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The serene West Highland peninsula of Morvern and Ardnamurchan is a place of rugged beauty and unspoiled majesty.
Nature & wildlife
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Those who make the journey to discover the remote west highland peninsula of Morvern and Ardnamurchan will be rewarded with stunning landscapes, cultural highlights, and a chance to take a breath and slow things down. The pace of life in this part of the country reflects its gentle nature, a place of peace and tranquillity removed from the tourist-centric loop of the main highland towns.
This land is untamed, and naturally dramatic – a place to stop and appreciate the raw beauty of Scotland. But it’s not just wild countryside, Morvern and Ardnamurchan both boast numerous cultural landmarks just waiting to be explored by the intrepid traveller looking for something a little different from their highland adventure.
The most westerly point in the whole of the UK mainland, Ardnamurchan Point is as remote as it is spectacular. Dominated by the iconic granite tower of Ardnamurchan Lighthouse, a grade A listed landmark, the point provides dramatically framed views of the small isles and Inner Hebrides.
Excitingly, the lighthouse is open to visitors, allowing guests to see the inner workings of the building and climb to the top of the tower for a breath-taking panorama of the surrounding area. Refreshments are available at the adjacent Stables Coffee Shop, providing snacks and hot drinks after exploring the point.
The abandoned settlement of Aoineadh Mor stands as testament to the dark history of forced mass eviction known as the highland clearances. Once a thriving township, the village was abandoned and left to the elements, buried by nature until Forestry Commission Scotland carefully uncovered it from the undergrowth in the 1990s. The remains of more than 20 stone buildings are outlined with collapsed, low lying walls. These outlines paint a picture of a content community rearing cattle and growing crops before being ejected from their homes. You can hear the account of Mary Cameron, who lived at Aoineadh Mor, of the day they were forced to leave their home: 'The hissing of the fire on the flag of the hearth as they were drowning it, reached my heart.'
The Ardnamurchan Natural History Visitor Centre is an award-winning facility bringing visitors closer to nature and providing a greater understanding of the animal and plant life indigenous to the highlands. The 'Living Building' is constructed to attract all manner of wildlife and allow visitors to see these amazing creatures up close. The animals are not captive and come and go as they please, including bats, voles, swallows and pine martens. The adjacent Lochview Tearoom is the perfect place to have a snack after your wild encounter. Don't miss the remarkable Sanna Bay beach, known as one of the most beautiful in Scotland, and the stunning walking route through the RSPB reserve in Glenborrodale, home to rare birds.
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