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At long last, here is the final version of the An Tilleadh 2014 programme in west . Sadly some events we have been unable to bring through as hoped. However, that does not mean that they are entirely forgotten. Some can be Fàilte delivered differently, rather than as discrete HOWL events. If you have any particular needs or questions, or have a [email protected] group wishing to do something, please get in touch with Chas at the usual email address Furthermore, if there is a particular ancestral place you’d like to visit, not explicitly covered in the Roots Days programme, please let us know. If we can help with organisation, we'd be delighted to! © Howling Events 2014 SC043848 Chas

Dates Activity Information Operator Flexible Roots Days Your people, their places HOWL Shiel cruises Various on Loch Shiel Cruises Mountain top views of Cameron lands Nevis Range Centre, Armadale, Skye Sa 19 Ness , Culloden, & Games ESGTS We 23 Loch Shiel sail trip > Loch Shiel Cruises Th 24 Turas nan Saighdear Glenfinnan > ESGTS Fr 25 Day Trip (via ) > Iona ESGTS Su 27 Ecumenical Service of Thanksgiving , Arisaig HOWL Feasgar Aime Tioram HOWL Mo 28 Diaspora Tapestry (till 1st) Mallaig Prestoungrange Arts Festival Tu 29 Arisaig Games Barbeque Traigh, Arisaig Arisaig Games We 30 Arisaig Games Opening Parade Traigh, Arisaig Arisaig Games Arisaig Highland Games Traigh, Arisaig Arisaig Games

At A Glance Clan Donald Gathering Traigh, Arisaig Arisaig Games ESGTS Escorted Small Group Tours of HOWL Howling Events, Heritage Organisations of West Lochaber

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Navigation An Tilleadh 2014 and ESGTS have events at booking, with final payments There are three clickable icons on each page where teamed up with Events In Partnership in at a later date. Please make sure you appropriate. to deliver booking facilities for read and understand the Ts&Cs to avoid the events in the rest of this brochure. getting caught out. The Global Triskele will take you to external sites At the time of publishing, their site is not for more information yet fully populated with details (our fault, not theirs), however, you can get The yellow Triskele goes elsewhere in the brochure on there and register, so that as for further information or back to At A Glance. bookable events become available on the site, you will be notified. The Owl takes you to the Events in Partnership site Deposits will be required on some for bookings. Go on, click the chick!

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An Tilleadh 2014 is all about forging links your own schedule best. Where Across Lochaber between kinfolks. With locations and However, please let us know asap when activities flexible to you, we’ll co- you want to do something specific, so When You choose ordinate information sources in we can try to organise people to help. Costs £0 communities. Booking Appreciated Roots Days are unscheduled (except for No set costs, but bear in mind stuff may on Saturday 26th), so you can incur cost. A goodwill gesture, esp with use your time to explore as suits you and charities & centres is always

