Visit Mallaig at the end of the Road to the Isles

Mallaig is at the end of the Road to the Isles, about 42 miles west of Fort William. Once the largest herring port in Europe, Mallaig is still a busy place with Caledonian MacBrayne Ferries arriving and departing for the Isle of Skye and the Small Isles. Local fishing boats unload white fish as well as crab, lobsters and prawns, with some destined for Spain and local restaurants.

Mallaig is also the end of the West Highand Line - the railway from Fort William was opened over a hundred years ago and today provides important communication links with all main towns and cities including London. In summer, a steam locomotive attracts thousands of enthusiasts and day trippers. The scheduled diesel train makes the Mallaig - Fort William journey each day.

Located on the Atlantic Ocean coast, Mallaig is a great location for stunning seascapes - stormy and tranquil - just depends on the day when you visit. The islands of Eigg and Rum are 10-14 miles offshore and dominate the horizon. When the Calmac ferry returns from Armadale on Skye, the rugged Cuillin Ridge and Sound of Sleat coastline can be seen in the background.

Mallaig has several hotels, guesthouses, B & Bs and bunkhouse accommodation, as well as one of the best fish n' chip shops. There is a Fisherman's Mission, Mallaig Heritage Centre and Lochaber College UHI has a great learning facility and provides all sorts of further education courses.

Mallaig has a fantastic swimming pool and a modern, comprehensive High School. From Mallaig boat trips and sea-fishing trips can be arranged. One boat travels into Loch Nevis, a long sea loch with a bustling community on its shores at Inverie, Knoydart. Inverie is home to The Old Forge, the most remote pub on the UK mainland.

Western Isles Bed and Breakfast
A very friendly and welcoming bed and breakfast in Mallaig, Western Isles provides ensuite rooms in the East Bay of Mallaig, only a few minutes from the Isle of Skye Ferry terminal in Mallaig Harbour. We have lots of parking, and offer a choice... click for more details...
East Bay, Mallaig, PH41 Tel:

Lochaber College Further Education in Mallaig
Lochaber College in Mallaig provides excellent further education courses to everyone in the area. The College also provides sea-survival courses for local sea-farers. With good IT facilities and network communications, Lochaber College in Mallaig... click for more details...
West Bay, Mallaig, PH41 4PX Tel: 01397 874000

The Old Forge Public House
Listed as one of only 3 of “Scotland’s bloody good pubs by Peter Irvine “The Best Of Scotland 2007” and with no roads in or out, an 18 mile hike over munros or a 7 mile sea crossing, the pub is the remotest, on mainland Britain (aka... click for more details...
Knoydart, Inverie, Mallaig, PH41 4PL Tel: 01687 462267

Bruce Watt Sea Cruises
Bruce Watt Sea Cruises are based in Mallaig and operate the regular mail boat service to Loch Nevis and the Inverie community. Inverie on the Knoydart peninsula is a great place for a walking holiday - from Munro bagging to just a leisurely walk!... click for more details...
Western Isles, East Bay, Mallaig, PH41 4QG Tel: 0044 (0) 1687 46 23 20