Mallaig is a very captivating site of Scotland,a place where the local suggestive coasts can inspire everyone for their unique beautiful scenic image facing fascinating wild islands, the enchanting Inner Hebrides admiring that more than enchanting archipelago in the North Sea and at the same time contemplating an infinite magic horizon introducing the visitor a stupendous environment packed by captivating mysteries linked to several enchanting legends,stories and narrations which all together add more appeal to that land of northern Great Britain very special and inimitable in its kind.
That small coastal centre is situated in a paradise called Scottish Highlands at 67,0 kilometres west of Fort William south of the attractive Island of Skye and the Loch Hourn approximately at 240,0 kilometres from the capital of that country part of the United Kingdom Glasgow in a marvellous bay with an impressive view towards the ravishing Sleat Peninsula where lies in its southernmost point the splendid village of Armadale.
Immediately along the banks of the harbour of that municipality of the district of Lochaber everyone can immediately breathe the stunning atmosphere of the most appealing Scotland undoubtedly a land created to donate inspirations and stupendous feelings at first sight including in its most remote corners appearing as for enchantment absolutely fantastic.
Also known with its Gaelic name Malaig , that tiny town of approximately 800,0 inhabitants is connected to the famous Fort William by the West Highlands Railway and the National A 830 both permitting to reach in a fantastic trip the second largest of that historic region in less than one hour enjoying beautiful panoramic views crossing forests and fairytale natural marvels and the nearest coasts highlighted by a striking succession of little bays, narrow inlets and tiny coves wiews transmitting the desire to stop in each of them without hesitations.
That small coastal centre is situated in a paradise called Scottish Highlands at 67,0 kilometres west of Fort William south of the attractive Island of Skye and the Loch Hourn approximately at 240,0 kilometres from the capital of that country part of the United Kingdom Glasgow in a marvellous bay with an impressive view towards the ravishing Sleat Peninsula where lies in its southernmost point the splendid village of Armadale.
Immediately along the banks of the harbour of that municipality of the district of Lochaber everyone can immediately breathe the stunning atmosphere of the most appealing Scotland undoubtedly a land created to donate inspirations and stupendous feelings at first sight including in its most remote corners appearing as for enchantment absolutely fantastic.
Also known with its Gaelic name Malaig , that tiny town of approximately 800,0 inhabitants is connected to the famous Fort William by the West Highlands Railway and the National A 830 both permitting to reach in a fantastic trip the second largest of that historic region in less than one hour enjoying beautiful panoramic views crossing forests and fairytale natural marvels and the nearest coasts highlighted by a striking succession of little bays, narrow inlets and tiny coves wiews transmitting the desire to stop in each of them without hesitations.
A great attraction of that area are the magnificent images in sunny days towards endless horizons in a dreamland where that marginal sea of the Atlantic Ocean offers fabulous landscapes and all around you everything appears as fantastically painted inside a wild scenery, an outstanding image which could be imprinted in your mind forever.
Fishing and Tourism were and are the main local resources, the first activity for a long and old tradition with the immense efforts of the locals reached extraordinary results while the second has had a slower escalation but with very interesting peaks un the last decades.
The industry linked to fisheries gave that site a solid and prestigious reputation on international scale and it reached its golden ages in the 60's when Mallaig became the first port of Great Britain devoted to herring catch and one of the most important of the entire Continent.
Before that extraordinary event the most successful centres were the Norwegia harbour towns, the Danish centres on the Kattegat and Skarregak, those of The Netherlands and no one in the rest of the countries situated along the coasts bathed by the North Sea could compete with those powerful countries.
The main reason was that those Nations had and still have very organised fishing fleets with a secular tradition and in addition as relevant detail all their ports were especially arranged and prepared for that kind of catch. It needed a sort of miracle to compete with those giants but that small Scottish fishing village reached something absolutely extraordinary becoming in a very short time the most important European hub.
