Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
www.arisaigcentre.co.uk
;
Arisaig; 10am-6pm Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm Sun)
This centre in
Arisaig village houses exhibits on the cultural and natural history of the region, plus a
small but fascinating exhibition on the part played by the local area as a base for training
spies for the Special Operations Executive (SOE, forerunner of MI6) during WWII.
Sleeping & Eating
There are at least a half-dozen camping grounds between Arisaig and Morar; all are open
in summer only, and are often full in July and August, so book ahead. Some are listed on
Garramore House££
(
01687-450268; r per person £25-35; )
Built as a hunting lodge in 1840, this
house served as a Special Operations Executive HQ during WWII. Today it's a wonder-
fully atmospheric, child- and pet-friendly guesthouse set in lovely woodland gardens with
resident peacocks and great views to the Small Isles and Skye. Garramore is signposted
off the coastal road, 4 miles north of Arisaig village.
B&B
Camusdarach Campsite£
(
01687-450221; Arisaig; tent/campervan sites £8/12, plus per person £3; Mar-Oct;
)
A small and nicely landscaped site with good facilities, only three minutes' walk from
the
Local Hero
beach (via gate in northwest corner).
CAMPSITE
Old Library Lodge & Restaurant ££
(
01687-450651;
www.oldlibrary.co.uk
; Arisaig; mains £10-16)
The Old Library is a
charming restaurant with rooms (B&B single/double £60/90) set in converted 200-year-
old stables overlooking the waterfront in Arisaig village. The lunch menu concentrates on
soups and freshly made sandwiches, while dinner is a more sophisticated affair offering
local seafood, beef and lamb.
SCOTTISH
