What's Out and About?
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The area is closely associated with
Bonnie Prince
Charlie and
the 1745 Rising. It was here that he landed to embark upon
his romantic mission - and it was from here he fled the country
as a hunted fugitive.
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Monument to Bonnie Prince Charlie
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From
Arisaig and
Mallaig
you can sail to the picturesque Small Isles of
Eigg, Rum, Muck
and Canna.
The West
Highland Railway
line from Fort William to Mallaig is arguably the most beautiful
rail journey in the world (and featured in the films Harry
Potter and the the Chamber of Secrets and Harry
Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Travelling the "Road to
the Isles" it provides
mountain, loch and
seascape views
which are unrivalled and which may be viewed from a modern
observation coach or romantic steam train
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West Highland
railway |
The dramatic
skylines of the
Isle of Skye
and the Small Isles are worth seeing at any time, but
particularly so when highlighted against a typical West Highland
sunset.
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Skye Sunset
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Hillwalking,
fishing, birdwatching
(the Golden Eagle may be spotted), and
golf
may be enjoyed and the
safe sandy beaches
and crystal
clear waters
provide their own joys for all the family.
Loch fishing
may be had on Loch Morar, where
boat hire
is available (and watch out for Nessies' cousin Morag, the Loch
Morar Monster).
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Silver Sands |
Arisaig village,
a half mile distance,
provides 2 hotels, restaurants and shops
for all necessary requirements. gifts and souvenirs may be
purchased.
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Arisaig on the Road
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