Very relevant were also the 70's with the boom of the established companies Andy Race Fish Merchants and Jaffy´s and Sons which played a fundamental role and you can still see them in the town. That sort of "miracle" was consolidated thanks to the support of those Institutions who created a sort of empire not just for the direct operations in high sea but also about trade conquering for the quality and efficient services in terms of exportation and delivery clientele from all around the globe.
Thanks to all that Mallaig not only was elevated as a continental Queen but it gained international fame overseas entering with its name in all the most important markets in the world.
The Tourism Industry had different stages of development than the fisheries despite a good number of British citizens knew the beauty of those coasts, the picturesque villages scattered along them and the endless list of natural attractions present in a wonderful land highlighted by a preserved nature, many striking sea arms penetrating in the mainland with in the immediate inland green hills, wild high plateaus and a magnificent verdant countryside.
In 1901 the current municipality was linked to Fort William thanks to the development of the railway of the West Islands which permitted to have an open easier passage in the Western Highlands from its coastline to the interior. The establishment of the National Road was also a great node of communication extremely important improving the access to further places and it was baptised Road to the Isles.
Also the navigation became protagonist establishing very active services linking the area of Loch Hourn, the village of Inverie and the Peninsula of Knoydart. Those maritime connections were mainly activated in the 20's when the iconic companies Caledonian Mac Bryne, Bruce Watt Ferries managed all that next to a cruise pioneer network also reaching the Island of Skye creating relevant routes in a spectacular sea paradise developed much more in the following decades.
Thanks to those improvements Mallaig started to increase its incoming flows,the chance to reach by boat those marvellous places was immediately more than appreciated and also started the frequent services to the nearest islands with the opportunity to visit apart the Island of Skye the Innsse Gal islands well known as Inner Hebrides and all that certainly generated a magnificent incentive to visit much more that magic and unique corner of Scotland.
Those operations attracted in a very short time a multitude of people mainly from other areas of Great Britain falling in love with those divine views and and it is certain that who visit those places always has the dream and hope to return there very soon.
Also the film industry played an important role to impulse furthermore a great tourism, those suggestive coasts facing facinating wild islands broadcasting emblematic legends of a distant past,the incomparable Gaelic culture, a magnificent scenery with mystical views overlooking the endless North sea attracted in 1996 the Danish Film Director Lars Von Trier who produced his famous movie Breaking the Waves which had as main and unique protagonist Mallaig with its most picturesque surroundings.
A comedy titled Local Hero by Bill Forsyth starring Burt Lancaster was also filmed along the local coastline from Arisaig until that harbour site and that small municipality reached its peak with the famous Saga of Harry Potter as set of the famous Poulardt Express filming the railway and the passage of Glenfinnan leading to Mallaig with the locomotive of that iconic train exposed in summer season in that Scottish centre.
Thanks to those movies that stupendous place is nowadays more known also for its amazing beauty and not just for the important fishing activity. During a stay you can enjoy a network of charming comfortable cottages situated on high scenic grounds overlooking the sea and excellent B&B offering the brilliant opportunity to spend very pleasant times enjoying unforgettable holidays surrounded by a bewitching scene.
All that is certainly a superb incentive to convince every visitor to have there wonderful days with the chance to discover that marvellous scenic land using Mallaig as main base for great radial excursions thanks to the presence of iconic significant routes and a wide variety of stunning itineraries filling your holiday with something of absolutely wonderful or as brilliant alternative planning it as stage during a a great tailor made tour in a superb Fly & Drive.
A delicious local cuisine served in typical Gastropubs and taverns will delight you and many are the opportunities for a very varied tourism with many outdoor activities avaliable such as sailing, fishing, rowing, golf, trekking, photography and much more.
For the lovers of cultural, historic and artistic tourism many are the chances to discover the culture of Scotland also in small centres as Arisaig, Morar but also in bigger as Fort William and the stunning city of Inverness among others.(if you are interested I wrote posts about those two last places)
For all the professionals working in the Tourism Industry the strategic geographic position of Mallaig offers those magnificent chances, a Mecca for for every creative Outgoing Tour Operator to organise a large range of itineraries apart the most classical,usual and standard well known by many people.
