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 

 


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 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