MacVeagh, MacVey, MacVurrich, MacWalrick, MacWarish, MacWhithee, MacWurie, Principal Clans Martin, McGeachie, McGechaen., McGechan, McLean, Michael, Michaelson, Michie, , Clan Donald, Mitchell, Mitchelson, Monk, Park, Paul, Rankin, Rorieson, Rory, Silver, Smith, Sorley, Clans Sorlie, Taylor, 'Tracadie', 'Vamys', Walker, Wright - and a whole host of others. Cameron of Clunes, Cameron of Fassifern, Cameron of , Cameron of Principal Places Lochiel (chiefs) , Mac Donald of Clan Ranald, Mac Donnell of Acharacle, , Argdgour, Arisaig, Fort William, Glencoe, Glenfinnan, Glengarry, Mac Donnell of Keppoch, Maclaine of Lochbuie, MacLean of , Invergarry, Knoydart, Lochaber, , , , Spean, MacLean of , Maclean of Duart (chiefs), 'Alisarys', Allan, Beath, Beaton, Black, Burke, Campbell, 'Camus a’ Ruighe', Carmichae] , Chalmers, Chambers, Clark, Clarke, All (most!) places Clarkson, Cleary, Clerk, Currie, Currie, Dowie, 'Eachan Buidhe', Fraser, Garvie, Achaphubill, Acharacle, Achnabobane, , Alisray, Annat, Ardgour, Gibbon, Gililan, Gill, Gillis, Godfrey, Gowan, Grant, Grimesey, Henderson, Isaacson, Ardnamurchan, , Arisaig, Arkaig, Arnipol, , Ballachullish, Jeffrey, Kelly, Kennedy, Kessock, 'Kettles', Krywonis, Lean, Leary, 'Loddies', Lokcick, , Beasdale, , Borrodale, Bracora, Bun na Caimbe, Canna, Claggan, Lonbie, Lonie, 'Lotties', MacAichan, MacAldowie, MacAlonie, MacAskill, MacBeath, , Corran, Cross, Dalilea, Druim Dhu, Drumsallie, , Eilean Fhìonainn, Eilean MacBeth, MacBheath, MacBurie, MacCellach, MacChlerich, MacChlery, MacClair, Shona, Fassfern, Fort William, Gaoideil, Garvan, Glanuig, Glenalladale, Glenan, MacClellan, MacClerie, MacCormick, MacCrory, MacCuithein, MacCulloch, , Glencoe, Glenelg, Glenfinnan, Glenmamie, Invergarry, , MacCulloch, MacDougall, MacDougall, MacEachan, MacEachan, MacEachen, Roots Days Keppoch, Killmallie, Kilnlochleven, Kingairloch, MacEachern, MacElhaney, MacEntire, MacGachen, MacGeachie, MacGillelan, Kinlochmoidart, Knoydart, Loch Ailort, Loch Hourn, MacGillery, MacGillivray, MacGillies, MacGillonie, MacGinnis, MacGorrie, , Loch , , , Loch MacGowan, MacIldowie, Macilduy, MacInnes, MacIntosh, MacIntyre, MacIsaac, Quoich, Lochaber, , Lochybridge, MacKail, MacKay, MacKeachan, MacKechnie, MacKeithan, MacKell, MacKellaig, Maryburgh, Meoble, Moidart, Morar, Muck, , MacKelloch, MacKenabry, MacKessock, MacKey, MacKichan, MacLaine, MacLear, Onich, , Rhu, , Rum, Salen, MacLeary, MacLellan, MacLellan, MacLennan, MacLergain, Maclergan, MacLerie, Samalaman, Sanna, Scamadale, Smirisary, Soay, MacLulich, MacManechin, MacMartin, MacMhuirich, MacMichael, MacMitchell, Spean, Stronaba, Strontian, , Tarbert, Tioram, MacMoris, MacMurrich, MacNeill, MacOnie, MacOstrich, MacOurlic, MacPhail, Torlundy, Tougal, Traigh, MacPherson, MacQuarrie, MacQueen, MacQuilly, MacRae, MacRankin, MacRory, MacRuairi, MacRury, MacSorley, MacUlric, MacUlrig, MacVail, MacVarish,

Rhutling Exhibitions is a community project led by time. For information about a Where LSI, Arisaig An Comunn Eachdraidh Àrasaig and the particularly spectacular success, try the When Summer Land, Sea, and Islands Centre. The aim is links on the triskeles. Cost £0 to map and catalogue the man made Booking Appreciated features of the Rhu peninsula, which is Admission is free, but please remember just south and west of the main village. centres & projects run on volunteers - The exhibition will run in the centre for donations are much appreciated! the summer and you can visit it at any

The ScottishExhibitions Diaspora Tapestry has been the fine work which has gone into Where Mallaig Primary created by communities from Scotland creating this amazing piece of work. This School and diaspora nations globally. Some of is the third in a series of tapestries from When July 28—Aug 1 it is truly spectacular. The exhibition will the designer Andrew Crummy, and one Cost £0 run for a week in the Mallaig and Morar panel has been created from a design Community Centre in Mallaig where you by a Mallaig High School pupil, Lachie Booking Not required will be able to see how other people Robinson. Donations welcome! conceive of their links to Scotland, and

The Clan DonaldExhibitions Centre on Skye is, of winning Museum of the Isles, where Where Armadale, Skye course, an important link in the modern there is a vast amount of history to be When April - October story of Clan Donald and its history, but found in a top quality, modern, museum. Cost £8a / £6.50c / £25f it is more than that too. On top of that there is a great adventure Booking Not required In many respects it is an evocation of a offering with axe throwing training, Currently An Tilleadh 2014 has no plans to do anything with the Clan time gone by. And not only in the ruined archery and the like. A fun, as well as Donald Centre. However, if you would like a day tour from Mallaig to castle and the gorgeous gardens. The informative, day out with the whole the centre, and on to some interesting places on Skye, that can centre is also the site of the award family, in a stunning location. certainly be arranged.

