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FOREWORD ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS It was in 1982 that renewed interest in developing as a community began to take Glenuig Community Association wishes to make the following acknowledgements to shape, with the formation of a new committee (Glenuig Community Association) to begin those who have helped to finance Glenuig Hall over the years. managing events in the old schoolroom, the building last used as a Village Hall. The success of HALL BUILDING the first few ventures, Christmas Parties, the “Switching On” Ceilidh for the advent of mains Although many in the community had their say in what our new hall should look like, electricity, and New Year and other dances (cramped but fun) quickly led the community to see the benefits of expanding or developing new facilities. particular thanks should go to Alasdair (Pod) Carmichael and Alistair Wallace, who provided much of the impetus and direction in the design of the new hall, and to Following from this renewed interest in the hall was the advent of the Glenuig Games and architect Bill Bryce of West Estates who helped bring these ideas to reality. st nd Music Festivals, the first of which was held on 1 & 2 August 1983. Initially a fundraising The funding for the building of the new Glenuig Hall in 1995 was provided idea for the old hall, the success over the first few years made the community realise that by the following: building a new hall could become a feasible project rather than a mere notion on our wish list. · Scottish Office Education Department Other fundraising initiatives were undertaken, such as Prize Draws, plastic duck races down · Highland Regional Council Department of Libraries & Leisure the River Nevis and Barn Dances at Kinlochmoidart Steadings. The Festivals grew in stature · Limited and content, and with the invaluable support of many friends and musicians funds gradually grew. In time the local community raised £33,000 towards the project, well over £1,000 for · Lochaber Leader each individual then resident in Glenuig. · Lochaber District Council · Glenuig Estate for donating the land on which Glenuig Hall was built. Before finally committing to the building of the new hall many questions were asked. Could · The community of Glenuig and our many friends who helped with or contributed to our such a small community justify the building of a new hall, what would we do with it once it fundraising projects over the years. was built, could we afford the upkeep, would it ever get used? Fortunately, the decisions by HALL EQUIPMENT the management committee members to make long-term personal commitments to the project Funding for the equipment that went into Glenuig Hall was provided by the following: saw these doubts put aside in favour of going ahead with the building for the benefit of the · The Rank Foundation community. · The Gannochy Trust Few would disagree that Glenuig Hall over its first ten years has been a tremendous asset for · Tudor Trust the community of Glenuig, and also one that has been enjoyed by many from outwith the · TSB Foundation for immediate area. Local events have included Family Dances, Karate, Yoga and Table Tennis · The Carnegie UK Trust clubs, and regular Youth Nights for young people. The hall also provides a comfortable and · Foundation for Sports and the Arts convenient meeting place for many community groups, and space for the local GP to hold her · Lochaber Limited (Local Enterprise Company) weekly surgeries, previously held in a car parked by the roadside at the shop. · BBC - Beechgrove Garden (external grounds layout & planting) HALL RUNNING The backbone of the hall has been its arts promotions programme which, following on from the music festivals, has seen us host many events incorporating music, theatre, dance, film and The following have assisted with revenue funding for Glenuig Hall: the visual arts, attracting audiences from throughout Lochaber and beyond. For such a small · The Highland Council (Hall Revenue Funding) community Glenuig seems to have developed an enviable reputation as an inviting, relaxing · The Highland Council (Arts Promotions Funding) and inspiring place for performing artists,audiences and casual visitors alike. · Scottish Arts Council (Lottery Funded) (Arts Promotions Funding) WEBSITE Looking back at the music festivals and the first ten years of Glenuig Hall, those involved We are grateful to Ken Bowker of The Square Cottage, , for development and must be excused for a sense of satisfaction at a job well done, but one must also look to the maintenance of our website at www.glenuig.org.uk. future and what it holds for the area. Plans are in hand to rebuild Glenuig Shop as a Community Enterprise, and it is hoped that in time this will come to fruition as Glenuig Hall THANKS TO ROMA did. New affordable housing will be required to ensure young people can stay in the Finally, a very special thank you to Roma Scott, who has looked after the hall so well community, and perhaps see new young families moving in, and the new shop will require the for us for so long. Her use of fresh flowers, plants and aromatic oils, her pride in the active support of the whole community if it is to be a success. building, her dedication to maintaining it in pristine condition, and her diligence in preparing it in advance for each user group has been a major factor in Glenuig Hall Glenuig Community Association, the driving force and inspiration behind all these continuing to be a much admired and appreciated venue. developments to date, must continue to serve the community and to maintain the hall as a valuable community resource, and also, we hope, continue to bring a strong and varied Thank you Roma for all your efforts. programme of the arts to the area. However, the association needs the wholehearted support of Situated in the heart of west Lochaber, equally accessible from Fort William, and , Glenuig Hall is an ideal venue for • Weddings The Natural History Centre at Glenmore provides the ideal • Private Parties introduction to the peninsula’s wealth of wildlife. • Meetings Here you will discover one of Scotland’s most original • Conferences and exciting visitor attractions. The award winning ‘Living Building’, built to attract as much wildlife as possible, offers • Sporting activities you the chance to come face to face with birds, butterfish and possibly even a pine marten. • Fundraising Dances You never know what you might see ! With its own PA and stage lighting system and many other facilities, an experienced Packed with detailed information, the fascinating story of Ardnamurchan unfolds in an team of volunteers who can assist with and advise on managing your event, and innovative and entertaining way. local contacts for accommodation and catering, Glenuig Hall can meet all your Its great fun ! requirements and guarantee a successful and enjoyable event in a unique setting. Visit the Antler Tea Room and enjoy a light lunch or some of our delicious home baking, If you would like to find out more please contact us: using fresh local produce, or have a browse in our quality gift and book shop, you will be Telephone: 01687 470267 ready to explore Ardnamurchan for yourself. Email: ...... [email protected] Would you like to - Crawl through a wildcat tunnel ? Post: ...... Glenuig Hall, Glenuig, PH38 4NG

