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Threat to Ferry service!!

Posted by Steading Holidays on Feb 6, 2012 in Blog | 0 comments

Please see below a joint statement released today by West Ardnamurchan Community Council and Ardnamurchan Tourist Association in reaction to the Scottish Ferries Plan, published yesterday (available here ). The Scottish Government are seeking community’s views on the proposal so please please write to let them know what a disaster the removal of the vehicle ferry would be for us. An online questionnaire is available here, or responses and comments can be sent to Transport Scotland at the address at the bottom of...

Write up from the Press & Journal

Posted by Steading Holidays on Feb 4, 2012 in Blog | 0 comments

As the crow flies, it is easy to reach Ardnamurchan: face west and drive as far as you can across Scotland and stop before you reach the sea. Next stop is Canada, if you miss the turnoff. In reality, it is a long and winding road to the isles, taking in some of Scotland’s most beautiful sights on the way, including the towering grandeur of the Ben Nevis range, the Glenfinnan landing place of Bonnie Prince Charlie and the railway viaduct immortalised in the Harry Potter films. But when you reach your destination,...

Train through Glencoe the best way to travel

Posted by Steading Holidays on Feb 2, 2012 in Blog | 0 comments

I went to the Scottish Trade Fair at the SECC on last Monday & Tuesday got some great contacts for greeting cards & pottery for the Gallery. Traveled by train, I highly recommend it, beautiful scenery, snow & blue skies. It is great to know that the Euston to Fort William sleeper is no longer threatened by cut backs.

Ardnamurchan walks

Posted by Steading Holidays on Feb 1, 2012 in Blog | 0 comments

Great Ardnamurchan Walk (146) Beaches Bobbles & Beinn Bhuidhe 12km. A Great walk from Sanna, through Sonachan Woodlands on to the hills following the ridge down along the beach at Bay MacNeil, up to the old coastguard, down to Portuairk and back to Sanna, dry sunny & cold, BRILLANT

Hopscotch Great way to start or finish your journey

Posted by Steading Holidays on Feb 1, 2012 in Blog | 0 comments

Great way to see Mull & Ardnamurchan cruise from Oban spend some time in Tobermory, and arrive in Kilchoan. SAVINGS Car & couple £16.90, car & family of four £18.80.

The West Ardnamurchan Regatta

Posted by Steading Holidays on Jan 20, 2012 in Blog | 0 comments

The West Ardnamurchan Regatta The annual West Ardnamurchan Regatta takes place in late July or early August each year – dates vary depending on tides. This year, the event will take place over Thursday 26th and Friday 27th of July and will include sailing, rowing, kayaking and power boat racing with categories for all ages including children. The main events take place on Friday when there is a fun family atmosphere and plenty of things for everyone to enjoy including stalls, a large food marquee with a...