Day Trips

Bump up against some of Scotland’s the town if you prefer. Where Arisaig / Inverness iconic places and history. Starting in This trip can be replicated for groups on When 19th July Arisaig, through Jacobite country, lands other dates, excluding Inverness Games. Cost £40 of Clans Donald, Cameron, and others, Booking Appreciated to the , Loch Lochy, Loch Price includes admission to Culloden, but Ness, and Inverness. A visit to Culloden not to the games, in case you want to visit battlefield will be followed by the the town instead Inverness Highland Games, or a visit to

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Recognising that many of An Tilleadh’s possible, but CalMac waits for no man, Where Arisaig > Iona participants would like to make the and Iona is the target, so it might just When 25th July pilgrimage to Iona, we have organised a not be possible! Cost £45 day tour through Moidart and If oversubscribed this trip can be Booking Essential and down the island of Mull. On the way replicated on other days, or for specific Ticket includes all ferry and admission we will stop for lunch at Duart Castle, groups, should you wish. charges on Iona. Duart Castle / lunch not the home of the MacLeans. If the included. Pickup points are possible from schedule permits, a castle visit will be Arisaig to Sunart, via .

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Local clergy will lead thanks for what we unmade. Take heed of the weather on Where Borrodale, Arisaig share as a global family of kinfolk. This is the day—it may be Sunday, but that just When 2:00pm the beach where means it’s holy rain! There will be no Cost £0 arrived and left from, 500m from the seating, unless you bring one of those Booking Appreciated Borrodale MacDonald home, his first shooting stick thingys, and we doubt An offertory plate will be passed with hosts. We will be joined my members of there will be any kneeling, so no need proceeds shared equally amongst the local ladies choir, and hopefully a for knee pads! Jussayin :D participating clergy. Gàidhlig Precenter. The path is easy but

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Feasgar Aime is a private family barbecue. As an informal event, guests Where gathering held by the Clanranald family are asked to bring something for the When Sun 27th July 3pm for the 80th birthday of the Chief and barbecue, and something to drink. You Cost £0 Captain of the clan, Ranald Alexander. are also invited to bring an instrument Booking Essential, by The family have very generously invited and contribute to the general festivity if invitation those attending the An Tilleadh events you have the ability. Please note: this Please contact Chas at Howling Events to and activities and the Clan Donald invitation is not 'open' and should be be added to the guest list. BYOB and a Gathering, to join with them at the requested through Howling Events. plate to pass.

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Now in its fourth year the Games cèilidh of young musicians from the area, a nice Where Traigh Farm, Arisaig Barbecue is becoming a great event— big tent, and a wonderful location, it’s a When 29th July, 7:30pm not least for the people who set up the great evening for everybody, especially Cost £0 Games field, because we can have a bit visiting families on local campsites. Booking Not required of R&R after four days setting up and the This is a licensed event, so under 18s are next day of work! To Go or Not To Go? very welcome as long as they are With great music from the Fèis There is no question! accompanied by a responsible adult. Lochabair Cèilidh Trailers, an ensemble

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This year’s ceremony will have full Clan Other than some slightly different Where Traigh Farm, Arisaig Donald input. We invite all Clan Donald arrangements, you will also need to be When Wed 30th, 10am and other clansfolk present to fly their paid through the gate and wristbanded Cost £0 banners with ours—clan crest, personal to be able to follow the procession onto Booking Appreciated arms, town, state, country flag. Be seen the field. Otherwise you must enter by Booking is appreciated as there are some at Arisaig with Clan Donald! the main gate and may miss part of the slight differences in arrangements for The march is a bit different this year, so ceremony. Please email as above. those taking part in the march to ensure please get in touch if you want to march. Looking forward to welcoming you! that they get the most from it.

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Arisaig Games is one of the best And as if that wasn’t enough, just look at Where Traigh, Arisaig Highland Games on the west coast. We the view: Skye, the , Eigg, Rum, When 30th July, 12pm have all that a traditional Highland Canna, what could be better. Cost £6 / £3 / £2 car park games have, piping, dancing, athletics, Join us at the end of July for a great day Booking Not necessary heavies. But we also have cultural out and a real celebration of our If you have any mobility issues, please things, and clan representation as well Highland heritage. contact us so we can make arrangements as being the location for the annual Clan for you. Ranald Gathering. Thèid gairm air mic ' nigheanan Dhòmhnuill, cèilidh a chur ur ceann-cinnidh aig mòd ur cinnidh fo bhrataichean Buachaille na Eilean, san thaobh an fhasgaidh na h-eilenan siud, agus aig oighreachd Rhaghnaill, sna sgìrean aige, Àrasaig 's Muideart :: Na Garbh Criochain :: le cinneadh aige augs le caidreachas 's fuachd nam Bàirean Ghàidhealach Àrasaig, Diciadain, 30mh an t-Iuchair, 2014, Traigh Tuath Tuathanas