The solutions and options are several for groups but also for individuals offering a lot of on request routes and packages satisfying every taste with mixed tours including historic cultural, gastronomic, panoramic aspects linked to the conformation of the territory connecting all them to leisure,sport and several outdoor activities.
For all that a Travel Incentive is naturally another great idea with many special historic places to visit including Whisky distilleries,factories,farms, nature parks and tasting food among others. That Scottish centre is more than appropriate for all people with the desire to plan a multitude of things to do exploring also the numerous hidden secrets of a land which apart the usual itineraries offers much more with an endless list of almost unknown beauties.
The several excursions all around that municipality are very suggested for all the visitors who apart travelling want to find apart that eternally exciting desire to visit Scotland the immense opportunity of a trip to discovering marvellous places to find very deep inspirations releasing and refreshing the mind by stress,escaping by the intense rhythms of an urban environment, noise and traffic are totally absent and learning furthermore a culture which has a lot to say.
The history of Mallaig is very ancient according to excavations which took place in the local area with the finding of traces of life dating back the iron age confirming the human presence since that era.
A former settlement was founded by the Gaels and later occupied by the Picts,the former Celtic settlers who populated that area of Great Britain who left indelible cultural marks. Historically Mallaig is very famous as all the Scottish Highlands because many centuries that Gaelic population met in that concrete northern coastline of the United Kingdom the Vikings coming from Scandinavia.
That place became an emblematic meeting point between those two ethnic groups, the first relationships were pretty friendly and there was furthermore a notable cultural interchange. The Men of the North taught those Celts the construction of vessels and ships and apart that they also transmitted the value and symbols of what represent a boat. in all its essence.
In the ancient Viking culture a ship was not only a mean of transport but also a symbol of power which permitted them to cross the seas discovering new lands winning the difficulties of the navigation and thanks to that it was automatically a sign of active life and social emancipation coming in contact with other people and in addition a vessel for the Norsemen was also a selected place for a death king or a queen resting in peace, a symbol of extreme respect inside something considered Sacred.
The iconic Scottish galleys, the famous Birlinns narrated by Alasdair Mc Donald. a famed Scottish poet and writer who wrote in the 18th century the Birlinn of Clan Ranald, an important literary work consisting in a poem closely linked to the Gaelic culture and literature explaining that those boats were the local daughters of the famous Norwegian Drakkar, those famous Viking ships which reached in many cases 25,0 metres of length.
The Scottish Birlinns were also developed in the area of Mallaig, they never reached the size of the Scandinavian mothers but as those famous Nordic ships served as mean of transport for merchandise, different kinds of goods and people from a coast to another in a land where the navigation was something of extremely vital and fundamental becoming in the course of the history a relevant resource to connect a place to another creating the first trade traffics, linking populations and cultures and protagonists of discoveries.
Despite that just some years later started disputes between the Picts and the Norwegian Kings for the control and rule of the territories. The desire to have a total domain was stronger than the previous friendly contacts and all that generated before several diatribes ending in a war with final victory of the locals.
The history of the Western Highlands also known as An Garbh Chriochan,with the Rough Bonds is very rich of several events happened all around those mysterious and legendary lands in the interior but including along the coastline where is situated Mallaig and all the places leading to Fort William such as Knoydart Peninsula,Lochs Cunard, Hourn,Inverie and Morar have something of extremey suggestive to narrate.
In the 17th century Oliver Cromnwell famous political and military English leader and Lord protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland found many difficulties to conquer those territories.
The problems for that officer were not not just for the strong opposition of the locals in a very hard clash but also because that area was packed by narrow inlets and many fjords became a sort of additional enemy, many of them did not appear in the maps generating confusion in his army with divisions thinking to be in a place and instead they were in another and all that complicated the conquest.
