and sandwiches as well as an excellent choice of homemade cakes and bakes. Great outside seating with views of Loch nan Ceall.
CROFTER'S REST. Serving locally sourced pub grub with a side of music! Wheelchair access and dog friendly.
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Arisaig Hotel
Main RoadCROFTER'S REST. Serving locally sourced pub grub with a side of music! Wheelchair access and dog friendly.
ARISAIG BREAD SHED: Chris and Audrey make sensational fresh out of the oven sourdough baguettes, seeded loaves and delicious sweet pastries. They supply fresh bread and pastries to Seafood Shack.
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Arisaig
ARISAIG BREAD SHED: Chris and Audrey make sensational fresh out of the oven sourdough baguettes, seeded loaves and delicious sweet pastries. They supply fresh bread and pastries to Seafood Shack.
MALLAIG
Closed on Monday. Tuesday - Saturday 9am to 3pm
TIP: Go early to avoid disappointment.
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The Bakehouse & Crannog
Old QuayMALLAIG
Closed on Monday. Tuesday - Saturday 9am to 3pm
TIP: Go early to avoid disappointment.
Davies Brae, MALLAIG
Graze boxes for delivery and takeaway. Great for prepacked picnics.
Bloom & Graze Ltd
Davies Brae, MALLAIG
Graze boxes for delivery and takeaway. Great for prepacked picnics.
Run by a local couple David and Penny Buick. Menu is all delicious locally sourced produce. Wheelchair accessible. Booking HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to avoid disappointment.
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The Old Library Lodge
Main StreetRun by a local couple David and Penny Buick. Menu is all delicious locally sourced produce. Wheelchair accessible. Booking HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to avoid disappointment.
The Cornerstone
Davies BraeMALLAIG. A seafood restaurant with elevated views over Mallaig
The Fishmarket Restaurant
MALLAIG. Fresh fish and shellfish caught from local boats to your table.
A modern Scottish pub and restaurant serving quality food with a wide selection of Scottish whisky & gin.
Chlachain Inn
Davies BraeA modern Scottish pub and restaurant serving quality food with a wide selection of Scottish whisky & gin.
MALLAIG. Daily fresh fish delivered from local boats. Open terrace overlooking the harbour
The Tea Garden
Station RoadMALLAIG. Daily fresh fish delivered from local boats. Open terrace overlooking the harbour
Boat Trips
MINCH ADVENTURES: To Wild Places; Wild Food & Wildlife. A venture off the beaten track. For more details visit www.minchadventures.co.uk
Mallaig Harbour
MINCH ADVENTURES: To Wild Places; Wild Food & Wildlife. A venture off the beaten track. For more details visit www.minchadventures.co.uk
From April to October MV SHEERWATER sails from Arisaig Harbour to the spectacular Small Isles of Eigg, Muck and Rum pausing to enjoy marine wildlife along the way. For sailing times visit Arisaig Marine website. NEW for 2024 trips to Rum, Canna and Loch Coruisk & the Black Cuillins. (Isle of Skye). limited dates so check their website. Prior booking HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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Arisaig Marine Ltd
From April to October MV SHEERWATER sails from Arisaig Harbour to the spectacular Small Isles of Eigg, Muck and Rum pausing to enjoy marine wildlife along the way. For sailing times visit Arisaig Marine website. NEW for 2024 trips to Rum, Canna and Loch Coruisk & the Black Cuillins. (Isle of Skye). limited dates so check their website. Prior booking HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
From Mallaig you can take the Calmac car ferry to the Isle of Skye. You can also get a ferry to the Small Isles and Knoydart.
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Mallaig Ferry Terminal station
From Mallaig you can take the Calmac car ferry to the Isle of Skye. You can also get a ferry to the Small Isles and Knoydart.
Take the boat trip to Knoydart - A MUST DO if the weather is good. See website: www.westernislescruises.co.uk
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Western Isles Cruises
Take the boat trip to Knoydart - A MUST DO if the weather is good. See website: www.westernislescruises.co.uk
Arisaig Marine Ltd
Local beaches
Camusdarach Beach
Silver Sands of Morar
Traigh Beach
Rhu Point Beach (Port nam Murrach)
Another beautiful beach worth exploring. Drive to Glenuig and then walk to the beach (about 1 hour walk).
