Useful links to help plan your stay...
FOOD IN THE AREA
Cafe Fish - In my opion the best resturant in Tobermory, Jacqui Chapple
Salen Hotel - The Salen Hotel prides itself on home cooked cuisine. We use local produce wherever possible, including seafood, which is landed and cooked freshly every day, weather permitting!
Kilchoan House Hotel - We are proud to cook to order from fresh produce, so please relax with your favourite tipple and your meal will usually be ready for you in around 30 minutes.
Sonachan Hotel - Is open all day 11 to 8 serving meals and snacks. We can cater for special diets and offer a good variety of vegetarian meals. A fine selection of table wines is available, and the well stocked bar offers a wide range of excellent malts.
ACTIVITIES IN ARDNAMURCHAN
Ardnamurchan Lighthouse - the most westerly point of the British Mainland -
"Best coffee in western Ardnamurchan" Jacqui Chapple
The
unspoilt Ardnamurchan Peninsula lies due west of Fort William. This
lighthouse was one of many built by the Stevenson family. The only one
in the world designed in an Egyptian style. This lighthouse stands in
one of Scotland's most romantic settings embracing world class views of
the Hebrides and the Small Isles.
Kilchoan Community Centre Tel: 01972 510711
The Centre is open
all year round providing information and snack meals to local residents
and their visitors. Full disabled facilities are provided. A large hall
is used for Badminton, Bowls, Basket ball and Keep fit groups. The
Games Room has Table Tennis, Pool and Football Tables. Also within the
Centre is the Tourist Information Centre operated on behalf of Visit
Scotland. This TIC is the most westerly in the British Isles and,
despite rumours to the contrary, is open all year round so that, even
in the middle of winter, help and assistance is freely available to any
tourist who dares to venture the eighteen miles down the B8007.
Resipole Studios
A unique renovation project designed by artists, for artists.
Resipole Studios is a beautifully renovated agricultural barn, diversified into a multi-faceted artspace. The main aspects are:
Extensive exhibition programme,
Full framing service, Art tuition in a range of techniques and Studio rental.
Ardnamurchan Study Centre and Campsite
NATURAL HISTORY
Ardnamurchan Natural History Centre - At the Centre we provide an introduction to the natural environment of Ardnamurchan, the most westerly part of the British mainland. The Antler Tearoom serves a wide variety of quality homemaking and light lunches based on traditional Scottish recipes.
MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
Glenuig Hall
Glenuig
Hall opened in 1995 and since then has become established as one of the
finest venues in the Highlands. In addition to hosting concerts and
theatrical performances throughout the year by internationally
acclaimed artists, Glenuig Hall is a very popular venue for weddings
and other private functions. Centrally situated between Fort William,
Mallaig and Ardnamurchan, it is an ideal starting point for those
travelling for one of the many fine concerts promoted in the hall and
making a weekend of their visit by seeing what the rest of Ardnamurchan
has to offer them.
WILDLIFE BOAT TRIPS
Ardnamurchan Charters & Laga Bay Boat Hire Based in Loch Sunart
Fishing closer to home on Storm Days the sheltered waters of Loch Sunart have provided
some of the biggest Common Skate - almost breaking the British Record of 227lbs- which was also caught on this Boat!
Loch Shiel Cruises
Unique
guided cruises on the stunning, sheltered waters of Loch Shiel. Share
the skipper's ten years' experience of spotting Golden Eagles, Red
Deer, Black-throated Divers, plus a wide variety of other wildlife,
while learning the history of this special, remote and unspoiled part
of the Highlands of Scotland.Accessible only by boat, Loch Shiel is one
of Scotland's most historically significant and unspoiled natural
treasures.
Sea Life Surveys, Tobermory
Whale
watching trips. Enjoy a relaxing introduction to the marine
environment. Daily trips from Tobermory, or go further a field
exploring the unique Hebridean islands with their diverse land and
marine wildlife.
Hebridean Adventure, Tobermory
Step back in time aboard our classic sailing ship, daily from Tobermory
Northern Light Charters
We
offer private charter, wildlife cruises, bird-watching and
whale-watching cruises, dive charter, island cruising and research and
survey services.
Swift Charter, Tobermory
The
ideal charter boat with which to explore the fantastic sites - and
sights - around the Sound of Mull, Coll, Tiree, Muck, Rum, Canna or
further afield.
Turus Mara, Ulva Ferry
Seabird and Wildlife Cruisetours. Visit The Treshnish Isles, Staffa and Iona.
The Treshnish Isles See puffins, seals, guillemots razorbills, kittiwakes,
fulmars, skuas, shags and many other species.
WILDLIFE ATTRACTIONS
Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, Tobermory - Find out more about cetaceans in the Marine Discovery centre in Tobermory.
The Isle of Ulva - Walks, Bird watching, Unspoilt Scenery, Peace and Quiet!
Wings over Mull - Bird of Prey and Conservation Centre. Flying displays daily at 12 noon, 2.00 p.m. and 4.00 p.m. 25 species of owls and other birds of prey.
Discover Mull, Dervaig - Wildlife Landrover tours - Golden eagles, Sea Eagles, Otter, Deer, Wildflowers, Historical and Geological Sights.
Land Rover Wildlife Expeditions, Ulva Ferry - Daily expeditions taking visitors to see Golden eagles, Sea eagles, Otters, Porpoise and many more fascinating creatures.
Island Encounter, Arle, Nr. Tobermory - Birdwatch and Wildlife Safaris with guide of ten years experience.
ARTS ON MULL
Angus Stewart Paintings & Prints - Tobermory, Open: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10am - 10pm
An Tobar
Escape from Tobermory's busy Main Street and take in the best view in Tobermory!
AN
TOBAR is the only publically funded, multidisciplinary arts centre in
Argyll. Established by a group of committed individuals in 1997, it has
grown to become a vibrant centre for visual arts, craft and music,
promoting innovative and creative work at the heart of this island
community.
Our cafe offers a daily-changing menu of fresh soups,
light lunches and very tempting homebaking. We also serve a range of
speciality teas and coffees... all well worth heading uphill for!
MORE THINGS TO DO
Jacobite Steam Train - Take a trip on a steam train on the spectacular Malliag/Fort William line
Nevis Range & Ski Gondola - Mountain Cable car & Mountain bike downhill course
Scottish Highland Bespoke Day Tours
The Lime Tree Gallery
Fired Art
TRAVEL WEB SITES
Caledonian MacBrayne - West Coast ferry operator
EasyJet (inexpensive car hire) at Oswald Street in Glasgow (close to Central Station) & Glasgow Airport
ScotRail - Glasgow-Fort William Rail service timetable
Corran Ferry - timetable & fares
City Link - Bus timetables & fares
Glasgow Airport Millennium Taxis
Searh Scotland