Many of those sites despite the incorporation in the British Crown remained practically unknown also later by the English Royalty and the troops and it is not a case the famous Jacobite Prince Charles Edward Stuart well known with the nickname Bonnie Prince escaped to the Scottish Highlands choosing that area as refuge after his defeat in the war for the Great Britain throne which took place in 1746 in Culloden near the city of Inverness during a clash against the army of the Duke of Cumberland William Augustus of Hannover.
In the 17th century Oliver Cromnwell famous political and military English leader and Lord protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland found many difficulties to conquer those territories.
The problems for that officer were not not just for the strong opposition of the locals in a very hard clash but also because that area was packed by narrow inlets and many fjords became a sort of additional enemy, many of them did not appear in the maps generating confusion in his army with divisions thinking to be in a place and instead they were in another and all that complicated the conquest.
Many of those sites despite the incorporation in the British Crown remained practically unknown also later by the English Royalty and the troops and it is not a case the famous Jacobite Prince Charles Edward Stuart well known with the nickname Bonnie Prince escaped to the Scottish Highlands choosing that area as refuge after his defeat in the war for the Great Britain throne which took place in 1746 in Culloden near the city of Inverness during a clash against the army of the Duke of Cumberland William Augustus of Hannover.
The official municipality was created in 1840 by Lord Lovat, a rich character who started to organise a territorial subdivision of the local lands mainly composed by tiny hamlets as in the case of Mallaig which was transformed in a village.
That official settlement was officially recorded in the British maps and developed a former dock with fishing starting to be the first main activity mainly practised for local needs before to be enlarged and protagonist of that the incredible triumph previously mentioned elevating Mallaig despite its small size as a power of that industry until nowadays.
The local iconic harbour is arranged between two solid and strong banks and it is a great attraction for the lively atmosphere you will notice there. The fishermen with their activities, local people chatting, the fantastic view toward the North Sea with the images of those marvellous islands and a group of charming cottages lined up on a low hill overlooking it. All the immediate surroundings are beautiful with picturesque cliffs and the nearest interior will also show you the real fascinating Scottish countryside.
That port is very famous for other activities and it was awarded some years ago as one of the most distinguished Lifeboat Station of Scotland and Northern Great Britain.Other considerable topics linked to the sea life is that Mallaig is considered one of the most important centres of studies in the United Kingdom about Marine courses and final certifications for professional fishermen.
The small municipal core is very close and also the railway station in situated at a short distance from the harbour and you will find there are some pubs and shops in High street all that in a very peaceful and relaxing atmosphere.
In proximity of the station you can find the Mallaig Heritage Centre opened in 1993 representing the reality of the municipality.Visiting that place you can see some pictures and historic documents of the village and the illustration of the chronological history of the local area and its past also narrating its foundation.
That site is really very interesting, a considerable part of the history of Scotland and Great Britain took place in those lands taking in consideration that years ago those captivating places were among the less unexplored including by many people from Great Britain despite thet were sites protagonists of important events which highlighted centuries rich of considerable historic episodes including the ascent of Mallaig in an important ranking in the economy of the country.
After that visit you can continue with St.Columba Church, it is one of the Religious buildings of Mallaig erected in 1903 by the architect Falconer. Located in a scenic place dominating the harbour and with a splendid view towards the Hebrides archipelago it was eveloped on a rectangular plan the aspect of that Sacred construction is very simple with a long gray gable roof covering the white austere central body while the entrance consists in a small door established beneath a canopy and lateral walls on which were inserted some arched windows.
The other local Church dedicated to St.Patrick isd situated in Victoria Road on a steep hill is younger than the previous because that Roman Catholic Temple was elevated in 1935.
Erected on a long rectangular base, its facade is painted in a white tonality covered by an ample gable roof and on the right side was placed a small polygonal turret topped by a Cross.The rectangular doorway located on the left corner is the main entrance and along its perimeter you will notice the presence of a series of stained glass windows.
