Author: Jon Haylett

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Glendrian

The abandoned settlement of Glendrian lies in the centre of the western end of the Ardnamurchan peninsula.  The name derives from the Gaelic Gleann Droigheann meaning ‘blackthorn glen’, and its recorded history goes back to 1619, when an Allester McEan...

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Heather on the Hills

By early August all three of the local heather varieties – ling, bell and cross-leaved – are in flower, and the hills of Ardnamurchan are alight with their colour. This view looks across the marshland...

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West Ardnamurchan Regatta

The West Ardnamurchan Regatta takes place in late July or early August every year, and features yacht, rowboat, kayak and powerboat races for all ages.  It’s a wonderful day out for all the family, and...

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Kayaking off Ardnamurchan

The sport of kayaking is becoming increasingly popular with visitors to Ardnamurchan. The coast is ideal for users of all abilities, from those who wish to spend a week paddling along the remote coastlines...

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Ships in the Sound of Mull

As summer comes on, the Sound of Mull becomes increasingly busy.  Many cruise ships call at Tobermory, while tall ships like this one, the Stavros S Niarchos, owned and operated by the Tall Ships...

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Sanna Beaches

The little crofting township of Sanna is famous for having some of the cleanest, whitest and most unspoilt beaches in Scotland.  On a fine summer’s day, families come from far and wide to sit...