Find the creatures of the “Nightwood” ? Discover if the pine marten is in its den ? You can also find out what's happening in Glenuig and See live CCTV pictures of wildlife ? Glenuig Hall by visiting our website at Study the underwater world of a Highland lochan ? www.glenuig.org.uk Dive into the secret depths of Loch ?

Watch a stunning audio-visual presentation ? Glenuig Hall is owned and managed by Glenuig Community Association “Imaginative, informative and GREAT FUN !”

STB **** the whole community if it is to build on past successes and further enhance the social Mon - Sat: 10.30am 5.30pm infrastructure of the community. With active community support and goodwill, who knows Sun: 12.00 noon - 5.30 pm what may happen in the next ten years. Thank you to all who have supported Glenuig Hall in the past, and to all who have advertised in Telephone: 01972 500209 or purchased this commemorative brochure celebrating the first ten years of Glenuig Hall. We Glenmore, Ardnamurchan PH36 4JG look forward to and greatly appreciate your continued support.

Web site: www.ardnamurchannaturalhistorycentre.co.uk Eoghan Carmichael GLENUIG COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Local services Shops Glenuig Community Association (GCA) came into being in 1985 when the then Glenuig Shop, at the road junction in the village, is open seven afternoons a Village Hall Committee wished to broaden their remit. In 1995 the GCA week and sells a range of essentials. registered as a Company Limited by Guarantee But Not Having a Share Capital, Post Offices and is registered with the Inland Revenue as a Scottish Charity. In the Glenuig Shop on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. In Lochailort Castle Mon-Fri 112, Sat 11-1. The GCA is currently involved in the following activities: • Owning and managing Glenuig Hall Buses • Promoting a year round arts programme in Glenuig Hall Shiel Buses - regular services throughout the area. 01967 431272. • Providing access to a Community Computer, internet and email facilities in Glenuig Hall Trains • Developing plans for a new shop in Glenuig to be run as a Community Lochailort and Stations are on the Fort William Mallaig line. Enterprise. Timetables at stations. Churches (see Dé tha Dol? for details of services) In the past the GCA have also: Roman CatholicGlenuig, Mingarry, and Lochailort. • Undertaken environmental improvements by rebuilding the pier at Port na Church of ScotlandAcharacle and . Luinge and other works. Episcopal ChurchStrontian and Kinlochmoidart. • Run training courses in drystone dyking, reed thatching and computer skills. Doctors and Dentists • Worked with Lochaber Housing Association on the plans for new houses Doctor 01687 450258 (now completed) at the Church Croft Dentist 01967 431305 • Supported other groups with fundraising activities (relief for Bosnia, Isle of Trust). Membership of the Association is available in two categories:

Ordinary Membership - open to anyone aged 16 or over normally resident in the mainland area between the Alisary Burn near Lochailort and the River .

