2. Singing Sands Beach
A magical place at any tide or weather The Singing Sands, or Camas an Lighe is a lovely sandy bay along from Kentra Bay. It is nice, longish walk through woodland (4km/1 hour) from a small parking area at Kentra. It is well worth the walk – this is one of our favourite places, it […]
3. Glenborrodale Nature Reserve
Over 634 species On the shore of Loch Sunart on the west coast of Scotland, the rugged Ardnamurchan peninsula is home to wood warblers, redstarts and spotted flycatchers. Embark on a guided walk and you might be lucky enough to see an otter or a seal frolicking along the shore. The RSPB reserve at Glenborrodale […]
4. Ardnamurchan Lighthouse
19th Century lighthouse The 36 metre granite tower soars 55 metres above the rocks, and was built in 1849 using granite from the Island of Mull. It was designed by Alan Stevenson, uncle of Robert Louis Stevenson, whose family designed most of Scotland’s lighthouses over a period of 150 years. It is the only lighthouse […]
5. Glenfinnan Viaduct & Monument
Monument – Discover the story of Bonnie Prince Charlie Framed by spectacular Highland scenery at the head of Loch Shiel, the Glenfinnan Monument is a striking tribute to those who fought in the Jacobite Risings. Less than a year before the Battle of Culloden, Prince Charles Edward Stuart raised his father’s Standard at Glenfinnan, marking […]
6. Ardnamurchan Volcano
Shaped by Thousands of Years When you drive along the wild and lonely road from Kilchoan to Sanna on the Ardnamurchan peninsula, you find yourself passing through a low-lying, almost moon-like terrain that is fringed on all sides by lumpy black hills. There are no trees or landmarks to break up the flatness, and even […]
7. Ardnamurchan Distillery
World class single malt scotch whisky The Ardnamurchan Distillery opened in July 2014 producing two signature styles of spirit. A number of whiskies from the Adelphi range are on sale in the Vistor Centre shop and tasting tours are run throughout the year. The Visitor Centre and Shop, sells a wide range of limited edition […]
8. Garbh Eilean Wildlife Hide
Spot seals, herons and otters on Loch Sunart It’s easy to reach this hide, just a short drive from the cottage, where you can soak up superb Loch Sunart views as you watch for the local wildlife. Common seals often bask on the shores of Garbh Eilean (the ‘Rough Island’), and there is a heronry […]
9. Dumbledore’s Island
Dumbledore’s Island (and other Harry Potter locations) Much of the filming for the Harry Potter movies took place in the beautiful highlands. The most famous being the Glenfinnan Viaduct, Lochaber (attraction 5) and Dumbledore’s Island. The Island of trees, Eilean na Moine, located on Loch Eilt, Lochaber is the setting for Dumbledore’s grave. Located on […]
10. Sanna Sands
Sanna Bay is situated on the most westerly point in mainland Britain on the Ardnamurchan Peninsula. Dominated by beautiful white, shell sand and turquoise sea, the bay is well-known for its magnificent beach and coastal scenery. There are superb views of the Small Isles of Rum, Eigg, Muck and Canna and often dolphins and whales […]
11. Castle Tioram
Castle Tioram is one of the most remarkable castles on Scotland’s western seaboard and, given the nature of the site and Scotland’s part in “dark age” and medieval European history, is a monument of European dimension and importance. It is also a castle of great beauty, whose ruined state poetically sums up its history. Once […]
