GLENUIG INN ~ Sound of Arisaig ~ West Coast of Scotland

...the great base for doing things...

Linking Up

Below are some links that we hope you will find interesting:

Activities

Rockhopper Sea Kayaking
Rockhopper Sea Kayaking is the fully mobile provider of guided sea kayaking trips and sea kayak instruction on the West Coast of Scotland, offering half, full or multi day trips around the most beautiful areas for sea kayaking taking in the some of the most spectacular coastal, mountain and island scenery in Scotland.

Wilderness Scotland
Wilderness Scotland is an award-winning adventure travel and ecotourism company specialising in small group walking and adventure holidays in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Small group trips include walking holidays, sea-kayaking holidays and courses, canoeing holidays and other adventure holidays to suit all ambitions.

Walk Highlands
To the south and west of the Road to the Isles are the regions of Ardgour, Morven and Moidart, each with its own hidden delightful walks, whilst Loch Sunart is encircled by magnificent oakwoods. Beyond is Ardnamurchan, the most westerly part of the British mainland and noted for its dramatic seascapes and fine sandy beaches.

Seafreedom
Seafreedom is a mobile sea kayak resource based on the West Coast of Scotland. We run trips and sessions for individuals and small groups and want you to experience that special kind of freedom that is sea kayaking.

Birds of Britain
With over 400 web pages including changing monthly features and a permanent guide to Britain's bird reserves and clubs, this site could lay claim to be the biggest and the best birdwatching magazine on the Web. This site has all the avid aviphile could ever need.

Sea Kayak Highlands
"Sea Kayak Highlands” offers Sea Kayaks or Canadian Canoes for hire by the half day, day, multi-day or week, suitable for extended trips as well as day paddles in some of the most beautiful paddling the world has to offer.

Surrounding environment

Lochaber Geopark
The Lochaber area is renowned for its spectacular scenery. The aim of Lochaber Geopark is to raise awareness of the extraordinary story behind the formation of the local landscape. Find out here about some of the amazing geological events which have shaped this part of the Highlands.

Sunart Oakwoods
The shores of Loch Sunart on the west coast of Scotland contain some of the most extensive oakwoods in the country, rich in biodiversity and highly valued by local people for generations. The woodlands are now the focus of a broad-based partnership working to restore and expand them - the Sunart Oakwoods Initiative.

In the Media

Scotland Outdoors
Passionate about Scotland’s wild places? Then you’ll love Scotland Outdoors, the award-winning magazine for outdoor adventurers of all ages. Published with the seasons, the magazine offers a quarterly celebration of Scotland’s world-class natural diversity with in-depth features on walking, adventure travel, wildlife, photography, ecology and other outdoor-oriented topics.

Anti social media
With the growth of Social Media and User Generated Content on the Internet there is, unfortunately, all too often a lack of Corporate Responsibility by some of the big players, as eloquently explained by this blog.

Memberships

Ardnamurchan Tourist Association
Situated on the remote West Coast of Scotland, Ardnamurchan is a long, narrow peninsula along the shores of Loch Sunart and marks the most westerly tip of the British Mainland. Morvern, to the south, flanks the other side of Loch Sunart and the sound of Mull, whilst the Sound of Arisaig lies to the north of the peninsula.

Road to the Isles
Your link to a wealth of information about some of the most spectacular scenery in the world; sandy beaches, dramatic hills, green woodlands, heather moors and unforgettable views with magnificent sunsets over the Small Isles

Outdoor Capital of the UK
Lochaber is an outdoor playground like no other! With spectacular beaches, sheltered coastline, islands, glens, mountains, forests and lochs; there's no better place to get out and enjoy the stunning Highlands landscape.

West Coast of Scotland Inns
West Coast of Scotland Inns website links independently owned Inns along the West Coast of Scotland. Each member is independent; we are linked only by the Internet and the Sea!

Friends and Visitors

Scotland's Coastal Path
This web site has been set up to promote a Scottish National Coastal Path. Scotland's incredible scenery, heritage and hospitality are world reknowned - what better way to enjoy it than to walk along its beautiful Coastline!

Coastal Walk
One of the unsung journeys of this century. John's blog is a testament to his dedication to walking around the Coast of Britain; that's around the edge, not cutting corners! Fascinating commentary and observations. All the best John, thanks for stopping by . . .

Hebridean Pursuits
Hebridean Pursuits was formed in 1989 out of a passion for outdoor activities, the love of the Hebridean Islands, the West Coast of Scotland and remote places around the world.

Inspire and Impact
Inspirational, wherever and whenever . . .

Food and Drink

Cairngorm Brewery
Cairngorm Brewery creates traditional ales with a fresh new edge, by using well established brewing methods, the finest malted and roast barley, hops and crystal clear mountain water, and that are far better tasted than described . . .

Moidart Smokehouse
Moidart Smokehouse produces some of the finest Scottish smoked fish, meat and cheeses. The Oak or Peat smoked taste enhances the natural flavour of a range of excellent foods that find their way onto our menu too!

Local

Ardnamurchan Natural History Centre
Welcome to the Ardnamurchan Natural History Centre, home of the "Living Building" - a uniquely rough and natural building designed to attract a variety of wildlife to live in and on it and to enable visitors to watch the birds and animals, with creatures unaware of being watched. With turf on the roof and bark on the floor, the atmosphere is one of a quiet, shadowy woodland...