You sons and you daughters of Donald are hereby called at your pleasure to attend mòd with your chiefs at a gathering of your kinsfolk under the banners of the Lords of the Isles, in the safe lee of those isles and at the hospitality of Clan Ranald in his lands of Arisaig and Moidart :: :: with the family of his clan and with the fellowship and welcome of Arisaig Highland Games on Wednesday, July 30th, 2014, at Traigh Farm

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The Clan Donald Gathering at Arisaig to meet with the global family. We all Where Traigh Farm, Arisaig Games is being hosted by the home clan, hope you will join us for the Gathering When 10am, 30th July 2014 Clan Ranald. There is an annual Clan and the surrounding events of An Cost £6, £3, £2 car park* Ranald Gathering at Arisaig, and Ranald, Tilleadh 2014. Booking appreciated 24th Chief and Captain of Clan Ranald Arisaig Games is also delighted to The event is part of Arisaig Highland Games was delighted to extend an invitation to welcome fellow Scots to the Games, and and Clan Ranald Gathering. Costs quoted clansfolk around the world to come to hope you will enjoy the day, a dram, and cover both events. Registration not Arisaig, experience the homeland, and maybe even give the cabar a go? necessary, but appreciated for planning!

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The Games Night Dance is an anchor dancers—they’ll even tell you how! Where Astley Hall, Arisaig point in village life. There’s been one The dance is held in the village’s Astley When Wed 30th July 2014 since … forever! This year we are Hall, and has a fully licensed bar in the Cost £6 on the door delighted to have Skipinnish returning to club room. The dance is perfectly Booking not necessary provide the music. They are one of the suitable for the whole family, but under The event is part of Arisaig Highland best bands in Scotland with an 18s must be accompanied by a Games , and is run by them. Right of entry international reputation, a brilliant responsible adult. Hoping to see you… is reserved at the Committee’s discretion sound, and a great way with the Wheeeeeeee eeeeeech! and applied by the stewards.

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The west Highlands has an extraordinary National Trust site of Glenfinnan Where Glenfinnan—Mallaig history of martial and military activity, Monument. Thereafter by minibus back When Thu 24 July 2014 from the Jacobites of Bonnie Prince to Mallaig via a raft of different locations Cost £45 Charlie, to Amazon warriors, with specific relevances. Booking Essential Commandos, secret agent training, and There are some very special places to This event will not run unless fully fast jets. visit and see, and some fascinating booked. Beginning in Glenfinnan, you will have stories to hear. arrived by train, and meet at the www.facebook.com/groups/ClanDonaldWorldwide/ Supportive group for those who have a Clan Donald heritage or interest.

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Share local skipper Jim Michie's 16 years' Carved by glaciers over successive ice Where Glenfinnan/Acharacle experience of Golden Eagles, White- ages, this 18 mile loch has changed little When Wed 23rd July* Tailed Eagles, Red-throated Divers, Hen since then and is truly a last wilderness. Cost £17/£25* Harriers, Red Deer, other wildlife, and You can cruise this magnificent, historic Booking Advised the history and geology of this special, scenery with a friendly, local crew, giving The operator runs all summer, and several remote, unspoiled part of the Highlands. excellent live knowledge on the history cruises are offered over the week. The cost This is one of Scotland's most historically and wildlife of this beautiful region. shown is for a one way or return trip. Check significant, unspoilt natural treasures. the website for booking details.

Attractions

Arguably, the UK doesn’t get tougher. Achnacarry, the Cameron clan home, Where Nevis Range (FW) The view above is from our highest peak, with live ammunition, by the way! When Daily . Thereafter it’s steep glens, A cable gondola trip to Nevis Range’s Cost £6.75-£11.50 and long lochs of the Great Glen. Snowgoose restaurant is worthwhile at Booking Not required Here is where fighting men were made, any time, but particularly enlightening of The gondola is weather dependent, not Commandos. Stealth and endurance terrain that made this place one of the usually a problem in summer! It has techniques developed in nearby Loch most difficult to live in, and all but extended opening hours in the summer Ailort transferred for mass training to impossible for governments to control! on long days. Where LSI, Arisaig When Summer Cost £0 Booking Not required Donations Welcome!

