Mallaig accommodation, transport and travel, Road to the Isles, Highlands of Scotland

The ferries come and go to Armadale on Skye, Uist (proposed) and the Small Isles of Eigg, Muck, Rum and Canna.

If you only have a day to spare and want to visit the Isle of Skye, Peter MacDonald can take you on a Luxury Guided Tour.

In the busy bay you are likely to see many fishing boats and sometimes the local lifeboat.
To learn of the centuries of struggle to scrape a living from the land and the sea, and the local population's arrival to found this thriving fishing port - visit the Mallaig Heritage Centre.

Fresh fish and the famous Mallaig kippers are available in local hotels, restaurants and in the fish shops. By the harbour, Fish Merchant Andy Race has a shop and also offers a mail order service selling a variety of freshly caught seafood.

Things to see and do

Jacobite Steam Train to Fort William.
Mallaig Heritage Centre
Mallaig swimming pool with fitness centre and solarium.
M.V. Grimsay Isle is available for sea trips and fishing
Bruce Watt's Sea Cruises
Luxury Guided Tours to the Isle of Skye - ideal for visiting the island just for the day.
CalMac ferries to Skye and the Small Isles
Fish Merchant Andy Race - shop and mail order service for local seafood.
3 August 2008: Mallaig and Morar Highland Games.
Meals available at The Fishmarket Restaurant, as well as the West Highland Hotel, also the Cornerstone Café, Fishermen's Mission Café and Back-Packer's Lodge Café.
Tearoom open Easter - September at Moorings Guest House.
Take-away food is available from the Spar shop and The Cabin café

Mallaig Visitor Information Centre
(tel: 01687 462064)

Accommodation

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