Road to The Isles Blogs
Blogs (web logs) provide an ideal opportunity to explore the traditions, culture and wildlife of Wild Lochaber. We have put together a collection of local blogs and provide the titles and text snippets to give a taste of each entry with direct links to the main blog entry on the host website. We hope you will find time to explore the full articles and further information on the host blog sites.
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Minch Adventures
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The start of the brown trout season has us venturing up into the lochans of the isle of Eigg, an Island formed from a volcanic eruption many millions of years ago…. The journey itself to these wild trout lochs is just as rewarding, the winding trail taking you to the foot of the well-known Sgurr...
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We are pleased to announce our new food addition to our trips – Luxury Seafood Lunches. We have carefully selected the best quality produce from local fishermen and business to provide a luxury lunch on selected private trips, on request. The Lunch which is generally served after a short...
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Back in 2016 we created this off-piste, specialized and individual biking locations on the Knoydart peninsula that is accessible only by boat, providing a strategic drop-off point and pick-up on the remotest location. Mountain Biking trips involve a remote drop-off at Camusrory on the north shore...
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Fishing at loch Scavaig with time a shore on Coruisk at the foot of the Cullin mountain range on the Isle of Skye is a new trip we have on offer. Great opportunities to catch larger fish when tides are suitable, when the weather is in our favour this is an excellent trip and not to be missed. Skye...
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Pick up on the south shores of Loch Nevis for walkers that have made their way from Bracarina along the shores of the Loch Morar to Tarbet walkers trail. Loch Morar is the deepest freshwater loch in Britain and is home to Morag the monster the cousin of Nessie the loch Ness Monster. These are...
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On a slow adventure trip to the Isle of Rum sea conditions were far from perfect, fresh southerly winds with consistent rain has me wondering if this was the right call but we are excited to show our Texas guests this beautiful wild island. Having organised a wildlife ranger tour of Kinloch harbour...
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While rounding the north side of Rum (Kilmory Point) Canna hovers into view, this is the outermost Isle of the small isle archipelago. We are fortune enough to have the glorious weather on our side which isn’t unusual for May. I try not to give much away on the history of Canna as I have organised...
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When customising the appropriate trip for guests in mid-April it can be complex as there is limited wildlife in our local waters, the fishing is at a minimum, my guests have told me that they will be dining at The Roads End Café in the evening, so I have decided not to visit Veronica today. We...
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Its Easter Sunday and our guests at Caberfeidh House our B&B are tucking into a full Scottish breakfast and getting ready for the day ahead with Minch Adventures. With everyone onboard the conversation regarding the S.O E’s (Special Operation Executives) is the order of the day. Neil, Keith,...
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A late Saturday night email check reveals an apologetic late reply from guest’s who are currently residing at the Knoydart Luxuary Hide in Inverie. A quick check of the forecast shows the weather is prime for the charter ahead, light winds, blue skies with a ball of sunshine. A remote beach BBQ is...
Arisaig Community Trust
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ACT have been awarded development funding from the Scottish Land Fund and Rural Housing Fund for a feasibility study for new housing in the village. We have expressed an interest in an area of land at Station Road, which has planning in principle for 6 houses, and appointed Highland Small...
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The Land, Sea and Islands Centre has a new upgraded car park and work is underway on the multi-use workshop building. The new car park was badly needed for the centre and the village, which have both seen visitor numbers increase year after year. The building will hold workshops at the centre as...
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Arisaig Railway Station is the most Westerly station in Britain and is situated at an attractive viewing point above the village. The historic station buildings, built in 1901, have been largely unused for many years however the Trust now has an opportunity to put them to use once again. ...
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The Arisaig Community Trust has commissioned The Highlands Small Communities Housing Trust (HSCHT) to undertake an in-depth local analysis of housing need and future demand. A wider survey to those who are interested in living in Arisaig will also take place and will be advertised through social...
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24th March Land, Sea and Island Centre 3 – 7pmArisaig Community Trust invites you to contribute to the development of your local historic visitor centre. A consultation day on 24th March will be attended by Architect Sam Foster and...
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The Arisaig Community Trust AGM was held at the Astley Hall, Wednesday 15th November 2017. A new board was elected comprising Julie Gordon, Iain Macniven, Pamela King, Peter Fleming, Judy Budge, Jane Foster and Paul Sheard. Julie was elected as Chair, with Iain as Vice Chair and Judy as Treasurer....
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Sunday’s Butterfly & Moth event at the Arisaig Land, Sea & Islands Centre was a great success, despite the relentless morning rain! About 25 people of all ages braved the rain to join us for morning coffee and homemade cakes, before Tom Prescott from Butterfly Conservation, opened up the...
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Sunday dawned dreich and overcast, but undeterred by a spot (or two) of rain, our gallant footballers took the pitch and played some pretty good football! A competitive, but good humoured match resulted in the young players snatching a narrow victory over the Old Crocks. Final score 10 – 8. Lots...
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“The West Highland Community Rail Partnership (WHCRP) is a newly established community organisation, known as the Westie for ease. Our membership area includes the West Highland railway corridor from Mallaig to Crianlarich, as well as its hinterland. We are working to make train travel a more...
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Great to see Arisaig Community Trust director, Heather MacDougall, and volunteer, Alison O’Rourke, at the Lochaber Voscars! Heather and Alison were accepting an award at the Voscars ceremony (9th June 2016) on behalf of ACT, who were runners up in the ‘Organisation of the Year’ category, for ‘...
