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Coastal village in Scotland
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Arisaig is a village on the coast of Lochaber in the Scottish Highlands, with a population of about 300. It stands on the "Road to the Isles", the traditional route from the south via Fort William to Mallaig and thence to Skye. You can still travel this way, though most traffic now reaches Skye via the bridge. Arisaig is now on a bypassed loop of the road and is more peaceful as a result.
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Displays about the social and natural history of the area, including the special ops agents.
Basic hotel, mixed reviews for comfort and cleanliness.
Cosy small hotel with a good restaurant. Closed in January.
Charming quirky B&B.
Beautiful beach setting, open Apr-Sep with pitches for camper vans, caravans and tents.
Pleasant small site with great views open April-Sep.
Small grocery store and post office.
By bus
Shiel Buses 500, 502, 505 and 534 run from Fort William three times M-F and once on Saturday, taking an hour via Glenfinnan and Lochailort, and continuing to Morar and Mallaig.
By road
Arisaig is just off A830 the "Road to the Isles", coursing west from the A82 at Fort William to Mallaig.
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