Walk, eat, sail, golf, kayak, swim, read, play, dream ........
Relax
Everyone's idea of relaxing is a little bit different, but there's plenty of choice here, with cafés, bars and restaurants, endless sandy beaches and rocky coves, live music, local heritage centres and nature in abundance. Find a nook and read a book or some local history. Meet the locals.
Get active
Explore the beaches, get up into the hills, take a boat trip, go kayaking, swim in the sea or a loch (sea's warmer!), have a go at archery, get out on your paddleboard, have round of golf, visit the Small Isles and Knoydart, kite-surf, take a ride on the Jacobite steam train, visit the local attractions, find an ancient castle, get lost in the gardens.
EAT, PLAY, RELAX ...
Some things to try when you come to Arisaig
- SEA KAYAKING with Arisaig Sea Kayak Centre or Rockhopper
- BOAT TRIPS with Arisaig Marine or Western Isles Cruises
- FERRY to SKYE with Calmac
- SWIM (in the sea of course!) or at Mallaig Leisure Centre
- GOLF at Traigh Golf Course
- ARCHERY at Arisaig Archery
- FISH on Loch Morar
- WALK - Walks in the Arisaig area
- LIVE MUSIC SESSIONS at Arisaig Hotel Crofter's Bar
- EAT SEAFOOD at Arisaig Shellfish Shack
- LUNCH at Boathouse Tearoom or Sound Bites Café
- DINE at Arisaig Hotel or The Old Library
- BREADS, PASTRIES & PIZZAS from Arisaig Bread Shed or The Bakehouse Mallaig
- THAI TAKE-AWAY from Sunset Morar
- SMOKED FOOD at Ardshealach Smokehouse in Glenuig
It's advisable to book in advance to avoid disappointment. Most (not all) of these you can walk to within 45 minutes from Sgiath House B&B. There are more eating options in Mallaig and general stores in both villages. Nearest fuel is in Morar or Mallaig.
Photo - Eigg and Rum from Creag Mhor courtesy of Pam MacDonald
Sgiath House is down there somewhere to the left of the river Caimbe
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Some local attractions
Some useful phone numbers and general information
PLACES TO EAT
ARISAIG
ARISAIG HOTEL: Lunches and evening meals inside and outside 01687 450 210. Booking advised. Bar.
OLD LIBRARY: Lunches and dinners - inside and outside seating 01687 450 651. Booking strongly advised.
THE BOATHOUSE CAFÉ: Home baking, light lunches. Gift shop.
SOUND BITES CAFÉ: Breakfast and lunches 10.00-4.00
ARISAIG SHELLFISH SHACK: Takeaway seafood at Arisaig Hotel. Fri/Sat/Sun mornings from 10.00 until they run out.
MALLAIG
THE CABIN 01687 462 207
THE STEAM INN 01687 462 002
THE FISHMARKET 01687 462 299
THE CHLACHAIN 01687 460 289,
CORNERSTONE 01687 462 306
THE WEST HIGHLAND HOTEL 01687 462 210
AN CALA CAFÉ 01687 462 505.
THE TEA GARDEN CAFÉ 01687 462 764
TAKE-AWAY
SUNSET THAI TAKEAWAY, MORAR: 01687 462259 (at least 2hrs. notice required)
Various fish and chip options in Mallaig or the hotel in Arisaig
THE BREAD SHED: Bread, pastries– 1 New Buildings –far end of Arisaig. Takeaway pizzas to order on Saturday evenings.
THE BAKEHOUSE & CRANNOG: Artisan bakery - breads, pastries 01687 462 808. Takeaway pizzas. Open Tuesday to Saturday.
GROCERY GENERAL STORES POST OFFICE BANK
SPAR - Arisaig. Also POST OFFICE and CASH MACHINE
CO-OP - Mallaig
BANK OF SCOTLAND - Mallaig
GARAGES / FUEL
JOHNSTON'S FILLING STATION - at the roundabout in Mallaig 01687462 215 – fuel only and shop.
MORAR MOTORS in Morar - 01687 4622 118 – fuel, repairs and vehicle recovery.
TRANSPORT
TAXI - LAWRIE 01687 462 693 / mob. 07876 807 693
BUS - SHIEL BUSES 01397 700700. Route 500 between Mallaig and Fort William
TRAIN - stations at Arisaig, Morar and Mallaig
ACTIVITIES
FERRIES & BOAT TRIPS
CALMAC ferries: 01687 462403
ARISAIG MARINE: Boat trips to Small Isles and wildlife watching 01687 450 224
WESTERN ISLES CRUISES: Based in Mallaig – trips to Knoydart 01687 462 233
KAYAKING
Trips from Arisaig - pre-booking necessary
ROCKHOPPER: 07739 937 344
ARISAIG SEA KAYAK CENTRE
ARCHERY
ARISAIG ARCHERY - pre-booking required
SWIMMING & GYM
MALLAIG LEISURE CENTRE: 01687 462 229 – gym and swimming pool with café