Bed and Breakfasts Glenwood. Claire & Simon Whitton. Cross, Arisaig, Inverness-shire. 6, Cameron Avenue. Mary & Alex Macdonald. Mallaig, Inverness-shire. PH40 4PD Tel: 01687 450 353, email: [email protected], PH41 4QQ Tel: 01687 462 457, Email: [email protected] web: web: www.road-to-the-isles.org.uk/accommodation-details.php? www.road-to-the-isles.org.uk/accommodation-details.php?id=7, 8 id=38, 5 miles (Cross) miles (Mallaig) Hilbre. Peter Bridge. Rhu,Arisaig,Inverness-shire. PH39 4NU. Tel: Aireamh a Sia. Elizabeth MacDonald. 6, Roshven View, Arisaig. PH39 01687 450 685, email: [email protected], web: www.hilbre- 4NX. Tel: 01687 450 604, email: [email protected], web: arisaig.co.uk, 0.5 miles (Rhu) http://www.road-to-the-isles.org.uk/accommodation-details.php? Mains Park Cottage. Kirsty & Trevor. Arisaig, Inverness-shire. PH39 id=51, Village 4NU Tel: 01687 450 657 / 07780 991 174, email: Braes of the Loch. Kevin & Sharon Halsall. Morar, Mallaig, Inverness- [email protected], web: www.road-to-the-isles.org.uk/ shire. PH40 4PB Tel: 01687 462 147, email: [email protected] accommodation-details.php?id=48, Village centre web: www.road-to-the-isles.org.uk/accommodation-details.php? Moorings Guest House. Martin & Jenny Carty. East Bay, Mallaig. PH41 id=15, 5 miles () 4QS Tel: 01687 462 225, email: [email protected], Downey Birch House. Fiona & Michael Baker. Arisaig, Inverness-shire. web: www.road-to-the-isles.org.uk/moorings.html, 10 miles (Mallaig) PH39 4NJ Tel: 01687 450 717, email: [email protected] Morven. Allan Johnston. Glasnacardoch, Mallaig, Inverness-shire. web: www.road-to-the-isles.org.uk/accommodation-details.php? PH41 4RH Tel: 01687 460 034, [email protected] web: id=34, village centre www.road-to-the-isles.org.uk/accommodation-details.php?id=50, 9m Glencairn House. Gary & Ruth Reavell. Cross, Arisaig, Inverness-shire. (Mallaig) PH40 4PD Tel: 01687 450 600, email: [email protected] Seaview. Fiona King. Mallaig, Inver PH41 4QS. Tel: 01687 462 059, web: www.glencairnleather.com, 4.5 miles (Cross) email: [email protected], web: www.seaviewguesthousemallaig.com, 10miles Accommodation

Shalimar. Ben & Jane Gunn. Fank Brae, Mallaig. PH41 4RH. Tel: 01687 Self Catering 462 139, email: [email protected], web: www.road-to-the- Achnaskia Croft Self Catering. Josh & Sophie Kingswood. Achnaskia, isles.org.uk/shalimar.html, 8 miles (Mallaig) Arisaig. PH39 4NS. Tel: 01687 450 606, email: [email protected], Springbank. Sandra MacLean, East bay, Mallaig. PH41 4QF. Tel 01687 www.achnaskiacroft.co.uk, 1 mile (Back of Keppoch) 462 459 / 07786 196221, email: reservations@springbank- Allt Ruadh. Karen McIsaac. Smirisary, , Lochailort, Inverness- mallaig.co.uk, web: www.springbank-mallaig.co.uk, 8 miles (Mallaig) shire. PH38 4NG Tel: 01687 470 261, email: [email protected], The Anchorage. Mrs. M. Summers. Gillies Park, Mallaig. PH41 4QU. web: www.smirisary.co.uk, 15 miles (Glenuig) Tel: 01687 46 24 54, 8 miles (Mallaig) email: Borrodale House. Liz Dodson. Borrodale Farm, Borrodale, Arisaig. [email protected], PH39 4NR Tel: 01256 389 279, email: [email protected], web: http:// The Gathering. Cora Gray. , Knoydart. PH41 4PL Tel: 01687 460 www.road-to-the-isles.org.uk/accommodation-details.php?id=70, 3 051, email: [email protected], web: miles from village www.thegatheringknoydart.co.uk (Knoydart) Camusdarach Campsite. Val Stuart. Camusdarach, Arisaig, Inverness- The Old Schoolhouse. Anne Baillie. Arisaig. PH39 4NJ. Tel: 01687 450 shire. PH39 4NT Tel: 01687 450 221, email: 335, email: [email protected], web: www.churchschoolhouse.co.uk, [email protected] web: Village centre camusdarachcampsiteandbeach.co.uk 4 miles Western Isles. Jeanette Watt. East Bay, Mallaig. PH41 4QG Tel: 01687 Carma Cottage. Noreen Summers. Glasnacardoch, Maillaig, Inverness- 462 320, email: [email protected], web: www.road-to-the- shire. PH41 4RH Tel: 01687 462 525, email: isles.org.uk/western-isles.html, 8miles (Mallaig) [email protected], web: www.mallaigselfcatering.com, 10 miles (Mallaig) Ceithir Raithean. Vanessa Blower. 4 Willow Mead, Romiley Stockport.

