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shoulder with terrified men, women and children. Then imagine the panic as your enemies
start piling firewood into the entrance. Almost the entire population of Eigg - around 400
people - sought refuge in this cave when the MacLeods of Skye raided the island in 1577.
In an act of inhuman cruelty, the raiders lit a fire in the narrow entrance and everyone in-
side died of asphyxiation. There are more than a few ghosts floating around in here.
Grulin & Laig Beach Hikes
Two good walks are to the deserted crofts of
Grulin
on the southwest coast (5 miles, two
hours round trip), and north by the road to
Laig Beach
with its famous singing sands - the
sand makes a squeaking noise when you walk on it (8 miles, three hours return).
You can get more information on island walks from the craft shop in An Laimhrig (
Click here
)
.
HIKING
Sleeping & Eating
All accommodation should be booked in advance. For a full listing of self-catering ac-
commodation, see
www.iselofeigg.org
.
Lageorna££
(
01687-482405;
www.lageorna.com
; Cleadale; per person £60 incl dinner; )
This
converted croft house and lodge in the island's northwest is Eigg's most luxurious accom-
modation. Rooms are fitted with beautiful, locally made, 'driftwood-style' timber beds,
and even have iPod docks (but no mobile-phone reception). Evening meals are part of the
package, with the menu heavy on locally grown vegetables, seafood and venison.
B&B
Sandavore Bothy£
(
01687-482480;
www.eiggbreaks.co.uk
; Galmisdale; per night £35)
This tiny, one-
room bothy, a 15-minute walk from the pier, has space for four people in one double bed
and two bunk beds. It's a real Hebridean experience - accessible only on foot, limited
electricity, cold running water only and an outside toilet (there are public showers down
by the pier).
BOTHY
Glebe Barn£
(
01687-482417;
www.glebebarn.co.uk
; dm/tw £16/38; )
Excellent bunkhouse ac-
commodation in the middle of the island, with a smart, maple-floored lounge with central
fireplace, modern kitchen, laundry, drying room and bright, clean dorms and bedrooms.
HOSTEL
