Ruins Tell a Story
One of the joys of Ardnamurchan is the hiking that can be enjoyed across its hills. There are very few fences, and most of these are easily crossed. Further, there is a ‘right to roam’...
Monthly Archive: August 2014
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...
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...
Archaeological Excavations at Swordle
Every year for the last nine years, a group of archeologists from British universities, from Archaeology Scotland, and from the commercial sector – they call themselves the Ardnamurchan Transitions Team – spend a fortnight...
Princess Royal Opens Ardnamurchan Distillery
Her Royal Highness Princess Anne came to Glenbeg on Ardnamurchan to open the new Ardnamurchan whisky distillery. She’s seen here being introduced to the directors of Adelphi Limited, the distillery’s owners, by the Lord...
