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Glenfinnan | The world-renowned story of Bonnie Prince Charlie 's fight for the British throne gathered momentum at Glenfinnan where he raised the Jacobite standard and rallied his clansmen for battle.
Mallaig | At the end of the ‘Romantic Road to the Isles’ and the West Highland Railway Line lies Mallaig, just over an hour from Fort William. To go further afield, board one of the ferries either to Skye or to the Small Isles of Muck, Eigg, Rum and Canna.
Morar | As the Atlantic Ocean rolls in past the Small Isles, its azure shallows tumble on to sparkling white beaches which have long lured photographers and film-makers – none more so than the stretches from Traigh Beach to the silver sands of Morar where 'Local Hero' and 'Highlander' were filmed.
Arisaig | This is the area where the renowned west coast sunset can be enjoyed at its best. There can be no more magical sight than the sun as it disappears behind the islands in a riot of pink, red and purple, setting the mountains of Rum and Skye ablaze with colour.
Lochailort | Loch Ailort cuts its way in from the Ardnamurchan peninsula. The loch, with its clean and sheltered waters was where Scottish fish farming was pioneered. Just a mile further north at Polnish the road passes the old white church which was used in the film 'Local Hero'.
The Small Isles | Unlike many groups each island is distinct and different in geography, agronomy, population and ownership. From Muck in the south, through Eigg with its tooth-like Sgurr, and Rum, mountainous and mysterious in the clouds, to Canna in the north, the Islands offer a wonderful variety of scenery, wildlife and lifestyle.
Knoydart | Known as the last wilderness in Great Britain, the Knoydart peninsula is only accessible by boat from Mallaig or by a 20 mile hike on foot. A wonderful area for walking and camping, this is truly a miles-from-anywhere, get-away-from-it-all place. The Old Forge has the accolade of being the most remote pub in mainland Britain

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Events

Regular events are held at Astley Hall in Arisaig and at Glenuig Hall.

Local produce fairs are held at Astley Hall in Arisaig with a soup and sandwich lunch. In 2013, these are held monthly on the following Thursdays: April 25th, May 23rd, June 20th, July 25th, August 22nd, September 19th.

View the Events List PDF (mid May - 9 June 2013) courtesy of the local community newspaper West Word which is published every month.

Guided walks with the Countryside Ranger Angus Macintyre (tel: 01687 462983) are available from April to September: click here for event list.

The Knoydart Foundation Ranger Service offers guided walks which are designed to fit in between ferries so you can come for a day trip from Mallaig. Please contact them in advance to check before making your journey - tel: 01687 462242. The Rangers are also available for tailor-made guided walks, wildlife walks and team-building events.

Here are some of the main events on the local calendar:

Feis Eigg

Small Isles

Wednesday, 3rd July 2013

3 - 5 July 2013: Feis Eige is part of Feisean nan Gaidheal, the association of tuition festivals in the Highlands and Islands

Mallaig and Morar Highland Games

Morar / Mallaig

Sunday, 4th August 2013

Mallaig & Morar Highland Games

Feis na Mara

Mallaig

Friday, 4th October 2013

This year's music festival in Mallaig will be on 4 and 5 October 2013

Fèis Chanaidh

Small Isles

Wednesday, 7th August 2013

Cultural events on the island of Canna from Wednesday 7th August to Saturday 10th August 2013.

Road to the Isles Agricultural Show

Arisaig

Saturday, 8th June 2013

Isle of Muck Open Day

Small Isles

Sunday, 9th June 2013

Isle of Muck Open Day

Glenfinnan Highland Games

Glenfinnan

Saturday, 17th August 2013

The Annual Glenfinnan Gathering

Mallaig Fish Festival

Mallaig

Saturday, 29th June 2013

at Mallaig Fishmarket and Pier from 12 noon

Arisaig Craft Fair

Arisaig

Tuesday, 30th July 2013

Arisaig Craft Fair in the Astley Hall

Arisaig Highland Games and Clanranald Gathering

Arisaig

Wednesday, 31st July 2013

Welcome to Arisaig Highland Games and Clan Ranald Gathering which take place on the last Wednesday of July.

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