Websites of Interest
The following are links to external websites which you may find of interest. Please note that we are not responsible for the content of external websites.
Activities
Ardnamurchan Charters
Boating trips for whale and sea life watchers. Ardnamurchan charters visit many of the small Islands in the area.
Jacobite Steam Train
Travel the line used in many Harry Potter movies over the Glenfinnan viaduct.
Loch Shiel Cruises
Travel the length of Loch Shiel from Glenfinnan to Acharacle or vise-versa aboard the ex-admiralty pinnace the MV Sileas with Jim Michie. As reported in The Times,"There cannot be a better location to look for Eagles than Loch Shiel"
Traigh Golf Course at Arisaig
One of the most scenic courses in the country. With the white sands of Morar at your side it is a pleasure to be there.
Walk Highlands
An excellant site that gives superb information on the highlands with details of many walks in the area.
Events
Arainn Shuaineirt
Local centre for the area with information and insight into events happening throughout the year.
TGO Challenge
A 180 mile challenge trek across Scotland that has many starting points on the West coast of which Acharacle is one. This years event starts on the 8th of May and must be completed by the 22nd May 2009.
Loch Shiel Spring Festival
A musical event being held between the 10th and 16th May this year happenig around venues in the Loch Shiel area including the Sheilbridge hall in Acharacle.
UCI Mountain Bike World Cup
From Saturday the 6th & 7th of June 2009 this years mountain bike world cup is sure to excite you all over again!
Glenfinnan Gathering - Highland Games Who's who
This years event take's place on Saturday 15th August. Learn a little about the Glenfinnan gathering and it's origins with the Jacobite connection.
Mountain Festival
A celebration of mountain culture from the 6th to the 14th of March 2009. Check out the daring events that take place in the mountains.
Events page for Fort William & Lochaber area
Another page of events in the local area.
General
Bespoke Highland Tours
Organise your walking, cycling tour around the Highlands of Scotland.
Business List Links
BusinessLinksList.com - Business Directory
Hotscot
Web design company based in Fort William
The Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust website
The Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust (HWDT) website! Learn about what they do to help marine life in the Hebrides.
Undiscovered Scotland
Check out Acharacle and the sorrounding areas on this excellant site.
Visit Ardnamurchan
More information than you could ever imagine at Ardnamurchans top site. Check it out for everything in the area.
Visit Scotland
Scotland's National Tourist Board website - lots of information about visiting Scotland.
Walk Highlands
There are many walks in the area as yet most are unspoilt. This site offers more than 20 graded walks in the local area.
Places to visit
Ardnamurchan Lighthouse
The most westerly point on the British mainland.
Ardnamurchan Natural History Centre
Well worth a visit on a trip down the peninsula. See local wildlife and learn about the area.
Castle Tioram
Only 3 miles from The Loch Shiel House Hotel you can find Castle Tioram (pronounced Cheerum). Learn all about this castle on this informative site.
Resipole Studios
Local art studio that has many exhibitions throughout the year situated at the foot of Ben Resipole.
Sanna Bay
One of the most beautiful beaches in Britain and only a short distance from the Ardnamurchan Lighthouse.
Sunart Oakwoods Initiative
An informative site on the Sunart Oakwoods on the shores of Loch Sunart. Listing walks and hides it can be a useful guide for nature lovers to the area.
Travel
Caledonian MacBrayne
Connecting the Islands to the Highlands & Ardnamurchan.
City Link
Bus & Coach Travel arond the Highlands of Scotland
Corran Ferry
Ferry timetable for crossings between Nether Lochaber 8 miles from Fort William and Ardgour, Ardnamurchan. The gateway to Ardnamurchan.
Multimap
Interactive online map
Scot Rail
Scotrail for Railway travel within Scotland, including sleeper services from London
