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Isle of Eigg
In 1997 the Islanders of Eigg set up a Trust with the assistance of various bodies and The Lottery to buy the Island which had gone through a troubled time with recent owners. Now owned by the Trust the Island offers a variety of scenery, wildlife and a get-away-from-it-all feeling for the visitor.
| The dramatic Sgurr in the South can be reached by a variety of routes and gives superb views. Near its base is the Massacre Cave - scene of an infamous slaughter by clansmen from neighbouring islands during the Clan Wars. |  |
In the North is Largs Bay with its famous singing sands. Golden Eagles live on the high basalt cliffs to the North-East and the waters round the island are home to seals, whales, dolphins and otters. The italianate Lodge built and rebuilt by a previous owner - rather like an adult Wendy House - is surrounded by magnificent gardens.
There is a tearoom on the island (tel: 01687 482468) and a range of accommodation is available especially in the superb newly furbished Glebe Barn.
To find out what's happening on the island, read our news column in West Word every month.
Detailed information can be found on the official Isle of Eigg web site.
How to get here
There are year-round daily sailings to the Small Isles on the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry service from Mallaig. Arisaig Marine operates day trips in the summer from Arisaig - telephone 01687 450224 for details or visit their web site.
Take the ferry to another
island:
Rum - Canna - Muck
Visit other destinations on
the online tour:
Fort
William - Glenfinnan - Lochailort - Arisaig - Morar - Mallaig - Knoydart - Isle
of Skye
Email: info@road-to-the-isles.org.uk
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