The town is an excellent start point for many beautiful and interesting excursions and the nearest Knoydart Peninsula is a paradise for all those who want to discover the charming heights of the Western Highlands with beautiful landscapes between sea and mountainous areas places which also thanks to the presence of those suggestive coasts facing each other are all together part of a scenery absolutely unforgettable.
That place is very suggested for trekkers characterised by an immense beauty with picturesque paths great to breath the atmosphere of the old,epic land of the legendary ancient Picts and Scots populations who are the fathers of the wonderful Scotland.
Ther northern side of that stunning promontory is called Rough Bonds for its very harsh surface and also well known as Britain's last wilderness for its scenic wild image nd it is accessible by boat or by a rough path almost 11,0 kilometres long.On that stupendous headland you can admire some scenic peaks, the higher are the Sgurr na Chiche and the the Ladhar Bheinn respectively of 1040,0 and 1030, 0 metres of altitude while two others are the Munros with its 920,0 metres and the Meal Buidhe with its summit at 946,0 metres.
Notable is also the fauna present on that striking peninsula, you can see red and roe deer, fox, otter, badger, wild goat, mountain hare, goats and in the sea you will be delighted by the presence of dolphins and seals. Numerous are the birds among them eagles, gulls, swallows, grey heron, curlew, wagtails, oystercatcher and shag among others.
It is considered one of the most scenic and wildest places of the entire Scotland and once there immediately the visitor feel very pleasant sensations facing those extraordinary images more than suggestive and embraced by that mysterious aura rich of mystical signals reminiscent of a legendary past. All that because that territory were inhabited by iconic Clans such as the Somairle, Macruari and MacDonald who made part of the Scottish history also with their descendants protagonists of rivalries, attacks and defences of those lands with emblematic leaders embraced by legends and captivating stories.
Notable is also the fauna present on Knoydart and you will be so pleased to to see red and roe deer, fox, otter, badger, wild goat, mountain hare, goats and in the sea dolphins and seals. Numerous are the birds among them eagles, gulls, swallows, grey heron, curlew, wagtails, oystercatcher and shag among others.
Trekking,hiking and also cycling around that marvel are great outdoor activities to admire all that and for who those who love to practise Golf at less than 10,0 kilometres from Mallaig you can find the splendid Traigh Golf Club and furthermore in the proximity of that superb Club located in a wonderful environment you can visit other very interesting places as the small town of Arisaig.
That place extremely picturesque is located at approximatelyy 13,0 kilometres south of Mallaig in proximity of a bay facing some small islets and in front of the fabulous Isle of Eigg.
Apart those unforgettable images, that site is very famous for an emblematic historic event because in proximity of that that village the King of the Jacobites Bonnie Prince left Scotland with destination France, certainly a significant place symbol of the definitive renounce of that pretender to the Throne of the Kingdom.
That point is highlighted by a scenic coast representing in its kind the true image of the most appealing fascination of the Scottish coastal Highlands in all its splendour and wilderness, all is totally intact something simply unique encircled by superb cliffs facing a remote bay, definitely another divine corner of the magic Scotland.
Morar is another very recommended destination,located approximately at 5,0 kilometres south of Mallaig and in that site you can admire the splendid course of the river with the same name in its last bend embracing the North Sea.
That small centre is notorious because it is one of the stops of the West Highlands railway line and where you can admire another natural marvel the Morar Beach highlighted by its wonderful light sand also for that scenic presence it was nicknamed White Sands of Morar and that wonder was used as the set for the mentioned movie Breaking the Waves.
All the immediate surroundings offer fantastic landscapes with other tiny charming wild coves, majestic cliffs,the opportunity to see several birds a Mecca for people fond of bird watching and ornithologists. You can see in that area cormorant, finches, swallows, plovers, herons, gosander, sandpiper but also golden and sea eagles among many others. All that is certainly a paradise for photography lovers and every corner there could be immortalised in a poster or an infinite succession of sublime pictures due to to striking views very difficult to forget.