Associate Membership - open to any other individual aged 16 and over or group who supports the aims of the Association.

As a Company Limited by Guarantee, every member of the Company undertakes to contribute a maximum of £1 to the Company's assets if it should be wound up. If you would like to become a member of Glenuig Community Association please contact us on 01687 470267, email [email protected], or write to Glenuig Community Association, Glenuig Hall, Glenuig, Lochailort PH38 4NG.

Glenuig Community Association A Company Limited by Guarantee Number 147089 Registered as a Scottish Charity Number SCO20339 Glenuig A Potted History After the breakup of the old clan system the ancient Clanranald lands were divided and sold to pay off gambling debts and to subsidise the licentious lifestyle of the Clanranald chief who squandered his inheritance, and that of his clan, in the gambling dens and brothels of London. From the lands of Moidart were created the estates of Kinlochailort, Roshven and Comann Eachdraidh Mùideart was formed to investigate and record the history of Kinlochmoidart where grand estate houses were built. Glenuig was a part of Roshven Estate Moidart. The driving force behind the formation of the Moidart History Group was Dr. until it was sold in the 1930s as a separate entity. Samalaman House, the main house of Glenuig Gordon Barr, and our first meeting was held in 2000 in the Glenuig Hall. Nowadays we Estate, predates all the others and was used as a Seminary for Roman Catholic priests in the hold a monthly meeting in the Hall on the second Monday of the month, although this is th early 19 century. Glenuig Estate was eventually bought by the Croll family in the 1940’s and sometimes replaced or supplemented by field trips to places of local interest. In the last the present owner, Mrs. Llewellyn, to whom the present inhabitants of Glenuig owe so much, is few months we have visited Bonawe Furnace, Saddell Priory and Smirisary, a sister of Graham Croll who is still remembered with great affection by the older Gaelic participated in Highland Archaeology Week and had talks from a wide variety of speakers of the area. speakers. We have ties with the North of Scotland Archaeological Society, and several of us are members of both organisations. The main form of communication was by boat from Lochailort and this meant that Glenuig was isolated from much of the surrounding area which was served by boats down , and Our meetings are open to all and, if you want to join us formally, our dues are very by road as far as Kinnacarra. However Glenuig was always well known for its ceilidhs and the reasonable. The local core group of a dozen or so active members is supplemented boat shed at Samalaman was a popular and busy rendezvous for dances far into the night when nowadays by about sixty people from all over the world who support our aims. The people would begin the long walk over the footpath to Kinnacarra and beyond. Group is not really a genealogical resource but we always try to help enquirers if they ask, and many non-local members join to use the resources available on our website. Gradually the population declined as the lack of a road access or electricity led to people We are building up a locally-held archive of records, photographs and stories. leaving the glen. Major Clegg, who had married Jean Croll, was instrumental in cajoling the In 2004 the group published a high-quality booklet on the history of the area, entitled Council to provide a road through Glenuig to Kinlochmoidart and this opened in 1966. simply ‘Moidart’, and this is available from many local outlets, including the Glenuig Shop and Out of Doors, or online via our website at www.moidart.org.uk. Thanks to the influence of Jean Clegg/Llewellyn, who had decided that there should be a younger generation growing up in Glenuig, estate houses were removed from the holiday letting market and made available to younger families. Eoghan and Sheena were first to move into the Ariundle Centre, area taking over The Anchorage when Hugh the postie and his wife Winnie moved on. Glenuig at that time was very much represented by the older generation who were delighted to Tea room - Candle-lit Suppers see a younger generation moving in. There was Jeannie Kennedy who ran the Post Office, now behind the Smokery, Katie and Jimmy MacLean staying in Skerraig, Chrissie & Johnny Miller Craft Shop - Craft Workshops at Samalaman House, Jean & Angus MacIsaac at Allt Ruadh, Margaret MacDonald, widow of Ronald “Whaler” and mother to the pipers of Glenuig, who was always available for cupa and Bunkhouse opening beginning June craic. Ronald and Duncan “Tailor”, so called because their father was a tailor and ran the local shop from what is now Eoghan’s shed, were the last of a large family of MacDonalds who had Open all year round grown up in The Anchorage. Ronald was a boatbuilder and passed some of his skills and Ariundle, Strontian, , PH36 4JA Tel 01967 402279 humour onto the new generation who were moving in. These and others are sadly missed but we know they were happy with their new neighbours and we were delighted to share Glenuig with them.

