For such a small village, there are some excellent places to eat in Arisaig. You’ll notice that seafood features heavily on the menus and it’s as fresh as can be. Cafes and restaurants in Arisaig …
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Discovering the Isle of Canna – and planning your trip

The Isle of Canna – an inspiring and revitalising retreat After all the years of admiring the view of The Small Isles from Arisaig, it seemed it was high time to start exploring them more. …
Continue readingUltimate Guide to Boat Trips from Arisaig and Mallaig (2023)

This post was first published on 13/7/22 and updated on 10/6/23. There’s a great variety of boat trips from Arisaig and Mallaig but it can be a bit confusing trying to find them all and …
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The Arisaig Land Sea and Islands Centre is a great place to visit during your visit to the area. The exhibition tells the fascinating history of Arisaig and the villages nearby, including the importance of …
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Why should I climb Creag Mhor? Creag Mhor Arisaig offers views right across Arisaig and you don’t even need to go up to the top to reach them. Even if you just go as far …
Continue readingLarachmhor Garden, Arisaig

Larachmhor Garden Larachmhor Garden still seems to be something of a secret garden in Arisaig as it is so often missed by visitors. A wild woodland garden, its beauty lies in its variety of both …
Continue readingTicks in Scotland – what you need to know and why

I can’t say ‘Ticks in Scotland’ really ranks amongst the most interesting posts or articles I’ve ever written, however, it is quite important to be aware of if you’re in the Scottish Highlands, or even …
Continue reading39 Top Things to Do in Arisaig (2023)

What are the top things to do in Arisaig? Here’s my bullet list of Arisaig things to do. I’ll be expanding it over time but thought I may as well throw this up for people …
Continue reading5 Things to do on a Rainy Day in Arisaig with Kids

Of course, we hope you get wonderful weather but what if it rains? Here are a few things to do on a rainy day in Arisaig. Things to do on a Rainy Day in Arisaig …
Continue readingLoch Morar Walks, Fishing and Water Sports

Loch Morar Facts Before getting into Loch Morar walks, let’s start with some interesting Loch Morar facts. Maybe one you already know is that it is the deepest loch or lake in the British Isles. …
Continue readingFood Shopping in Arisaig and Mallaig

You’ve struck lucky and you’re spending another few glorious weeks in Arisaig but what are you going to eat? There are some fabulous places to dine in or take away around but what about food …
Continue readingWhere to see the Harry Potter Steam Train near Arisaig?

Where to see the Harry Potter Steam Train near Arisaig? Whether you call it the Harry Potter steam train, the Hogwarts Express steam train or you use its proper name, The Jacobite steam train, the …
Continue readingArisaig to Eigg

Arisaig to Eigg and the Best Things to do on Eigg (2023) The Isle of Eigg is not only a wonderfully scenic place to visit but also a great community. With a population of just …
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Archery at Arisaig Looking for the next of your fun things to do in Arisaig? How about trying your hand at archery at Arisaig? Or maybe you’re an old hand, then pop down and hone …
Continue readingUseful Numbers for Arisaig, Morar and Mallaig

Useful Numbers for Arisaig, Morar and Mallaig We all hope we’re not going to need those useful numbers for Arisaig, Morar and Mallaig, but it’s always better to have them on hand just in case. …
Continue readingHarry Potter Shop in Mallaig – Haggard Alley

Harry Potter Shop in Mallaig If you’re staying in Arisaig and you love a bit of Harry Potter, don’t miss this wonderful little treasure, which is literally down an alley. Once down the little alley, …
Continue readingArisaig Beaches

Arisaig beaches are some of the best! Why? The beaches at Arisaig have the most beautiful white sand, a wonderful view of Rum and Eigg as well as Skye and you can see some of …
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