The excellent local cuisine has in fish and seafood the main highlights every time fresh,delicious and highly tastefully. Apart the iconic herring and the emblematic salmon prepared in different styles among them the very suggested the superb smoked you will be delighted by delectable prawns,shellfish and crustaceans very appreciated all around Scotland for their high quality.
Absolutely great is also meat with venison,beef and lamb stews, several are the traditiona deliciou pies using those kinds of meats, of great level are the local roast beef next to fantastic grilled beef steaks accompanied by potatoes and vegetables.The typical Porridge and the Bannocks are also other specialities often present in the local tables.
Notable is also the wide range of jams and jellies made with raspberries,blueberries and bramble berries of high quality simply delicious, excellent is the local honey and all tho.e products are used for bakery products, cakes and desserts.
About local beverages apart a good variety of beers you can have obviously the brilliant opportunity to taste different kinds of brands of iconic Scotch Whisky a distinctive national product superb pride of Scotland and linked to a history extremely fascinating for its methods of preparation.
Inverness Dalcross Airport is situated at 183,0 kilometres of distance from Mallaig and in about two hours and 40 minutes driving you can reach that magnificent destination.
That small centre is an essential part of the magic atmosphere surrounding the Scottish Highlands,the picturesque views and that incomparable atmosphere highlighted by captivating mysteries along those suggestive coasts facing fascinating wild islands are something deeply linked to the secular Gaelic History and culture. You will discover and enjoy all that in a captivating place called Mallaig living an experience simply unique and magnificent something to try with enthusiasm and certainly to repeat without hesitations.
That port is very famous for other activities and it was awarded some years ago as one of the most distinguished Lifeboat Station of Scotland and Northern Great Britain.Other considerable topics linked to the sea life is that Mallaig is considered one of the most important centres of studies in the United Kingdom about Marine courses and final certifications for professional fishermen.
The small municipal core is very close and also the railway station in situated at a short distance from the harbour and you will find there are some pubs and shops in High street all that in a very peaceful and relaxing atmosphere.
In proximity of the station you can find the Mallaig Heritage Centre opened in 1993 representing the reality of the municipality.Visiting that place you can see some pictures and historic documents of the village and the illustration of the chronological history of the local area and its past also narrating its foundation.
That site is really very interesting, a considerable part of the history of Scotland and Great Britain took place in those lands taking in consideration that years ago those captivating places were among the less unexplored including by many people from Great Britain despite thet were sites protagonists of important events which highlighted centuries rich of considerable historic episodes including the ascent of Mallaig in an important ranking in the economy of the country.
After that visit you can continue with St.Columba Church, it is one of the Religious buildings of Mallaig erected in 1903 by the architect Falconer. Located in a scenic place dominating the harbour and with a splendid view towards the Hebrides archipelago it was eveloped on a rectangular plan the aspect of that Sacred construction is very simple with a long gray gable roof covering the white austere central body while the entrance consists in a small door established beneath a canopy and lateral walls on which were inserted some arched windows.
The other local Church dedicated to St.Patrick isd situated in Victoria Road on a steep hill is younger than the previous because that Roman Catholic Temple was elevated in 1935.
Erected on a long rectangular base, its facade is painted in a white tonality covered by an ample gable roof and on the right side was placed a small polygonal turret topped by a Cross.The rectangular doorway located on the left corner is the main entrance and along its perimeter you will notice the presence of a series of stained glass windows.
The town is an excellent start point for many beautiful and interesting excursions and the nearest Knoydart Peninsula is a paradise for all those who want to discover the charming heights of the Western Highlands with beautiful landscapes between sea and mountainous areas places which also thanks to the presence of those suggestive coasts facing each other are all together part of a scenery absolutely unforgettable.