Because of the musical integrity of Glenuig, and with the help of the MacDonald pipers, music STUDIO SIX GLASS once more became the focus of Glenuig. With an abundance of local talent throughout the area 6 Ardnastang, Strontian (just west of the village on the A861) there was soon a thriving musical scene based around the pub and talk was about planning for the future and the possibility of a new hall for Glenuig. Elsewhere you will read about the Handmade Fused Glassware, Jewellery and Cards festivals that were to pave the way to the new hall, and although we set a 10 year program the hall took 13 years before it was finally opened. Open 10am5pm We have now been working on providing Glenuig with a new shop for 5 years and hopefully Classes by arrangement 01967 402145 this will become a reality in the not too distant future. www.studiosix.co.uk email [email protected] OUT-OF-DOORS The Square Cottage Clear, straightforward Waterproof Jackets, Boots, Trousers, Tops, Books, Cards, Gifts, Boats, web design Accommodation and and other IT services

much much more. Call us on 01687 470268 Come and have a look! www.thesquarecottage.com 01967 431634 PS ... We keep modems in stock Glenfinnan House Hotel Ceud Mile Failte Idyllic Holiday Cottage EAGLE-WATCH Shore Cottage, Glenuig WILDLIFE CRUISES This beautiful 18th century pine-panelled mansion house is situated LOCH SHIEL, GLENFINNAN By Fort William 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom holiday Tel 01687 470322 Mobile 07801 537617 in its own grounds overlooking Loch Shiel, and the spot cottage opposite Samalaman beach. www.highlandcruises.co.uk [email protected] RARE BIRDS • RED DEER • BEAUTIFUL SCENERY where Prince raised the Standard at the Fully equipped, central heating, commencement of the 1745 Jacobite Rising. wood stove. Ideal for breaks all year round. We offer traditional accommodation with some modern comforts www.shorecottageglenuig.co.uk and our Head Chef Duncan Gibson only sources the best of local & tel: 01687 470320 for information Scottish produce to create his menus.

*Bar meals served from 12 midday-9pm daily *A la carte Restaurant opens from 6pm-9pm daily Dé tha dol? *Sunday Lunch served in our Restaurant 12.30pm-2.30pm a paper for moidart, ardnamurchan Booking is advisable to avoid disappointment and Duncan, Manja & their staff are looking forward to welcoming you. Wishes the Glenuig Hall a We are a very popular venue for weddings, birthday celebrations, Happy Tenth Birthday! christenings or dinner parties.

