Useful Links
The Outdoors
http://www.walkinghighlands.co.uk – An independent website for walkers in Scotland.
http://www.glencoe-nts.org.uk – The national trust for Scotland visitors centre is a useful resource to help plan your trip to the Glencoe area.
http://www.verticaldescents.com – Close by to Mingulay House is a local outdoor centre offering a wide range of exhilarating activities including Canyoning, White Water Rafting, Fun Yakking, Bridge Swing, Paintball and Mountain Biking.
http://www.paddlelochaber.co.uk – Based in the village of Ballachullish (10 minutes drive from us). There are a team of specialist Sea Kayak guides and coaches. Please see there website for the wide range of trips available.
http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk – A great website to give information on everything that is happening in Argyll & Bute.
http://www.visitscotland.com – the official site of Scotland’s National tourism organization.
http://www.ridefortwilliam.co.uk – Gives detailed information on cycling and mountain biking in the Fort William area.
http://www.nevisrange.co.uk – A year round ski and mountain resort.
http://www.scotclimb.org.uk – A free web-based resource aimed at climbers, hill walkers and outdoor enthusiasts who either live in the UK or are planning to visit Scotland.
http://www.outdoorcapital.co.uk – Information on outdoor activities in and around Fort William
http://www.forestry.gov.uk – Information on Forestry Commission walks and cycle routes.
Horse riding
http://www.lettershunaridingcentre.com
Fishing
http://www.fishing-argyll.co.uk
http://www.fortwilliamfishing.com
Gardens & Plants
http://www.kinlochlaichgardencentre.co.uk
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk
http://www.arduaine-garden.org.uk
http://www.scottishtrees.co.uk
http://www.gardens-of-argyll.co.uk
http://www.gardens-of-argyll.co.uk/gardens/ardchattan-priory-garden
Whats on?
http://www.argyllonline.co.uk/events/
http://www.clachaig.com/p/v/whats-on
Jacobite Railway
A steam train that goes to Mallaig, crossing the Glenfinnan viaduct, as seen in the Harry Potter movies.
http://www.westcoastrailways.co.uk/jacobite/Jacobite_Details.html
Flying
http://www.lochlomondseaplanes.com
http://www.connelflyingclub.org.uk
History
http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
http://www.aboutscotland.co.uk
http://www.inveraray-castle.com
http://www.stirlingcastle.gov.uk
http://www.eileandonancastle.com
Whisky Distilleries
Travel
http://www.citylink.co.uk/timetables.php – Express coach services in Scotland.
http://www.nationalexpress.com – National coach service within the UK
http://www.nationalrail.co.uk – National Rail enquiries
http://www.travelinescotland.com – Bus, rail, coach, air and ferry services in Scotland
http://www.trafficscotland.org – Travel information provided by Transport Scotland
http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/travelscotland – Know before you go; up to date travel information
http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/corran/corranferry/ -Information on The Corran Ferry
Taxis
Appin Taxis 01631 730 398 or 07530 830030 (7 seater)
Kenny 01855 811 764 or 07793258335
Glencoe Taxis 01855 811 764
Jean 01855 821 428
Indoors
Seal sanctuary – http://www.visitsealife.com/Oban
The Ice Factor – http://www.ice-factor.co.uk
Glencoe Folk Museum – http://www.glencoefolkmuseum.com
The Aluminium Story Visitors Centre – http://www.welcometoscotland.com/things-to-do/attractions/historic-attractions/fort-william/the-aluminium-story-visitor-centre
The Ben Nevis Distillery – http://www.bennevisdistillery.com
Cruachan Power Station – http://www.visitcruachan.co.uk
Eating out
Seafood Café Kinlochleven – http://www.lochlevenseafoodcafe.co.uk
The Seafood Temple – http://www.obanseafood.com
The Ballchullish Hotel – http://www.ballachulishhotel.com
The Pier House – http://www.pierhousehotel.co.uk
The Holly Tree – http://www.hollytreehotel.co.uk
Castle Stalker Cafe – http://www.castlestalkerview.co.uk
The Onich Hotel – http://www.onich-fortwilliam.co.uk
The Glencoe Hotel – http://www.crerarhotels.com/Glencoe
Ee-usk – http://www.eeusk.com
The Piazza – http://www.piazzaoban.com
Coast – http://www.coastoban.com
The Manor House – http://www.manorhouseoban.com
The Isle of Glencoe – http://www.islesofglencoe.com
Crannog – http://www.crannog.net
Browns – http://www.nevisbankinn.co.uk
Crafts & Things – http://www.craftsandthings.co.uk
Health and Well-being
Local Health Centres
Ballachulish – 01855 811 226
Port Appin Surgery – 01631730271
Connel – 01631 710229
Oban – 01631 563175
Fort William – 01397 702947
NHS24 – 08454242424
Dentist – Ballachulish – 01855 811 588
There are quite a few practitioners in the area that provide massage, therapies and various treatments which I am quite happy to recommend.