That place is very suggested for trekkers characterised by an immense beauty with picturesque paths great to breath the atmosphere of the old,epic land of the legendary ancient Picts and Scots populations who are the fathers of the wonderful Scotland.
Ther northern side of that stunning promontory is called Rough Bonds for its very harsh surface and also well known as Britain's last wilderness for its scenic wild image nd it is accessible by boat or by a rough path almost 11,0 kilometres long.On that stupendous headland you can admire some scenic peaks, the higher are the Sgurr na Chiche and the the Ladhar Bheinn respectively of 1040,0 and 1030, 0 metres of altitude while two others are the Munros with its 920,0 metres and the Meal Buidhe with its summit at 946,0 metres.
Notable is also the fauna present on that striking peninsula, you can see red and roe deer, fox, otter, badger, wild goat, mountain hare, goats and in the sea you will be delighted by the presence of dolphins and seals. Numerous are the birds among them eagles, gulls, swallows, grey heron, curlew, wagtails, oystercatcher and shag among others.
It is considered one of the most scenic and wildest places of the entire Scotland and once there immediately the visitor feel very pleasant sensations facing those extraordinary images more than suggestive and embraced by that mysterious aura rich of mystical signals reminiscent of a legendary past. All that because that territory were inhabited by iconic Clans such as the Somairle, Macruari and MacDonald who made part of the Scottish history also with their descendants protagonists of rivalries, attacks and defences of those lands with emblematic leaders embraced by legends and captivating stories.
Notable is also the fauna present on Knoydart and you will be so pleased to to see red and roe deer, fox, otter, badger, wild goat, mountain hare, goats and in the sea dolphins and seals. Numerous are the birds among them eagles, gulls, swallows, grey heron, curlew, wagtails, oystercatcher and shag among others.
Trekking,hiking and also cycling around that marvel are great outdoor activities to admire all that and for who those who love to practise Golf at less than 10,0 kilometres from Mallaig you can find the splendid Traigh Golf Club and furthermore in the proximity of that superb Club located in a wonderful environment you can visit other very interesting places as the small town of Arisaig.
That place extremely picturesque is located at approximatelyy 13,0 kilometres south of Mallaig in proximity of a bay facing some small islets and in front of the fabulous Isle of Eigg.
Apart those unforgettable images, that site is very famous for an emblematic historic event because in proximity of that that village the King of the Jacobites Bonnie Prince left Scotland with destination France, certainly a significant place symbol of the definitive renounce of that pretender to the Throne of the Kingdom.
That point is highlighted by a scenic coast representing in its kind the true image of the most appealing fascination of the Scottish coastal Highlands in all its splendour and wilderness, all is totally intact something simply unique encircled by superb cliffs facing a remote bay, definitely another divine corner of the magic Scotland.
Morar is another very recommended destination,located approximately at 5,0 kilometres south of Mallaig and in that site you can admire the splendid course of the river with the same name in its last bend embracing the North Sea.
That small centre is notorious because it is one of the stops of the West Highlands railway line and where you can admire another natural marvel the Morar Beach highlighted by its wonderful light sand also for that scenic presence it was nicknamed White Sands of Morar and that wonder was used as the set for the mentioned movie Breaking the Waves.
All the immediate surroundings offer fantastic landscapes with other tiny charming wild coves, majestic cliffs,the opportunity to see several birds a Mecca for people fond of bird watching and ornithologists. You can see in that area cormorant, finches, swallows, plovers, herons, gosander, sandpiper but also golden and sea eagles among many others. All that is certainly a paradise for photography lovers and every corner there could be immortalised in a poster or an infinite succession of sublime pictures due to to striking views very difficult to forget.
The Loch Nevis,Hoyrn and all the area of Lochaber district are also a must. Spring and Summer are the best periods to visit that land thanks also to the service of the Jacobite train with its iconic steam locomotive protagonist of a beautiful trip from Fort William to Mallaig by that historic train considered one of the most captivating in the railway history in the world.
