Alicia’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Castle Tioram
You can stand in the middle of an extinct volcano which last erupted around 65 million years ago and see how the earth contracted as it cooled and nearby is Sanna Bay beach with pristine sands and clear waters.
Achnaha
You can stand in the middle of an extinct volcano which last erupted around 65 million years ago and see how the earth contracted as it cooled and nearby is Sanna Bay beach with pristine sands and clear waters.
Ariundle Oakwood National Nature Reserve
Great for walks and wildlife spotting
The most westerly point on the UK mainland. Great for spotting whales and dolphins and sea birds. There is a glass fronted viewing room beneath the lighthouse.
23 locals recommend
Ardnamurchan Point and Lighthouse
The most westerly point on the UK mainland. Great for spotting whales and dolphins and sea birds. There is a glass fronted viewing room beneath the lighthouse.
Sanna
Beautiful pristine white sand at Sanna Bay
Great for birdwatching. Loch Shiel Cruises operate during the Summer months.
6 locals recommend
Loch Shiel
Great for birdwatching. Loch Shiel Cruises operate during the Summer months.
Ardnamurchan Distillery
One of Scotland's newest distilleries
For Harry Potter fans, see the viaduct where the Hogwarts Express was filmed. Also great views and the Glenfinnan Monument and visitor centre.
131 locals recommend
Glenfinnan Viaduct View Point
A830 RdFor Harry Potter fans, see the viaduct where the Hogwarts Express was filmed. Also great views and the Glenfinnan Monument and visitor centre.
Commando Memorial
Memorial to the fallen.
Catch a ferry from Kilchoan or Lochaline. Visit Tobermory, Duart Castle which has been used in many films, visit Iona by travelling through Mull to see the early Christian settlement
28 locals recommend
Isle of Mull
Catch a ferry from Kilchoan or Lochaline. Visit Tobermory, Duart Castle which has been used in many films, visit Iona by travelling through Mull to see the early Christian settlement
Museums
Small museum. Fantastic collection covering local interest and Scottish history.
68 locals recommend
West Highland Museum
Cameron SquareSmall museum. Fantastic collection covering local interest and Scottish history.
Small but fascinating museum. Where the Commandos were trained. Explains the origins of the Commandos.
11 locals recommend
Clan Cameron Museum
Small but fascinating museum. Where the Commandos were trained. Explains the origins of the Commandos.
Wildlife Spotting
Garbh Eilean Wildlife Hide
Fantastic hide to watch otters, seals and birds.