Transport to and from Glenfinnan train station is Dé tha dol? is available at many available with prior notice. outlets throughout the area. Tel/Fax 01397 722235 Write to: Glenfinnan by Fort William PH37 4LT De tha dol?, Acharacle, PH36 4JR E-mail: [email protected] or email [email protected] www.glenfinnanhouse.com Glenuig Hall - a youthful view One of the best things about the Hall is that it has always played host to events suitable for the younger generations, but without falling victim to clichéd attempts to The Sunart Centre appeal to "the local yoof". In an area with such a small population it is impossible to cater easily for a specific group of people - workshops, concerts and the like must Strontian, Acharacle, PH36 4JA appeal to everyone if they are to be at all viable. And while this means that my dream Àrainn Shuaineirt (The Sunart Centre) is the new community facility within the of the Hall booking an obscure goth-prog metal band is likely to remain just a dream, building that also houses Ardnamurchan High School in Strontian. Managed it does mean that there is not the same chasm between the generations that appears to jointly by The Highland Council and the community led Àrainn Shuaineirt exist in other places. Whether it's true or not, it does seem to me that for the most part Management Committee, the centre includes many facilities available to the everyone gets on well without teenagers being taken away by the police because some general public: paranoid individual feels they were "standing around in a threatening manner". Maybe HEALTH & FITNESS CLUB open to members and casual visitors. To find out it's due to the fact that virtually everyone knows each other, but I'm certain that having about availability contact us or visit our website everyone socialising together helps a great deal. A PUBLIC LIBRARY equipped with a wide range of books and two computers The hall clearly forms the nucleus of our community, encouraging people to work, linked to the People’s Network. The Library is open at the following hours: play and generally co-operate together, regardless of factors such as age. The perfect Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 9.00am 4.00pm example of this was the mural project that took place a couple of years ago, with Tuesdays & Thursdays 9.00am - 4.00pm and 7.00pm 9.00pm everyone helping to decorate a room in the hall which is used by local young people, Saturdays 2.00pm 4.00pm by the youth club and for other events. The artwork - taking up all wall and ceiling space - still remains, causing some writers to lapse into descriptions of "testaments to An ALL-WEATHER FOOTBALL PITCH and INDOOR GAMES HALL with full changing facilities both available for let to groups. co-operation" and such. Painted when we were all in the grip of a fantasy obsession, brought on by the Lord of the Rings movies, Harry Potter, and various "assemble a CONFERENCING FACILITIES: The Sunart Centre is fully equipped with a crack team of stereotypical fantasy characters and hit dragons with swords to save the wide range of facilities including high quality projection, public address, lighting, world” games, it depicts several linked scenes. One wall shows the "goodies", the ICT and video conferencing equipment and rooms designed to fit all purposes, other the "baddies" (with obligatory Spiky Castle of Doom), and between them an epic from a 200 seat auditorium to arts & crafts facilities and small meeting rooms. The battle, and a forest - at first tranquil, but being attacked by an evil looking dragon. The 14 bed hostel is available for accommodation, and meals can be provided on site, tunnel-like entrance has become a cave, its walls depicting The Legend of the Painting making it an ideal venue for conferences and workshops, whether for one day, a of the Youth Room, while the ceiling shows the sky - day and night - along with a duo weekend or longer. The Centre is also an ideal setting for weddings and other of dragons, one of which appears to be under the influence of something or other. special occasions. There is a year-round programme of CULTURAL ACTIVITIES in the centre, Painted by a wide variety of local people under the able supervision of “Pete The including concerts, theatre, children’s events, exhibitions and much more, Painter", the mural took several months to complete. Work took place every Saturday, supported by The Highland Council and the Scottish Arts Council. with most of us working hard to plan, draw and paint the scenes, while those too small To find out more about Àrainn Shuaineirt, to check on opening times or see what’s to hold a paintbrush played in the main hall. Those who didn't want to paint helped to happening, see the current issue of De tha Dol? or visit our website prepare majestic feasts for the intrepid artists. Even after Pete and his paints have www.sunartcentre.org gone, this work of art remains, not only a source of enjoyment for all of us, but as a reminder of the fun we all had working on it. While the rest of the hall has yet to fall For enquiries about letting our facilities, to be added to prey to our paintbrushes, this spirit of fun and co-operation has featured in countless our mailing list, or just to find out more, contact the other events held in the hall. Whether it's a crafts workshop, organising a gig, or even Centre Development Co-Ordinator Eoghan Carmichael on these very ten-year celebrations, everything always seems to go well as a result of 01397 709228, email [email protected], everyone's enthusiasm, generosity, and ability to work together. or write to: The Sunart Centre, Strontian, Acharacle PH36 4JA. Kirsten Conacher White Settlers Mustard on Moidart holidays It took us five years of travelling around to decide where to live and work on the West Colonel Mustard here, the satirical voice of Moidart. I’ve been forced into writing a piece Coast. Let’s face it, most of the coast is stunningly beautiful - but this area is special. One for this worthy wee book by people who know more about my activities than they should. reason, we came to realise, was that until 1967 there wasn’t a road to Glenuig the postman I’m probably the chappie in the car behind you now, waving his arms and flashing his lights, led his pony along a rocky track from Lochailort and all other supplies had to come in by possibly even simultaneously, and you may be looking for help. So here’s some light- boat, weather permitting. Even today, with a road specifically designed to be scenic, hearted advice to our visitors on how enjoy your holiday even more. Glenuig still has an “island feel” about it. Many of the folk you see when you’re driving around actually live here and that means that they have appointments to keep, work to do, weans to pick up. They’re often in a hurry. We were concerned about being accepted, but we needn’t have been because when You’re on holiday and you’re not in a hurry, or you shouldn’t be. So when they appear folk realised that we were here for the right reasons we found ourselves involved in the behind you on one of our quaint single-track roads, please move over into a passing place community whether we liked it or not, which is why I’m writing this. and let them go by. You’ll get a cheery wave for your thoughtfulness and consideration. Visitors often wonder how we cope with everyday living. It is certainly true that life is different here if you’re used to living in the big city, and planning becomes all-important, Next, throw your mobile phone into the nearest bin. For one thing, it hardly ever works because at the moment a ‘big shop’ involves a long and expensive journey to Fort William round here, and for another, you’re on holiday leave its tyranny behind. Mind you, you give or Mallaig. Glenuig’s new community shop will change this, offering a wide range of goods us all a laugh by wandering around shaking it to try and make it work. at Co-op prices and a much-needed petrol station. Don’t make comments about our funny money. We’re peaceable folk around here. Don’t complain about the beer, or the food, being too cold or too warm or too fizzy or not Visitors sometimes think it must be lonely here. Far from it Glenuig, together with fast- fizzy enough. It’s our beer and we like it that way. But if the food is fizzy, leave by the nearest growing Roshven, has a busy social calendar. Quite apart from the two excellent and lively exit. pubs in Glenuig and Lochailort we have a village hall in which all sorts of things go on, ranging from children’s Christmas parties to ceilidhs by local musicians and visits from Fill up with petrol regularly and you won’t find yourself on an unplanned walk. Fuel may internationally-known performers of music, opera and theatre. And I haven’t even be expensive in remote places, but that isn’t our desire. In fact, you could write to the mentioned the walking or the scenery. government about the cost of fuel in the Highlands. Please.