Other great highlights are undoubtedly the excursions by sea to the wild and beautiful Inner Hebrides islands. In those lands surrounded by the North sea facing the local coast you can breathe the oldest, remote and legendary essence of Scotland in all its natural splendour,authentic fairytale places embraced by legends and an exciting historic past related to the navigation of the Vikings exploring those islands and meeting there the Picts.
Rum, Eigg but also Canna and Muck are unforgettable and magic places you will remember for ever. Those fascinating wild lands are very inspiring,all there is like a jump to the past centuries ago with captivating landscapes which are a unique attraction surrounded by something of special generating marvellous sensations and pleasant vibrations in places where the time seems to stand still and also those places were settled by Celts and their descendants as the notorious Clan MacLeans.
Other great highlights are undoubtedly the excursions by sea to the wild and beautiful Inner Hebrides islands. In those lands surrounded by the North sea facing the local coast you can breathe the oldest, remote and legendary essence of Scotland in all its natural splendour,authentic fairytale places embraced by legends and an exciting historic past related to the navigation of the Vikings exploring those islands and meeting there the Picts.
Rum, Eigg but also Canna and Muck are unforgettable and magic places you will remember for ever. Those fascinating wild lands are very inspiring,all there is like a jump to the past centuries ago with captivating landscapes which are a unique attraction surrounded by something of special generating marvellous sensations and pleasant vibrations in places where the time seems to stand still and also those places were settled by Celts and their descendants as the notorious Clan MacLeans.
You can also enjoy the navigation by ferry to the Island of Skye landing there in about 30 minutes from Mallaig.That service is provided by the company Caledonian MacBrayne
just like the navigation to the small Hebrides islands and they are a must
if you will decide one day to visit that beautiful country.
Mallaig apart the famous and legendary Jacobite railway is also connected to other nearest villages as Strontian and the beautiful area of Loch Sunart by bus services and also in those places the visitor can admire superb natural marvels with the desire to stay there hours and hours.
Mallaig apart the famous and legendary Jacobite railway is also connected to other nearest villages as Strontian and the beautiful area of Loch Sunart by bus services and also in those places the visitor can admire superb natural marvels with the desire to stay there hours and hours.
The excellent local cuisine has in fish and seafood the main highlights every time fresh,delicious and highly tastefully. Apart the iconic herring and the emblematic salmon prepared in different styles among them the very suggested the superb smoked you will be delighted by delectable prawns,shellfish and crustaceans very appreciated all around Scotland for their high quality.
Absolutely great is also meat with venison,beef and lamb stews, several are the traditiona deliciou pies using those kinds of meats, of great level are the local roast beef next to fantastic grilled beef steaks accompanied by potatoes and vegetables.The typical Porridge and the Bannocks are also other specialities often present in the local tables.
Notable is also the wide range of jams and jellies made with raspberries,blueberries and bramble berries of high quality simply delicious, excellent is the local honey and all tho.e products are used for bakery products, cakes and desserts.
About local beverages apart a good variety of beers you can have obviously the brilliant opportunity to taste different kinds of brands of iconic Scotch Whisky a distinctive national product superb pride of Scotland and linked to a history extremely fascinating for its methods of preparation.
Inverness Dalcross Airport is situated at 183,0 kilometres of distance from Mallaig and in about two hours and 40 minutes driving you can reach that magnificent destination.
That small centre is an essential part of the magic atmosphere surrounding the Scottish Highlands,the picturesque views and that incomparable atmosphere highlighted by captivating mysteries along those suggestive coasts facing fascinating wild islands are something deeply linked to the secular Gaelic History and culture. You will discover and enjoy all that in a captivating place called Mallaig living an experience simply unique and magnificent something to try with enthusiasm and certainly to repeat without hesitations.
Francesco Mari
Recommended Accommodations in Mallaig
West Highland Hotel
Hotel The Steam Inn
The Marine Hotel
B&B Heatherlea
Springbank House
Seaview Guest House
The Clachchain Inn
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