Useful Links
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Activities
Ideas for walks in this area and throughout the Highlands
Lettershuna Riding CentreOur excellent local riding centre. Short and long rides for all ages. Ride along the shore by Castle Stalker.
Vertical DescentsWhite water activities near Glencoe.
Walking AppinGuided walks, from low level nature discovery to high mountain tops, with 2 experienced mountain leaders who live in Appin.
West Coast Mountain GuidesMountain guiding and instruction. A range of courses and private guiding, covering a wide variety of activities.
Walk in ScotlandWhether it be enjoying a countryside ramble or an airy coastal walk, hiking long distance treks through the glens or climbing amidst the majesty of the mountains..
Nevis RangeNevis Range is one of the premier tourist attractions in the Scottish Highlands, no visit is complete without a trip on Britain's only mountain gondola system.
Sealife AdventuresWhale watching, wildlife, and whirlpool boat trips
Art, Craft, Design & Music
Musicians, bands, entertainment and more
Port Appin StudioStudio and home of Midge Gourlay, a textile artist and teacher, and Alex Gourlay, a painter and designer.
Robin Baker ArchitectsRobin designed the Tree House from our ideas and has designed many other interesting buildings.
Nor-BuildSven and his team from Norbuild supplied and crafted all the timber, and the tree, in the Tree House.
Jane BlanchardJane advised on the interior design of the Tree House and she supplied all the curtains.
Argyll PotteryAn excellent pottery only a few minutes from Appin.
Events
Mostly mountain biking events, but others too - all exciting and requiring stamina and energy!
Homecoming ScotlandInspired by the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns, Homecoming Scotland 2009 extended an invitation to Scotland's people at home and abroad to reconnect with our great country. See the Year in Review.
Gardens
The new website for our own garden plant centre!
Ardkinglas Woodland GardenA lovely woodland garden near Inverary, with magnificent trees and a fine rhododendron collection.
Gardens of ArgyllIf you can't afford to go trekking in the Himalayas, why not come to Argyll instead?
Green Info
This is Visit Scotland's sustainable tourism website and includes a Responsible Visitor Guide
Green Tourism Business SchemeWe are members of this sustainable green tourism certification scheme.
Scottish Outdoor Access CodeEveryone has the right to be on most land and inland water providing they act responsibly. This website explains your access rights and responsibilities.
History
This is one of the best sites to explore your Scottish roots.
Places to Eat and Drink
Our local very good restaurant, with a spectacular view, in Port Appin.
The Airds HotelWe are lucky to have this hotel and restaurant in Appin which serves exceptional food.
Castle Stalker View CafeExcellent cafe with a panoramic view of Castle Stalker, Lismore, Loch Linnhe and the Morven hills, just along the road from Kinlochlaich.
Places to Visit
Glencoe & Loch Leven is a magical place with world famous scenery, poignant history and some of the best things to see and do Scotland has to offer.
ObanIf you want information on Oban - 'Gateway to the Isles' - this is the site for you.
Visit Fort WilliamWelcome to the Fort William & Lochaber area, which forms a large part of the West Highlands of Scotland.
Review sites
An independent self catering and holiday cottage review website.
Scottish-wide Information and Directories
A comprehensive guide to attractions, activities, principal events, eating out and accommodation.
Exploring ScotlandA directory of lots of things to do in Scotland.
Undiscovered ScotlandInformation across Scotland including places, activities and history.
ScotfindScottish Search Engine and Directory
Travel
Overnight ferry service from Zeebrugge to Rosyth (near Edinburgh)
CitylinkLong distance buses.
Caledonian MacBrayneWe sail to twenty-two islands and four peninsulas on Scotland's West Coast.
Wildlife
All about sea eagles. There is a webcam on Mull but you can often see them in Appin.
Wildlife holidaysGuide to wildlife holidays in Scotland. Includes self catering holiday accommodation, nature reserves to visit and wildlife watching tours and trips.
Scottish Wildlife TrustLocal reserve at Shian Wood. Good lists of wildlife.
Wild ScotlandInfo about wildlife watching companies and comprehensive details on the whole range of wildlife species in Scotland.