Accommodation SK6 4GA. Tel: 0161 406 6010, email:

[email protected], www.ceithir-raithean.com 5 miles Devon. EX13 7LR Tel: 01297 32183, email: [email protected], web: Creag Eiridh. Virginia & Geoff Hayward. nr. Inverie, Knoydart. PH41 www.realisticdesigns.net/websites/marino 14 miles (Loch Ailort) 4PL Tel: 01747 852 289, email: [email protected], Rasger Lodge. Gillian Carefoot. Cross, Morar, Inverness-shire. Tel: web: www.creageiridh.co.uk, (Knoydart) 01772 628 991 / 07940 927 919, email: [email protected] Driftwood House. Martin & Mary Swan. Loaningbank, Menstrie, Back web: www.rasgerlodge.co.uk, 5 miles (Cross) Road, Clackmannanshire. FK11 7EB Tel: 01259 763 167 / 07929 237 Sandholm Cottages. Audrey & Jim MacEachen. Morar. PH40 4PA. Tel: 459, email: [email protected], web: 01687 462 592, email: [email protected], web: www.driftwoodhouse.co.uk, 5 miles (Cross) www.sandholm-morar.co.uk, 5 miles (Morar) Dune Cottage. Kerr & Wendy Petrie. Cross, Morar, Inverness-shire. Seaview. Fiona King. Mallaig, Inver PH41 4QS. Tel: 01687 462 059, PH40 4PD Tel: 0131 467 1017, email: [email protected], email: [email protected], webs: web: www.dunecottage.co.uk, 5 miles (Cross) www.seaviewguesthousemallaig.com 10 miles (Mallaig) Inver Caimbe Caravan Site & Holiday Houses. Joyce Wilkinson. The Old Byre. Britta Bernard. Inverie, Knoydart, near Mallaig. PH41 Invercaimbe, Arisaig. PH39 4NT. Tel: 01687 450 375, Email: 4PL Tel: 01687 460 146, email: [email protected], web: [email protected], web: www.theoldbyreknoydart.com/index.asp www.invercaimbecaravansite.co.uk, 1.5 miles The Smiddy Bunkhouse. John & Tina Cuthbertson. Snowgoose Kinneddar Lodges. Mary Stanning. Post Office House, Arisaig. PH39 Mountain Centre, Station Road, Corpach, Fort William Inverness-shire. 4NH. Tel: 01343 814 845, email: [email protected], PH33 7JH Tel: 01397 772 467, email: info@highland-mountain- web: http://www.road-to-the-isles.org.uk/accommodation- guides.co.uk, web: www.highland-mountain-guides.co.uk, 35 miles / details.php?id=94, 1 mile (Back of Keppoch) 45 minutes (Fort William) Marino Lodge. Alistair Forbes. All Saints House, All Saints, Axminster, Traigh Lodges & Cottages. Bill Henderson. Traigh Farm, Arisaig. PH39

