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| Glenfinnan Viaduct |
The 'Road to the Isles' passes through
spectacular Glenfinnan , noted for its monument to the gathering of the clans in support of the Jacobite cause, and the dramatic
railway viaduct, latterly of Harry Potter fame. Arisaig, the gateway to the Small Isles, is famed for its ever-changing light
illuminating the vista of sea and sky across to the islands, whilst beautiful white sand beaches stretch away to the north
towards Morar. A Grey Seal or two usually grace the busy harbour at Mallaig, along with nesting Tysties. The sea crossing
to the islands of Eigg, Muck and Rum can reward visitors with sightings of Whales, Dolphins and Basking Sharks, as well as
a panopoly of sea birds.
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| Loch Lochy |
To the south lies the peninsula of Ardnamurchan,
the most westerly point on the British mainland and a hotspot for whales and dolphins. The wider Ardnamurchan region includes
the remote areas of Morvern, Sunart and Moidart; unspoilt regions with a host of wildlife watching opportunities, and at least
one day will be spent in this area during your holiday.
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| Loch Ailort |
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| River Garry |
Other locations of interest within reasonable
driving distance of Glen Loy include the spectacular geological feature known as the Parallel Roads of Glen Roy (also good
for raptors), Creag Meagaidh NNR, Appin and the north Argyll coastline, Loch Ness and Glen Garry.
To find other places in Scotland to watch wildlife this is a useful site - 'Scotland for Wildlife'
Wildlife of the Fort William & Lochaber area - this excellent introduction, with its individual specie pages, was written
by Kenny Taylor a regular contributor to BBC Wildlife Magazine
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| Ben Nevis and Loch Eil |
Lochaber is the area around Fort William and
the western portion of the Great Glen, including the imposing Nevis Range, with Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain
at 1344m, dominating the skyline. The dark and brooding mountains of Glen Coe are in the east of the district.
Loch
Linnhe and Loch Eil are major sea lochs with resident populations of Otters, Seals and Porpoise, with Sea Eagles to be found
towards the Sound of Mull. Lochs Lochy and Arkaig have remote shores and Knoydart, to the west of Loch Arkaig is indeed known
as the "Rough Bounds", with parts more easily accessed by sea than by road. The Caledonian Canal links Lochs Linnhe,
Lochy, Oich and Ness, and offers magnificent floral displays in summer, along with ample habitat for nesting birds in its
wooded margins.
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| Caledonian Canal at Banavie |
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