I think we’ll stay, if they’ll have us. The Highland Midge is over-rated as a nuisance there are normally only two or three KB days in a whole year when they are really a problem. They arrive for their summer holidays on May 23rd and leave on September 21st, coinciding nicely with our more welcome summer visitors. As a precaution, Avon Skin-so-Soft is a pleasant and effective alternative to those New Award Winning Scottish Chef, Scott Goldwyre. insect sprays that melt your glasses. You can buy it at the Glenuig Shop, together with a Food Served All Day in our Restaurant or Bar copy of Dè tha Dol with my radical column in it. All Food is prepared on the premises from fresh, locally Next, stop the car, climb into your biggest boots, and go for a walk. You won’t easily see sourced ingredients. We specialise in seafood and sell Golden or White-tailed Eagles, Otter, Scottish Wildcat, Red Deer or any of our wide variety prawns, scallops and other seafood landed in Glenuig. of seabirds if you’re cooped up in a sweaty tin box. But do be careful if you walk up in the Brand New En Suite Accommodation Available mountains go properly equipped and leave word about where you are going don’t rely on that mobile phone, because it probably still won’t work up there. And if you see signs about All rooms with bath, shower and private porch. deer-stalking being in progress, take them seriously we like our visitors to get home alive Large family rooms available, and with all their bits intact. with a bunkhouse for those on a budget. Colonel Mustard

The Moidart Smokehouse Congratulations to the Glenuig Comann Eachdraidh Mùideart Hall on their tenth anniversary Monthly meetings, talks and walks The Moidart Smokehouse is run by Jimmy Gillies, Meetings 2nd Monday of the month who has been producing high-quality Scottish at 8pm in the Glenuig Hall smoked fish, meat and cheeses since 1994. 01967 431222 The Moidart Smokehouse, Dalnabreac, Acharacle, PH36 4JX www.moidart.org.uk Telephone / Fax 01967 431214 mail [email protected] www.moidartsmokehouse.co.uk The Moidart History Group MONSTER