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4NT. Tel: 01687 450 645, email: [email protected], Port na Doran Caravan Site. Audrey MacDonald. Port-na-Doran, Back web:www.road-to-the-isles.org.uk/traigh.html 3 miles (Traigh) of Keppoch, Arisaig, Inverness-shire. PH39 4NT. Tel: 01687 450 267, Trosaraidh. Jean MacKellaig. Partmhor, Mallaig. PH41 4RH Tel: 01687 Email: [email protected] Web: 462 110, email: [email protected], web: www.arisaigcampsite.co.uk, 2 miles www.westhighlandselfcatering.co.uk 10 miles (Mallaig) Silversands Holiday Park. Cathie MacDonald. Port na Luchaig, Arisaig, Caravans and Campsites Inverness-shire. PH39 4NT. Tel: 01687 450 269, 2.5 miles (Traigh) Camusdarach Campsite. Val Stuart. Camusdarach, Arisaig, Inverness- The Croft Caravan Site. Marian & Gep MacMillan. 4, Back of Keppoch, shire. PH39 4NT Tel: 01687 450 221, email: Arisaig. PH39 4NS. Tel: 01687 450 200, 1.5 miles (Back of Keppoch) [email protected] web: Lodges and Cottages camusdarachcampsiteandbeach.co.uk 4 miles Allt Ruadh. Karen McIsaac. Smirisary, Glenuig, Lochailort, Inverness- Glencairn House. Gary & Ruth Reavell. Cross, Arisaig, Inverness-shire. shire. PH38 4NG Tel: 01687 470 261, email: [email protected], PH40 4PD Tel: 01687 450 600, email: [email protected] web: www.smirisary.co.uk, 15 miles (Glenuig) web: www.glencairnleather.com, 4.5 miles (Cross) Camusdarach Campsite. Val Stuart. Camusdarach, Arisaig, Inverness- Gorten Farm Caravan Site. Sandy & Margaret MacDonald. Back of shire. PH39 4NT Tel: 01687 450 221, email: Keppoch, Arisaig. PH39 4NS. Tel: 01687 450 283, 1.5 miles (Back of [email protected] web: Keppoch) camusdarachcampsiteandbeach.co.uk 4 miles Inver Caimbe Caravan Site & Holiday Houses. Joyce Wilkinson. Carma Cottage. Noreen Summers. Glasnacardoch, Maillaig, Inverness- Invercaimbe, Arisaig. PH39 4NT. Tel: 01687 450 375, Email: shire. PH41 4RH Tel: 01687 462 525, email: [email protected], web: [email protected], web: www.mallaigselfcatering.com, 10 www.invercaimbecaravansite.co.uk, 0.5 mile (Back of Keppoch) miles (Mallaig)

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Creag Eiridh. Virginia & Geoff Hayward. nr. Inverie, Knoydart. PH41 www.sandholm-morar.co.uk, 5 miles (Morar) 4PL Tel: 01747 852 289, email: [email protected], Silversands Holiday Park. Cathie MacDonald. Port na Luchaig, Arisaig, web: www.creageiridh.co.uk, (Knoydart) Inverness-shire. PH39 4NT. Tel: 01687 450 269, 2.5 miles (Traigh) Driftwood House. Martin & Mary Swan. Loaningbank, Menstrie, Back Traigh Lodges & Cottages. Bill Henderson. Traigh Farm, Arisaig. PH39 Road, Clackmannanshire. FK11 7EB Tel: 01259 763 167 / 07929 237 4NT. Tel: 01687 450 645, email: [email protected], 459, email: [email protected], web: web:www.road-to-the-isles.org.uk/traigh.html 3 miles (Traigh) www.driftwoodhouse.co.uk, 5 miles (Cross) Trosaraidh. Jean MacKellaig. Partmhor, Mallaig. PH41 4RH Tel: 01687 Inver Caimbe Caravan Site & Holiday Houses. Joyce Wilkinson. 462 110, email: [email protected], web: Invercaimbe, Arisaig. PH39 4NT. Tel: 01687 450 375, Email: www.westhighlandselfcatering.co.uk 10 miles (Mallaig) [email protected], web: Guest Houses and Hotels www.invercaimbecaravansite.co.uk,1.5 miles (Back of Keppoch) Glenfinnan House Hotel. Duncan Gibson. Glenfinnan. by Fort William. Kinneddar Lodges. Mary Stanning. Post Office House, Arisaig. PH39 PH37 4LT Tel: 01397 722 235, email: 4NH. Tel: 01343 814 845, email: [email protected], [email protected], web: www.glenfinnanhouse.com, web: http://www.road-to-the-isles.org.uk/accommodation- 19 miles (Glenfinnan) details.php?id=94, 1 mile (Back of Keppoch) Springbank. Sandra MacLean, East bay, Mallaig. PH41 4QF. Tel 01687 Rasger Lodge. Gillian Carefoot. Cross, Morar, Inverness-shire. Tel: 462 459 / 07786 196221, email: reservations@springbank- 01772 628 991 / 07940 927 919, email: [email protected] mallaig.co.uk, web: www.springbank-mallaig.co.uk, 8 miles (Mallaig) web: www.rasgerlodge.co.uk, 5 miles (Cross) Sandholm Cottages. Audrey & Jim MacEachen. Morar. PH40 4PA. Tel: 01687 462 592, email: [email protected], web:

