Local Information on the internet
general information | road & rail | ferries & cruises | accommodation | museums | other links
The Scottish Tourist Board has a Tourist Information Office in Mallaig which is open from Easter to October. However, due to the latest changes in the structure of Tourist Board provision in the area it now appears to be impossible to contact Information Offices directly either by telephone or email. For accommodation enquiries and brochures we recommend you write to the Tourist Information Office in Fort William:
Fort William TIC 15 High Street Fort William PH33 6DH
The Road to the Isles Marketing Group 's excellent site provides a more detailed summary of the area's attractions and facilities.
General Information:
Mallaig Heritage Centre is a local museum and archive, giving a comprehensive introduction to the history and culture of West Lochaber.
The Land Sea and Islands Centre provides a wealth of information about Arisaig and the Small Isles
The Internet Guide to Scotland provides an introduction to Mallaig and the surrounding districts.
A programme of guided walks in the area is run by the Highland Council Ranger Service
Details of a large number of walks in Lochaber include some popular walks in the Mallaig area.
Mallaig Marine World is now closed! The Marine World was a large aquarium of fish and crustaceans found in local waters, many of which were contributed by local fishermen. Sadly it suffered structural damage early in 2006 and was demolished in 2007.
The peninsula of Knoydart
, north of Mallaig, is popular with mountaineers and hill walkers
as well as other less active folks who are simply looking for somewhere
to get away from it all and enjoy the atmosphere of the Old Forge
in Inverie, which claims to be Britain's most remote public house.
For those who don't feel up to walking far from the pier at Inverie
and prefer comfortable surroundings and a menu to a picnic in the
hills, the Pier
House Restaurant is also represented on the web.
The harbour
at Doune
, on the southwest coast of Knoydart,
provides a safe haven for yachts looking for a mooring, fuel and
an excellent restaurant, in addition to an excellent and informative
website.
Part of the northern coastline of the peninsula belongs to the
John Muir Trust
.
Six miles south of Mallaig, between Morar and Arisaig is Traigh Golf Course , overlooking the white sandy beaches which are a feature of this part of the coastline and providing stunning views out to the islands of Rum and Eigg as well as an excellent game of golf. Even if you are not interested in golf, visit this site for some excellent photographs of the area.
The Eigg Trust site gives information about the island of Eigg, which is now owned and managed by the inhabitants themselves.
Other museums:
Inverness Museum & Art Gallery is an invaluable source of information about the history of the Highlands
The Tobar an Dualchais website contains over 24,000 oral recordings in Scots and Gaelic recorded in Scotland and further afield, from the 1930s onwards, with many from the Highlands. Items include stories, songs, music, poetry and historical information.
Other links:
The Outdoor Capital Website provides visitor information for Lochaber
The BBC provide a 5 day weather forecast for the area.
Westword , the online edition of the local monthly newspaper, covers the area west of Glenfinnan, including the Small Isles and Knoydart.
The Aberdeen Press &
Journal
provides an online press archive with
many news stories about the area.
Information about Mallaig & Morar Highland Games
Mallaig & District Swimming Pool offers a range of leisure facilities to visitors and locals alike.
The artist Jon Schueler lived at Mallaig for many years and most of his best known work was produced there.
Cafe Rhu, Arisaig: A quaint gastro cafe in Arisaig. Enjoy some heart warming Highland cuisine whilst overlooking the bay with its breathtaking wildlife and scenery.