A great place to be - on the Road to the Isles COTTAGE CRAFTS

The convivial Lochailort Inn, nowadays run by its owners John and Ellen Ferguson, is a traditional Scottish country hotel, open to visitors and local folk alike and where you can always be assured of a very warm welcome and excellent food. Set in a stunning location above and surrounded by the rugged hills of Moidart, the Lochailort is a haven of peace and quiet - nowhere is more ideal for a relaxing holiday. We welcome children, walkers, bikers, stalkers, anglers, golfers, in fact anyone who is here to enjoy this wonderful area. ♥ ♥ ♥ Known to be open in the 1870s (and almost certainly much earlier as a drovers' inn), the Lochailort Inn was rebuilt in the 1990s, but has kept its original character. It remains very much a meeting-place where you will meet friendly AN EVOCATIVE ARRAY OF local people. The Lochailort Inn is a well-appointed hotel with four double and seven twin FRAMED PRINTS rooms. Every room is centrally-heated with an en-suite bathroom and is equipped with a colour TV and provision for making tea and coffee. Bed and breakfast costs AND UNIQUE CERAMICS from £37.50 per person per night based on two people sharing a room.

Open to non-residents, the Lochailort serves lunches and dinner in a pleasant dining area within the main inn. Our delicious food is reasonably-priced and you HAND-MADE IN can choose from extensive menus, which includes a Kiddies’ one. Renowned far and wide for its musical events, you can also often experience a HEREFORDSHIRE spontaneous ceilidh at the Lochailort. Our social calendar includes regular and very popular quiz nights. Getting to us is easy - we’re on the A830, 30 minutes west of Fort William SOON TO BE AT MIDNIGHT and we’re just a two-minute walk from Lochailort Station, on the Fort William to Mallaig line, the renowned and arguably the most beautiful railway journey in Europe. COTTAGE, ROSHVEN, We look forward to meeting you. LOCHAILORT Great food, great atmosphere , great company! John and Ellen Ferguson, Lochailort Inn, Lochailort, -shire, PH38 4LZ www.monstercottagecrafts.com email [email protected] Tel 01687 470208 www.lochailortinn.co.uk The local community of Glenuig The Glenuig Shop Project spent twelve years raising funds for Every rural community needs a village shop. The shop is the hub of social life where the building of Glenuig Hall. all members of the community can meet and catch up on news while they do their The first Glenuig Music Festival shopping. lasted for 3 days and 3 nights and There has been a shop in Glenuig on and off for years. The current building was put up saw bands such as Ossian and in 1967, the year after the road opened, serving as a petrol station. Since then it has Capercaillie take to the stage along been a craft shop and a grocery store and post office amongst other things. The with many highly accomplished building is now so dilapidated that if we are going to continue to have a shop and post local musicians, including the late office we will have to build a new one. Members of the Glenuig Community Fearachar MacRath. To celebrate ten Association and other interested residents have been looking into the possibility of years of the Festival a recording was building a new shop along with a fuel station selling both petrol and diesel, to be run as a community enterprise. made of the 1992 event. The new shop will retain the post-office, provide a good range of groceries and sell Cassette tapes and CDs of the Tenth locally grown produce and crafts to support other small businesses in the area. Making Glenuig Music Festival are available fuel available locally will be a boost to locals and tourists alike and save folk having to by post. Tapes cost £9.00, CDs £12.00 (plus 50p per order for p&p). make extra journeys just to fill up their vehicles. We plan to run the project as a Please send cheques made out to Glenuig Community Association to community enterprise so that any profit made will stay within the community. Glenuig Hall, Glenuig, Lochailort PH38 4NG. We began with a feasibility study, carried out research into the machinations of community businesses and community shops in particular, and produced a business For further information please contact Eoghan Carmichael on 01687 plan, which shows that the project will be viable. We have discussed the plans with 470267. E-mail [email protected] several architects and have chosen to work with Neil Architects. The goal is to produce an innovative, sustainable design that will fit into the village and be both attractive and practical. In January this year we submitted new plans for a wooden clad building with a dual pitch turf roof, which we expect the planners to approve. The next stage is to secure West Word funding for the project and then get on and build it. Community newspaper for So far the community has raised over £8,000 towards the new shop and we would like Mallaig, , Arisaig, to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported the project so far. Lochailort, Glenfinnan, Glenuig, & the Small Isles Anne-Mairi Clegg

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