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Accommodation

The Gathering
Knoydart's premier accomodation. The Gathering provides a unique type of bed and breakfast accommodation to the remote Knoydart peninsula on the beautiful west coast of Scotland. The aim is to put an emphasis on giving you all the friendliness, luxury and comforts of home, when you are indoors, leaving you free to focus on enjoying the remote wild beauty of this area of the Scottish Highlands, when you are outdoors.

Sandaig Cottage
Sandaig cottage is a family owned and rented rebuilt sheppard's cottage named "Torr na h'Innse". The Cottage itself in positioned 7 metres from the sea in 400acres of private land. Our neighbour (1/2mile away) is the only other house to share Sandaig Bay. The Bay has been quoted as being "one of the world's 50 best beaches". This bay is located 4 miles, or a 15minute drive from Knoydart's only village of Inverie.

Eating out

Doune Dining Room
At Doune Dining Room everything is home-made from locally sourced fresh ingredients. The ambience is warm, friendly and relaxed, and equally suited to small or large groups. Our famous three course evening dinner is a carefully chosen single menu, freshly prepared daily (with options for special diets and vegetarians).

The Old Forge
A place for drinking, singing, meeting, holding court, talking and 'putting the world to rights'. Mainland Britain's remotest pub.

The Pier House
We provide comfortable accommodation, memorable meals in our licensed restaurant, the opportunity to go fishing or take a boat trip. Above all you will have the space to relax and unwind or to step out and climb, walk and cycle in the area or to wander about, pick up shells, read your book on the beach...

Miscellaneous

Jim Manthorpe Travel Writing & Photography
Jim Manthorpe is a freelance travel writer and photographer based in Knoydart in the Highlands of Scotland. He writes regularly for Trailblazer Publications and is the author of Scottish Highlands - The Hillwalking Guide. His photography has taken him all over the world from Scotland to Patagonia. Many of the landscape shots on this site were taken by Jim. He is also a qualified sub-editor and proofreader and a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.

Redbay Boats
Redbay Boats have been building high quality boats at their picturesque home in the North East Antrim coast since their foundation in 1977. From specialised traditional wooden-clinker fishing boats, they have developed into one of the finest manufacturers of fibreglass boats in the U.K. Many of their team are RNLI Crew from the local Redbay Lifeboat station; this is reflected in the experience behind their boats.

The Road to the Isles
The Road to the Isles from Fort William to Glenfinnan and Lochailort, through Arisaig and Morar ending at Mallaig is a route steeped in history. Here you will see some of the most spectacular scenery in the world - from sandy beaches to dramatic hills - green woodlands, heather moors, unforgettable views with magnificent sunsets over the Isles of Rum, Eigg, Muck, Canna, Skye and the remote wilderness of Knoydart.

Organizations

Knoydart Foundation
Welcome to the Knoydart Foundation website. The Knoydart Foundation was established in 1997 to take ownership of the Knoydart Estate. As a partnership of local residents, the Highland Council, Chris Brasher Trust, Kilchoan estate and the John Muir Trust, our aim is to preserve, enhance & develop Knoydart for the well being of the environment and the people.

WA Marine & Environment
WA Marine & Environment is a marine environmental consultancy company specializing in a wide spectrum of marine and estuarine activities. The company was founded by Dr. Mark Woombs and Dr. Jim Andrews in 1997. WA Marine & Environment's business concept is based on utilizing the principle skills of its employees to provide a high level of service to its customers. WA Marine & Environment operates from the remote, but beautiful, Knoydart Peninsula on the West Coast of Scotland. In addition it has operational contacts throughout the whole of the UK. Our activities include littoral and sublittoral surveys, underwater photography and videography, marine education, boat charter and Royal Yachting Association training courses.