Author: Jon Haylett
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’...
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...
Kayaking off Ardnamurchan
The sport of kayaking is becoming increasingly popular with visitors to Ardnamurchan. The coast is ideal for users of all abilities, from those who wish to spend a week paddling along the remote coastlines...
Traditional Salmon Fishing
Local man Dochie Cameron is one of the few traditional salmon fishermen left in Scotland. During the short summer season he takes his boat, a ‘coble’, out to where his net is strung from...
Ships in the Sound of Mull
As summer comes on, the Sound of Mull becomes increasingly busy. Many cruise ships call at Tobermory, while tall ships like this one, the Stavros S Niarchos, owned and operated by the Tall Ships...
Sanna Beaches
The little crofting township of Sanna is famous for having some of the cleanest, whitest and most unspoilt beaches in Scotland. On a fine summer’s day, families come from far and wide to sit...