Smirisary Beach
Another beautiful beach worth exploring. Drive to Glenuig and then walk to the beach (about 1 hour walk).
Things to do
Silversands Trekking Centre
1 TougalThe National Trust For Scotland Glenfinnan Monument & Visitor Centre
Mallaig Pool & Leisure
Fank BraeA window on Arisaig's past and present. A great resource in the village - community owned and run by volunteers. A fantastic local museum and gift shop. Open 7 days a week from April to end of October. Free Admission.
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The Land Sea & Islands Centre
A window on Arisaig's past and present. A great resource in the village - community owned and run by volunteers. A fantastic local museum and gift shop. Open 7 days a week from April to end of October. Free Admission.
KAYAKING. Arisaig Sea Kayak Centre - www.arisaigseakayakcentrew.co.uk
Arisaig is the perfect place to do some kayaking - a trip to the famous 'skerries' is a must.
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Arisaig
KAYAKING. Arisaig Sea Kayak Centre - www.arisaigseakayakcentrew.co.uk
Arisaig is the perfect place to do some kayaking - a trip to the famous 'skerries' is a must.
This Wild Woodland Garden is a 10 minute walk from Arisaig. A magical place and definitely worth a visit.
Larachmhor Gardens
This Wild Woodland Garden is a 10 minute walk from Arisaig. A magical place and definitely worth a visit.
Mallaig Heritage Centre
Station RoadInteresting museum on local area & history.
Ardnamurchan Distillery
A stunning drive and great whisky.
Ardnamurchan Lighthouse
A great place to visit with stunning views.
Locally made in Fort William. A great gift shop and a fantastic cafe too. Definitely worth a stop if passing (or visiting FW).
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The Highland Soap Company Visitor Centre & Larder Cafe
North RoadLocally made in Fort William. A great gift shop and a fantastic cafe too. Definitely worth a stop if passing (or visiting FW).
Trips to the Small Isles & Knoydart
Eigg is one of the Small Isles in the Scottish Inner Hebrides. It lies to the south of the Isle of Skye and to the north of the Ardnamurchan peninsula. Take the MV Sheerwater from Arisaig Harbour - A must trip!
Eigg
Eigg is one of the Small Isles in the Scottish Inner Hebrides. It lies to the south of the Isle of Skye and to the north of the Ardnamurchan peninsula. Take the MV Sheerwater from Arisaig Harbour - A must trip!
The Isle of Rum is the real jewel of Scotland's Inner Hebrides. Amazing wildlife and walks to suit all levels. Beautiful beaches and stunning scenery. Catch the Sheerwater from Arisaig or Calmac Ferry from Mallaig.
Rùm
The Isle of Rum is the real jewel of Scotland's Inner Hebrides. Amazing wildlife and walks to suit all levels. Beautiful beaches and stunning scenery. Catch the Sheerwater from Arisaig or Calmac Ferry from Mallaig.
Muck is the smallest of the four main islands in the Small Isles. Swim in the Giant Rockpool. Walk to Horse Island at low tide. Eat at the Tea Shop. Lovely gifts at the Craft Shop. Swim in the Crystal Clear Beaches. Take the Sheerwater from Arisaig or the Calmac from Mallaig.
Isle Of Muck
Muck is the smallest of the four main islands in the Small Isles. Swim in the Giant Rockpool. Walk to Horse Island at low tide. Eat at the Tea Shop. Lovely gifts at the Craft Shop. Swim in the Crystal Clear Beaches. Take the Sheerwater from Arisaig or the Calmac from Mallaig.
Knoydart is a peninsula in Lochaber and is sandwiched between Lochs Nevis and Hourn - often translated at Loch Heaven and Loch Hell. It also has the most remote pub in Britain & recently bought by the local community.
Knoydart
Knoydart is a peninsula in Lochaber and is sandwiched between Lochs Nevis and Hourn - often translated at Loch Heaven and Loch Hell. It also has the most remote pub in Britain & recently bought by the local community.
Loch Coruisk, Isle of Skye, Vereinigtes Königreich
Loch Coruisk, Isle of Skye, Vereinigtes Königreich