TIME TO RELAX in the West Highland Peninsulas of Sunart, Moidart, Morvern, Ardgour & Ardnamurchan
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✨#FridayFocus on Morvern ✨
The Morvern peninsula Morvern spans around 200 square miles with varied habitats including ancient woodlands, rolling hills, rivers and sea lochs as well as 20 miles of coastline.
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🎁MEMBER SPOTLIGHT - Oakwood 🎁
This community owned and run craft and gift shop is an Aladdin's cave of locally made arts, crafts, books, cards, gifts and more.
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👻Spooky Saturday stories 👻
Ahead of Halloween have a read of some of the scary stories from the West Highland Peninsulas and maybe even plan a visit to some of the locations -if you dare! Have a look at our collection of links to 'local stories' at: https://t.co/gwftP898Tl
The Garbh Eilean wildlife hide in Ardery is a perfect location for spending time immersed in the beauty of the area. Close to the carpark and fully accessible this undercover area looks out across loch Sunart with spectacular panoramic views across to the hills.
The Acharacle Duck Race and Raft Race is next Sunday - 15th September from 2pm.
Come along for a whole lot of fun! 🦆💦
Loch Shiel by Shielbridge Hall.
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The autumn and early winter in the peninsulas are the perfect time to come and chase the sunsets. Our west coast beaches provide stunning locations to watch the sun dip into the sea or behind the hills.
📸 Photo credit Steven Marshall Photography
Autumn is the perfect time to plan a visit to the West Highland peninsulas. 🍂🍁The woodlands turn every shade of gold as the leaves change colour, 🦌the hills echo with the roaring red deer stags, ⭐🌠 the night skies are filled with stars & maybe the northern lights dancing.
This Saturday at Kinlochmoidart House. A fab afternoon out for all the family.
The Moidart Produce Show from 2pm.
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🦌🐿🦭🦦🦅Scotland's Big Five are red deer, red squirrel, common seal, otter and golden eagle and here in the land and waters of the West Highland Peninsulas we regularly spot all five. Plus a whole host of other wildlife including pine martens, badgers and sea eagles.
Staffa Tours offer tours to the Isle of Staffa, Fingal’s Cave, the Treshnish Isles, the sacred Isle of Iona & the Isle of Mull.
⛴Depart from Kilchoan, Ardnarmurchan
👨👩👧👧Brilliant day out for the whole family
🐬See wildlife including puffins, whales, dolphins, sea eagles and more
As darkness falls on the peninsulas it is the perfect time to step outside. We have limited light pollution and some of the best dark sky locations in mainland UK. This week has already seen meteor showers and aurora borealis.
Cnoc Breac Cottage is set in over 3 acres of garden with wonderful views across Loch Shiel and beyond 🏡 Self catering accommodation for up to two people 🛣 Great location for walks, hikes, swims, wildlife watching 📅 Available all year round https://t.co/pSb6oV5ST9
🧐Top Wildlife Watching Spots 🦅🦦💦 The Garbh Eilean wildlife hide in Ardery is a perfect place to slow down, take a breath and indulge in some wildlife watching here in the West Highland Peninsulas.
Look out across Loch Sunart and see what you spot.
👣Walks of the West Highland Peninsulas 👣🌳The Alphabet Walk near Salen is a lovely short walk through woodland & around a lochan. It is lovely at any time of year but particularly beautiful in autumn 🍂 https://t.co/JhUWAQmo8K
The Cart Barn & Smiddy are set in 26 acres of garden & wild grounds with access to local beaches with views of the Small Isles and the Isle of Skye. 🏡 Self catering accommodation 🛣 Great for walks, hikes, swims, wildlife watching 🐾 Dog friendly https://t.co/cZU0itYph6
The ruins of 🏰 Castle Tioram (pronounced Cheerum) sit on the tidal island of Eilean Tioram (the Dry Island). This 13th Century fortress is the traditional seat of the Clanranald branch of Clan Donald and has been unoccupied since the Jacobite rising of 1715.
Experience coastal beauty at Seaview Cottage in Drimnin on the Morvern Peninsula. This charming property offers panoramic views over the Sound of Mull and is ideal for relaxing, walking, and wildlife spotting. Accommodates up to four people and welcomes dogs.
🏖 Sanna Bay 🏖
Sanna Bay, with its stunning white sands and clear turquoise waters, is one of Scotland’s most beautiful beaches. Nestled within the remnants of an ancient volcanic crater, Sanna Bay offers a unique geological landscape perfect for exploration.