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City folks are often amazed that almost every young Cars person in the Highlands has a car. There is a reason for Cars can be hired at airports and are probably best pre- that - public transport is not frequent, only the main booked with flights. villages are served, and the outlying areas are Glasgow to Arisaig will be three hours at least, and other sometimes three or four miles from a station. trips are often likely to be an hour. A small car is fine for Without a Car one or two people, three at a stretch. But a larger car is If you prefer not to have a car, we can arrange for probably better for larger groups. But think ‘luggage’! Travel someone to pick you up in Glasgow or to get you to Fort William and west. However, the cost of this Fuel is prohibitive (approx £250 each way). Fuel is relatively expensive in the UK. In Lochaber a litre Alternatively, you can arrange to get to Glasgow on an of petrol is likely to be £1.30 in 2014. A medium sized evening flight and stay in the city centre. Queen Street vehicle will take 60l of fuel = £78 to fill up, which would Station is right on the main square (George Square), and, more or less do a return run from Mallaig to Inverness. although it is a 3-4 hour trip to Fort William, or 4-5 to Diesel is more expensive, but more economical to run. Mallaig, it only costs around £40 each way (less if Fuel is not available between Mallaig or Fort William. booking a return), and there is the bonus of a stunning Minibus train ride through the Highlands. If a group wanted a minibus and driver, for a day or a week, say, this could be arranged, most likely as a Ferries private arrangement between the group and the driver. There are numerous ferries in the area, most important This might be especially useful if an airport pick is from Mallaig to Armadale on Skye. There is a car ferry at required for groups. Let us know if you need help with Corran to Ardgour (); foot & bike ferry, Fort this - we are arranging trips anyway, with ESGTS. Taxis Few Glenfinnan to Mallaig, Fort William well served. Buses There’s four services Mallaig to Fort William, Mon-Sat, but generally none on a Sunday. If you are off the main road (e.g. if you are staying on the B8008, or by Morar River) the bus will divert to pick you up if requested. For specific trips, contact us. Trains There are 5 daily services from Fort William to Mallaig, except Sunday. Borrodale has a station within walking distance, but it is a request stop, so is slightly trickier.

William to Camusnagaul (Loch Linnhe); car ferry, Mallaig Arisaig and Mallaig both have good general stores - Small Isles; foot ferry, Arisaig - Small Isles (excellent for (Arisaig 1, Mallaig 2). whale watching); car ferry at Lochaline to Mull. Food Bicycles There are a variety of eateries available from pier Bicycle hire is available, although not sure where at the chippies to haute cuisine and all in between. But they do moment! Fort William certainly has some. Arisaig House not operate city centre opening times. Generally their Travel has some for its guests, at least. last orders will be by 9pm. Mobile Phones Post Office Mobile coverage is generally good in the more open There is a full time Post Office in Arisaig, Mallaig, areas. However, in glens, on lee side of islands and hills, Acharacle, and Fort William. Glenfinnan and Lochailort or at the heads of lochs, it can be a bit more tricky. both have short time post offices. As with all walking amenities, if a mobile phone is necessary, or a safety measure for you, please check with local people to find out if there is likely to be coverage where you plan to go. Groceries There are two large supermarkets in Fort William.

Relevant timetables can be found on these hyperlinks:

Train Glasgow - Fort William - Mallaig Ferry Mallaig - Knoydart

Fort William - Mallaig (Steam) Fort William - Camusnagaul

Bus Glasgow - Fort William - Tobermory

Fort William - Mallaig Lochaline - (Mull)

Fort William - Acharacle Oban - (Mull)

Timetables Fort William - Inverness - Iona

Ferry Arisaig - Eige, Rum, Muc, Canna (Small Isles) Tours Loch Sheil

Mallaig - Skye Loch Linnhe

Mallaig - Eige, Rum, Muc, Canna (Small Isles) Seafari (Mallaig/Armadale)